Israel has officially begun preparations for the “2000th Anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ” in 2030 — what is it about?
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has begun preparations for the year 2030, which the authorities and church leaders of Jordan call the 2000th anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. However, there is no unified decision from the Vatican, the Ecumenical Patriarchate, or all Christian churches regarding such a jubilee. Moreover, the […]
Understand Israel: religious movements, Haredim, ‘knitted kippahs’ and the main debate about the future of the state – video by Sophie Ron-Moria / Levi Tabachnikov
On June 28, 2026, a recording of the meeting of the project “Understanding Israel“, dedicated to religious movements and sectors in Israel, was released on the World Israel Beytenu channel. It was not a dry lecture about terms. The conversation between Sophie Ron-Moria and Levi Tabachnikov was an attempt to explain why it is impossible […]
Ukraine joined the EU sanctions against Iran — Russia, Israel, and Shahed
Ukraine has officially synchronized its policy with the latest EU decision on sanctions against Iran. But behind the formal procedure lies a much broader story: the Russian war against Ukraine, Shahed, Iranian proxies in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz, and three commanders from the sanctions list previously eliminated by Israel. On August 14, […]
Iran and Russia: How the War in Ukraine Became a Testing Ground for Future War Against Israel and the USA
August 11, 2026 The New York Times published an article by Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper about a troubling change in Iranian tactics. For five days in July, Iran attacked three American bases in Jordan with missiles and drones, forcing air defenses to expend more and more expensive interceptors. On the fifth day, one missile […]
Lies Born in Moscow: How the USSR Created Anti-Israel Narratives That Live On to This Day
Anti-Israel rhetoric of the 21st century largely relies on constructs formed during the Soviet period. It is not about spontaneous slogans or a spontaneous street agenda, but about a systematic information campaign developed by the USSR’s special services and embedded in international institutions, academia, and media. Key concepts — “apartheid”, “colonialism”, “liberation movement” — acquired […]
Since 1976, the Ukrainian mosaic icon of the “Zarvanitsky Mother of God” in Nazareth has occupied one of the central places in the Basilica of the Annunciation – how did this happen?
Entering the churchyard of the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth, you immediately notice the beautiful mosaic depicting Ukrainian Zarvanitsky Mother of Godlocated directly opposite the main entrance to the temple. It is surprising that this image ended up in such an important place, among the mosaics of other countries – as if the Virgin […]
Arab country that proposed to deceive Israel: which country is behind the plan ‘peace now — war later’
The Israeli military censorship allowed the publication of an unusual story about secret contacts between countries in the region. Representatives of one country proposed to another Arab country to conclude an agreement with Israel — but not because they wanted to completely abandon future confrontation. The plan, according to the published information, was the opposite. […]
November 4 is the anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin: a tragedy that changed Israel. Rabin and his connection with Ukraine
On November 4, 1995, an event occurred that shocked all of Israel. The assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin became one of the most tragic moments in the modern history of the country and influenced its internal and external political processes. Yitzhak Rabin had connections with Ukrainewhich go back to his family. Rabin was born […]
Will Erdogan close the Bosphorus: what Turkey decided about the Black Sea straits. Why Ankara does not deviate from Montreux
Turkey has not closed the Bosphorus to commercial shipping. However, Ankara acknowledged pressure from some allied states due to the use of the straits, introduced additional security measures, and proposed a moratorium on strikes in the Black Sea to Ukraine and Russia. Editorial Check: The material was prepared by R.Verter — author and analyst at […]
Russia lost the status of host of Tartus and Khmeimim: why the agreement with Syria is a defeat for Moscow
Russia secured the right to remain in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. But the price of this right turned out to be high: Tartus and Khmeimim should no longer remain the Russian military outposts that Moscow used under the previous regime. Author: Stas Shifer Stas Shifer writes for NANews about global conflicts, politics, […]
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