Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to reports from ynet. The request comes as Israel looks to tap into Kyiv’s significant operational expertise in intercepting Iranian-manufactured drones, with plans to establish formal cooperation in this field.
Ukraine's Ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, confirmed that the request had been received but noted that the discussion has yet to take place due to the leaders' tight schedules. The diplomat expressed hope that the call would occur early next week.
As Iran-made loitering munitions continue to play a central role in regional conflicts, Israel is increasingly interested in the technical and tactical lessons learned by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This potential collaboration marks a significant step in bilateral security interests focused on countering shared aerial threats.