Ukraine Israel relations

Israel received Iranian, Russian weapons in secret transfer from Ukraine, fmr. ambassador says

According to Ukrainian media reports, Israel is examining samples of Russian attack drones provided by Ukraine, including newer models from the Geran family, which are based on Shahed drones.

ILLUSTRATIVE: Visitors observe the Iranian Ministry of Defense’s display featuring the Shahed 136 drone during the 13th edition of Iraq’s Defense, Security, and Cybersecurity Exhibition (IQDEX) in Baghdad, Iraq April 19, 2025.
Jonathan Karlinsky, an Israeli-Ukrainian drafted into the Ukrainian army.

Chabad efforts secure Odesa posting for Breslov Hasid detained over Ukraine draft

Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk attends a ceremony marking the two years anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Tel Aviv on February 23, 2023.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel warns 'Post' about country's 'growing frustration' - interview

View of the Haifa port in the Northern Israeli city of Haifa, November 17, 2024.

Under Ukraine pressure, Israel blocks suspect Russian grain ship


Zelensky says Israel should back Ukraine, not take mediator position - report

Zelensky made these statements at a Friday press conference, which marked exactly one year since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

 UKRAINE’S PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky speaks in Kyiv in October.

Israel must stand with Ukraine against Russian, Iranian aggression - editorial

Israel must take the moral stand and support Ukraine, the victim of Russian – and Iranian – aggression, but it must be done with care.

The national flags of Israel and Ukraine

How far can Israel pivot towards Ukraine without losing Moscow? - analysis

Israel's policy had at first been one of neutrality, as former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attempted to mediate between Russia and Ukraine.

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen attends a meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 16, 2023.

Zelensky: Israel will eventually give Ukraine defensive weapons

Ukraine tells world leaders: We need David’s sling fast to beat ‘Goliath’ Russia

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy poses during the European leaders summit, amid his second international trip since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium February 9, 2023.

Israeli FM met with Ukraine's Zelensky, both agree to work together against Iran

The Ukrainian President said that Israel has always been an important partner in the Middle East.

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen attends a meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 16, 2023.

Blinken: Israel should back all Ukrainian needs given Russia's Iran ties

As ties between Moscow and Tehran grow stronger, they also grow more concerning.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press conference at the Waldorf Astoria in Jerusalem on January 31, 2023.

First Ukrainian Birthright group since war arrives in Adelson private jet

For some of the participants, it is the first time they have left Ukraine since the Russian invasion.

 Dr. Miriam Adelson and Gidi Mark with the group, right after landing at Ben Gurion International Airport.

Ukrainian envoy calls on Israel to send anti-missile, anti-drone system

Yevgen Korniychuk underscored his country’s appreciation for the humanitarian assistance Israel has provided, adding, that this is not enough.

 Ukrainian envoy to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk at a briefing in Tel Aviv, April 1, 2022.

Flight of Miracles: 100 Ukrainian Jews arrive in Israel

While thousands are suffering in the war in Ukraine, miracles came true for 100 immigrants who arrived safely to Israel.

 Ukrainian Jewish immigrants arrive in Israel

Herzog, Zelensky talk, exchange mutual concerns and good wishes

President Isaac Herzog and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky talked over the phone on Thursday.

 President Isaac Herzog and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky address the media after their meeting in Kyiv on October 21, 2021.