Ukraine War

Israel continues support for Jewish communities of Ukraine

Kyiv chief rabbi meets Diaspora Minister to discuss state of Jewish community in Ukraine, ongoing humanitarian efforts.

'He shamed the military'

Russian court sentences Israeli blogger to eight year in prison

Maxim Katz published a video showing the Ukrainian town of Bucha, where the Russian army carried out a massacre.

Jake Sullivan: No deal with Saudi Arabia in sight

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan commented that there is no imminent US-Israel-Saudi Arabia deal to be expected.

Ukraine threatens to prevent Israelis from entering country

Israel's Foreign Ministry calls it a 'blackmail attempt.'

US approves F-16s to Ukraine once training is completed

Washington assures Denmark and the Netherlands it will expedite approval of transfer requests for F-16s to Ukraine when pilots are trained.

Ukraine:

'We will not be able to operate F-16s this year'

US President Joe Biden authorized an F-16 training program for Ukraine in May.

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Kyiv Chief Rabbi prays with surviving soldier

A Ukrainian soldier who lost a leg to a landmine recites the prayer for escaping a life-threatening situation.

Jewish summer camp returns to Ukraine after a year in exile

Camp Ramah returns to Ukraine after a war-induced exile — now with a bomb shelter.

Ukrainian embassy:

'Jewish community in Odessa suffering, don't abandon them'

Ukraine's embassy in Israel publishes dire warning of effects Russian attacks on Odessa are having on the local Jewish community.

Ukraine:

Officials inspect Uman bomb shelters ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Israeli Minister Porush traveled to Ukraine to oversee preparations for the expected mass pilgrimage.

Ukraine warns: War is coming to Russia

Russian FM: Ukraine attacks 'would not be possible' without foreign aid.

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Drone strikes Moscow skyscraper

Russia blames Ukraine after drone causes large explosion between 5th and 6th floors of skyscraper.

Odessa struck by extensive missile attack

The city of Odessa was bombarded last night in one of the worst attacks the Ukraine war has seen yet.

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US Abrams tanks to arrive in Ukraine in September

Officials say US Abrams tanks are likely to arrive on the Ukrainian battlefield in September as Ukraine's counteroffensive picks up steam.

Hillel office in Odessa damaged by Russian missile strike

A Russian missile blew out the doors, windows, and ceiling of the Hillel office. Repair work is already underway.

Ukraine considering limiting Jewish pilgrims to Uman

The Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel says there is a fear that Russia will try to hit Jewish pilgrims to 'cause as much chaos as possible.'

Hillel center in Odessa, Ukraine, damaged by Russian strike

Missile hits Hillel, destroys door and windows, and collapses ceiling.

Diaspora Minister visits Chabad refugee camp in Poland

Chabad of Poland partners with Diaspora Min. to host summer camp for Ukrainian-Jewish refugees, build school for refugee children.

Ukraine Chief Rabbi awarded medal for heroism

Lt. Col. Sergey Kopashinskyi awarded Rabbi Moshe Azman the medal for his 'activities and acts of heroism during the defense of Kyiv.'

Macron: 'Putin is making a giant mistake'

The French President criticized Vladimir Putin for not renewing the agreement to allow Ukraine to export grain.

Poland Chabad hosts summer camp for Jewish refugees from Ukraine

Chabad of Poland partners with Mosaic United & Israel's Diaspora Affairs Min. to host summer programming for 200 Jewish Ukrainian refugees.

Putin:

'We have a sufficient stockpile of cluster bombs'

Russian President warns his country “reserves the right to take reciprocal action” if Ukraine uses cluster bombs provided to it by US.

Why are we in Ukraine?

It is all about the leaders who play with our world, the people be damned. This is not America's war, it is Biden's war. Op-ed.

Trump blasts Biden over cluster munitions to Ukraine

Former US President says Biden "should not be dragging us further toward World War III by sending cluster munitions to Ukraine."

Zelenskyy responds to Trump:

'He already had his 24 hours to end the war'

Ukrainian President responds to Trump’s claims that he could end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours.

'How will I get home?'

Ukrainian soldier with amputated leg thrown off Tel Aviv flight

A Ukrainian soldier with an amputated leg was recorded being thrown from a plane by the staff of the Hungarian Wizz Air company.

US to provide Ukraine with cluster munitions

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirms US will send cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package.

IAEA:

No indications of explosives at Zaporizhzhia plant

Experts from IAEA say they have yet to observe any indications of mines or explosives at the Russian-held plant.

Cash out and move on:

Immigrants from FSU leaving en-masse after getting govt. funding

The Knesset Information and Research Center revealed a grave report according to which 30% of new Olim leave Israel after receiving funding.

Zelenskyy:

'Russia planning provocations at Zaporizhzhia plant'

Ukrainian President says Russia is planning an incident at the power plant which it captured early in the war.

Zelenskyy:

'There can be no peace without Crimea'

Ukrainian President says Putin’s response to the recent rebellion was “weak” and he is losing control of his own people.

Pence:

'Military support for Ukraine is the right course'

Former US Vice President says America needs to give Ukraine "what they need to finish the job".

Report: Moscow declares former chief rabbi a 'foreign agent'

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt left Russia at the beginning of the war with Ukraine, and called on other Jews to follow suit.

Trump:

'Time for the US to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine'

Former President says Putin has been "somewhat weakened" by last weekend's mutiny.

Urgent Help Needed:

Help Ukraine's Jewish Refugees in Poland

Urgent Appeal: Support Ukrainian Refugees, Rebuilding Lives after Devastating Dam Breach!

Drama in Russia:

Leader of mercenary group turns on government

Russia's security service opens criminal case against Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin after he accused the army of killing his troops.

Ukraine: Blast shatters window of Jewish kindergarten

‘The window shattered from the blast’: Miracle at Mishpacha, the Jewish kindergarten in Odessa.

Suice tanks

Russia sends Soviet-era tanks filled with explosives to Ukraine

Decades-old T-54 tanks being filled with tons of explosives and launched via remote control in the hopes of blowing up Ukrainian forces.

Former minister Sharansky:

'Ukrainians can be proud that they elected a Jewish president'

Former minister and Israel Prize laureate Natan Sharansky responds to Vladimir Putin, who claimed that Zelenskyy "is not even Jewish".

Ukrainian refugees hold historic wedding in Moldova

A group of refugees fleeing Ukraine held the first Jewish wedding for nearly a century in the town of Rashkov.

Israel sends food, water to Ukraine after dam attack

200,000 liters of drinking water, 10 tons of food sent to aid victims of flooding in Kerson region after destruction of Kakhova Dam.

Macron to Raisi:

'Immediately end Iran's support for Russia'

French President urges Iranian counterpart to stop providing Russia with attack drones used to attack Ukraine.

US intelligence:

Iran helping Russia build a drone factory east of Moscow

US says Iran is providing Russia with materials to build a drone manufacturing plant east of Moscow to use in the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine: Jewish refugees flee to Poland following dam collapse

New wave of Ukrainian Jewish refugees en route to Poland in wake of Kakhovka dam collapse, expected to arrive late on Friday afternoon.

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Chief Rabbi of Ukraine escapes artillery during aid misssion

A humanitarian delegation led by the chief Rabbi of Ukraine came under artillery fire while helping victims of the dam burst in Kherson.

Ukraine:

Chief rabbi visits Jewish woman hit by Russian shelling

'World must stop Russia's war crimes in Ukraine, innocent people are killed every day,' Ukraine's Rabbi Moshe Asman says.

Ukraine:

Parliament approves 50-year sanctions package against Iran

The bill seeks to sanction Iran for providing drones for Russia to use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Zelenskyy proposes Iran sanctions bill

The bill would see Ukraine impose sanctions on Iran for 50 years for providing UAVs to Russia.

Iran:

'Zelenskyy seeking to gain the West's support'

Iran fires back at Ukrainian President after he accused the Islamic Republic of arming Russia.

US diplomat visits Chabad children's home in war-torn Ukraine

US diplomat Kurt Volker visits Jewish orphanage in Odessa after night of heavy shelling.

Ukraine war:

Elderly woman is flown to Israel for lifesaving treatment

Rescue mission brings elderly Jewish woman from war-torn Ukraine to Israel for lifesaving treatment.

Zelenskyy denies fall of Bakhmut

Responding to a reporter’s question, President Zelenskyy said: 'Bakhmut is not occupied by the Russian Federation as of today.'

Russia claims:

'We fully captured eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut'

Taking Bakhmut would represent Moscow's first big victory in the conflict in more than 10 months.

Senior US official:

US to support F-16 training effort for Ukrainians

Biden reportedly tells G7 leaders the US will support effort to Ukrainian pilots on fourth generation aircraft, including F-16s.

White House:

Russia looking to buy additional drones from Iran

White House National Security Council spokesman says Iran continues to provide Russia with attack drones.

Former Russian President calls for elimination of Zelenskyy

In wake of drone attack on Kremlin, Dmitry Medvedev says there are no options left but to eliminate Ukrainian President.

Russia claims Ukraine launched drone attack targeting Kremlin

According to the Kremlin, the two drones that targeted President Putin's residence were down using electronic warfare.

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Due to Ukraine aid, US ammo supply in Israel running low

The arms depots, which unofficially serve as an emergency supply for Israel, have been nearly emptied to aid the Ukrainian war effort.

Ukraine war:

Two killed as Russian missile hits museum

Russian missile hits museum building in city of Kupiansk. Zelenskyy: Russia is doing everything to destroy us.

Israeli volunteer killed while fighting in Ukraine

Alexander Dubovick, 34, was injured while fighting in eastern Ukraine; reports say he was executed by the Russians who captured him.