- February 22, 2026
- 9:45 pm
- Israel
On February 22, 2026, in Jerusalem, at the Western Wall, a prayer for Ukraine took place. The initiators were the Israeli Friends of Ukraine together with the Embassy of Ukraine in the State of Israel.
The event took place on a sunny day, gathering diplomats, representatives of the Ukrainian community, and Israelis who came to express support. The format has remained unchanged for the fourth consecutive year — a prayer at one of Jerusalem’s main shrines.
30 meters of flag at the ancient wall
Symbolism and order of conduct
At the Western Wall, a 30-meter Ukrainian flag was unfurled. First, the cloth was raised by men on their side of the plaza, then by women in the corresponding part of the prayer space, observing the traditional order accepted at the Wall.
The flag became the central visual element of the ceremony. In the context of the ongoing war, the symbolism gained additional weight — it was not only about support but also about demonstrating the enduring solidarity of the Ukrainian diaspora in Israel.
Organizers emphasize that such meetings have been held annually since the start of the full-scale war. The format remains unchanged: prayer, flag, address to the community.
Fourth consecutive year: resilience of the initiative
Diplomatic and public context
The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel has been holding this event for the fourth consecutive year. The event has become part of the calendar of the Ukrainian diplomatic mission in the country.
The prayer is formulated not just as a request for the end of the war. Participants emphasize: it is a prayer for victory.
For the Israeli audience, such events have an additional dimension. Israel is a country where the experience of war and mobilization is familiar to society. Therefore, support for Ukraine is perceived not only as a diplomatic gesture but also as a human response.
In publications by NAnovosti — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency, such initiatives are considered an example of public diplomacy, where civil organizations and official structures act together.
Jerusalem as a place of symbolic gesture
Geography that enhances meaning
Jerusalem is not just an administrative center. Holding the prayer at the Western Wall enhances the significance of the event.
A place that unites religious tradition, national memory, and historical continuity becomes a platform for expressing solidarity with another state at war.
For participants, this is an annual reminder: even outside Ukraine, there is an active community that publicly declares its position.
February 22, 2026, became another date in this sequence. Without loud statements, but with a clear message — support continues, prayer remains, the flag is unfurled again.
