Israel hosts international military seminar on lessons learnt from the war in Gaza

An Israeli commander addresses representatives of French and Indian forces at a site in the border town of Sderot, overlooking the devastated Gaza Strip. All photos: Reuters
A Finnish military member and an Estonian special forces official look out at the destruction caused by Israel's two-year war on the enclave
A German officer attends the 'seminar' near the Gaza border. Berlin is set to end a partial suspension of weapons deliveries to Israel
The event, which involved personnel from countries including France, the UK and the US, aims to 'reinforce understanding' of Israel's military operations in Gaza
Members of the US Marines, the first armoured division of the US Army and the German armed forces on the hilltop in Sderot
Greek special forces members look out at Gaza, where Israel's war has killed more than 69,000 Palestinians
American military officials in Sderot. Israel faced international condemnation over its actions in Gaza, before a ceasefire came into effect in October
Israel says the talks aim to 'enhance familiarity with diverse operational approaches'. It has been accused of blocking aid to the enclave