Mark F. Cancian in a new study for the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said: “With the front line now mostly stationary, artillery has become the most important combat arm”.
Whilst Israeli leaders have condemned the invasion, supported Ukraine in the United Nations, sent humanitarian aid and taken in refugees, Israel has thus far been hesitant to send military aid, fearing it could jeopardise its national security interests in Syria.
In December, however, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he would re-examine Israel’s policy on Russia.
Richard Hecht, of the Israel Defense Forces told CNN that the Americans notified the Israelis they were transferring the US-owned munitions a while ago. He said the movements were “American business” and the US did not need Israeli permission to transfer the munitions.
