The IDF played a major role in stopping two Lebanese brothers from downing an airplane heading to Abu Dabi, a crime for which the would-be terrorists received a hefty sentence in Australia this week.
Israel’s intelligence agencies have stepped up cooperation with their foreign counterparts leading to the prevention of dozens of terror attacks around the world.
NATO’s decision to upgrade Israel’s status shows the Jewish state is not isolated and is recognized for its expertise in science, technology and intelligence.