Former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace stated that he recommended Israel assist Ukraine, but Israel refused, citing a desire not to anger Russia. He argued that this allowed Russia to continue spending over $1 billion on Iranian drones, and that ordinary Israelis now face the consequences of Prime Minister Netanyahu's decisions. Wallace also claimed that since the Russian invasion, Israel has accepted suspicious Russian money and individuals accused of corruption.
Former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace criticized Israel's refusal to assist Ukraine, according to a statement quoted by the Arab World 301 the source. Wallace said he recommended Israel's government help Ukraine, but Israel declined, citing a desire not to anger Russia. He argued that this allowed Russia to continue spending over $1 billion on Iranian drones, and that ordinary Israelis now face the consequences of Prime Minister Netanyahu's decisions. Wallace also claimed that since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Israel has accepted suspicious Russian funds and individuals accused of corruption, calling it a 'sad change' for a country once considered respectable. The Zioneer has not independently verified the statement, which comes from a single source.
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