Odessa awarded the title of Honorary Citizen to Roman Shvartsman, a Holocaust witness, head of the Association of Jewish Prisoners of Ghettoes and Concentration Camps
On September 2, 2025, Odessa Mayor Gennady Trukhanov, on behalf of the entire city, presented Roman Shvartsman with the title of “Honorary Citizen of the City of Odessa”. They congratulate him warmly and in a homely way, calling him “our Romochka”. They emphasize that he truly deserves this award. As is customary in Jewish tradition, […]
Why did Ukraine reduce its representation in Ramallah to one diplomat and what is happening with the opening of the embassy branch in Jerusalem: explanations from the Ukrainian ambassador to Israel
An Interview That Revealed the Mechanics of Middle Eastern Diplomacy The interview, published on December 8, 2025 in the Ukrainian publication ua-news, became one of the few where the Ukrainian ambassador to Israel, Yevhen Korniychuk, openly discussed how Middle Eastern diplomacy works in practice and why a number of decisions — from reducing representation in […]
In Israel, there are almost 50,000 illegal migrants amid the growing number of foreigners
By the end of 2024, a fairly stable picture of foreign residents without status had formed in Israel. The Central Bureau of Statistics publishes data that changes previous estimates. In the country, there are about 49,200 undocumented foreigners, including 26,700 illegal migrants and approximately 22,500 tourists whose visas have expired.The flow of illegal entry has […]
In Gaza, 81% of buildings are damaged, clearing will take 5-7 years — WSJ
The Gaza Strip, which many experts are already calling a zone of total destruction, is approaching a point where the issue of clearing territories becomes even more important than short-term humanitarian solutions. The Wall Street Journal writes that the scale of the consequences surpasses everything the region has experienced in previous conflicts. UN satellite images […]
Zelensky Under Pressure: How Internal Disputes and External Expectations Shape a New Political Line
Criticism of Vladimir Zelensky has become noticeably more frequent. Not only because of the war with Russia, but also in the context of the overall change in international sentiments. Several directions at once — from management issues to diplomatic decisions — have become the focus of discussion. In the information field, it is noted that […]
✡️ 🇺🇦 “Under the Star of David”: an exhibition about Jewish defenders of Ukraine who died defending the Motherland from Russian aggressors was held in Odessa – October 20-26, 2025
A special place in the exhibition is occupied by the symbol of the Star of David, which in the modern context acquires a new meaning — as a sign of unity, mutual support, and joint struggle for Ukraine’s independence. Author’s Exhibition by Pavel Kozlenko “Under the Star of David” “Under the Star of David” is […]
A deal with the devil and trading territories: Trump pressures Ukraine, considering Russia an ally, not Europe
In recent weeks, a new political turbulence has unfolded in Washington around the Ukrainian dossier. American media and Ukrainian sources are increasingly discussing the so-called “peace plan” prepared by a group close to Donald Trump to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Its details have not been officially published, but a series of leaks and expert […]
Netanyahu unexpectedly boasts of contacts with Putin – for the first time since the start of the war against Ukraine
In the Knesset on the evening of December 8, 2025, a statement was made that even for Israeli politics looks like a dissonance. The opposition gathered 40 signatures and demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explain why Israel is losing positions on the international stage. In response, the Prime Minister issued an argument that had […]
Pressure on Kyiv: what lies behind the American demands and why the situation around the peace plan is becoming more complicated
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky found himself facing a new line of pressure from the United States. Sources cited by Axios describe the negotiations as an attempt to persuade Kyiv to make “significant territorial concessions.” Directly, without circumlocutions, which in itself speaks to the political temperature of the moment. Officials claim that the conversation with […]
19 Kislev – Hasidic New Year: historical connection between Jewish heritage and Ukraine
The Hasidic New Year is celebrated on the 19th of Kislev and symbolizes spiritual renewal. This day is associated with the release of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi from prison in 1798, which was a turning point for the Hasidic movement. The founder of Hasidism, the Baal Shem Tov, began his activities in the 1730s […]
Two regimes, two names, one face: September 22 is the anniversary of the Soviet-Nazi parade in Brest in 1939 – which paved the way for the outbreak of World War II and the Holocaust
September 22, 1939 an event took place that they still try not to remember in Russia – a joint parade of Nazis and communists in Brest. It was a symbol of cooperation between two totalitarian regimes, which became a dark spot in the history of World War II. It is especially important to realize that […]
For over 60 years, Jews have been asking to recognize Ukrainian Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky as Righteous Among the Nations – history
We remember Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky — a renowned Ukrainian, recognized as a savior of Jews both in the Jewish community of Ukraine and in Israel. However, he still does not hold the title of Righteous Among the Nations. The story of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky is shared in our section “!! History and Facts” because his […]