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Israel, US agonize over how to maintain military edge. $30-billion defense package signed, but $20b. also set to go to Saudis
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Jerusalem Post
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August 17, 2007
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HERB KEINON
Jerusalem Post
08-17-2007
Headline: Israel, US agonize over how to maintain military edge. $30-billion defense package signed, but $20b. also set to go to Saudis
Byline: HERB KEINON
Edition; Daily
Section: News
Page: 01
Friday, August 17, 2007 -- With a new $30-billion, 10-year aid package from the US in the bag, Israeli and American officials are now discussing what military equipment Israel can buy and Saudi Arabia can't, in order for Israel to retain its qualitative military edge, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns, who signed a memorandum of understanding governing the aid package with Foreign Ministry Director- ...
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