Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the leaders of Ukraine and Turkey in meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
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When speaking to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Netanyahu stressed that Israel would continue to assist Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia, specifying that the aid would focus on humanitarian issues, including dealing with land mines. The meeting, described by Netanyahu's office as "cordial," was the first to take place between the two leaders since since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.
Video: Netanyahu and Zelenskyy meeting at the United Nations / Credit: Video: Roy Avraham/GPO, sound: Yehezkel Kandil, GPO
On encountering the Israeli delegation, the Ukrainian leader made note of the "very big team" receiving him, which included Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan and Mossad chief David Barnea.
In a conversation with Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Netanyahu hailed the "strengthening" ties between Jerusalem and Ankara. The two also discussed the US-led efforts to normalize ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
The meeting came a day after the Turkish president told media that he supported the initiative, saying it would lower tensions in the Middle East.
Netanyahu and Erdogan also agreed to coordinate mutual visits in the near future, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
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