Israel has officially denied the information about the transfer of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, emphasizing its neutral position in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. The statement made by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to media reports was published on June 9, 2025, by the Israeli portal Ynet. The ministry categorically rejected the allegations about the supply of American air defense systems, calling them "not true." This step was a reaction to speculation circulating in the international media, and underscores Jerusalem's desire to avoid direct involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.

Rumors of a possible Patriot transfer arose amid reports from a number of Western publications, including The Times of Israel, which in May 2025 suggested that Israel might reconsider its non-intervention policy under pressure from the United States. These publications cited unofficial sources claiming that Jerusalem was considering the possibility of supplying older Patriot systems, previously decommissioned, as part of efforts to support Kyiv. However, the Israeli Foreign Ministry made it clear that such discussions are baseless. According to Reuters, Israel, which has some of the most advanced air defense systems in the world, including its own David's Sling and Strela systems, limits itself to humanitarian aid to Ukraine, avoiding direct arms deliveries.

The issue of military support for Ukraine remains sensitive for Israel. Since the conflict began in 2022, the country has provided Kyiv with more than $100 million in humanitarian aid, including medical equipment and field hospitals, according to the Jerusalem Post. However, unlike NATO countries, Jerusalem has refrained from supplying lethal weapons.