Israel PM conducts discussions on military aid to Ukraine for the first time

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting on providing military aid to Ukraine.

Vesty.co.il reports this.

The head of the Israeli government convened a meeting on this topic for the first time since taking office. It was attended, in particular, by Defense Minister Yoav Galant, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, Mossad director David Barnea, and other officials.

Israel's National Security Council reported that Ukraine would like to receive various defense systems from Jerusalem. The issue of assistance to Ukraine in light of the special relations between Israel and russia was also discussed.

Currently, there is no information about the decisions made. The discussion is likely to continue.

Earlier, Israel expressed readiness to provide Ukraine with a missile warning system and assist in demining.

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Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Knesset Yuli Edelstein and Deputy Zeev Elkin from the National Unity party called on the Israeli government to provide military aid to Ukraine.