Israeli trace on the Ukrainian front: what is known about Gaia Thunder, AMIR, and the mysterious supply route
Israeli-origin equipment was once again spotted on the Ukrainian front. This refers to the Gaia Thunder 4×4 armored vehicle, which, according to military observers, was used to deliver ammunition to the crew of the 155-mm M777 howitzer. Such an episode could have remained a technical detail: a camouflaged artillery position, crew work, shells, supply transport. […]
It is no longer considered a mistake to write the words “путін”, “росія”, “рф”, “кремль” in lowercase – officially in Ukraine
In Ukraine, an important linguistic and legal process has concluded, which many are already calling a symbolic milestone of wartime. After the National Commission on State Language Standards approved the “Ukrainian Orthography” as the standard of the state language on March 1, 2026, the issue of writing words like “росія”, “рф”, “кремль”, “путін” and several […]
Has the ice moved?: “right-wing” channels in Israel have begun to question the “inaction of the state in the face of Russian media influence”
On July 5, 2026, a post was published in the Telegram channel “Shomer Saf” about Sergey Pashkov, a Russian TV journalist who has been working on Middle Eastern topics for many years and lives in Israel. Quote: “This man lives in Israel, raises his children here, and his wife works for the Russian-speaking 9th channel […]
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 […]
Rabbi cursed the IDF Chief of Staff: why is Israel arguing again about Haredim, the army, and red lines
In the evening of June 29, 2026, a protest took place in Bnei Brak against the arrests of ultra-Orthodox individuals who did not respond to the army draft. The rally quickly went beyond the usual political debate about the service of Haredim in the IDF. One of the prominent Sephardic rabbis, Aryeh Yazdi, sharply attacked […]
The Knesset will discuss the cessation of Russian pensions for repatriates: what happened and why it is important for Israel
In Israel, the discussion about stopping pension payments to repatriates entitled to pensions from Russia is resurfacing. The issue has gone beyond a banking glitch and has become a matter of diplomacy, protection of the elderly, and the dependence of Israeli citizens on Russian financial mechanisms. The Knesset will discuss the cessation of Russian pensions […]
“It was a misunderstanding” – Moshe Asman published a statement and video with Korchinsky after the scandal around “Bratstvo” and the Embassy of Israel
Moshe Asman: “We are on the same side — the side of Light, Ukraine, and truth. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to Israel!” “It was a misunderstanding that the Israeli embassy made such a statement“. The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Asman, on June 29, 2026, published a statement and video with Dmytro Korchynsky after the […]
In Russia, fines are already being imposed for inscriptions on banknotes: in Sochi, a man was punished for ‘discrediting’ the army
On June 23, 2026, Russian media reported on a case in Sochi that clearly illustrates how the article on “discrediting” the army works in Russia today. The person involved was a 60-year-old man, a native of the Samara region, who, according to police, had lived in Sochi for more than ten years. He was accused […]
“Foreign”??? “sanctioned influencer”: Israel’s Ministry of Tourism, “SVO heroes” tourists, and Ukraine’s official protest note
The Ministry of Tourism of Israel wanted to showcase its work in the Russian tourism market. The result was a scandal with Ukraine, a note to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and questions about how state structures choose people for the official promotion of the country. On June 23, 2026, a post appeared on […]
The sky over Moscow is closing due to risk: ‘El Al’ temporarily cancels flights from Tel Aviv
The Israeli airline El Al is temporarily suspending flights on the Tel Aviv – Moscow route amid the worsening situation in the airspace over the Russian capital. For passengers from Israel, this is not just another schedule change, but a signal that the route is becoming increasingly unpredictable and more dependent on the military situation. […]
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