Israel Snubs Ukraine Refuses to Send Weapons Systems
Israel holds fore despite mounting pressure from Kyiv
Decisions days after Ex-Russian president warning
Israel his decided to hold fire despite pressure from Ukraine amid Russia war.
Israel his rejected desperate calls from Ukraine to supply advanced air defense systems .
Israel defense minister said that his country policy VIS-A-VIS Ukraine won’t change . Benny Gantz however offered to assist Ukraine in developing a missile warning system .
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He added Israel would continue providing Humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Israel defense minister statement comes two days after a warning from Russia .
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev had warned Israel on Oct 17 against any reckless move that would destroy all bilateral relations .
Israel has walked a delicate diplomatic line since the start of the Russian invasion . Israel need Russian cooperation to continue its campaign of air strikes in Syria where Russian forces are present and where Israel frequently hits Iranian-linked targets .
Israel his also stressed need to safeguard ties with Russia given its jewish population . It wants to avoid return to cold war era when Soviet jews were cut off from Israel .
Israel stance has infuriated Ukraine which has been facing increased Russian onslaught . Ukraine president Volodimir Zelensky who is jewish has on several occasions blasted Israel for failing to firmly oppose Russian aggression .
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