Israel's Ukraine envoy: Oct. 7 transformed Jerusalem-Kyiv ties after years of tension - interview
Israel's outgoing envoy to Kyiv believes his tenure should ultimately be judged by what the embassy accomplished amid extraordinary tension during Putin's war on Ukraine.
For nearly five years, Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky has lived under the constant threat of Russian missiles and drones in Kyiv. Despite the nightly attacks, most Ukrainians have adapted to carry on with their daily routines. The war transformed Israel's relationship with Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin's attack on February 24, 2022.
During this time, Israel evacuated its embassy and provided humanitarian aid to Israelis and Jews in Ukraine. Brodsky explained that the evacuation process was complex and politically charged. Israel also helped Ukraine understand how to operate an airport under attack, but they couldn't provide the Iron Dome air-defense system that Ukraine requested.
The most significant shift in the relationship came after Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Both nations now view the conflict as a "war of survival" and have improved diplomatic ties since then.
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