Israel will provide protective gear to Ukrainian rescuers - the Embassy

The State of Israel has decided to provide personal protection to Ukrainian rescue and emergency services. This was stated during a conversation between the heads of defense ministries of the countries, according to the page of the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel on  Facebook.

«Minister of Defence of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov had a phone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Beni Gantz. Minister Gantz informed that in the light of the request made by the Ukrainian side, Israel will provide protective gear for the needs of Ukrainian rescuers and emergency services», - the statement said.

The Embassy emphasizes that this «initiative will be a substantial part of Israel's humanitarian aid for Ukraine».

The Ministers also discussed bilateral steps as well as international efforts needed to stop the war in Ukraine