In 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vetoed the…

In 2023, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vetoed the transfer of US-made Iron Dome air defense systems to Ukraine.

Consensus

Benjamin Netanyahu blocked the transfer of Iron Dome air defense systems to Ukraine.
The decision was based on a joint production agreement that gives Israel final authority over the system's use.
The Iron Dome systems were funded by the U.S. government.
The Israeli embassy in Washington cited concerns that the technology could fall into Iranian hands.
Israel returned Patriot missile batteries to the U.S. to be sent to Ukraine instead.
The issue has led to competition between Ukraine and Israel over U.S. military aid.

American lawmakers plan to expand defense cooperation with Israel beyond missile defense to include biological weapons, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and directed-energy systems, as part of a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill. — vedomosti
The proposed expansion of defense cooperation faces criticism from left-wing Democrats and some right-wing Republicans, who are coordinating to block it in the Senate. — vedomosti
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated he is not concerned about Israel's right to veto arms exports and supported deeper defense industrial partnership. — vedomosti
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported a shortage of Patriot missiles on August 1, stating only one ballistic missile was intercepted during a Russian attack. — vedomosti
Donald Trump reportedly refused Zelensky's request to transfer 300 Patriot interceptors for winter defense. — vedomosti
Trump stated he had productive talks with both Zelensky and Netanyahu on July 28 and that he discussed many important issues. — vm
Trump mentioned that the possibility of granting Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles is being considered. — vm
Zelensky described his meeting with Trump as 'good' and emphasized the need to 'activate the diplomatic process' regarding Patriot missile production. — vedomosti
The proposed defense cooperation expansion has the support of Netanyahu, pro-Israel lawmakers from both parties, and AIPAC. — vedomosti