The Ukrainian Embassy said Israelis who wish to travel to Ukraine to fight the Russian invasion could do so, even giving contact information.“Urgent! To the attention of persons who wish to participate in the protection of Ukraine from Russian military aggression!” the embassy’s Facebook post on Saturday began. “Dear compatriots, brothers and all caring citizens of Israel and other countries who are currently in Israel! The embassy has begun the formation of lists of volunteers who wish to participate in combat actions against the Russian aggressor.”
The message said that “if you are ready to defend the sovereignty of Ukraine, please send... your CV to email address defendUKRinISR@gmail.com. In the message, mention your ID, citizenship, date of birth, foreign passport number, military specialty and contacts for communication. The embassy will inform you regarding further measures.”
There are hundreds of thousands of citizens of Ukrainian descent in Israel, many of whom have served in the IDF.
Israeli media in recent days interviewed several Israelis with Ukrainian citizenship who are currently in Ukraine and have already volunteered for combat.