US will move Patriot missiles from Israel to bolster Ukraine’s defences, reports claim

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1. ***The Telegraph reports:***

   The United States is considering moving some of its Patriot missile systems from Israel to Ukraine to help shore up its air defences against Russia, it has been claimed.

   Under the proposed deal being discussed, up to eight Patriot missile defence systems in Israel would be transferred to the US and then on to Ukraine, the Financial Times reported.

   It follows an announcement by Israel In April that it would start retiring its eight Patriot batteries, which are more than 30 years old, to replace them with more advanced systems.

   A recent statement by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the system was a “significant positive force” when it was first deployed in 1991, but added that it would “soon end its service in the Israeli air force”.

   According to the Financial Times, which cited five sources familiar with the talks, the broad outline of the deal has been discussed by senior officials and ministers in Israel, the US,  and Ukraine.

   **Full story:** [**https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024/06/28/us-will-move-patriot-missiles-from-israel-bolster-ukraine/**](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024/06/28/us-will-move-patriot-missiles-from-israel-bolster-ukraine/)

2. Good news if it happens.

   Unless you happen to be a ruzzian pilot heading for Ukraine to drop glide bombs.

3. Yet another reminder that Israel is aligned with the US and NATO while Iran and its Palestinian allies are aligned with Putin.

4. Yes, send them to Ukraine, who respects us and appreciates our help.