Israel to Support UN Resolution Condemning Russia
JERUSALEM, Israel – Israel will vote in favor of a United Nations resolution denouncing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
The public condemnation comes as Israel tries to carefully balance its strong relationships with both Ukraine and Russia. Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid says his country has a moral obligation to decry Moscow’s actions.
“Israel has been and will be on the right side of history, these are our values,” Lapid said on Monday.
The General Assembly resolution is expected to pass with overwhelming support this week. Last week, Israel refused to co-sponsor a similar measure in the UN Security Council, a move that reportedly disappointed Washington.
Lapid said the US “has been and will be” its main ally, “but our American partners also understand that there are two points that require us to be careful and discreet.”
Story by Emily Jones on CBN News. Cover photo of Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (Shuttershock).
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