Ukraine Embassy in Israel calls for volunteers to join fight against Russia

The Ukraine Embassy in Israel has issued a plea for Israelis and other volunteers to register and join the fight against invading Russian troops.

“If you are willing to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty, please send us a message,” the statement issued on Feb. 26 said.

A post on the embassy’s Facebook page said: “Urgent message to those wishing to participate in defense of Ukraine from Russian aggression. All our compatriots, interested Israeli citizens and citizens of other countries now in Israel. The embassy has begun compiling a list of volunteers interested in participating in the fight against Russian aggression.

“If you are ready to defend Ukrainian sovereignty, please send us a message.”

It attached email addresses for volunteers to send their details, passport numbers and military qualifications.

The Ukrainian embassy in Tel Aviv is asking IDF vets to volunteer to protect "@Ukraine from Russian military aggression!" Those interested should send ID #, citizenship, DOB, passport number, military specialty & contacts to defendUKRinISR@gmail.com. pic.twitter.com/lqiCnmeE66

— Noga Tarnopolsky נגה טרנופולסקי نوغا ترنوبولسكي (@NTarnopolsky) February 26, 2022

There are hundreds of thousands of people of Ukrainian origin in Israel, some of whom have served in the Israel Defense Forces.

In recent days, media have interviewed several Israelis with Ukrainian citizenship in Ukraine who have already volunteered and joined the fight.

Political analyst Majdi Al-Halabi said: “This announcement is more moral than practical and aims to make the Russians aware that Israel is on the side of Ukraine.”