Defense Attaché in Canada to Return to Israel, Will Not Be Replaced, Defense Ministry Tells 'Post'

Amid strained ties between the two countries, Israel won’t replace senior military rep to Canada

Israel has a lot to offer Canada in a collaboration in the defense industry, but such a partnership is unlikely given the Jewish state's decision not to replace its defense attaché on the ground in Ottawa, Iddo Moed, the Israeli ambassador to Canada, told JNS."Israel’s robust defense industry could play a substantial role in Canada’s new defense industry strategy," Moed said. “Israel’s technological capabilities and strengths derive from our abi…

Defense attaché in Canada to return to Israel, will not be replaced, Defense Ministry tells 'Post'

The MOD said Ilan Or's withdrawal from the Ottawa Embassy is part of a global realignment of Israel's Defense Attaché network.

Israel Withdraws Defense Attaché From Canada as Bilateral Ties Remain Strained

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a Hanukkah menorah lighting in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec. 14, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Patrick …

Israel withdrawing defence attaché from embassy in Canada

It’s a sign of relations deteriorating between the two countries as ties remain strained over Gaza, experts say