Netanyahu's Russia Bromance: Ukraine Gets the 'Don't You Dare' Talk
Israel’s Foreign Ministry recently summoned Ukraine’s ambassador after he dared to criticize Prime Minister Netanyahu's (alleged) praise for his ties with Russia. This is the same Netanyahu who, while touring Washington D.C. in 2017, promised stronger cooperation with Russia, despite Russia’s ongoing occupation of Crimea. The mainstream media dutifully reported the diplomat's scolding, but somehow
'forgot' to contextualize Israel’s long-standing, transactional relationship with Moscow. One might wonder if 'international law' only applies when it's convenient for Jerusalem. The double standard is glaring: Ukraine is expected to toe Israel's line, while Israel maintains diplomatic flexibility, especially when it benefits its own geopolitical chess game—a pattern we've observed for decades.
How's that for principled foreign policy?