The Kishinev pogrom: In 1903, the central authorities in Russia wanted Jewish blood to be shed, and that is exactly what happened.
The three-day pogrom of Kishinev’s Jews exactly 120 years ago (April 6 (19)–7 (20), 1903) left an indelible impression not only on the local Jewish population but also on the entire Jewish world. To this day, the memory of the pogrom does not fade, according to Moldovan Ambassador to Israel Alex Roitman, for whom the […]
Israel and Ukraine may become rivals: Brussels will bring the teams together in the new Nations League
The European football cycle gets a starting point. On February 12 in Brussels, the draw for the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 will take place, and it will determine whether the paths of the national teams of Israel and Ukraine will cross this fall. The probability of such a scenario is high. Both teams are in […]
Ukraine at Europe’s Doorstep: Brussels Seeks a Way to Bring Kyiv to the Table by 2027
In the European Union, a model is being discussed that recently seemed impossible. Kyiv may receive limited participation in the union’s structures until the full package of reforms is completed. The idea changes the very philosophy of expansion. It’s not about membership on paper. It’s about political presence, access to procedures, the ability to influence […]
“You are freezing people. You are dooming them to perish” – from freezing Kyiv, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Asman addressed Putin’s “liberators”
The Chief Rabbi of Kyiv and Ukraine Moshe Reuven Asman emotionally addressed Putin’s so-called “liberators” and published a video message on his social networks. In his speech, he speaks not as a politician, but as a person, the son of a blockade survivor, as a spiritual leader who sees the suffering of peaceful people — […]
“Israeli Friends of Ukraine” in Ilya Axelrod’s project “Bridges of Hope”: how volunteers connected the country after October 7. Chronicle of the human spirit
The documentary series Ilya Axelrod “Bridges of Hope”, created for Channel 9, was initially constructed as a journey through the nervous system of the country. Nine episodes. Nine attempts to understand what holds together a society that has experienced the greatest blow in its history. Not staff maps.Not briefings. People who suddenly began to do […]
Exhibition “This is (not) my war”: Ukrainian artists in Israel speak about the impossibility of neutrality – from January 15 to February 26, 2026, Bat Yam
(original: “This is (not) my war / זו (לא) מלחמה שלי”) On January 15, 2026, a group exhibition of Ukrainian artists living and working in Israel opens in Bat Yam. The project “This is (not) my war” is an open invitation to a conversation about war as a common experience and shared responsibility, where neutrality […]
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 […]
Israeli operator Yuri Gershberg: Kyiv, where there was euphoria instead of fear – Video by Dmitry Dubov
On the channel Dmitry Dubov on February 4, 2026, a big interview was released with Israeli cameraman Yuri Gershberg — a person who has been filming for many years where there is shooting. The author formulates the framework of the conversation very directly: hot spots, the camera lens, the boundary between professionalism and fear. On […]
Telegram under pressure: Iran’s lesson, Moscow’s signals, and the question of whether the network will withstand
The Russian authorities are once again increasing pressure on Telegram. On the morning of February 10, new access restrictions to the service became known, and users across the country are experiencing disruptions. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a direct comment from the platform’s founder — and he reminded of a precedent that already […]
SHABAK detained at the ramp: how a journalist known for working with Russian media did not fly with Netanyahu to Washington and why previous stories resurfaced
On February 10, 2026, an incident occurred at Ben Gurion Airport that immediately became noticeable to the entire media environment. Israeli-Russian freelance journalist Nick Kolekhin (Nikita Kulyukhin) was removed from the flight on which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was flying to Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump. According to Kolekhin, he had previously […]
“Lapis Trubetskoy” in Israel in February 2026: a band for whom music has become a form of resistance against the autocratic regimes of Belarus and Russia
In 2014, Sergey Mikhalok actively supported the Euromaidan and the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, which caused a negative reaction and a series of bans from Russia and Belarus. In 2015, the artist received Ukrainian citizenship and a residence permit. In 2020, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine (2020). In February […]
“Odesa Day” in Haifa on September 2, 2025: for us it is a holiday of multinational culture, and for Moscow it is a reason to drag Catherine II out of the shadows and serve Putin’s bloody imperial propaganda
Odesa officially celebrates its day on September 2, but behind this date there is not joy, but the shadow of an imperial myth. Russia uses it as a propaganda tool, claiming a “right” to the city and drenching it in blood and fire. In reality, Odesa is a Ukrainian and multinational city, and the question […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trump will like this: in Ukraine and Israel, they are preparing to launch the favorite TV channel of the US president
The American media corporation Newsmax announced its expansion beyond the USA and is forming a new presence map in Europe and the Middle East. This is not a test signal or a temporary project. A licensing agreement has been signed, providing for the full launch of the channel under the Newsmax Ukraine brand. According to […]
Repatriation from CIS countries is declining: Knesset data signals a new downturn
On February 9, 2026, in the Knesset, deputies discussed an issue that resonates painfully and practically at the same time for Israeli society: the flow of aliyah from the countries of the former USSR is decreasing and, according to current estimates, will continue to decline. The discussion was not about hypotheses, but about a trend […]
An Israeli lawyer has been appointed as an external advisor to the Ukrainian Ombudsman for Human Rights: what does this mean and why does Ukraine need such a channel
Israeli lawyer Tomer Warsha has been officially appointed as an external advisor in Israel at the Office of the Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights. On his Facebook page, Tomer Warsha announced that the appointment has already been approved by the decision of the Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and came into […]
Ukrainian stand-up in Israel: Anton Lirnyk will perform in four cities in February 2026
From the end of February 2026, Ukrainian comedian and showman Anton Lirnik will conduct a series of solo stand-up concerts in Israel. Over four days, he will perform in four cities — Netanya, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Ashdod. The poster promises smart humor without censorship, proven charisma, and a promise: laughter backed by convictions and […]
Jews from Ukraine: David Horowitz. From a young idealist from Drohobych to the first president of the central bank of Israel –
David Horowitz is a name that represents an incredible journey from the small town of Drohobych on the territory of modern Ukraine to the leadership of the financial system of the state of Israel. His life's journey, full of challenges and achievements, continues to inspire generations. David Horowitz was born on February 15, 1899 in […]
Munich report before the conference: Trump and Putin named key threats to the world order
A few days before the start of the Munich Security Conference, analysts presented a traditional review of global risks. The document has already sparked political debates: among the main factors of instability are named Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The publication appeared against the backdrop of growing nervousness in transatlantic relations and discussions about the […]