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The west defends Israel’s skies, not doing the same for Ukraine is a deadly mistake: If Europe doesn’t share its air defence systems now, Putin’s threat will only spread. (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 6 months ago by 0x815@feddit.de to c/news@beehaw.org

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The value of an effective air defence system and of unwavering international support was crystal clear the night of Iran’s massive attack on Israel: most Iranian missiles and drones were destroyed before they reached Israeli soil. The US, the UK and France, as well as Jordan, participated in Israel’s defence.

Unlike Israel, Ukraine lacks sufficient air defences, and the west provides far less than it could or should to defend Ukraine against Russia. Ukraine is not dealing with one-off retaliation for striking a Russian consulate – as Israel is with Iran. Russia has been waging a war of aggression against Ukraine since 2014, aimed at eradicating its nationhood.

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[–] Banzai51@midwest.social 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It's like the writer knows nothing about Ukraine and Russia and the politics around them, but is just in a massive hurry to piss on Israel.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@beehaw.org 2 points 6 months ago

It's a shame more journalists aren't taking a piss on Israel right now.

[–] delirious_owl@discuss.online 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Comparing Israel to Ukraine in this narrative is disgusting.

Israel is the occupying army here. They are the country that has invaded another land. Israel is a settler colonial society that is blatantly committing a genocide.

It you're going to compare these conflicts, compare Israel to Russia.

The only question this article should ask is: why hasn't the West been offering air defense to Gaza's skies?