- November 18, 2024
- 5:44 pm
- Israel
Against the background of the war between Ukraine and Russia Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharyn Haskel (ha-Yamin ha-Mamlakhti), as he writes The Times of Israel November 17, 2024, proposed an important initiative – transfer to Kyiv Russian weapons that were seized by the Israeli military from Hamas, Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations.
“I welcome this proposal and hope that the State of Israel will approve it.”says Evgeniy Korniychuk in an interview The Times of Israel.
We have already written earlier – The bill on the transfer to Ukraine of captured Russian weapons captured in Lebanon and the PA will be put to a vote in the Knesset in the near future.
Community of enemies: the view of Evgeniy Korniychuk
The Ukrainian ambassador emphasized that both Ukraine and Israel face the same threats:
“What else needs to happen for the State of Israel to wake up and realize that Russia is acting aggressively against Israel behind the scenes, through partners in the axis of evil, and that Ukraine and Israel are fighting the same enemies.”
He noted that the transfer of weapons would be an important political and symbolic gesture. According to Korniychuk, captured weapons from Russia that ended up in the hands of terrorists directly prove the connection between the Kremlin and the forces that threaten Israel’s security.
Why is this important?
Throughout the war, Israel refrained from supplying weapons to Ukraine. However, the situation with captured weapons may become a precedent. Important things to consider:
- International security. Russia, by supplying weapons to terrorist organizations, is destabilizing the Middle East.
- Symbolic support. The transfer of captured weapons could strengthen diplomatic relations between Israel and Ukraine.
- Military benefits. The Ukrainian army will be able to study these weapons and use them in confrontation with Russia.
Political uncertainty
Despite Korniychuk’s support and Silman’s proposals, in practice the decision depends on the Israeli government, which so far remains neutral. The Times of Israel notes that Israeli authorities have stubbornly refused to supply weapons to Ukraine, even in light of increasing pressure from Western allies.
What do the experts write?
The Times of Israel indicates important factors:
- The transfer of weapons requires serious political will.
- Israel fears an escalation of tension with Russia, which could respond by supplying arms to Syria.
- The situation around Gaza and Lebanon remains a priority for the IDF, limiting Israel's freedom of action.
Table: Why Israel is abstaining for now
| Cause | Details |
|---|---|
| Fear of Russian reaction | Deterioration of relations and strengthening of the Syrian front |
| Geopolitical priorities | Focus on fighting Hamas and Hezbollah |
| Lack of clear policy | Israeli leadership avoids open support for Ukraine |
Prospects
Ambassador Korniychuk expressed hope that Israel will “wake up” and make the right decision:
“I welcome this proposal and hope that the State of Israel will approve it. “Russian-made weapons in the hands of terrorist organizations prove that Russia supports and encourages Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas and all those who seek to kill Israeli citizens and soldiers.”
Ukraine and Israel, facing common threats, may find common ground if political barriers are overcome.
NAnews – Israel News continues to monitor the development of the situation and cover in detail the key moments of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Israel.
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