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David Khalfa: In Ukraine, “Israel is caught in a strategic double bind between Americans and Russians”

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David Khalfa is a researcher at the Observatory of North Africa and the Middle East of the Jean-Jaurès Foundation.

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By: Jean-Baptiste Marot Follow

Faced with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Israel is embarrassed.

Since the start of the war, the Jewish state has distinguished itself by a very cautious position, offering in passing its good offices with a view to mediating between the belligerents.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr is addressing Israeli members of the Knesset this afternoon, certainly in the hope of rallying the country to his cause.

Why is Israel displaying such an attitude?

Decryption with David Khalfa, researcher at the Observatory of North Africa and the Middle East of the Jean-Jaurès Foundation.

  • Israel

  • Ukraine

  • Russia