- May 16, 2025
- 5:24 pm
- Israel
The visit was organized by the Department of External Relations and International Cooperation of the Israel Police.
A Ukrainian delegation of four high-ranking National Police officers, led by General Oleksandr Fatsevych, Deputy Head of the National Police of Ukraine, arrived in Israel on an official working visit as part of international cooperation.
The Israel Police (משטרת ישראל) reported this on May 16, 2025.
On May 15, Ukrainian police officers visited Mount Meron, where the large-scale Lag BaOmer celebration takes place. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize themselves with the system of mass event security organized by the Israel Police.
Israeli colleagues demonstrated tactical and operational preparations for hosting tens of thousands of participants. The Ukrainian officers studied coordination systems, video surveillance, emergency response, cooperation with medical services, and evacuation procedures.
The Ukrainian delegation reviewed the preparations of the local police for the Mount Meron celebration in order to apply the Israeli methods in Uman during the Hasidic pilgrimage for Rosh Hashanah.
The delegation also visited the Tel Aviv District Police Headquarters to learn about best practices in urban public safety enforcement.
Who is Oleksandr Fatsevych
Oleksandr Yuriyovych Fatsevych (born September 25, 1986) is a Police General of the 3rd Rank and Deputy Head of the National Police of Ukraine.
In addition to his administrative role, he has real combat experience. Fatsevych participated in:
- Ilovaisk encirclement,
- Battle of Debaltseve,
- Battle of Vuhlehirsk,
- Battle for Lyman,
- Liberation of Irpin in 2022.
He has received the following awards:
- Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, 3rd Class (2022),
- Order for Courage, 3rd Class (2015),
- Ministerial Award of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine — “Firearm”.
His participation in the delegation emphasizes that the visit was not ceremonial, but practical and focused.
The safety of Hasidim in Uman is a shared responsibility
Every autumn, the Ukrainian city of Uman hosts tens of thousands of Hasidic pilgrims from around the world. The main goal of the visit was to adopt practical security methods and adapt them to Ukrainian realities to ensure the safety of pilgrims.
NAnews — Israel News emphasizes: the visit was organized by the Department of International Relations of the Israel Police, with the involvement of the Public Security Division and senior leadership of the Israeli Ministry of Public Security. This cooperation reflects the high level of trust between the two countries.
Significantly, the Ukrainian delegation met with Commander of the Northern District of the Israel Police, General Meir Eliyahu, who personally presented the structure and logistics of the event’s security.
NAnews — Israel News continues to monitor key developments in Ukraine–Israel relations, especially on humanitarian and religious matters.
Ensuring order in Uman is a critically important mission for the Ukrainian police, and Israel’s experience is invaluable.
Joint steps in experience exchange not only enhance professional competence but also strengthen trust between the peoples, united by shared history, common holidays, and mutual concern for safety.
