The Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, will hold an evening (Thursday), February 24, 2022, 23 Adar I, 1952, to assess the situation in the face of the escalation between Russia and Ukraine.
The discussion reviewed all the consequences of the crisis in the various aspects (political, economic, security).
The political echelon summed up and sharpened the main points of the directive for Israel’s conduct in the crisis, and they are:
– Continued efforts to evacuate Israelis from the area
– Assistance to the Jewish community in Ukraine and preparations for the absorption of immigrants
– Preparation for the provision of humanitarian aid, as required
– Continue discussions and assessments of the situation on an ongoing basis to examine future implications (if any) for Israel
The discussion was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defense, the Chief of Staff, the National Security Adviser and the Head of the National Security Council, the Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and the IDF. Security and the National Information System.