Hanukkah Light in Kyiv: Awards, Prayer, and a Moment of Silence in a Year of War
On December 15, 2025, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Asman shared on his social media about an event that united a religious holiday, war, and human responsibility. The first candle of Hanukkah was lit in the Central Synagogue of Ukraine. Not just by tradition. And not formally. During the solemn ceremony, the head of […]
Kupiansk on the line of facts: Zelensky’s visit refuted Moscow’s claims of “capturing the city”
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, effectively refuting statements by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu about alleged full control over the city. The visit took place amid ongoing battles and was a direct response to the claims of the Russian side, which are not confirmed by the situation on the […]
Solidarity in the Face of Tragedy: Ukraine Expressed Condolences After the Terrorist Attack in Sydney on December 14, 2025
The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel issued an official statement on December 15, 2025, in connection with the terrorist attack in Sydney that occurred during the celebration of Hanukkah. As a result of the shooting at Bondi Beach, people were killed, among the victims was a native of Ukraine. The statement was published on the […]
Strike from Underwater: How Ukraine Disabled a Russian Submarine in Novorossiysk
Ukraine announced a successful attack on a Russian submarine in the port of Novorossiysk. The operation was carried out using the latest underwater drones and became one of the most notable episodes of naval confrontation throughout the war. December 15, 2025 The Security Service of Ukraine reported a successful operation against a “Varshavyanka” class submarine […]
In Tel Aviv, former Ukrainian prisoners spoke about torture, illegal detention, and inhumane treatment by the Russian Federation – the “Two Wars – One Freedom” conference at the ANU Museum (Museum of the Jewish People).
December 15, 2025 in Tel Aviv at the ANU Museum (Museum of the Jewish People) an international conference “Two Wars – One Freedom” took place, with the central element being the testimonies of former Ukrainian prisoners who survived illegal detention, torture, and inhumane treatment by the Russian Federation. The event was held as part of […]
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival of lights. In Ukraine, it is celebrated by Jewish communities, emphasizing cultural heritage.
Hanukkah is one of those Jewish holidays whose meaning does not dissolve over time. It is celebrated by Jews all over the world, recalling not so much a military victory as a victory of spirit over numerical and force superiority. The history of Hanukkah begins in the 2nd century BCE, when a small group of […]
Israel is once again negotiating with Russia about the fate of the Alexander Courtyard
Negotiations between Russia and Israel regarding the transfer of the Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem have once again come into focus. The discussion involves a complex that includes the Church of Alexander Nevsky in the Old City and a process that has been ongoing for almost ten years, navigating through changes in governments, lawsuits, and major […]
Netanyahu accused Australia of inaction in the face of anti-Semitism.
The statement was harsh and without diplomatic softening. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly accused the Australian authorities of failing to counter the rise of anti-Semitism. The occasion was a terrorist attack in Sydney aimed at the Jewish community. The discussion was not only about the attack itself but also about the political background, which, […]
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate accused of collaborating with Israel
Iranian authorities have brought new charges against Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, alleging her supposed “collaboration with Israel.” The human rights activist was arrested on December 12 during a rally dedicated to the funeral of renowned Iranian human rights defender Khosrow Alikhardi. This is not about a court session or investigative actions in the […]