Biden plans to cut Ukraine's debt by $5 billion.
In the spring of 2024, Congress passed the Ukraine Security Supplemental Funds Act for approximately $61 billion. The document states that economic assistance in the amount of about $10 billion is provided to Ukraine as a conditional repayable loan, and not on a grant basis. However, Biden received the authority to forgive 50% of this […]
Fighting in Ukraine may end next year, according to The Economist
The Economist predicts the end of hostilities in Ukraine next year. Fighting could end in 2025 as both Russia and Ukraine approach exhaustion. This will be a priority for the new administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, as I write in The Economist. The United States is also decreasing its reserves of military equipment sent […]
“From the very beginning of a full-scale war with Russia.. I asked Israeli leaders to help us, but they were afraid of Putin” – Zelensky, President of Ukraine
“Israel made a mistake – at the political level, not at the people's level, because we have always had very good contacts with society.” President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky November 20, 2024 in an interview for FoxNews addressed a topic that has become painful for Ukrainian-Israeli relations – Israel’s refusal to provide weapons to Ukraine. […]
Argentina recalled its military from Lebanon – all 3
The Argentine government has decided to terminate UNIFIL's participation in the UN peacekeeping contingent in Lebanon. The reasons for this decision were not specified by UN officials, as reported by Reuters. At the moment, there were only three Argentine military personnel in the contingent. UN observers in southern Lebanon did not prevent Hezbollah terrorists from […]
Russia at the UN: “The United States, with a new veto (in the UN Security Council), accepted responsibility for the deaths of Palestinians” .. and Hamas also “condemned” the United States
USA vetoed on a draft resolution submitted to the UN Security Council on an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip without the release of hostages. The project, discussed at a meeting of the Security Council on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, was supported by representatives of the remaining 14 states that are currently members of the […]
The young reservist became the 800th hero of the Iron Swords War and sacrificed his life in the fight for the country
The IDF announced another death in combat in the Gaza Strip. 21-year-old reserve sergeant major Roi Sasson died in a shootout with Hamas terrorists. The funeral began on November 20 at the military cemetery in Jerusalem. The family will hold mourning at the address without any time restrictions. This battle became fatal for Sasson, his […]
Iran agrees to reduce uranium reserves, according to IAEA
Iran tried to block a resolution against it at the IAEA, proposing to limit uranium reserves to insufficient for the creation of weapons. The IAEA reported that Iran is ready to do this and has already begun preparations. However, Western diplomats rejected Iran's proposal. Iran's proposal was to limit its uranium stockpile to 185 kg, […]
Iranian President asks Pope Francis to help end the war in the Middle East
On November 20, 2024, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asked Pope Francis to use his influence with Christian governments to end the war in the Middle East. According to him, world leaders, in particular Christian governments, must be persuaded to “stop Israeli aggression.” Pezeshkian's message was announced by the Iranian delegation at an event on religion […]
Embassies close in Kyiv due to threat of attack, but the Israeli embassy continues to work
Israel will not close its embassy in Kyiv, Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky said, despite warnings of a “major attack” by Russia on the Ukrainian capital that has caused other Western countries to close their missions over security concerns. “We are currently working as usual,” Brodsky told the publication. The Times of Israel. GUR […]
“Russian President Putin has been bombing the neighboring country for a thousand days” – Scholz believes that the G20 has not spoken clearly about Russia’s war against Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed dissatisfaction that the final declaration of the Group of Twenty (G20) summit did not indicate Russia's responsibility for military actions against Ukraine. Russian President Putin has been bombing a neighboring country for a thousand daysnoted the head of the German government in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, November 19. Scholz […]
Residents of Odessa felt an earthquake from a new shelling of Russia, “shaking under their feet”
Residents of Odessa shared evidence of the terrorist attack that took place in their city. Mourning in Odessa was declared in memory of those killed in the ballistic strike that occurred on Monday. Ten people were killed in the rocket attack, and more than 50 people, including four children, were injured. This was reported by […]
Iran warns Europe of possible consequences of IAEA resolution against Tehran
Iran is warning European countries against adopting a resolution against Tehran at an IAEA meeting, Reuters reports. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned his French counterpart about the possible complication of the situation if such a resolution is presented. This happened during a telephone conversation with the French minister. The three European countries initiating this […]
Will a US security company help deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza?
The Israeli Ministry of Defense is consulting with the American security company Orbis, run by former US generals, about the possible delivery of humanitarian aid to the northern Gaza Strip. This issue was discussed at a meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ministers Israel Katz, Ron Dermer and Bezalel Smotrich. Insiders said Orbis has already […]
The UN Security Council will discuss a proposal for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
On November 20 at 17:00 the UN Security Council will meet to discuss the proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. Guiana and Algeria support this initiative, but Israel has actively intervened in the process of softening the proposal. However, the final version of the resolution made no mention of the connection between the release of […]
A report on unsuitable buildings in Israel has been published.
The National Economic Council has published a report focusing on underutilized buildings, offering recommendations for their renovation and use. The report notes that restoring such buildings could improve cities, provide housing and generate millions of shekels in city taxes. According to data, there are 2.5 million square meters of unused buildings in Israel. m. Current […]
EU countries did not heed the Commissioner's calls for a boycott of Israel.
During the summit of European foreign ministers in Brussels, EU High Commissioner Josep Borrell was unable to advance his anti-Israel initiatives. He proposed ending the diplomatic dialogue with Israel and banning the import of goods from Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria. However, these initiatives found support only in Spain and Ireland; other countries expressed […]
In Israel, people will no longer be persecuted for vagrancy.
A majority of Knesset members approved an amendment to the criminal law that would remove vagrancy from the list of crimes. Now loitering in public places and vagrants cannot be charged with disturbing public order. The initiator of the amendment believes that this will help the weak and disadvantaged sections of the population by reducing […]
Wall Street Journal: Hezbollah's abundance of Russian weapons is pushing Israel to change its Ukrainian policy
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office declined to comment to the Wall Street Journal. Around 2015, the Russians began fighting on the ground in Syria alongside Hezbollah soldiers who also came to Assad's aid. This led to a closer relationship between them, they said Wall Street Journal Syrian security officials and an Arab official, which made […]
Film screening “After the Rain: Children Stolen by Putin Return Home” – at the ANU Museum of the Jewish People. Tel Aviv December 3, 2024
ANU – Museum of the Jewish People screening of a documentary film “After the rain: Children stolen by Putin return home”which tells the story of the illegal deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia, their separation from their parents and attempts to return them home. Documentary film directed by Sarah McCarthy. Executive producer Sheila […]