Victorian government agreement with Israeli defence ministry ‘highly unusual’, analyst says

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In short: The Victorian government signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel's defence ministry in December 2022. The Victorian government signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel's defence ministry in December 2022. The government says the agreement aims to identify projects that could yield manufacturing and job opportunities. The government says the agreement aims to identify projects that could yield manufacturing and job opportunities. However, commentators say the agreement is "unusual" for a state government, and should raise alarm bells given the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Victoria quietly signed an agreement with Israel's Ministry of Defence (IMOD) a year ago...