“Israel still stands with the people of Ukraine today. This position was reflected in the UN vote, where Israel supported the territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine,” – Yair Lapid.
The leader of the Israeli opposition, Yair Lapid, on February 25, 2026, published a detailed statement on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. His publication became one of the few high-level political comments in Israel directly dedicated to this date.
The politician did not limit himself to a formal diplomatic phrase — he effectively reminded of Israel’s role in the early days of the war and outlined his vision of the country’s position today.
What Lapid reminded about the beginning of the war
Israel’s reaction in February 2022
Yair Lapid began his address with a direct reminder: exactly four years ago, the most severe war in Europe since World War II began.
He emphasized that at that moment he held the position of Israel’s Foreign Minister and almost immediately made a clear statement in support of Ukraine, condemning the unprovoked Russian invasion.
According to Lapid, Israel did not stop at words. Concrete decisions were made — humanitarian aid was sent, and the first Israeli field hospital was opened in Ukraine to assist civilians caught in the epicenter of hostilities.
The politician separately noted that in February 2022, no one expected the war to last so long and remain an unresolved international crisis four years later.
What Lapid says today
Support for efforts to end the war
In his publication, Lapid focuses not on military rhetoric but on the diplomatic resolution of the conflict. He writes that serious international efforts are currently being made to end the war, and Israel supports any responsible steps that can lead to the cessation of hostilities.
At the same time, the politician uses the phrase “just and sustainable peace,” which is important for Israeli diplomatic tradition — it is not just about a ceasefire, but about long-term stability.
Lapid also emphasized that Israel still stands with the people of Ukraine today. As confirmation, he mentioned the UN vote on February 24, 2026, where Israel supported the territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine.
Many analysts consider this moment the key message of his statement — a reminder of the international position Israel took and continues to hold.
In the analysis of international reaction published by the editorial team of NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency, attention is drawn to the fact that such statements by Israeli politicians become part of a broader discussion within the country about Israel’s role in global conflicts.
Important detail: who spoke out and who did not
Against the backdrop of Lapid’s publication, the absence of a similar public statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the anniversary of the war is noticeable.
At the same time, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar confirmed Israel’s position through diplomatic actions — primarily the UN vote in support of Ukrainian sovereignty.
This difference in public activity reflects the nature of Israeli politics in recent years: statements more often come from individual political figures, while the government prefers a more cautious diplomatic style.
Our conclusion: Lapid’s statement is a political signal
In essence, Lapid’s text is not only an address to the anniversary of the war. It is an attempt to capture a historical moment and remind what position Israel took at the beginning of the conflict.
He speaks simultaneously to several audiences: the Israeli public, Western allies, and the Ukrainian side.
The main meaning of his publication can be reduced to three theses: Israel supported Ukraine at the beginning of the war, this position remains relevant today, and the world awaits the end of the conflict, which will allow Ukrainians to live in safety after four years of war.
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