On Trump’s plan to end the war: pressure on Kyiv and Moscow simultaneously equates the victim with the aggressor
Statements about a “quick peace” have once again brought the Ukrainian issue to the forefront of American politics. This time, the occasion was remarks by Donald Trump that the war could be ended in the foreseeable future — with a timeframe of several months being mentioned. Ukrainian journalist and publicist Vitaly Portnikov considers this approach […]
Bnei Brak, attack on female soldiers and dozens detained: how a rumor about draft notices turned into hours of violence in the center of Israel
On February 15, 2026, in Bnei Brak, a rumor about the appearance of military police triggered a chain reaction that within a few hours escalated into mass riots, arson, and a political storm. According to the police, the crowd gathered after reports spread that they had allegedly arrived in the area to distribute draft notices. […]
Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Georgy Ermakov commented on the interest from Metalist 1925: the offer was serious, but the priority is the season in Israel
The Ukrainian market is once again looking towards the Israeli Premier League. Goalkeeper Maccabi Haifa Georgiy Ermakov confirmed: interest from Kharkiv’s Metalist 1925 indeed existed, at a level that in football is considered substantial. Talks about the possible return of the 23-year-old goalkeeper to the UPL have been ongoing for more than a week. However, […]
Lviv, which remembers: Jewish architects, houses on Bandera, and mezuzah traces that survived the 20th century
In Lviv, there are still houses that tourists photograph as the “postcard of the city,” not always knowing who designed them and for whom they were built. At the turn of the 19th–20th centuries, Jewish architects and clients worked in the city. Their contribution is visible not in one “legend,” but in specific addresses, dates, […]
Gender segregation in Israeli universities is reaching the final stretch: the commission is preparing a decisive vote
In the Knesset, an initiative is advancing that could significantly change the structure of higher education. The relevant committee is preparing for the second and third readings of a bill that allows the formal separation of students by gender in universities and colleges. If the document receives final approval, a practice that previously existed as […]
Ukrainian-Israeli production of “Aeneid” – premiere by Yevgeny Lavrenchuk and Yefim Ruakh – “Aeneid that no one has seen yet”
Short answer. This is a play, not an opera. The premiere is scheduled for January 2026: director — Yevhen Lavrenchuk (Ukraine), stage designer — Efim Ruah (Israel). The announcement was made by the leadership of the Transcarpathian Academic Music and Drama Theater (Uzhhorod, Ukraine). The international team promises a living musical fabric, expressive scenography, and […]
ZIM goes under control of a $3.7 billion deal: Haifa mayor demands to stop the sale of a strategic company
A political and public debate is flaring up around the future of the Israeli maritime carrier. The planned sale of ZIM to a consortium led by Hapag-Lloyd and the FIMI Opportunity Funds takes the issue far beyond business. At stake is control over assets that many in Israel consider an element of national resilience during […]
On February 15, Ukraine celebrates “Day of Honoring Combatants on the Territory of Other States”
On February 15, 1989, the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan was completed. About how the ‘Afghan war’ is perceived in Ukraine – a monument in the city of Khmelnytskyi called ‘Pawn’ – someone’s large hand moves a soldier figure across the globe like a pawn. The monument was opened in 2007. Inscription under the […]