Jews from Ukraine: The History of the “Jewish Kuren” in the Ukrainian Galician Army of 1919
The Jewish Detachment left a significant mark in history as a symbol of bravery and solidarity between two peoples. In honor of the commander Solomon Laynberg, a street in Lviv was named after him. In 2013, it was proposed to establish a monument to the “Jewish Detachment” in Ternopil, but the project was suspended due […]
In Tel Aviv and Haifa “Okean Elzy: Observing the Storm” – a documentary film about the legendary Ukrainian band on December 2 and 9, 2025
Soon in Israel, the premiere of the documentary film “Okean Elzy: Observing the Storm” will take place — a work that tells the story of the main band of independent Ukraine. The screening will be held on December 2, 2025, in Tel Aviv and December 9, 2025, in Haifa. Language — Ukrainian, English subtitles. After […]
New discovery in the Old City of Jerusalem: a fragment of the Hasmonean wall changes the understanding of the era
Archaeologists in the Old City stumbled upon a section of an ancient city wall — a discovery that unexpectedly expands the understanding of Jerusalem’s defensive systems during the Hasmonean period. This was reported by the Israel Antiquities Authority. For a region where every inch of uncovered layer changes history, this discovery proved particularly significant. The […]
Intellexa Leak: How Israeli Predator and Aladdin Turn Surveillance into a Global Tool of Pressure
An investigation involving journalists and human rights activists has brought to light the activities of the Intellexa group — a structure long featured in publications about digital espionage. Documents that have entered the public domain confirmed: the Predator tools and the new Aladdin system not only exist but are used to track people in different […]
Ukrainian warriors on prosthetics at the summit of Kilimanjaro: a film about strength that does not give up was shown in Tel Aviv
Embassy of Ukraine in Israel organized a special screening of the documentary Second Wind on December 7, 2025, in Tel Aviv, created by the team of Masha Kondakova and producer Gena Gazin. The film tells the stories of five Ukrainian fighters who survived severe injuries, went through a long recovery process, and climbed Kilimanjaro, unfurling […]
Putin rejects Trump’s initiative: what is behind the refusal and why it worsens Russia’s position
Vladimir Putin’s rejection of Donald Trump’s peace proposal became more noticeable than the initiative itself. In a piece for The Guardian, Simon Tisdall notes: the situation is worsening for Moscow, and Putin’s decision does not appear rational. Rather, it is a gesture hiding the fear of losing control, not confidence in his position. Trump attempted […]
Bashar Assad in Moscow: a year of silence, a year of rumors, and attempts to maintain influence
By the end of the year, after Bashar Assad’s move to Russia, new noise arises around his life in Moscow. Not statements from press services and not official reports — but rumors. Some say he has almost disappeared, others insist that he has plenty to do and has not gone into the shadows as much […]
Museum Robbers: How Moscow Steals and Appropriates Unique Artifacts of Ukraine’s Jewish Heritage – Investigation
“Local historians did not know where these artifacts of Jewish heritage in Ukraine had disappeared to until 2023, when they discovered photographs of the stolen items on the official website of the ‘Museum of the History of Jews in Russia’. Like ‘We didn’t steal — we saved’, notes Shimon Briman, comparing this to the same […]
Monitoring of Russian prisons: human rights activists record systemic violations against Ukrainian prisoners
In January 2025, for the first time during the Russian-Ukrainian war, a Russian human rights mission arrived in Ukraine. Not a remote report, not an analysis based on open data — personal visits, meetings, field notes. Following the trip, the Memorial Center compiled a three-volume material titled “Ukraine: War Crimes of Russian Aggressors.” The last […]
The Torah in Ukrainian was included for the first time in Hanukkah sets for communities from the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine.
The Main Innovation of Hanukkah 2025 in Ukraine: A Book That Was Not Previously Included in Holiday Sets This year, 2025, the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine took a step that had long been anticipated: for the first time, a complete edition of the Torah in Ukrainian was included in the Hanukkah sets. Not […]
Katz and Zamir confirmed new appointments in the army, Reserve Colonel Herman Giltman
A meeting took place in Jerusalem today, which was almost not reported in advance. Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir closed the office and discussed personnel changes in the senior command of the IDF for several hours. According to participants, the meeting was calm, without sharp deviations, but the key decisions […]
Netanyahu announced the transition to the second stage of the truce in Gaza
Preparation for the second stage of the truce in Gaza is proceeding without fanfare. Authorities speak little, steps appear cautious, and expectations are overloaded with politics. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to bring the details to a conversation with US President Donald Trump. The decisions promise to be tough, but they can no longer […]
Johnny Logan called for Israel to be excluded from Eurovision
From the outside, it might have seemed that Johnny Logan’s statement was another remark from the archive of artists speaking “for” or “against” a country’s participation in Eurovision. But his words sounded harsher and sharper than usual. The interview on RTÉ in the program This Week quickly delved into not only Ireland’s decision but also […]
Europe and the Shadows of Hate: Why Anti-Semitism is Returning and What Russia and Hamas Have to Do with It
War is once again changing the face of Europe — and not just on the fronts. Where slogans of tolerance and human rights once echoed, the whisper of old hatred is growing louder. Anti-Semitism — the ancient virus of the continent — is awakening again, rising from the underground layers of history to the streets […]