Tragedy in Ashdod: Ukrainian immigrant Iryna Radchuk died at the factory
The death of two employees at the Ashdod oil refinery complex has been a blow to the city, the professional community, and the families. One of the victims is 52-year-old Irina Radchuk, an immigrant from Ukraine, a chemical engineer with decades of experience. A day has passed, but the exact causes of death have not […]
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Why is your support important? Greetings, dear readers! NAnews (Nikk.Agency) is a project created by Israelis with Ukrainian roots. We write about what we believe is truly important, and it concerns both Israelis with Ukrainian roots, all residents of Israel, the Jewish community of Ukraine, Ukrainians, and all decent people. We do not just publish […]
4 Ukrainian Jews Become Among the Richest Immigrants to the US According to Forbes
How did four Ukrainian Jews — Jan Koum, Leonid Radvinsky, Michael Polsky and Max Levchin — go from childhood in Kyiv, Odesa and the Kharkiv region to a combined net worth of over $25 billion in the United States? Each of them founded or led a world‑class company: Jan Koum was one of the creators of […]
Israel and Ukraine lead the global ranking of military spending per capita: who pays more for security
In 2024–2025, the discussion about security finally moved out of academic reports and into the realm of specific sums. The world counts not only tanks and airplanes — dollars per capita are counted. This method allows us to see the real priority of the state. Where war is close, the numbers become higher. Data source […]
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 […]
“Lapis Trubetskoy” in Israel in February 2026: a band for whom music has become a form of resistance against the autocratic regimes of Belarus and Russia
In 2014, Sergey Mikhalok actively supported the Euromaidan and the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, which caused a negative reaction and a series of bans from Russia and Belarus. In 2015, the artist received Ukrainian citizenship and a residence permit. In 2020, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine (2020). In February […]
Jews and Ukrainians: a thousand-year history of neighborhood in the research of the Ukrainian YouTube channel “named after T.G. Shevchenko” – we recommend
“Jews and Ukrainians. Our peoples have not lived side by side for ten, or a hundred, or even a thousand years.” This is how the story begins about the complex and deep relations between the Jewish and Ukrainian peoples on the channel “History of Ukraine named after T.G. Shevchenko.” Channel “History of Ukraine named after […]
Jews from Ukraine: Leo Motzkin. From Ukrainian Brovary to Kiryat Motzkin, named in his honor
And today in our section “Jews from Ukraine,” we will talk about Leo Motzkin — an outstanding public figure from Brovary, whose name is associated with the history of Israel and Ukrainian Jews. Leo Motzkin (Aryeh Leib) was born in 1867 in Brovary, Kyiv province of the Russian Empire. In this small town, near Kyiv, […]
Netanya canceled the performance of the Putin-supporting cosmonaut after an appeal from the Ukrainian embassy and pressure from the community.
The municipality of Netanya canceled an event featuring Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin after an official letter from the Ukrainian side and a public campaign by activists. The planned speech at the city planetarium sparked a sharp reaction among immigrants from Ukraine and their partners in Israel. The story quickly went beyond a local cultural event […]
Not “ointment for spur”: heel spur how I quickly cured it with a simple method — step-by-step plan for 10 days
The first step in the morning — and it’s as if someone drove a thin nail into your heel. Then it “warmed up,” became bearable, and during the day you almost forgot. But in the evening it pulls again, aches, and you start placing your foot carefully, as if on ice. This is usually how […]
Ukraine is freezing — let’s save with warmth! “Israeli Friends of Ukraine” are raising funds for “Points of Invincibility” — urgently
The collection is organized by the initiative “Israeli Friends of Ukraine” with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel Russia continues its military aggression against Ukraine not only on the front but also in cities — with strikes on energy and critical infrastructure. It is Russian aggression and targeted attacks on civilian infrastructure […]
Olympics-2026, memory helmet and boundaries of neutrality — a worthy act by a Ukrainian athlete and a disgraceful decision by the IOC
“Sport does not mean oblivion, and the Olympic movement should help stop wars, not play along with the aggressor”: Zelensky reacted to Geraskevich’s disqualification He emphasized that Geraskevich’s helmet is a sign of respect and remembrance, not a political action, and reminded that it is Russia that systematically violates Olympic principles by starting wars during […]
Bets on War: How Army Data Turned into Profit on Polymarket
The story, which the court allowed to be published, quickly went beyond the narrow professional dispute of lawyers.It concerns how information obtained during service could become a tool for earning on an international forecasting platform. The figures involved are a civilian and army reservists.The investigation is being conducted by special services and the cyber divisions […]
Bar Mitzvah in Israel Three Years After Evacuation from Ukrainian Zhitomir from Russian Bombs: The Fate of Jewish Children from Ukraine
Three boys from the Jewish orphanage “Alumim” in Zhytomyr and two of their friends celebrated their bar mitzvah in Ashkelon three years after fleeing from Putin’s aggression. Israel became their new home — they speak Hebrew, study in Chabad schools, and dream about the future despite the trauma of the past. This story is a […]
Shmuel Agnon: Jewish writer, Nobel Prize laureate from Galicia (Ukraine)
In his native Buchach, a monument was erected in his honor, one of the city’s streets is named after him, and a bas-relief of the writer is at the entrance to the local “ART-Court.” Shmuel Agnon (born July 17, 1888, Buchach, Ukraine) is a famous Jewish writer whose life and work are closely connected with […]
Ukrainian stand-up in Israel: Anton Lirnyk will perform in four cities in February 2026
From the end of February 2026, Ukrainian comedian and showman Anton Lirnik will conduct a series of solo stand-up concerts in Israel. Over four days, he will perform in four cities — Netanya, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Ashdod. The poster promises smart humor without censorship, proven charisma, and a promise: laughter backed by convictions and […]
4 Years of Ukraine’s Invincibility: Events of Remembrance and Solidarity on February 22, 23, 24, 2026, in Israel
In Israel, a program of events from February 22–24 has been announced, dedicated to the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This is not a series of “official protocols” and not an attempt to speak for Ukraine instead of Ukrainians. Quite the opposite: people are simply invited to come and stand together, so […]
Night attack on heat: Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro under drone and missile strike
Last night on February 12, 2026, Russian forces once again launched a combined strike on Ukrainian cities. Shahed-type drones and ballistic missiles were used, targeting thermal generation facilities and infrastructure on which the lives of millions of people directly depend. The result is quickly measured not by military reports, but by numbers in utility reports. […]
Israeli “Stonehenge” on the Golan: what is really known about Gilgal Refaim
On the Golan Heights, about 16 km from the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret), there is a place that initially disappoints in person — and then suddenly overwhelms. Gilgal Refaim (גלגל רפאים) is translated in various ways: Wheel of Ghosts, Circle of Spirits, sometimes even Ring of Giants. And yes, it is called the Israeli Stonehenge […]
Americans left Al-Tanf: what changes for Syria, Israel, and the region
The United States has withdrawn its contingent from the Al-Tanf base in southeastern Syria. According to Reuters, the military has been relocated to Jordan, and the facility itself has been handed over to the Syrian Ministry of Defense. Following this, units of the 54th Division began deployment around the perimeter. The decision appears to be […]