On February 26, 2026, a closed expert meeting Strategic Israel–Ukraine Security Dialogue was held in Tel Aviv, dedicated to changes in the global security system and deepening strategic interaction between Ukraine and Israel. The discussion took place at ANU — Museum of the Jewish People, where diplomats, military analysts, and international security specialists gathered.
The event took place against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global environment, where regional conflicts increasingly influence each other, and the defense issues of Europe and the Middle East begin to be considered within a unified strategic logic.
New security reality: Europe and the Middle East are becoming interconnected
The global security architecture is undergoing a period of profound transformations. Experts note that wars and crises no longer exist in isolation — decisions made in one region directly affect another.
Participants paid special attention to the strengthening of military cooperation between Russia and Iran, which is seen as an additional destabilizing factor for Ukraine, Israel, and their allies.
Why the dialogue between Kyiv and Jerusalem is becoming strategic
According to the participants, the exchange of practical experience is becoming a key element of cooperation today. Ukraine has been engaged in a full-scale high-intensity war for the fourth year, while Israel has faced complex security threats and hybrid conflicts for decades.
Such an intersection of experience makes the interaction between the two countries not a political gesture, but a working tool.
In the expert community, there is increasing talk about the need for joint solutions — from defense technologies to the analysis of modern military threats and cybersecurity.
In this context, the discussion took on an applied character, rather than being limited to diplomatic statements.
Who participated in the strategic dialogue
The key speakers of the event were representatives of the defense and diplomatic community of Ukraine and Israel:
- Amos Gilad, retired Major General, Executive Director of the Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS);
- Oleksii Reznikov, Minister of Defense of Ukraine in 2021–2023;
- Oleksandr Chaly, former diplomatic advisor to the President of Ukraine.
During the discussion, participants exchanged assessments of current threats, considered the development of military technologies, and discussed prospects for practical cooperation in the field of defense.
A separate emphasis was placed on joint challenges — from regional instability to the need to adapt armies to new types of warfare.
In the middle of the discussion, a thought emerged, which is increasingly appearing in expert publications: the security of Israel and the resilience of Ukraine are becoming part of a broader process of global restructuring. Such discussions are increasingly covered by NANews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency, recording the formation of a new format of cooperation between countries on the front lines of modern conflicts.
International participation and diplomatic context
The dialogue brought together not only experts but also representatives of the diplomatic corps and military attachés of foreign states accredited in Israel.
The closed format of the meeting allowed participants to exchange professional assessments without public political rhetoric, focusing on practical security and coordination issues.
Who organized the meeting and what it means going forward
The event was organized by the Embassy of Ukraine in the State of Israel in collaboration with Israeli Friends of Ukraine and NADAV Foundation with the participation of ANU — Museum of the Jewish People.
The very fact of holding such a dialogue in Israel shows the gradual deepening of expert contacts between the countries. It is not only about diplomacy but also about forming long-term channels of cooperation in defense, technology, and strategic analysis.
Against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine and growing threats in the Middle East, such meetings are becoming part of a broader trend — the search for alliances between states facing similar security challenges.
This is why many participants view the strategic dialogue held in Tel Aviv as the beginning of a new stage of professional interaction between Israel and Ukraine, where the exchange of experience gradually becomes the basis for joint solutions in the future.