Infamous Israeli businessman hired to lobby in favor of Myanmar junta

Since rising to early infamy after trying to sell 3 transport US transport helicopters to Iran, Ben-Menashe moved to Canada to start his own lobbying firm, representing many controversial clients.

Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021.

Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByIDAN ZONSHINE

MARCH 7, 2021 06:24