Israel's offer: captured Russian arms for Ukraine's defence
Israel proposed to Ukraine the transfer of Russian weapons captured in Lebanon by the Israel Defense Forces. The Ukrainian Embassy in Tel Aviv confirmed this information, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in the face of common threats.
During a meeting, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Sharen Haskel, presented the proposal to the Ukrainian Ambassador, Yevhen Korniychuk, to transfer Russian weapons captured by the Israel Defense Forces in Lebanon.
The Ukrainian Embassy in Tel Aviv confirmed this information, noting that this initiative is an essential step in recognizing the shared threats facing both countries.
Korniychuk expressed gratitude for this proposal, emphasizing that effective counteraction to threats from Iran and Russia is in the mutual interest of Ukraine and Israel. In his view, military cooperation between these countries is crucial in the face of the growing threat from Iran, which supports the terrorist group Hezbollah.
The Israel Defense Forces have conducted operations in Lebanon in recent months against the Iran-supported Shiite terrorist group Hezbollah.
Weapons for Ukraine
The United States has decided to provide Ukraine with hundreds of missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS systems. In response to Ukraine's air defence challenges, Italy plans to transfer a second SAMP/T system battery to Ukraine.
This more mobile and easier to operate than the Patriot, this system can significantly strengthen Ukrainian defence. Italy and France have already supplied Ukraine with the first battery of this system.
Israel, possessing 32 Patriot launchers, is considering transferring them to another country that could support Ukraine. Although there is no confirmation of such a transaction, it is a possible solution.
The meeting in Tel Aviv took place at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
