Although these batteries were purchased and maintained with American taxpayer funds, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vetoed the decision
Although these batteries were purchased and maintained with American taxpayer funds, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vetoed the decision
It’s a weapons system Israel developed to deal with a real threat they experience, so prioritizing their own safety wouldn’t be a surprising choice. And if that were why they did it, it would be unfortunate but fair because defending yourself before helping others is a rational choice.
However, the real reason is because Bibi has been unwilling to do anything to upset the relationship with Russia for a long time, and the Ukrainians aren’t under any illusions about what their own relationship with Israel is actually like. That’s why thats tied buying the systems through the US.