The US Ambassador to Israel called the settlers ‘Israeli terrorists’: why did the IDF demolish two outposts near Kusra only after four days of siege
On the night of August 13, 2026, the IDF demolished two illegal outposts in Samaria — one near the Palestinian village of Qusra south of Nablus, the second on the outskirts of neighboring Jalud. Equipment was confiscated, one Israeli was detained, and fighters from the 51st Battalion of the Golani Brigade were sent to the […]
Eurovision 2027 changed the rules: Israel and Ukraine can win, but not host the contest
On August 12, 2026, the organizers of Eurovision announced a change in the contest rules starting in 2027. The most notable innovation concerns the right of the winner to host the next show: now an armed conflict, a “sensitive geopolitical situation,” or other circumstances significantly affecting the safety and stability of the country or its […]
“Alternative Uman” on Rosh Hashanah 2026: an Israeli “kibbutz” is being created near the Kinneret for those who are not going to Ukraine
Hundreds of Breslov Hasidim are gathering to celebrate Rosh Hashanah 5787 not in Uman, Ukraine, but in northern Israel — at the ‘Adama VeShamaim’ farm in Yavne’el, near the Kinneret. There, tents, guest houses, and large accommodations are being prepared, and the schedule of prayers, festive meals, songs, and Tashlich is being synchronized as much […]
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, […]
Satmar, Gur, and a million dollars: why the Haredim are ready to take the fight with Israel to the USA and The Hague
At a closed meeting between influential leader Gur Yaakov Aryeh Alter and American representative of Satmar Yoel Landau, discussions were held about funding legal defense for yeshiva students, appeals to the US Congress, and complaints to The Hague. Behind one piece of news lies a much older conflict: why one part of the Haredim has […]
Whose is the Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem after all? And will Netanyahu be able to “uphold the interests of the State of Israel” in this case?
“Wait, doesn’t all the land in Israel belong to the state? How then is it transferred to someone?” This is the most common and absolutely logical question. And the short answer to it is — no, not all the land in Israel belongs to the state. … Let’s say right away, in Israel, a petition/open […]
Ukrainian trace in the debate about the kosherness of modern chicken: from ancient rabbis to two centuries of broiler testing
Before starting, it is important to clarify: this article and its accompanying illustration are created with respect for rabbis, Haredim, and halachic tradition. For someone unfamiliar with the laws of kashrut, the debate about chicken breeds, the structure of their legs, and the continuity of consumption tradition may seem unusual or even amusing. However, behind […]
The Russian Ministry of Justice posted a film about “Hitler – the liberator”: the Nazi propaganda piece was published without historical explanations
A propaganda film of Nazi Germany “Hitler the Liberator,” created for the residents of the occupied territories of the USSR, was discovered on the official website of the Ministry of Justice of Russia. The video recording contains glorification of Adolf Hitler, anti-Semitic theses, and calls to cooperate with the occupying power, but the Russian Ministry […]
Israeli trace on the Ukrainian front: what is known about Gaia Thunder, AMIR, and the mysterious supply route
Israeli-origin equipment was once again spotted on the Ukrainian front. This refers to the Gaia Thunder 4×4 armored vehicle, which, according to military observers, was used to deliver ammunition to the crew of the 155-mm M777 howitzer. Such an episode could have remained a technical detail: a camouflaged artillery position, crew work, shells, supply transport. […]
Failed Spies: How Agents of the Secret Russian ‘Center-795’ Translated Their Own Plot for the FBI
Russia has created a secret unit for sabotage, kidnappings, and political assassinations abroad. However, one of the first known plots of ‘Center-795’ failed because the handler and the agent did not understand each other’s languages and translated secret correspondence through an American online service. Russian intelligence agencies created a separate secret unit, gathered experienced FSB, […]
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