Following the rise of Iranian kamikaze drones used by the Russian military in Ukraine, many EU and NATO countries are turning their eyes to Israel. But the Israeli government continues to maintain its neutral position, does not participate in sanctions and does not supply Ukraine with weapons or air defense systems – so as not to endanger relations with Russia, it is emphasized.
“I want to make it clear that we do not sell weapons to Ukraine,” Defense Minister Benny Gantz told Kol Chai radio on Tuesday evening. Only medical and humanitarian aid is provided. This will remain so. Gantz clarified: “I am the minister of defense and for exports” Israeli responsible for weapons.”
Israel’s coveted air defense system
Earlier, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba announced that: Israel to request air defense systems. “If Israel’s If politics is really about resisting Iran’s destructive actions consistently, then it is high time that Israel openly sided with Ukraine,” Kuleba said. More than 70 people have been killed by drone and missile strikes in recent days, according to information from Kiev.
A military expert Israeli The newspaper “Yedioth Ahronoth” wrote on Wednesday: Israel will not provide Ukraine with the Iron Dome missile defense system for various reasons. “First, we don’t have enough ourselves,” he wrote. Should also Israeli Soldiers with the appropriate expertise operate the defensive batteries. The only conceivable option is to provide early warning systems, such as those used in missile strikes Israel are used.
Diaspora minister deviates from official line
Meanwhile, Diaspora Minister Nachman Shai has demanded that Israel, given Iran’s supplies to Russia, deviate from its stance on the war in Ukraine and also provide the attacked country with weapons. So far, that’s not the official line.
Source: Krone
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