The decline of private remittances to Ukraine in 2025: Israel among the leaders, but the trend is general
In 2025, the Ukrainian diaspora grew in number, but remittances home decreased. This is evident from NBU statistics: the inflow of private transfers is declining, especially in terms of labor income, and for Ukraine, this is not just a “minus in numbers,” but pressure on families, consumption, and stability on the home front. According to […]
Elections in Ukraine during the war: what is really possible, under what conditions, and why is there talk of a referendum in Kyiv again
Ukraine enters 2026 with a paradox well understood in Israel: the country is at war, living under martial law, but at the same time is forced to address questions about democratic legitimacy and future elections. In public discourse, the formula “elections after a ceasefire” is increasingly heard — and simultaneously, the idea of a referendum, […]
Compromise Instead of Front: Damascus and Kurds Relaunch the Rules of the Game
After several weeks of shaky truces and separate agreements, the parties in Syria have finally approached a more sustainable formula. Following the ceasefire and the extension of the silence regime until February 8, Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces have established a new compromise — more complex, but also more realistic than previous attempts. This […]
“We stay here to help communities” – the rabbi’s house in Kryvyi Rih was hit by a Russian strike: a direct hit on the Jewish community and miraculous salvation
In Kryvyi Rih on the evening of January 29, 2026, the home of the city’s chief rabbi and Chabad emissary Liron Ederi was heavily damaged by shelling. There were no fatalities. A security guard at the site sustained a minor shrapnel wound to the arm, which is currently being described as the main “bad thing […]
Red Card Without Guarantee: Why the Search for Mindich and Zuckerman Through Interpol Does Not Mean Extradition from Israel
The announcement of businessmen Timur Mindich and Alexander Zuckerman being placed on international wanted lists in the “Midas” case is unlikely to lead to their return to Ukraine. The key reasons are the Israeli citizenship of the individuals involved and the peculiarities of local legislation, which significantly limit extradition. This was stated by former Chief […]
Tal Berkovits: what is known about the death of the Israeli model and reality show participant in a car accident in the south of the country
Today in Israel, Tal Berkovitz — a well-known model and participant in television reality projects — died. The tragedy occurred in the south of the country as a result of a severe road traffic accident. She was 41 years old. The accident happened today on Highway No. 40, in the area of the Telalim junction. […]
Washington expands pressure scenarios: Trump presented with new military options against Iran
US President Donald Trump received an expanded package of military scenarios in case of escalation of confrontation with Iran. These are measures that go beyond previously discussed options and are aimed at weakening the country’s nuclear and missile infrastructure. This is reported by The New York Times citing current and former American officials. The proposed […]