Yael Poliakoff at the center of a scandal: one statement that blew up Israeli media
The name Yael Polyakov ended up trending not because of a new role or TV project, but due to a sharp and emotional statement made in a podcast that quickly spread across social media and tabloids. The story quickly went beyond the realm of celebrity news and turned into a public conflict involving bloggers, influencers, […]
Whose is the Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem after all? And will Netanyahu be able to “uphold the interests of the State of Israel” in this case?
“Wait, doesn’t all the land in Israel belong to the state? How then is it transferred to someone?” This is the most common and absolutely logical question. And the short answer to it is — no, not all the land in Israel belongs to the state. … Let’s say right away, in Israel, a petition/open […]
“Here, eat it, you feed on human flesh”: If Ivan the Terrible had not destroyed Veliky Novgorod: what Russia might have looked like and what the Jews lost
Destroyed Alternative In January 1570, Ivan the Terrible committed not just mass murder. He carried out a civilizational crime — the destruction of Great Novgorod, Russia’s last chance to follow the path of European development. A republic with a veche (popular assembly), elected bodies, developed trade, and religious tolerance was wiped off the map. Muscovy […]
Epstein Archive-2026: how in Moscow they imagined “Israeli control” over … Zelensky
The publication of more than three million pages of archival materials from the U.S. Department of Justice in early 2026 became an event that went far beyond the criminal case of Jeffrey Epstein. The disclosed documents touched on global politics, intelligence agencies, and the behind-the-scenes perceptions of state leaders about power and influence. These are […]
More than a thousand mentions: Putin’s surname found at the center of the Epstein files scandal
A new wave of discussions has erupted in the USA around the so-called “Epstein files.” Documents published by the Department of Justice unexpectedly brought Russia and Putin personally to the forefront — a figure whose name, according to journalists, appears in these materials more than a thousand times. The matter concerns a collection of correspondence […]
Israel refuses Russian grain, including that stolen from temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, and changes its grain course under pressure from Washington
Israel’s decision to stop importing Russian wheat — including grain exported from temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine — goes far beyond a trade dispute. It is a step that primarily hits the economy of Putin’s Russia and its ability to finance the war, even if it means higher prices for Israeli consumers. Jerusalem and Washington, […]
Dear showcases and old connections: how a Ukrainian investigation brought Mikhail Cherny to the streets of Tel Aviv
Ukrainian journalistic investigations unexpectedly received an Israeli continuation. A report by Mykhailo Tkach about the fugitive figures of a high-profile corruption case in the entourage of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — the so-called “Midas” operation — led to the intersection of two media spaces at once: Ukrainian and Israeli, writes news.israelinfo.co.il. Tkach’s materials attracted the […]
The Failed Russian Project “Memorial in Babin Yar” as a Tool for Manipulating Historical Memory – Yosef Zisels, Head of the Association of Jewish Public Organizations and Communities of Ukraine
Yosif Zisels, a well-known Ukrainian human rights activist and public figure of Jewish descent, told Ukraїner on April 29, 2025, how he opposed the project to create a memorial at Babyn Yar, initiated by Russian businessmen in 2016. This project became the cause of political disagreements and accusations of manipulating history. It is important to […]
Trump in Davos — Netanyahu under fire: “Iron Dome is US technology”
Davos, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum once again became a platform for sharp statements by Donald Trump, this time directed at the Israeli leadership. Speaking to forum participants, the US President stated that he personally demanded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stop taking credit for the Iron Dome missile defense system. According to Trump, the […]
Trump in Davos demanded to start negotiations on the purchase of Greenland — “a small request, just a piece of ice”
Davos, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum unexpectedly received a geopolitical shake-up. U.S. President Donald Trump declared from the Davos stage that he wants to immediately start negotiations to purchase Greenland. Without lengthy preludes and diplomatic niceties — directly and publicly. According to Trump, Denmark is “too weak” to ensure the island’s security. Greenland, as he […]
Russia as a terrorist state: the night attack on January 20, 2026, and its consequences for Ukraine
The night of January 20 became yet another confirmation that Russia acts using methods of terror. The large-scale combined attack on Ukraine was not aimed at military targets, but at cities, housing, and life support systems. Missiles and drones struck the capital and regions, leaving destruction, injuries, and millions of people without light, water, and […]
“Trump’s Peace Council”: 60+ invitations, starting with Gaza and global concern about the role of the UN
The White House has begun sending invitations to dozens of countries to join a new body that Donald Trump calls the “Council of Peace.” The letters mention a “new approach” to conflict resolution, with Gaza being the first topic of work — against the backdrop of attempts to move to the second, most difficult phase […]
Why is Israel increasingly compared to Iran — and why is the West no longer silent
In recent months, Israel increasingly finds itself grouped with states that are considered pariahs in the Western political and moral system of coordinates. Comparisons with Iran are becoming louder — not only from radical activists but also in mainstream discussions in the US and Europe. For many Israelis, this seems absurd or a manifestation of […]
Council instead of the UN: how Trump’s “peace plan” is turning into a new architecture of global influence
“Peace plans” by Donald Trump are increasingly looking less like an element of pre-election rhetoric and more like an attempt to create an alternative to the existing international security system. This refers to the project of the so-called Peace Council — a supranational structure that initially should deal with Gaza, but in the future may […]
No intimidation will affect us, neither regarding Ukraine nor Greenland, – Europe responded to Trump.
European leaders publicly rejected the attempt at pressure from the United States following Donald Trump’s statement on the introduction of new tariffs due to the refusal to support the idea of purchasing Greenland. The key formula of the response was unequivocal: no intimidation will affect Europe’s position — neither regarding Ukraine nor Greenland. The occasion […]
No agreement behind the scenes: Jerusalem publicly argues with the White House over Gaza for the first time
The office of the Prime Minister of Israel has openly recorded disagreements with the U.S. administration for the first time regarding a key element of the second phase of the Gaza plan. After the end of Saturday, January 17, 2026, an official response was published to the White House’s decision to form an international executive […]
“Trump’s ‘Peace Council’ for Ukraine and Venezuela?: the ‘for Gaza’ model ‘may be attempted to expand’ — FT”
The White House is discussing the idea of expanding the mandate of the so-called “Peace Council” — a structure tied to post-war governance of the Gaza Strip in American plans — to other crisis points, including Ukraine and Venezuela. This was reported by the Financial Times on January 17, 2026, citing sources familiar with the […]
Samovar under sanctions: Israeli tourist turned back at EU border
At the border crossing in Narva, an Israeli found himself at the center of an unexpected incident: a regular souvenir from Russia — a samovar — became the reason for his detention. The story happened in early January and quickly spread through Estonian media because it clearly demonstrated how European Union sanctions work in practice. […]
Pause before the strike: why Trump is in no hurry to start a war with Iran
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, changed his mind — or at least stated that he changed his mind — about striking Iran. At least, at this stage. The formal explanation sounds simple: the killings of protesters have “ceased,” and executions have been canceled. The problem is that this version directly contradicts the data […]
Pax Silica: Israel with the USA and possibly Qatar will jointly protect the supply of silicon and related resources
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is expanding an economic-technological strategy aimed at controlling and protecting global supply chains of critical resources for the IT sector and artificial intelligence systems. A key element of this policy is an initiative called Pax Silica. This is an attempt to build a sustainable economic security architecture where […]
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