Israel condemns Russian aggression, but has "unique stance" – Head of Israeli Foreign Ministry

Eli Cohen, Israeli Foreign Minister, said that Israel "condemns Russian aggression", but notes the "unique position" of Jerusalem.

Source: Times of Israel

Cohen said that "of course we condemn the Russian aggression", but noted Jerusalem’s "unique position".

Quote: "We are not like your country [meaning Germany – ed.]. Russia is a pivot[al] player in our region, also in Syria. So I think we are doing the maximum in all aspects," he says.

Details: Cohen also recalled his recent visit to Kyiv. It was the first visit of a high-ranking Israeli official to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion.

Background:

• Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv and promised to supply Ukraine with a civilian air defence system.
• During his visit to Ukraine, Cohen said that Israel intends to support the peace formula proposed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
• During his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, 2 February, Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, announced that he is ready to send "military things" to Ukraine. 

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