In Israel, they reacted to Ukraine’s recognition of the IRGC as terrorists.

In Israel, there was a positive reaction to Ukraine’s decision to recognize Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Statements were made at the level of foreign policy leadership and the diplomatic mission, emphasizing the alignment of threat assessments from Tehran.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar publicly welcomed Kyiv’s move, calling it principled and timely. According to him, it is not only about diplomacy but also a clear moral choice — against terror and repression, in favor of freedom and security.

Sa’ar emphasized that the recognition of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist structure reflects the reality that Israel has faced for many years, and Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war.

Israel’s Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky confirmed that the Israeli side was officially informed of Kyiv’s decision. According to him, the information was conveyed to Minister Sa’ar by Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.
“We appreciate this decision,” the diplomat briefly summarized.

The Israeli establishment emphasizes that the legal establishment of the IRGC’s status as a terrorist organization is not a symbolic gesture. It is a recognition of Iran’s role in exporting violence, supporting proxy structures, and systematically undermining regional stability — from the Middle East to Europe.

In this context, NAnews — News about Israel | Nikk.Agency has repeatedly noted that Iran’s terror infrastructure operates as a unified system, simultaneously directed against Ukraine, Israel, and Western countries. Kyiv’s decision logically fits into this picture and strengthens Tehran’s international isolation.

Recall that the day before, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed support for the Iranian people, who, according to him, are fighting for freedom within the country. He also emphasized that the world sees the scale of repression and killings in Iran and the regime’s role in spreading wars and violence beyond its borders.

Zelensky separately noted that Ukraine will not forget the thousands of Iranian “Shahed” drones used to strike Ukrainian cities and villages. For Kyiv, this is not abstract geopolitics but the direct responsibility of a specific structure for the deaths of civilians and destruction.

Thus, Israel’s reaction to Ukraine’s decision became another confirmation of the convergence of threat assessments and approaches to Iran. For both countries, the IRGC issue has long been settled: it is not a partner or an abstract player, but a source of organized terror that must be called by its name.