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Israel's Iron Dome interceptors seen on the left as rockets are launched from Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, on May 14, 2021.
  • Israel is looking into sending its Iron Dome system to Ukraine, Prime Minister Netanyahu said. 
  • Israel has a complex relationship with Russia and has so far held off aiding Ukraine militarily.
  • But Netanyahu now says he is open to considering Ukraine's request. 

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his government is considering sending its Iron Dome to Ukraine.

The Iron Dome is arguably the world's most advanced missile defense system, designed to intercept barrages of rockets and artillery shells.