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Ukraine: Anti-Semitic images painted on Jewish cemetery memorial

Unidentified individuals paint anti-Semitic cartoons on memorial wall made of ancient Jewish headstones destroyed by Soviet authorities.

Israelis detained in Kiev airport

Ukrainian authorities order Israeli travelers detained in response to Israel's detention of Ukrainians arriving in Ben Gurion Airport.

'We will continue to block Iran’s efforts to use Syria'

Netanyahu issues warning to Syria and Iran at the start of his meeting with the President of Ukraine.

Ukraine President visits Israel, meets with Netanyahu

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko arrives in Israel for official visit, meets with President, PM, and Knesset Speaker.

Rabbi’s death from flu in Uman has community in panic

Haredi rabbi from Israel living in Ukraine dies of flu virus, sparking panic in local Breslev Hasidic community.

Ukraine bans history book on leader of anti-Semitic pogroms

Ukraine designates Nazi collaborator birthday national holiday, bans book on anti-Semitic actions of another national leader.

Last 250 immigrants in 2018 include deputy mayors, pool champ

250 new immigrants arrive in Israel, including two deputy mayors and a billiard champion.

Israel joins UN critics of Russia’s ‘occupation’ of Crimea

Israel votes in favor of UN resolution condemning Russian occupation of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula.

Ukraine Jewish cemetery gets protective fence with German funds

European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative announces fencing of 16th century Buchach Cemetary.

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Ukraine-Russia naval clash

Russian Navy seizes three Ukrainian ships, imprisoning 24 crew members, openly using force to assert sovereignty over the Kerch Strait.

Trump cancels meeting with Putin over Ukraine clash

US President cites Russian failure to free sailors captured in maritime battle with Ukrainian ships in cancelling meeting.

Trump threatens to cancel summit with Putin

Trump says he could cancel meeting with Russian President because of Russia’s maritime clash with Ukraine.

Ukraine imposes martial law following clash with Russia

Ukrainian parliament approves president's proposal for martial law, which will be imposed for 30 days in 10 of Ukraine's 27 regions.

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Nikki Haley criticizes Russia for firing on Ukrainian ships

In emergency meeting of UN Security Council Haley says US stands with Ukraine people, calls Russia to respect international obligations.

Security Council to meet over Russia-Ukraine clash

Ambassador Nikki Haley announces emergency meeting of UN Security Council following clash near Crimea.

Ukrainian president proposes martial law

Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko says he would propose that parliament declare martial law following clash with Russia.

Russia, Ukraine clash in Black Sea

Ukraine claims Russian forces capture three of its vessels, block sea traffic in Black Sea.

Listening devices found at Kiev synagogue, chief rabbi says

Chief rabbi of Ukraine says secret recording devices and other surveillance activities were discovered at one of Kiev’s main synagogues.

Holocaust institute ends Poland trips over 'Holocaust Law'

After Poland passes Holocaust censorship law banning claims of Polish collaboration, institute moves study trips from Poland to Ukraine.

Despite surge from Russia, aliyah falls in 2018

Immigration to Israel declines in 2018, despite 35% increase in immigration from Russia, as French aliyah declines.

Russia: Ukraine downed MH17

Russian Defense Ministry reveals paper trail proving Ukraine owned missile responsible for downing Flight MH17 in 2014.

Gabbay: Investigate 'Israeli official' in Manafort case

Head of main opposition party calls on PM to launch immediate investigation into identity of official in case of Trump campaign manager.

Manafort wanted ‘Obama Jews’ to help Ukraine lobbying campaign

Ex-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort solicited senior Israeli official to lobby Obama to ease pressure on Ukrainian clients.

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'Rosh Hashanah on the Temple Mount - let no one be absent'

At night, student Temple Mount activists hang notices calling to ascend Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah. By morning, they were destroyed.

Israel sets up temporary consulate in Uman for Rosh Hashanah

With tens of thousands of pilgrims expected to visit Hasidic rabbi's grave in Ukraine, Israel opens consulate to assist visitors.

Fascist salutes: Does it matter anymore?

Historian examines whether fascist slogans can be appropriate for use in a democratic state and divorced from their historical meaning.

Nazi collaborator greeting becomes official Ukraine army salute

'Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! These words and this greeting will become Armed Forces of Ukraine official military greeting.'

Ukraine monument to those who perished

Special ceremony in Nadvorna, Ukraine to dedicate monument to Jews murdered in Holocaust.

Israel, Ukraine, plan for Rosh Hashanah visitors to Uman

Israeli delegation meets with Ukranian government officials to discuss preparations for Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman.

293 Olim from Ukraine arrive in Israel

New immigrants greeted by Immigration and Absorption Minister at Ben Gurion Airport. Many fled Ukrainian civil war.

Decrease in asylum-seekers to Israel from Eastern Europe

Significant drop in number of asylum seekers arriving as tourists from Ukraine and Georgia in first half of 2018, says Population Authority.

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Exhibition in Ukrainian parliament glorifies Nazi collaborators

Months after hundreds march streets of Lvov commemorating 75th anniversary of SS division's creation.

Ukrainian general implies Jews seek bloodshed

Jewish groups seek dismissal of Colonel General Anatoliy Matios, Ukraine’s chief military prosecutor, over "outrageous" statement.

Volunteers rescue Jewish headstones used to pave Ukraine street

Jewish gravestones removed from cemeteries during World War II and Soviet period to be restored.

Watch: 'Rachem' - the Ukrainian version

Vlad and Roman, two non-Jews, sang at the wedding of the Chabad emissary at the Menorah Center in Dnipropetrovsk.

'Dead' journalist shows up at news conference

Russian journalist reportedly shot dead yesterday appears today at news conference, says murder was staged by Ukrainian law enforcement.

Ukraine strips assets, medals of Jewish singer who backed Putin

Ukraine revokes all honors for Iosif Kobzon for saying majority of Crimeans wanted to be part of Russia.

Ukrainian mayor, diplomat slammed for anti-Semitic rhetoric

Ukrainian consulate official and mayor Ukrainian town slammed for spreading anti-Semitic canards.

Merkel blasts breaches of Ukraine truce

Angela Merkel receives prize for peace, says there are 'ceasefire violations' 'every day' in eastern Ukraine.

Prominent Ukrainian rabbi inaugurates prayer for Trump’s success

Leading Ukrainian rabbi hails President Trump as a 'sincere friend of Israel and Ukraine,' prepares special prayer for his success.

Ukrainian president condemns intolerance and anti-Semitism

Ukraine's President Poroshenko promises swift action against perpetrators of discrimination and anti-Semitism.

Nazi symbols, salutes on display at Ukrainian nationalist march

Hundreds take part in far-right march in Ukrainian city of Lviv to honor SS unit of local volunteers.

Ukrainian teacher allegedly praises Hitler

Public school teacher in Lviv allegedly posted birthday greetings to Nazi leader on Facebook and taught her students the Nazi salute.

Ukraine to commemorate synagogue destroyed by Nazis in Lviv

Local authorities in Lviv, Ukraine, design monument commemorating synagogue demolished by Nazis.

In 2017, most immigrants to Israel came from Russia and Ukraine

For the first time in over a decade, most immigrants to Israel are from Russia, Ukraine.

Ukrainian monument to Jewish Holocaust victims vandalized

Swastika, SS symbols painted on monument honoring Jews killed in Ukraine during the Holocaust

'Hold the March of the Living in Ukraine instead of Poland'

Chief rabbi of Ukraine wants Holocaust program moved to his country to punish Poland.

Smoke grenade thrown into Holocaust lecture in Ukraine

Man wearing ski mask hurls smoke grenade into bookstore hosting lecture on the Holocaust in Lviv.

Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders discuss the Holocaust

What happens when a rabbi, an imam, and an archbishop meet at a Holocaust Remembrance Day conference?

Ukraine: Christmas play turns anti-Semitic

Christmas play at Polish consulate in Ukraine includes anti-Semitic message.

Wave of anti-Semitic vandalism in Ukraine

Graffiti praising the Holocaust and demanding Jews leave the country found on three Jewish institutions in Odessa, Ukraine.

New immigrants celebrate Hanukkah at Ben Gurion airport

208 new immigrants from Ukraine celebrate first Hanukkah in Israel.

Ukrainian vandals smear animal blood on menorah

Days after vandals spray-paint swastika on menorah in Ukrainian capital of Kiev, Hanukkah symbol vandalized with animal blood.

‘Death to the kikes’ painted on Jewish charity in Ukraine

Unknown vandals paint black message of death to Jews on wall of charity funded by American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.

Alleged Nazi war criminal identified as Republican donor

98-year-old Ukrainian man accused of being Nazi mass-murderer donated thousands of dollars to Republican party.

'I am certain Ukraine will fight anti-Semitism uncompromisingly'

President Rivlin meets with Ukrainian FM Klimkin, speaks about economic ties, tourism, and the joint battle against anti-Semitism.

Fire near Rebbe Nachman's tomb forces evacuation

Fire breaks out at site adjacent to Breslov founder's grave in Uman, Ukraine, forcing evacuation of Jewish school children.

'Let my rabbi go'

Breslov hassidim continue campaign to bring remains of famed hasidic leader to Israel.

90-year-old circumcised in Ukraine

90-year-old Jew from Ukraine circumcised in special Jewish clinic in Dnepropetrovsk.