Ukraine War

Watch: Doomsday Clock set to 90 seconds before midnight

The 'Armageddon' clock was moved the closest it's ever been to 'destruction point' due to increasing threats of nuclear war.

Biden administration to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine

In a reversal of policy, the Biden administration is preparing to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine after being reluctant to do so in the past.

Exclusive: Who's the mercenary vying for a spot in the Kremlin?

The man who went from being Putin's 'private chef' to leading one of the world's most brutal mercenary groups.

EU condemns Russian FM for Holocaust comparison

Josep Borrell blasts Sergei Lavrov after he compares Western approach to Russia to the Nazis Final Solution.

It’s winter and Ukraine's Jewish children are freezing

Kyiv synagogue provides a warm refuge for Jews, but they need your support.

US to provide Ukraine with armored vehicles, but not with tanks

US finalizing a package of military aid for Ukraine which is likely to total as much as $2.6 billion, sources say.

Report:

Pentagon sending US arms stored in Israel to Ukraine

Sources say the Pentagon is tapping into stockpile of American ammunition in Israel to help meet Ukraine’s need for artillery shells.

The rescue of Kyiv's elderly Jews

Dozens of elderly people rescued by JCC Chabad in Kyiv and transferred to Lodz, Poland to escape war.

Ukraine:

At least 12 killed in missile strike on apartment building

Russia unleashes new wave of major attacks across Ukraine. Zelenskyy: The world needs to provide us with more weapons.

Ukrainian Ambassador:

'We will give Israel’s new government a chance'

Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk: We appreciate Israel's humanitarin aid, but we need defensive means to save the lives of our civilians.

Russia-Ukraine war:

Russia replaces campaign commander

Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov appointed to command the offensive, effectively demoting General Sergei Surovikin.

United Hatzalah gives 100s of generators to needy in Ukraine

In response to masses being without power during cold winter during war, United Hatzalah assists schools, orphanages, and medical clinics.

Watch: Has Russia captured key Ukrainian town?

Russian military sources claim to have captured the strategic city of Soledar while Ukraine denies these reports.

FM to Ukraine's Chief Rabbi:

'We will increase the humanitarian aid'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Rabbi Moshe Azman, who says: "I have found a true friend of our Jewish community."

Ukraine war: Surgeon removes live grenade from soldier's body

Military doctor performs dangerous operation to remove grenade, which could have exploded at any moment.

Watch: Russian ex-prisoners released after fighting in Ukraine

Head of notorious mercenary group fighting in Ukraine to freed prisoners: 'Don't do drugs, alcohol, rape women.'

US sanctions Iranian drone manufacturer over Russia supplies

Iran has been accused of sending drones to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine.

How was Ukraine’s deadly New Year's attack allowed to happen?

Top Russian pro-regime bloggers are joining a chorus of others questioning how the deadliest attack in the war could have taken place.

Ukraine rejects Putin's 'Christmas truce': 'They're lying'

Zelenskyy called Putin's offer a 'cynical move by a county that cannot be trusted'.

Russian shelling in Odessa continues

Thousands of Jews cut off from electricity are crying for help

The heating systems that was destroyed in Ukraine has left thousands of Jews in dangerously cold temperatures and at risk of starvation.

Aide to Zelenskyy:

'Netanyahu can be an effective mediator with Russia'

Ukrainian Presidential Advisor on Minister Cohen's comments: You can talk less, but the main thing is to take the right side.

Russia blames Ukraine missile attack on soldiers' mobile phones

The Kremlin is blaming unauthorized mobile phone use on a Ukrainian strike which killed at least 89 Russian soldiers Sunday.

Watch: Russian rocket nearly hits reporter during live broadcast

See the moment French TMC TV channel reporter nearly gets hit with a missile that destroyed an ice hockey stadium in Druzhkivka, Donetsk.

Sen. Graham:

'Israel speaking less about Ukraine invasion is a bit unnerving'

South Carolina Senator responds to Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, who said Israel will talk less in public about Ukraine war.

Zelenskyy:

'Russia planning to exhaust Ukraine with drone attacks'

Ukrainian President says Russia is planning a protracted campaign of drone attacks in a bid to demoralize his country.

Media channel close to Kremlin

'Putin suffering from dizziness and headaches, tires quickly'

The General SVR Telegram channel claims that the Russian president's doctors 'advised him to stay away from public events'.

Zelenskyy dislikes Netanyahu's answer

Ukrainian Pres. predicates vote with Israel at the UN on Israel giving Ukraine military supplies.

Putin: West is using Ukraine to weaken and split Russia

Putin in New Year message: "Western elites encouraged neo-Nazis who conducted open terrorism against civilians in the Donbas"

From Kazakhstan To Ukraine - Rechasim Parts From The Ger Tzedek

Rabbi Asher Gruber was a very quiet man, with almost no social connections.

Report:

US working to stop Iran's ability to deliver drones to Russia

Sources tell New York Times US is trying to choke off Iran’s ability to manufacture drones for Russia to use in the war in Ukraine.

Op-ed:

Negotiate a Ukrainian-Russian accord based on the Egyptian Model

Netanyahu has the ability to help the sides reach an accord and also keep 10 million Ukrainians from freezing to death this winter. Op-ed.

Putin:

'Russia is ready for talks to end Ukraine war'

Russian President says his country is “prepared to negotiate some acceptable outcomes” to end fighting.

Our lives are in danger

Urgent call for help from Rabbi Wolff of Odessa

Thousands of Jewish families in Odessa have been left behind in the freezing temperature of -5 degrees and are calling for help.

Payment for the drones?

Report: Russia to supply Iran with fighter jets

Tehran continues distancing itself from a nuclear deal with the West - but it might get the last laugh when all's said and done.

Intelligence Directorate:

Global instability, Iran Israel's primary challenges in 2023

Ukraine war, US-China rivalry expected to exacerbate security issues in the Middle East according to new IDF intelligence report.

Watch: Chechen separatists fighting Putin in Ukraine

Journalists granted unprecedented access to elusive brigade who promise to 'take the war to Chechnya' once Ukraine is liberated.

Zelenskyy - modern day Judah Maccabee?

Biden wished Ukraine's Jewish President a 'Happy Hanukkah' and compared his struggle to that of the Maccabees.

Russia:

'Ukraine, US turning a deaf ear to our concerns'

Kremlin spokesman claims United States is "fighting an indirect war with Russia" following Zelenskyy's visit to Washington.

Iran criticizes Zelenskyy:

'Our patience is not endless'

Iran's Foreign Ministry criticizes Ukrainian President who told US Congress that Iran is providing Russia with drones.

Some lessons we learned this year - or did we?

One lesson, from Ukraine, is that the deranged idea Europeans hold about a borderless utopia, singing John Lennon songs, is over. Op-ed.

Zelenskyy to US Congress:

'Ukraine will never surrender'

Ukrainian President delivers address to Congress: Against all odds and doom and gloom scenarios, Ukraine didn't fall.

Biden to Zelenskyy:

'Light will always prevail over darkness'

Biden invokes holiday of Hanukkah in meeting with Ukraine's Jewish President: We will stay with you as long as it takes.

It is in America’s interest to end the war in Ukraine

Continuing the war harms the West and endangers its battle to attain other critical strategic objectives. Op-ed.

Report:

Zelenskyy to visit US, address Congress and meet Biden

Ukrainian President to visit US on Wednesday, his first in-person visit since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.

Chabad emissary: 'Ukrainians learning from the Jews'

Head of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine says local Jews have realized they are there to stay despite the hardships.

German Finance Minister:

'I learned from the light of Hanukkah that Putin will not win'

Minister Christian Lindner blasts Russian President over war in Ukraine, hints that his country will lead further sanctions.

In Ukraine, Hanukkah candles are a lifeline amid power outages

Hanukkah candles are doing double duty in Ukraine, amid widespread power outages.

Zelenskyy's office blasts FIFA for rebuffing him

Ukraine’s presidential office criticizes FIFA after it refused to show video message from Zelenskyy before World Cup final.

FIFA rebuffs Zelenskyy's request to share message at World Cup

CNN reports: Request by Ukrainian President to share message of world peace prior to kickoff at World Cup final has been rebuffed by FIFA.

Russia launches dozens of missiles at Ukraine

In the latest flareup in the war, Russian vessels fire dozens of missiles at Ukrainian cities.

Watch: 'Unusual' blast at Russian oil refinery

While local media wrote off the blast to 'gas contamination', an alarmingly large number of similar explosions have shaken the country.

UN report on Iran skirts question on drone supply to Russia

Upcoming report to UN Security Council obtained by Axios does not accuse Iran of supplying Russia with drones.

Report:

US planning to give Ukraine smart-bomb kits

Senior US officials Ukraine will get advanced electronic equipment that converts unguided aerial munitions into “smart bombs”.

Russian envoy:

'Claims of our ties with Iran are a fairytale'

Russia's first deputy representative to the United Nations rejects claims his country provided Iran with drones for use in Ukraine.

EU imposes new sanctions on Iran

EU foreign ministers sanction Iran over its crackdown of anti-government protests and its drone deliveries to Russia.

Israeli officials:

Iran wants to limit range of missiles it will provide to Russia

Iran reportedly fears international backlash, wants to limit the range of the missiles it plans to provide Russia.

Ukraine's doing?

Watch: Massive fire engulfs Moscow shopping mall

Monday's explosion was the second such blaze in four days.

Watch: Aftermath of Ukrainian strike on Russian-held city

Footage shows firefighters searching for survivors following a Ukrainian attack on an army barracks in Melitopol.

Hanukkah in wartime

The challenge of celebrating Hanukkah in Ukraine

Ukrainian rabbi: 'We launched a campaign to explain that the message of the menorah is to fight the darkness with light.'

Ukraine:

More than 1.5 million without power after Russian strikes

All non-critical infrastructure in port of Odesa without power, officials say it could take months to repair the damage.