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Israeli Arms Deal with Congo's Presidential Guard Collapses Amid Payment Dispute
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By תומר גנון, כלכליסט
First reported by Calcalist · 6 hours ago
What happened
Israeli arms manufacturer EMTAN is suing intermediary SYN-RG-Ai for over $1.5 million in unpaid weapons and ammunition sold to the Democratic Republic of Congo's Presidential Guard. The Congolese government allegedly refused payment for some items, citing defects, leading to a complex return of goods and a legal battle between the Israeli companies.
- 01Israel sold over $1.5M in arms to Congo's Presidential Guard in 2023.
- 02Congo allegedly refused payment for some ammunition, citing defects.
- 03Returned ammunition required a complex, costly logistical operation.
- 04Israeli arms maker EMTAN is suing intermediary SYN-RG-Ai for non-payment.
- 05SYN-RG-Ai claims it paid EMTAN over $10M and will file a counterclaim.
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