While the Turks have become champions in the struggle against Israel, the move does not seem to bother the Defense Ministry which has decided to equip Israel Defense Force officers with vehicles manufactured in Turkey.
Last week the Defense Ministry published the results of a tender for the acquisition of leasing vehicles for IDF officers. Several companies received contracts. Officers holding the rank of lieutenant colonel or above will receive a Hyundai Accent car produced by a factory located in Turkey. Millions of Israeli dollars will thereby be pumped into the Turkish economy by Israel's Defense Ministry.