Tehran also plans to install an additional six IR-2m cascades at the facility in a new operating unit. Officials in Jerusalem skeptical whether efforts will lead to a breakthrough this time around.

With over 15,000 members, Israel's lodges follow and honor the best of Freemason traditions, but are also unafraid to ruffle some feathers by advocating to keep up with the times and begin accepting women into the secret society.

Combating antisemitism, said Susan Samueli, "requires a community effort, and we hope this matching gift will inspire others."

Economy Minister Orna Barbivai is confident that the competition reforms she promoted to lower the cost of living are bound to benefit Israeli consumers.

An Israeli Air Force official says that the exercise represents "an opportunity to reflect our strengths, and a chance to get to know and learn about our partners in the international arena."