The Judaic version of Sambatas: the forgotten name of Kyiv, possible connection with the Sambation River — version of the head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory
Historian Alexander Alferov – since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion — an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, served in the units of the Special Operations Forces “Azov-Kyiv” and the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. Holds the rank of reserve major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Since June 27, 2025 – head of […]
Why Ukraine cannot be compared with either Israel or “Palestine”? – opinion
Ukraine is not Israel and not “Palestine”, asserts journalist Dmytro Galko. In an article for “NAnews”, we examine why comparing these cases is dangerous and incorrect — and how exactly they differ. Comparisons that lead to a dead end On June 29, 2025, a piece by journalist Dmytro Galko was published on the Ukrainian news […]
An Israeli detained on the way to Uman due to EU sanctions
In the Romanian city of Iasi, an Israeli citizen was detained while heading to Ukraine to visit the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. The incident occurred about a week ago immediately after his arrival in Romania, where the man was informed of the European Union sanctions against him. According to sources, the very fact […]
Video: UA Code. Olga Brodskaya is the founder of the first Ukrainian-speaking Israeli community “Prostir”
In the new episode of the channel UA Code — an interesting interview with Olga Brodskaya, the founder of the first Ukrainian-speaking Jewish community “Prostir” in Tel Aviv. The video was published on March 12, 2025, in the series “Know Our People” Episode No. 4. Olga Brodskaya Host, editing – Elena Ginzburg. Filming, sound – […]
Saving on conscience: isn’t it “shameful” for Israel to purchase steel from the sanctioned aggressor Russia for the sake of “cheaper housing”?
Uncomfortable thesis – “Every major export shipment is a contribution to Russia’s ability to continue the war”. The story began on January 7, 2026, with a short message from Finland. Customs and port authorities allowed a vessel carrying sanctioned steel of Russian origin to Israel to continue its journey. An inspection was conducted, the cargo […]
Jews from Ukraine: How Natives of Ukraine Shaped “Mossad” – Ukrainian Trace in Israeli Intelligence
Israeli intelligence has long become part of a global political myth. Mossad is spoken of as an almost abstract force — without faces, without biographies, without a past. However, any institution has a human dimension. If you look closely at the history of Mossad’s leadership, especially in the second half of the 20th — early […]
Jews from Ukraine: Philip Kotler – the father of global marketing with roots in Nizhyn and Chernivtsi
“… The UN is a major problem. It was created to maintain world peace and engage in peacekeeping when needed. Unfortunately, they did not create armed forces to support all nations. Moreover, Russia is part of it, and I understand that all members want to change the charter and remove it. Ultimately, we want them […]
Paris Declaration as a “Threat to Peace”: Version of a Certain Viktor Medvedchuk
In Paris, a declaration of the so-called “Coalition of the Willing” was signed. The document provoked a sharp reaction from Viktor Medvedchuk — a politician long associated with the Russian agenda and personally close to Putin. In Medvedchuk’s interpretation, the agreement of European leaders to this format of cooperation supposedly proves: the conflict is not […]
Israeli office in Damascus without a flag: a new format of contacts amid the Syrian crisis
The Syrian government allows the opening of an Israeli office in Damascus, but with a fundamental condition: no diplomatic status. It is about a technical representation aimed at reducing tension levels and ensuring security coordination under the aegis of the USA. This mechanism is designed as a rapid response tool — for exchanging signals, preventing […]
Video: “SHO?” – how trials, faith and support turned the restaurant into a “place of power” for Ukrainians in Israel – Ganna Andrienko on the UDM Israel channel
Hanna Andriienko shares the story of transforming a karaoke club into the restaurant “SHO?”, the wave of challenges she faced, and how her project brings together the Ukrainian and Jewish communities in Tel Aviv and Israel. On July 9, 2025, the second episode of the “Balachky” podcast was released on the UDM Israel channel, in […]
✡️ 🇺🇦 “Under the Star of David”: an exhibition about Jewish defenders of Ukraine who died defending the Motherland from Russian aggressors was held in Odessa – October 20-26, 2025
A special place in the exhibition is occupied by the symbol of the Star of David, which in the modern context acquires a new meaning — as a sign of unity, mutual support, and joint struggle for Ukraine’s independence. Author’s Exhibition by Pavel Kozlenko “Under the Star of David” “Under the Star of David” is […]
Jews from Ukraine: Chaim Drukman: a life dedicated to the Torah, Israel and the Jewish people
On January 15, 2025 it became known that The Israeli Knesset approved a bill to perpetuate the memory of the outstanding Rabbi Chaim Drukman. Born in 1932 in the Carpathian town of Kuty (now a village in the Kosovo region of the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine), he became one of the key figures of religious […]
Paris Agreements: Europe’s Bet and the Limits of Compromises
The European Union and the United States publicly demonstrate readiness to coordinate efforts on security issues and the future of the continent. Meanwhile, Russia’s position remains tough and practically unchanged, which significantly limits the space for diplomatic maneuvering. In this context, the Paris agreements appear not as a finale, but as an intermediate point. The […]
Rumors of an assassination attempt in Damascus: what is known about the security of the President of Syria
In the Arab media space this week, reports of a possible assassination attempt on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa are being actively discussed. According to unconfirmed data, the incident allegedly occurred at the presidential residence following an armed clash between militants of the terrorist group “Al-Qaeda” and Syrian security forces. There are no official confirmations of […]
Jews from Ukraine: Golda Meir, born May 3, 1898 in Kyiv, became the most influential woman of the century #еевреїзаука
On May 3rd, 127 years have passed since the birth of Golda Meir. The most influential woman of the 20th century was born in Kyiv and became one of the founders of the State of Israel. Meir was one of the most prominent figures in world politics for over 30 years. She became the Prime […]
“Chornitsa”. In Israel, there is a rock band that writes and sings in Ukrainian.
On April 26, 2024, in Rishon LeZion at the Bella Ciao club, the rock band Chornitsa will perform with their original songs and Ukrainian covers (Acoustic). Tickets and details here – https://www.eventer.co.il/wyqj7 Original songs and Ukrainian hits. “Odin v kanoe”, “Vopli Vidoplyasova”, “Okean Elzy” …. The folk-rock band “Chornitsa” founded by immigrants from Ukraine presents […]
“Bulgakov is a symbol of Russian imperial policy, and monuments to him are propaganda”: conclusion of the UIPN
Mikhail Bulgakov, despite his Ukrainian roots, was an imperialist and Ukrainophobe by worldview. Experts from the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory of Ukraine (UINP) write about this. Objects dedicated to the Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov in Ukraine are symbols of Russian imperial policy, and their continued presence in public space carries a propagandistic character. Ukrainian […]
Jews from Ukraine: Yura Lifshits. How a Kiev resident stopped a train heading to Auschwitz with just one pistol and saved more than a hundred prisoners
In our section “Jews from Ukraine,” we will tell the story of the heroic act of Yuri Lifshits, a Kyiv native who stopped the “death train” heading to Auschwitz and saved over 100 Jews. His story is an example of heroism and courage that continues to inspire people to fight against injustice. On April 19, […]
Become a Wizard for Ukrainian children – refugees from the war in Ukraine: a collection of charity tickets for a winter performance has been opened in Israel in three cities of the country
In December 2025, the premiere of the original Ukrainian play “The Tale of Malanka and the Wicked Snake” by the creative team MAK_UA — Ukrainian Art Amateur Forge in Israel will take place in Israel. This is a winter fairy tale for the whole family, which will be performed in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Ashdod […]
Video: Ukrainian Community in Israel: Language, Politics, and Breaking with Russian Narratives. Michael Goldstein – UDM Israel – “Balachki” #4
NAnews presents a review of the podcast “BalachkI” with Michael Goldstein. The Ukrainian community in Israel and key topics — language, politics, volunteering, barriers for Russians, and relations between Ukraine and Israel. The Ukrainian community in Israel: language, politics and breaking away from Russian narratives NAnews presents a new review: premiere of the 4th episode […]