Ukraine War

US to begin training Ukrainian troops on Abrams tanks

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the training will begin in the coming weeks.

Ukrainian grain banned:

3 European countries ban imports over pesticide concerns

Cheap Ukrainian grain floods international markets, Israel included.

Vladimir Kara-Murza

Russian-Jewish dissident sentenced to 25 years for treason

Jewish dissident who accused Moscow of war crimes against Ukraine sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Reports:

Pentagon documents detail possible Israeli lethal aid to Ukraine

Leaked Defense Department classified documents include one with scenarios in which Israel would agree to provide “lethal aid” to Ukraine.

Russia detains Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charges

Evan Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in prison on charges of 'collecting classified information' from a military industrial complex.

OU provides Passover supplies to 21,000 Jews in Ukraine

Who is the real aggressor in the Ukraine War?

The USSR wanted to extend Communism all over the world. But the US wants to dominate the world in the name of democracy. Op-ed.

Pentagon speeding up delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine

US aims to get the tanks to the war zone by the fall, say officials.

Chief Rabbi of Ukraine:

'Thousands of Jewish families in Ukraine still need our help'

Rabbi Moshe Asman is building a new town in Israel for Ukrainian Jewish refugees to provide them with housing, healthcare, food and support.

China’s initiative may be the chance to end the Ukraine war

Newsweek magazine confirmed that the Chinese have a plan to end the long and drawn out war in Ukraine. Op-ed.

Officials:

Israel approved licenses for anti-drone systems for Ukraine

Israeli and Ukrainian officials tell Axios Israel recently approved export licenses for the possible sale of anti-drone jamming systems.

Interview

Jewish Ukrainian refugee: Escaping war and rebuilding her life

Diana's life suddenly blew up with the first bombs landing in Odessa. She tells what it is like to have to escape and start over in Israel.

Israelis bring innovative PTSD therapy to Ukrainian front lines

Israeli-Ukrainian businessmen join forces with Menachem Begin Heritage Center to counsel Ukrainian soldiers and civilians with trauma.

Zelenskyy:

'I hope Israel chooses a side - the side of Ukraine'

Ukrainian President on first anniversary of the war: I very much would like Israel not to be a mediator in this war but to choose a side.

Israel votes in favor of UN resolution on Ukraine war

Israel joins 140 other countries in voting in favor of resolution endorsing an end to the war in Ukraine.

Israeli UN ambassador:

Israel to help develop missile warning system in Ukraine

Gilad Erdan addressed the UN General Assembly at a special session marking the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

Jewish orphans evacuated from Ukraine are headed home

A year after Rabbi Mendy Wolff spirited 120 children and staff out of Mishpacha Orphanage to Berlin, he is preparing to bring them home.

Officials:

Russia's stocks of Iranian drones running low

Sources tell Bloomberg Russia is constantly working to obtain more drones as well as other military supplies from Iran and other sources.

‘There was no time to sleep’

Four Jews reflect on a year of helping Ukrainians at war

Ukraine war has mobilized networks of Jewish aid across Europe leading to Jewish organizational response on a scale not seen in decades.

Zelenskyy:

'China aiding Russia in Ukraine war would mean World War III'

Ukrainian pres. responds to US government's concern that China is considering providing 'lethal support' to Russia during war on Ukraine.

Biden's message to Russia: 'We're in this for the long haul'

The President has left Ukraine in what experts described as a 'massive headache' for his security detail.

Exiled Moscow Chief Rabbi:

‘Grave indicator of worsening situation for Jews in Russia’

Conference of European Rabbis Pres. Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt responds to message showing Chabad may become banned in Russia.

1 year into war:

Over 15,000 Ukrainians have immigrated to Israel

Jewish Agency chairman Doron Almog calls efforts to bring Jewish refugees to Israel "one of the largest rescue operations in history."

Zelenskyy:

We will receive interception systems from Israel

Ukraine president says military aid from Israel "is only a matter of time." Israeli FM confirms: "As I promised, Israel will increase aid."

Ukrainian Chief Rabbi to INN:

'We waited for Israel to change how it treats Ukraine'

The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Rabbi Moshe Azman, spoke with INN about Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen's visit to the country.

With air raid sirens blairing:

Israeli Foreign Minister: 'Israel did not sit on the fence'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen toured the Ukrainian church where a mass grave was discovered. 'Many innocent people were killed here.'

First visit since war:

Israeli Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv

During the visit, Minister Eli Cohen will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and local Jewish leaders.

War crimes? Russia 're-educating' 6,000 Ukrainian children

The international community, led by the US, is accusing Russia of crimes against humanity but can anything be done to bring it to justice?

Watch: Top US general says Russia has lost in Ukraine

A little under a year since Moscow began its invasion of Ukraine, top US army brass are calling it a 'win' for Ukraine.

Watch: Is the US running out of ammunition for its own wars?

The US has provided so many javelin anti-tank rockets to Ukraine that it will take more than a decade to replenish its own stocks.

US officials:

'Iran using Ukraine war as a shop window for its drones'

Analysts at Defense Intelligence Agency outline how Iran has become Moscow’s most significant military backer in the Ukraine war.

Sources:

Iran smuggled drones into Russia using boats, state airline

Sources reveal to The Guardian how Iran smuggled new types of advanced long-range armed drones to Russia for use in Ukraine.

Officials acknowledge:

Ukraine’s rocket campaign relies on US precision targeting

New revelations in Washington Post show a deeper and more operationally active role for the Pentagon in the Ukraine War.

1 year into Ukraine war:

90 Ukrainian Jews arrive in Israel

Israel continues to work with IFCJ to assist Jews forced out of their homes by the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Watch: Russian soldiers appear to beat own commander

Wagner mercenaries filmed beating and badly wounding their commanders using shovels as the battle for Bakhmut rages on.

Report:

Russia and Iran planning Iranian drone facility in Russia

Officials say Moscow and Tehran are moving ahead with plans to build factory in Russia that could make thousands of Iranian-designed drones.

Putin warns Netanyahu: You will turn into a 'legitimate target'

Russia issues a stern warning to Israel's new government, which is reportedly considering supplying Ukraine with military aid.

Watch: Ukrainian missile strike hits Russian town

A major plant in Russia’s border area went up in smoke as Ukraine launched another missile strike against Russia.

Behind the scenes:

Bennett's mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine

Watch: Former PM Naftali Bennett speaks about his efforts to mediate between Putin and Zelensky at the beginning of the war

Israel working to arrange meeting with Ukrainian President

According to a report Israel is working on scheduling a meeting between FM Eli Cohen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Watch: Russian officer admits his soldiers tortured Ukrainians

Allegations of brutal interrogations, where Ukrainians were shot through the arms and knees to force them to talk.

Putin at WWII memorial: We're again threatened by German tanks

'We're being threatened again by German Leopard tanks with crosses painted on their armor.'

Watch: Russian captives plead for freedom

Ukrainian soldier: "I will refrain from saying 'welcome to Ukraine.'"

Watch:

Escaped Russian mercenary details atrocities

Andrei Medvedev recounts seeing fellow recruits shot for disobeying orders, his ordeal fleeing the army to Norway.

Ukraine war:

Half a million Russian soldiers massed on Ukrainian border

Russia planning "major offensive" to coincide with war's first anniversary, says Ukrainian Defense Minister.

Ukraine:

Two dead after rocket strikes building in Kramatorsk

At least two dead and seven wounded after Russian rocket hits residential building in Kramatorsk, located in region of Donetsk.

Russia threatens to attack Israeli military aid to Ukraine

Moscow warns against other countries giving military aid to Ukraine 1 day after Netanyahu says he is considering such aid.

Ukraine war:

As West continues to arm Ukraine, its defeat appears imminent

Ukraine is sending men over 60 to the front lines. Its 140 new tanks will face 4,000 on the Russian side.

Netanyahu to CNN:

'We've taken action against certain Iranian weapons development'

PM Netanyahu tells Jake Tapper: If we wait for the Palestinians, we’re not going to have peace.

Ukraine:

Synagogue in Huliaipole destroyed by Russian missile

Residents of the city in Zaporizhzhia region report damage in historical part of the city, including the destruction of a local synagogue.

Biden:

'US will not provide F-16 jets to Ukraine'

US President says he will not be sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help its war against Russian invaders.

Ukraine:

Woman killed as missile hits apartment building in Kharkiv

Regional governor says elderly woman was killed and three others were injured in attack on Ukraine's second city.

Zelenskyy on Holocaust Day: Indifference kills

Ukrainian President: The more nations of the world overcome indifference, the less space there will be in the world for hatred.

Ukraine and Israel - natural allies?

Have Ukraine and Israel used the full potential of cooperation between them? The KYIV NOT KIEV organization explores the question. Op-ed.

Ukraine War

'We saved Jews in WW2, today the Jewish community saves us'

Kyiv Jewish community marks Intl. Holocaust Remembrance Day amidst explosions and Russian attacks,

Holocaust Memorial Day:

Survivor refugees from Ukraine express gratitude for Israel

Holocaust survivor Yosif Hitrik moved to Israel from Ukraine after the war broke out with the assistance of the IFCJ.

Ukrainian documents reveal: Russia's mercenaries seeing success

An intercepted conversation between Russian soldiers reveals the brutal tactics enforced by the Wagner mercenary group.

Auschwitz Museum:

'Russia will be excluded from Auschwitz liberation ceremony'

Auschwitz Museum says Russia will be excluded from ceremony marking liberation of the camp due to its "aggression" in Ukraine.

Reading Putin’s mind

What must the Russian dictator be thinking? Op-ed.

Biden announces:

US to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine

US President officially announces that the US will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, reversing previous policy.