During his visit to Israel, the US President asked Prime Minister Yair Lapid to increase military aid to Ukraine and provide weapons.
This is reported by Walla.
It is also noted that the supply of weapons to Ukraine is the latest point of contention between the US government and the Israeli government regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Until now, Israel has not agreed to supply Ukraine with modern weapons.
The publication states that the leaders of both countries are unlikely to be able to reach a consensus on this issue.
- On July 14, the NYT announced that the topic of Ukraine would be key during Biden’s visit to the Middle East.
- On July 10, The New York Times wrote that Biden, during his visit to the Middle East, will try to find Soviet weapons for Ukraine there.
- On July 12, the media reported that the administration of US President Joe Biden is discussing the possible cancellation of the ban on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia.
- On July 7, Israel canceled electronic entry permits for Ukrainians.
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