A Times of Israel report says Prime Minister Netanyahu is keeping Ukraine at arm's length during his Washington visit, declining to deepen cooperation against the Iran-Russia axis despite shared interests including drone defense.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is giving Ukraine the cold shoulder during his visit to Washington, declining to deepen cooperation against the Iran-Russia axis, according to a Times of Israel report. The article notes that while Ukraine and Israel both face threats from the same axis — including Iranian drone technology used by Russia — Israel has opted not to move closer to Kyiv.
The report comes as Israel navigates a complex diplomatic landscape. The Zioneer has previously covered the strained Israel-Ukraine relationship, with the Ukrainian ambassador stating that both countries are fighting the same enemy from different sides of the same 'axis of evil.' Former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace also criticized Israel's refusal to assist Ukraine, arguing that it allowed Russia to continue funding Iranian drones.
The exact context of Netanyahu's reported stance in Washington — whether during private meetings or public signals — remains unclear. The Times of Israel story did not specify which officials or events prompted the assessment.
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