Israel handed over 90 missiles for Patriot to Ukraine

Israel transferred 90 MIM-104 missiles for Patriot air defence systems to the US, which have already been delivered to Poland and could be sent to Ukraine in the near future. This was reported by Axios, citing three anonymous sources.

According to the publication, the decision to transfer the weapons was approved by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as early as late September. Axios also suggests that this step may have been linked to the issue of permitting Hasidic pilgrims to visit Uman.

According to sources, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky allegedly avoided discussing the pilgrimage issue with Netanyahu until the deal was finally agreed, but after the transfer of Patriots was approved, the Ukrainian side gave a positive response.

In turn, a representative of the Israeli Prime Minister denied the existence of any conditions, stating that the missiles were returned to the US in accordance with a pre-agreed procedure.