ISRAEL OKAYS 25 RUSSIAN-MADE ARMORED VEHICLES FOR P.A.

Israel Okays 25 Russian-Made Armored Vehicles for PA (AFP)
Israel on Friday authorized the Palestinian Authority to import 25 Russian-made armored vehicles to the West Bank, an Israeli defense ministry official said Saturday. The delivery, which has been pending for months, was approved during a visit to the region by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Moscow has proposed providing the Palestinians with 50 armored vehicles over two years, but Israel can veto the second shipment if it fears that the vehicles may fall into the hands of militants.