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Where does Israel stand on this Ukraine battle ? (Original Post)
Beachnutt
Feb 2022
OP
When Ukraine wanted the Iron Dome missle defense system, Israel apparently turned them down...
PoliticAverse
Feb 2022
#3
Israel condemns Russian invasion and offers 'humanitarian assistance' to Ukrainians
MyMission
Feb 2022
#8
TheRealNorth
(9,474 posts)1. They have condemned Russia...
But haven't imposed sanctions.
https://www.axios.com/russia-ukraine-invasion-israel-response-condemn-d567c7fd-b8d8-4dc9-a12d-8cc1db78f7ee.html
MOMFUDSKI
(5,477 posts)5. If they aren't sanctioning then
they haven't condemned.
TheRealNorth
(9,474 posts)6. I feel the same way
That if you haven't done anything, all it is is talk.
TheProle
(2,161 posts)7. Israelis prepare aid packages, relief teams for Ukraine amid Russian onslaught
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-ready-aid-packages-relief-teams-for-ukraine-amid-russian-onslaught/
also:
"The Russian attack on Ukraine is a violation of the world order and Israel condemns it. Israel is ready to give humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. Israel knew many wars. War is not the way to solve conflicts," Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said in a statement Thursday.
https://www.axios.com/russia-ukraine-invasion-israel-response-condemn-d567c7fd-b8d8-4dc9-a12d-8cc1db78f7ee.html
also:
"The Russian attack on Ukraine is a violation of the world order and Israel condemns it. Israel is ready to give humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. Israel knew many wars. War is not the way to solve conflicts," Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said in a statement Thursday.
https://www.axios.com/russia-ukraine-invasion-israel-response-condemn-d567c7fd-b8d8-4dc9-a12d-8cc1db78f7ee.html
Beakybird
(3,332 posts)2. Great question.
I'm Jewish, and I forwarded a tweet from the Auschwitz Memorial condemning Russia to my immediate family and my cousin's, and I also pointed out that Ukraine's president and prime minister are Jewish.
My conservative Israeli cousin just said, "Peace. Shabbat Shalom." Nothing more.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)3. When Ukraine wanted the Iron Dome missle defense system, Israel apparently turned them down...
Israel torpedoed sale of Iron Dome to Ukraine, fearing Russian reaction report
According to the report, Israeli officials made it clear to the US administration in informal talks that it wouldnt agree to the transfer of Iron Dome batteries to Kyiv, fearing it would hurt its relations with Russia, especially in light of Moscows influence over Syria.
The Ukrainians, in turn, have in recent months made direct requests to the Israeli government and asked for officials to approve the sale.
Convinced by Israels arguments, the US dropped the transfer of both Iron Dome and Patriot missiles.
According to the report, Israeli officials made it clear to the US administration in informal talks that it wouldnt agree to the transfer of Iron Dome batteries to Kyiv, fearing it would hurt its relations with Russia, especially in light of Moscows influence over Syria.
The Ukrainians, in turn, have in recent months made direct requests to the Israeli government and asked for officials to approve the sale.
Convinced by Israels arguments, the US dropped the transfer of both Iron Dome and Patriot missiles.
From: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-torpedoed-sale-of-iron-dome-to-ukraine-fearing-russian-reaction-report/
From Wednesday:
Israel expresses "concern" on Ukraine invasion but doesn't mention Russia
n its first response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Israeli government expressed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity but declined to condemn Vladimir Putin or even mention the word Russia.
Why it matters: The Foreign Ministry statement hinted at Israel's attempt to balance aligning itself with its biggest ally, the U.S., while maintaining good relations with another superpower, Russia, with which it has an important security relationship.
n its first response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Israeli government expressed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity but declined to condemn Vladimir Putin or even mention the word Russia.
Why it matters: The Foreign Ministry statement hinted at Israel's attempt to balance aligning itself with its biggest ally, the U.S., while maintaining good relations with another superpower, Russia, with which it has an important security relationship.
From: https://news.yahoo.com/israel-expresses-concern-ukraine-invasion-165306597.html
DavidDvorkin
(19,473 posts)4. Please correct the spelling.
MyMission
(1,849 posts)8. Israel condemns Russian invasion and offers 'humanitarian assistance' to Ukrainians
https://www.jta.org/2022/02/24/global/israel-condemns-russian-invasion-and-offers-humanitarian-assistance-to-ukrainians
(JTA) Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid condemned Russias invasion of Ukraine Thursday and offered humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians.
In its statements on the situation until Thursday, Israel had not referred to Russia by name nor had it criticized Russia explicitly.
The Russian attack on Ukraine is a serious violation of international order, Israel condemns the attack, is ready and prepared to provide humanitarian aid to the citizens of Ukraine, Lapid said at a press conference and in a series of tweets. (More)
I'd heard several weeks ago Israel was encouraging their citizens to leave Ukraine, and also planning to streamline and expedite Jews applying to immigrate through the law of return.
(JTA) Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid condemned Russias invasion of Ukraine Thursday and offered humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians.
In its statements on the situation until Thursday, Israel had not referred to Russia by name nor had it criticized Russia explicitly.
The Russian attack on Ukraine is a serious violation of international order, Israel condemns the attack, is ready and prepared to provide humanitarian aid to the citizens of Ukraine, Lapid said at a press conference and in a series of tweets. (More)
I'd heard several weeks ago Israel was encouraging their citizens to leave Ukraine, and also planning to streamline and expedite Jews applying to immigrate through the law of return.