On Ukraine’s Independence Day, Zelensky announced the mass production of ‘Flamingo’ missiles, the refusal to give up Donbas, and increased pressure on Russia.
In his address on the 35th anniversary of independence, Volodymyr Zelensky linked the fates of specific Ukrainians with the production of long-range weapons and the refusal to give up Donbas. His words about ‘Flamingo’ missiles, possible Russian mobilization, and Putin’s mortality require separating the political signal from the confirmed fact. Zelensky announced mass production of […]
Ukrainian classics in Hebrew: “Every city has its own character and rights” by Grigory Skovoroda has already been translated by the “Nemala נְמָלָה” project as part of the Translate Ukraine 2025 program
In 2025, Israel will continue to support the translation of Ukrainian literary works. Among them is the “Anthology of Ukrainian Poetry” (Volume I), which includes the works of classics from Hryhorii Skovoroda to Ivan Franko. This project won a tender for translation and publication and was selected for inclusion in the Translate Ukraine 2025 program. […]
Jewish cemetery of Uzhgorod: World War I burials found and 32 names published
In Uzhgorod, a section of the Jewish cemetery was identified where people associated with the Austro-Hungarian army of World War I were buried. The published list contains 32 names, but archives already suggest: the history is significantly larger than one section and a few surviving matzevot. On August 20, 2026, the Federation of Jewish Communities […]
Jews from Ukraine: David Horowitz. From a young idealist from Drohobych to the first president of the central bank of Israel –
David Horowitz is a name that represents an incredible journey from the small town of Drohobych on the territory of modern Ukraine to the leadership of the financial system of the state of Israel. His life's journey, full of challenges and achievements, continues to inspire generations. David Horowitz was born on February 15, 1899 in […]
What is special about Jewish music and how did Ukraine contribute to its development? — opinion
Michal Stamovaa translator of the “Aggadah” of Jewish prayers into Ukrainian and an expert on the history and culture of the Jewish community, in her interview for “Hromadske Radio”writes Project Kesher, discusses Jewish musical traditions in the context of centuries-long interaction with Ukrainian cultureShe represents a look at Jewish music as an important part of […]
Russian ‘Cheburnet’ continues to attack Israelis – Yandex Mail and Mail.ru stop working in Israel
Israelis report that Yandex Mail, Mail.ru, and other Russian services are no longer accessible. Behind the usual ‘mail not working’ lies a much more unpleasant story: Russia was building a digital wall to control its citizens’ access to the external internet, and now this wall is starting to hinder access to the Russian segment for […]
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 […]
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 […]
“I live here. But isn’t Ukraine mine too?”: why Ukraine might lose the children of Ukrainian refugees and what Israel teaches
Only 19% of Ukrainian refugees say they definitely plan to return, but the sentiments of their children are even more concerning for Ukraine. NAnews explores why Israel’s Birthright (Taglit) has interested the OECD as a potential model for Ukraine and why ‘not returned’ does not necessarily mean ‘lost.’ At the beginning of the full-scale Russian […]
Israeli and Ukrainian chess players entered the World Chess Hall of Fame: Gelfand and Ivanchuk among the legends
Israeli grandmaster Boris Gelfand and Ukrainian chess legend Vassily Ivanchuk have been inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame. The class of 2026 was officially announced on July 30: along with them, Swede Ulf Andersson, Georgian Nana Ioseliani, and Swiss representative Alexandra Kosteniuk were selected. This is a finalized decision, not a list of […]