While ties between the Czech Republic and Israel have not always been close, Prague was crucial in the establishment of the Jewish State and was its major arms supplier.
Deputy Defense Minister Eli Ben-Dahan examines assault rifles alongside Czech Deputy Defence Minister, Mr. Tomáš Kuchta, Czech Military and Air Attache LTC Pavel Petrasek and Deputy Head of Mission Karel Pazourek(photo credit: MIRI SHIMONOVITZ)ByANNA AHRONHEIMUpdated: