“Russia is called an aggressor, and war is called war”: an Israeli journalist told Ukrainian media how “Israelis view the events in Ukraine”

“Of course things are called (ed. – in Israel) There are a lot of journalists under their own names, we traveled both on the eve of the war and during the war on various fronts, we were in hot spots.

Of course, Russia is also called an aggressor, and the war is called a war“, says Eduard Doks.

Israeli journalist, writer and translator Eduard Dox shared his opinion on the Israelis’ perception of events in Ukraine.

In the program “Personality with Sergei Doiko”released January 15, 2025, he spoke about his experiences in Ukraine, observations of the conflict, and the role of cultural exchange between countries. Dox's personal experiences and views became part of the discussion of important political and social issues.

Eduard Dox noted that Israeli journalists did not remain aloof from the war in Ukraine. Many of them traveled to hot spots to see first-hand the consequences of Russian aggression.

According to him, in Israel events are called by their proper names: “Russia is the aggressor, and the war is war.” This is confirmed by Dox’s own book, “Ukrainian Reporting in Hebrew,” which was initially intended as a positive description of Ukraine, but ended up reflecting dramatic moments such as Euromaidan, the war in Donbass and the full-scale Russian invasion.

We wrote about the presentation of the book – The book “Ukrainian Reporting in Hebrew” was presented in Kyiv: an Israeli journalist’s view of the war and hopes for the future.

“Ukraine must again become attractive not only for war correspondents, but also for tourists,” says the journalist, emphasizing the importance of restoring peaceful life.

Israelis in Ukraine: interest despite the war

Dox recalled that after the start of the war in Donbass in 2014, Israelis were the leaders among foreign tourists in Ukraine for several years in a row.

“And this is very easy to explain, also by Israeli practicality. Perhaps the Americans or Germans understand that there is a war going on there and there is no need to go there, but the Israelis see that the distance from Kyiv to Donetsk is greater than from Tel Aviv to Baghdad,” explains Eduard Dox.

However, with the start of a full-scale invasion, the number of tourists, of course, decreased, and Ukraine began to be associated with danger. However, interest in the country remains, especially in the context of cultural exchange.

Challenges of cultural interaction

One of the topics raised in the interview concerned the difficulties of cultural exchange between Ukraine and Israel. According to Eduard Dox, the war has complicated interaction, but remains important for both sides. The journalist expressed hope that Ukrainian culture will again become in demand in Israel, despite political and social challenges.

Israel and Ukraine: strengthening ties

Interaction between Israel and Ukraine remains an important topic of discussion. Edward Dox emphasizes that both countries can learn a lot from each other. For example, Israelis who have lived under the threat of terrorist attacks for years understand the importance of being prepared for unexpected challenges. Ukrainians, in turn, demonstrate incredible courage and resilience in the struggle for freedom and independence.

“The events of October 7 changed the understanding of security in Israel, just as the war changed life in Ukraine,” the journalist noted.

Conclusion

Eduard Dox's interview raises many issues, from journalistic work in the conflict zone to cultural exchange between Ukraine and Israel. His personal view reflects the importance of fair reporting, mutual understanding and strengthening ties between the two countries.

For a detailed analysis of these and other issues, read NAnews – Israel Newswhere we reveal the most important aspects of the relationship between Israel and Ukraine.

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