A few hours of flight from here, in Kiev, the global order
experiences tremendous upheaval. The state of Israel, from the first
moment, adhered to a measured and responsible policy, that enables
us ― not only to safeguard our interests ― but also to be helpful.
To serve as a trustworthy element, one of the few, that can
communicate without restrain with both sides, and to assist
wherever is necessary. And we are indeed assisting, quietly.
In addition, just this morning, we sent three aircraft filled
with humanitarian aid ― especially medicine ― and we will
send more, as much as necessary. We are also preparing to provide
humanitarian aid on the field and of course help immigration
of Jews from all relevant locations.
We are here next to the third plane that transfers humanitarian aid
at the behest of the State of Israel to the nation of Ukraine.
This is a project, directed by the Prime Minister and Foreign
Minister to the Foreign Ministry and Mashav that is the national
AID-agency of the State of Israel.
We have some one-hundred Israeli diplomats that present at the borders
of Ukraine with its neighboring countries to the West.
We are making every effort to assist Israelis who arrive at the border,
to cross it as quickly and safely possible.
We’re also trying to assist Israelis who are in Ukraine, to arrive
safely to the border. We call upon Israelis
who can reach the border to do so in a safe and speedy manner.
And whomever cannot do so safely, to wait until it is possible.
While one of our eyes ― similar to the rest of the world ― is directed at Kiev;
Our second eye observes intently at events taking place Westward,
in Vienna. I am not an analyst
and I do not was to speculate on outcomes, but I do want to
provide a direction from here. From our perspective,
sunset (clause) does not exist.
The sun will not sunset on Israel’s security and the peace of its citizens.
I have already stated and reiterate once more, especially from here
(Mossad HQ), the agreement does not bind us and the date of
two-and-a-half more years, which allows Iran to install
countless centrifuges, does not bind us either.
As it currently appears, your hands (Mossad) will be full of work.
The greatest monumental task that rests upon your shoulders
is to thwart Iran’s quest to become nuclear.
This is a task which you are contending with for many years,
yet it seems that we are nearing the moment of truth,
we have reached the ‘money time’.
The State of Israel continues to be challenged, first and foremost by
Iranian aggression in the region and Iran's attempt to break
into the nuclear program. We see very well what is
happening in Ukraine, we have witnessed in recent
decades or the last decade unprecedented developments
in the Middle East. Therefore, today it is clearer
than ever that alongside the good and deep relations we have
with many countries, including our best friend, the United States,
we must always be willing to defend ourselves on our own.
Israel has always relied on its allies, but has always taken responsibility
for the security of its citizens.
Unfortunately, the Western parties and America have
not taken political decisions on three key issues still.
Iran and the P4+1 are present [in Vienna] to ensure that if
the United States wants to take the path of returning to the nuclear
deal- it will not be a one-day process, I announce this to you right now.
It will rather be a journey of many verifications on the part of the U.S.
We believe that we need an appropriate pathway to solve
remaining issues in the areas of lifting sanctions, guarantees
and political claims that have been levelled
against our peaceful civilian nuclear program.