Panning government policy in address to Haaretz event, Ukraine's leader says Israel must decide if it backs democracy or turning blind eye to 'Russian terror'; hails public support

In postponed phone call, defense minister speaks of commitment to Ukraine but reiterates that 'operational limitations' prevent Jerusalem from providing Kyiv with weapons

Channel 13 says Israeli officials believe Kyiv may be unhappy with the offer, as Jerusalem is refusing to supply it with interceptor systems

After long chiding current gov't of getting too close to Ukraine at expense of Israel's ties with Russia, opposition leader says he'd consider arming Kyiv if reelected

PM expresses 'deep concern' over emerging Russia-Iran ties; tells Russian opposition TV that weapons trade between Moscow and Tehran 'puts the whole world in danger'

Former PM tells US TV that Israeli weapons exports have fallen into 'Iranian hands' and were used to target Israel; In 2021, Israel exported $11.3 billion in arms

Pointing at increased Iranian involvement, Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak and Natan Sharansky make case for sending missile defense systems

Israeli and Western officials tells NY Times the development could affect Jerusalem's calculations on providing aid to Kyiv

Defense minister says Jerusalem seeking info needed for development of 'life-saving civilian early-warning system,’ amid repeated Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities

Political rivals express similar sentiment in separate interviews; Kyiv's envoy to Israel says defense minister canceled an upcoming call with his Ukrainian counterpart