A video of an IDF soldier smashing a statue of Jesus in Lebanon appeared on social media: why this episode has already become a problem for Israel
On April 19, 2026, a video widely circulated on social media and then in Israeli media showing a person in IDF uniform destroying a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. The Israeli army publicly stated that such actions do not align with its values and standards of conduct and promised to conduct a thorough investigation. […]
Ukraine and Israel at war: why directly comparing their survival is dangerous and wrong
The comparison of Ukraine and Israel in the logic of “both countries are at war, but one is growing and the other is weakening” sounds impressive, but it quickly turns into a political trap. Externally, this scheme seems convenient: Israel demonstrates resilience, high birth rates, noticeable positions in democracy rankings, and a functioning economy, while […]
Video: Israel and Ukraine both indeed live in conditions of a survival war, but the nature of this war is different, so mechanically comparing their economy, demography, and resilience is not possible – Portnikov
Vitaly Portnikov April 18, 2026. Israel and Ukraine are indeed both living in conditions of a survival war, but the nature of this war is different, so their economy, demographics, and resilience cannot be mechanically compared.
Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls: How Desert Caves Changed the Perception of Ancient Judaism
The material is prepared based on the interview with “Hromadske Radio” (published on January 15, 2026 (Ukr.)). Interviewees: journalist Yelyzaveta Tsaregradska and the president of the Ukrainian Association of Judaic Studies, senior research fellow of the Judaic Foundation of the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine, Vitaliy Chernoivanenko. Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls are one […]
Chief Rabbi of Ukraine after the terrorist attack in Kyiv: Anti-Semitism is never just one form of hatred
On April 19, 2026, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Asman published a harsh and very precise statement after the bloody attack in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. He stated that he is praying for the recovery of the wounded, among whom is a child, and for the repose of the souls of the innocently […]
“We are extremely surprised by the reaction of ‘Yad Vashem’ – Russia demands ‘to prevent the pandemic of fascism'”
In the Russian propaganda TASS published an “interview” with the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, timed to April 19 — a new Russian “memorial date” – “Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Genocide of the Soviet People“. The very presentation of this conversation shows that it is not just […]
Memorial Day 2026: how many soldiers and civilians gave their lives for Israel
On the eve of Memorial Day, the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the National Insurance Institute published updated data, once again showing the real cost of the existence of the Jewish state. As of 2026, the total number of those fallen in Israel’s wars since 1860 has reached 25,648 people. Another 5,315 people are victims […]
Slovak Prime Minister: “The actions of the USA, Israel, and Zelensky will make the EU sober up” – what is he talking about?
On April 19, 2026, the Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico released a video address on Facebook, in which he stated that the actions of the US, Israel, and Volodymyr Zelensky would allegedly eventually force the European Union to “sober up” and get rid of “ideological blinders” regarding Russia. In the same speech, he said […]
Happiness Ranking 2026: What Place Did Israel and Ukraine Take and What Does It Say About the Two Countries
In the new World Happiness Report 2026, the state whose residents consider their lives the most prosperous in the world has been named again. The study covers 147 countries and is based not on abstract slogans, but on people’s self-assessment, asking them to rate their own lives on a scale from 0 to 10. These […]
“Jerusalem – Kyiv. From A to Z” at Shevchenko University — how art strengthens the connection between Ukraine and Israel
On April 16, 2026, the main building of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv became the venue for an important cultural event that resonates directly in the Israeli context. As part of the cultural and educational project “The Year of Agnon at KNU“, an art exhibition “Jerusalem — Kyiv. From A to Z” opened […]