- Ukrainian DUNA opened its first store in Israel: address, assortment, and commercial environmentOn July 16, 2026, the first store of the Ukrainian DUNA network officially started operating in Rishon LeZion, Israel. Israelis from Ukraine and just customers familiar with the brand can now purchase DUNA products directly in Israel, without waiting for parcels or asking acquaintances to bring the necessary items from Ukraine. The new store is located at: Rishon LeZion, Rothschild Street, 40 Rishon LeZion, Rothschild Street 40 – here on the map – https://maps.app.goo.gl/21cH2AvHRnZirm8c6 Official pages of Duna.Israel: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591690269847 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/duna_israel/ Before the opening, DUNA Israel announced that the first Israeli outlet would start operating on July …
- “Moscow will lie through Crimea”: Ukraine claims the defeat of 159 Russian ships in 12 days — what is happening in the Azov and Black SeasIn 12 days of the ‘MoLoChKa’ operation, Ukrainian drones, according to the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, hit 159 vessels of the Russian ‘shadow fleet’ in the Azov and Black Seas. The campaign’s goal is not the mass sinking of tankers, but the paralysis of Russia’s maritime logistics, the supply of occupied Crimea, and the transportation of oil, fuel, and goods circumventing sanctions. On July 17, 2026, the commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, known by the call sign ‘Madyar’, summarized the interim results of the ‘MoLoChKa’ operation. According …
- A monument to Vladimir Jabotinsky will appear in Odessa: the commission has already made a decisionThe Historical and Toponymic Commission of the Odessa City Council unanimously supported the initiative to establish a monument-bust in the city to the outstanding Odessan, writer, poet, and one of the leaders of the Zionist movement Vladimir (Ze’ev) Jabotinsky, without whom it is impossible to imagine the political history of the future State of Israel. The discussion is currently about supporting the idea itself: the final location has not yet been approved, and the final decision must be made by the city council deputies, reported Odessa media on May 15, 2026. For Odessa, this is not just a question of …
- From the USSR flag on the Moon to aggression against Ukraine and alliance with Iran: how Putin’s Russia destroyed the possibility of cooperation with the civilized worldOn July 15, 2026, a small USSR flag that participated in the historic Apollo 11 mission was sold at a Sotheby’s auction. According to published data, a piece of red fabric approximately 10 by 15 centimeters was sold for 80 thousand dollars. But the value of this item lies not in the sickle, hammer, or Soviet symbolism. The flag is a reminder of a time when two rival superpowers could simultaneously compete, converse, and leave room for gestures of goodwill. From the USSR flag at the Moon to aggression against Ukraine and alliance with Iran: how Putin’s Russia destroyed the …
- Four years between deportation and home: the court obliged the Israeli Ministry of Internal Affairs to grant status to an athlete from Ukraine and her motherOn July 15, 2026, Israeli lawyer Alex Zernopolsky announced the conclusion of a case that his office had been handling for about three years: the Jerusalem District Court ordered the Population and Immigration Authority to grant permanent status to Liza K. and her mother Oksana K. This decision comes after four years of struggle, numerous appeals, administrative procedures, and a court appeal. In 2022, Israeli authorities demanded that the mother and her minor daughter leave the country and return to Ukraine — at a time when their native Kherson was under Russian occupation. Now the court has recognized that serious …
- Shmuel Agnon: Jewish writer, Nobel Prize laureate from Galicia (Ukraine)In his native Buchach, a monument was erected in his honor, one of the city’s streets is named after him, and a bas-relief of the writer is at the entrance to the local “ART-Court.” Shmuel Agnon (born July 17, 1888, Buchach, Ukraine) is a famous Jewish writer whose life and work are closely connected with Ukraine. The events of his most famous novels, “The Bridal Canopy” and “A Guest for the Night,” for which he received the Nobel Prize in Literature, take place in his native Buchach and its surroundings. In Ukrainian Buchach To date, not many of Agnon’s works …
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- Ukrainian sea drones have trapped Russia in the Azov trap: why even Kremlin supporters are talking about a defense failureA series of Ukrainian attacks on Russian ships in the Azov and Black Seas has escalated from isolated sabotage operations into a large-scale campaign against Russia’s military and economic logistics. The restriction of navigation, the destruction of an FSB ship, rising wheat prices, and the search for new routes for grain export have even led pro-Kremlin military bloggers to publicly question why Russian ports and the fleet have been left virtually defenseless. There has been no literal uprising in Russia yet. There are no protesting sailors on the streets, and the Black Sea Fleet command has not turned against the …
- Representatives of Ukraine participated in the international KKL seminar in Israel: 209 educators from 26 countriesRepresentatives of Ukraine were among the participants of the international educational seminar of Keren Kayemet Le-Israel, which brought together 209 educators, teachers, and leaders of Jewish schools from 26 countries in Israel. Over eight days, participants familiarized themselves with modern life in Israel, visited historical and natural sites, met with Israeli educators, local authorities, security personnel, and community members who have experienced difficult events in recent years. The international program took place in Israel from July 7 to 14, 2026 under the leadership of the educational division of KKL — Keren Kayemet Le-Israel, also known as the Jewish National Fund. …
- Former NBA player Dmitry Skapintsev left Hapoel Jerusalem: why the Ukrainian did not stay in IsraelUkrainian center Dmitry Skapintsev completed his performances for the basketball club Hapoel Jerusalem after one season in Israel. The contract with the 28-year-old basketball player was not extended, and now the former New York Knicks player has gained free agent status. Hapoel Jerusalem officially announced the departure of the Ukrainian on July 14, 2026. “Dima, thank you very much for your dedication, commitment, and fight in every minute spent on the court. We wish you great success in the future,” reads the farewell message from the Jerusalem club. The Israeli sports channel Sport5 emphasizes that Skapintsev leaves the team after …
- 50 years ago, the USSR started by imposing the idea “Zionism = racism” on the world, and modern Russia, in alliance with Iran and anti-Israel forces, continues to exploit the same narrative — only under new slogans.The Israeli Foreign Ministry reminded that on November 10, 1975, the USSR achieved the adoption of Resolution 3379, declaring Zionism a “form of racism”. Today, Russia, relying on Iran and its allies, repeats the same rhetoric under the guise of “fighting Nazism” in Ukraine. 50 Years Later: A Reminder from Israeli Diplomacy On November 10, 2025, the Israeli Foreign Ministry published a message: “Today marks the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the disgraceful UN Resolution No. 3379 (XXX). On the night of November 10-11, 1975, the UN General Assembly adopted the resolution by 72 votes in favor, 35 against, …
- Six aerial bombs hit Sumy: three dead, 17 injured — the city was attacked all nightOn the morning of July 15, 2026, Russian forces dropped six guided aerial bombs on the Sumy urban community. One of the bombs exploded near medical facilities where people were present and transport was moving. Three civilians were killed, and another 17 people were injured. The Russian attack on Sumy continued practically all night and morning. Initially, Russian forces used a cluster munition against a private housing area, then attacked city gas stations and residential buildings with drones, and around 09:00 began dropping guided aerial bombs on the regional center. According to the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration, …
- Not only big social networks: how small businesses in Israel can use alternative platforms and author communities. Part 8In the eighth part, we will analyze platforms that rarely become the main promotion channel but can enhance the digital presence of small businesses in Israel. These are decentralized social networks, story platforms, alternative video hosting, author communities, monetization channels, and additional profiles that help the brand appear broader and more sustainable. It is important for small businesses to understand a simple thing: the client does not always come from the first click. Sometimes they first see a publication, then check the profile, then open a video, then look at an additional page, then search for the main site, and …
- The opposition stood up for the IDF: in Israel, they united against ‘immunity’ for draft-dodging HaredimThe leaders of Israel’s largest opposition parties made a rare joint statement against a bill that aims to stop the arrests and criminal prosecution of tens of thousands of yeshiva students who have not reported for military service. IDF Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir warned: the initiative contradicts the needs of the army, exacerbates inequality, and could divide servicemen during the ongoing war. In Israel, the debate over the conscription of ultra-Orthodox men has moved from coalition negotiations to a direct conflict between the country’s political leadership and the IDF command. July 13, 2026 Yair Lapid, Naftali Bennett, Gadi …
- Video: “SHO?” – how trials, faith and support turned the restaurant into a “place of power” for Ukrainians in Israel – Ganna Andrienko on the UDM Israel channelHanna Andriienko shares the story of transforming a karaoke club into the restaurant “SHO?”, the wave of challenges she faced, and how her project brings together the Ukrainian and Jewish communities in Tel Aviv and Israel. On July 9, 2025, the second episode of the “Balachky” podcast was released on the UDM Israel channel, in which Hanna Andriienko, owner of the “SHO?” restaurant, spoke about her journey from economist to the hostess of one of the most heartfelt Ukrainian establishments in Tel Aviv. Below we will reveal the main topics of the conversation and recommend watching the full video to …
- American refuelers block Ben-Gurion again: 50,000 airline tickets per month at riskIsrael’s main airport faces the threat of a new transportation crisis. Due to the resumption of military escalation between the US and Iran, Washington has suspended the withdrawal of tanker aircraft from Ben Gurion. If the previously agreed schedule is not restored, the airport may run out of parking spaces for passenger liners as early as July 23. The Israel Airports Authority warns: in such a case, about ten flights will have to be canceled daily. In terms of passengers, this means approximately 50,000 canceled airline tickets each month. The situation is especially dangerous because the crisis is unfolding at …
- Digital Business Map: How Profiles, Hubs, and Communities Work for Promotion in Israel. Part 7In the seventh part, we will analyze another layer of digital presence: landing pages, bookmark profiles, CRM platforms, professional networks, federated social networks, communities, messenger groups, and alternative platforms. For small businesses in Israel, such tools may seem secondary, but they often create the “trust trail” that a client sees before the first contact. Today, a person rarely makes a decision after one post. They might see a business in search, open LinkedIn, check the page on HubSpot, enter a Discord community, see a profile on Mastodon, find a collection of links on Diigo, and then go to the main …
- 105 ships in eight days: Ukrainian drones hunt Russian ‘shadow fleet’ in the Sea of AzovOn the night of July 13, 2026, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces claimed to have hit another 15 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov. Simultaneously, the ‘Crimean Switch’ operation continued: energy nodes of occupied Crimea, the Russian S-400 system, Tor air defense systems, and radar complexes were targeted. Over eight days — from July 6 to July 13, 2026 — Ukrainian drone operators, according to the commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, with the call sign ‘Madyar’, hit 105 Russian vessels. These include tankers, bulk carriers, ferries, tugs, and special vessels involved in supplying …
- Israeli diplomat on the Kremlin’s gasoline crack: why Ukraine’s strikes on refineries have become Putin’s personal problemUkrainian long-range drones are turning Russia’s oil refining industry from a familiar source of income into one of the Kremlin’s main vulnerabilities. The consequences of the strikes are already extending beyond individual enterprises, affecting fuel production, domestic logistics, and the ability of Russian authorities to conceal the scale of the problems that have arisen. Former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Israel to Russia, head of the Russia Studies Program at the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies, Arkady Milman considers the situation a serious crisis for the entire Russian Federation. In his assessment, this crisis becomes especially painful personally for …
- Strike on Russia’s oil fleet: Ukraine hit 21 more tankers in the Sea of AzovOn the night of July 11, 2026, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a new large-scale operation against the Russian fleet in the waters of the Sea of Azov. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, among the targets hit was 21 Russian tanker involved in the transportation of oil and petroleum products. These vessels were part of a system allowing Russia to bypass international sanctions and maintain revenue from energy exports. The funds received are used by the Russian regime to continue the war against Ukraine, purchase weapons, and support the military industry. Tankers, tugs, and …
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- We will find life in the Universe — the question is whether we will live to see it: warning from Nobel laureate Didier QuelozHumanity has already proven that planets beyond the Solar System exist by the thousands. Now science faces a more complex task: to understand if there is life on them and whether our civilization will have enough time to discover it. The question of the existence of planets around other stars was recently almost in the realm of science fiction. Today, this debate is practically over: planets are widespread throughout our galaxy, and the Solar System no longer appears to be the only known island of worlds in the Universe. According to NASA’s exoplanet archive, by July 2026, scientists have confirmed …
- Are you 60+ in Israel and still working? Perhaps the pension fund can already pay you moneyMany residents of Israel approach the age of 60 with the feeling that retirement is something distant, complicated, and almost inevitably bureaucratic. As long as there is work, a salary, and a familiar rhythm of life, it seems that dealing with pension funds can be postponed: closer to 67 years, after dismissal, or already when Bituach Leumi sends some documents. But in reality, this approach often becomes the most costly mistake. In Israel, the pension system is arranged so that a person can have several different sources of future income: state old-age benefits, a pension fund, Bituach Menahalim, Kupat Gemel, …
- Independence Day of Ukraine in Tel Aviv: “NEZALEZHNA 2026” invites you to celebrate the 35th anniversary together, support Ukrainian refugees in Israel and IDF soldiers – August 21, 2026“When purchasing a ticket, you can add 20 shekels. These funds will go towards funding discounted tickets for Ukrainian refugees in Israel due to the war. Ukrainian refugees wishing to receive a discounted ticket can contact the organizers. The initiative is in cooperation with ASSAF, an organization helping refugees and asylum seekers in Israel. If you are serving mandatory service in Israel or have served in the reserves for more than 10 days this year, you are entitled to a free ticket. Contact the organizers for details. Part of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to support volunteer initiatives in …
- Patriot for Ukraine: why US permission to produce missiles will not close the sky immediatelyAmerican consent for the licensed production of Patriot missiles could become one of the most important decisions for Ukraine’s defense independence. However, between the political promise and the first missile rolling off the Ukrainian production line lie years of negotiations, technology transfer, factory construction, and the creation of a secure supply chain. U.S. President Donald Trump, during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit in Ankara, announced his readiness to grant Ukraine a license to produce ammunition for Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems. For Ukraine, this statement has enormous strategic significance. Patriot remains one of the few Western systems …
- Israel warned the US about a new Iranian plan to assassinate Trump: what is known about the threat to the presidentIsrael has provided the United States with new intelligence data, which, according to the Israeli side, indicates Iran’s preparation of another plan to assassinate US President Donald Trump. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal on July 9, 2026, citing people familiar with the contents of the warning. Public evidence of the existence of a new conspiracy has not yet been presented. The names of the alleged organizers, the possible location of the assassination, the method of its execution, and the readiness of the perpetrators have not been disclosed. However, the message cannot be considered an isolated rumor: in …
- Agents of Russia and Iran are ‘working on’ Israelis on social networks, and the state does nothing about it – new report by the State Comptroller of IsraelThe primary source is a special report by the State Comptroller of Israel, Matanyahu Engelman, titled “ההתמודדות הלאומית עם השפעה זרה במרחב הדיגיטלי” (“National Counteraction to Foreign Influence in the Digital Space”), published on July 7, 2026 in the official publication library of the Office of the State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel. This document is important not only for intelligence agencies, lawyers, or cybersecurity specialists. It is important for every Israeli who reads news on their phone, receives messages on WhatsApp, argues on Facebook, watches short videos, forwards “urgent warnings” to relatives, or sees an account on X that …
- Trump praised Erdogan and pushed aside Netanyahu’s warnings: Turkey is once again entering the big game around IsraelDonald Trump once again did something that was heard particularly painfully in Israel: he publicly praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, called him a strong leader, and essentially presented himself as the person who prevented Ankara from entering the war on the side of Israel’s opponents. These words did not sound in a vacuum. They appeared against the backdrop of the NATO summit in Ankara, taking place on July 7–8, 2026, in Turkey. According to NATO, the meeting of heads of state and government of alliance countries and key partners is being held in Ankara, and the summit’s symbolism is …
- The Year of Shmuel Yosef Agnon in Ukraine: Five Major Events Connecting History and ModernityUkraine dedicated the years 2025–2026 to Shmuel Yosef Agnon. Exhibitions, conferences, and expeditions will revive memory and strengthen cultural ties with Israel. Agnon and His Ukrainian Roots Shmuel Yosef Agnon, born in Buchach, became the first Israeli writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. His books are filled with the atmosphere of Ukrainian shtetls, Jewish traditions, and personal memories of childhood. For Ukraine and Israel, his legacy is more than literature. It is a link between two cultures, two peoples, two histories. The organizers of the “Year of Agnon” emphasize that now, during times of war and trials, …
- Chornitsa at Sho: Ukrainian rock from Haifa will be heard in Tel Aviv on August 7, 2026On Friday, August 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM, a concert Chornitsa at Sho will take place at the restaurant Sho? in Tel Aviv — an evening of live Ukrainian rock, powerful vocals, new songs, and the atmosphere for which people come not just to “listen to music” but to become part of an event. For the band Chornitsa, this will be the first performance on the stage of the restaurant Sho?. The musicians are preparing a powerful program for the audience: songs from the album “Na Ves Golos” (Ukr.), the latest singles, as well as new, yet unreleased tracks. The …
- GBT Global now in Haifa: credit, debt relief or bankruptcy for residents of northern IsraelCredit, debt write-off, or bankruptcy? GBT Global now accepts clients in Haifa and helps residents of northern Israel, the Haifa district, and the region from Haifa to Netanya deal with debts, BDI, bank rejections, and finding real financial solutions. The main condition for the client is simple: no prepayment — payment only after the deal is closed. The new GBT Global office operates in Haifa, on Hatib Street, 3309154, in the Paris Square area. Office hours are from Sunday to Friday, from 8:00 to 16:00. However, the contact form is available 24/7: clients can leave a request at any convenient …
- Kyiv after the night attack: 19 dead, child under the rubble, and a question to Ukraine’s alliesOn the night of July 6, 2026, Russian terrorists launched another massive combined strike on Ukraine. The main target was once again Kyiv. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the attack began on the evening of July 5 and included 419 aerial attack assets: 68 missiles of various types and 351 drones. Among them were “Zircon”/”Onyx” missiles, ballistic “Iskander-M”/S-400, cruise Kh-101, “Kalibr”, as well as drones of types Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and decoy drones Parody. Ukrainian air defense destroyed or suppressed 363 aerial targets, but hits were recorded from 29 ballistic missiles and 18 strike drones at 34 locations. For …
- Trump prepares a ‘gift’ for Erdogan: Turkey may be returned to the F-35, and this is important for IsraelDonald Trump is expected to inform Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the US is ready to return Turkey to the F-35 program. This concerns the lifting of the ban that Trump himself imposed seven years ago for national security reasons. This is reported by The New York Times. For Ankara, this could be a major diplomatic victory. For Israel, it is a signal to be watched very closely. Why Turkey was excluded from the F-35 program In 2019, during Donald Trump’s first term, Turkey was removed from the F-35 program after purchasing Russian S-400 missile systems. In Washington, the concern was …
- PRISON AS A ‘BOND’: why ‘Brigade’, ‘Brother’, and ‘A Man’s Word’ explain Russia better than official speechesUnderstanding modern Russia through ceremonial formulas, state slogans, and pseudo-historical manifestos has long been impossible. The structure of this system is much more accurately revealed elsewhere: in the language of the zone, in the cult of power, in the hierarchy of ‘pahan — six’, in the romanticization of the bandit as a hero, and in the habit of turning violence into a norm. This idea is thoroughly examined in the podcast (Ukr.) “TYURYAGA.RU: Brigade, Brother, Word of a Guy and Other Hits of RU Culture” by the authors of Center for MordoRU Research, where prison culture is shown not as …
- Gaza without the Hamas sign: dissolution of the government or a new control schemeAgainst the backdrop of new negotiations in Cairo, Hamas is preparing for a step that outwardly looks like a serious political concession: the dismantling of a structure that has served as the de facto government in the Gaza Strip for almost 20 years. This concerns the so-called “Committee for Government Work Oversight” — a body through which Hamas, after seizing power in Gaza, maintained civilian control over the enclave. According to reports from the Saudi publication “Asharq Al-Awsat”, which were recounted by Israeli and regional media on July 5-6, 2026, the movement intends to pave the way for the transfer …
- UNBROKEN in Israel: Ukrainian patients and doctors arrived for experience that will save livesOn July 5, 2026, a Ukrainian delegation of doctors and patients arrived in Israel to participate in an important medical program as part of the UNBROKEN project. Ukrainian specialists and patients will undergo training and eye prosthetics at the Israeli hospital “Bnei Zion” in Haifa. This was reported by public activist and volunteer Anna Zharova (Israeli Friends of Ukraine), emphasizing that the project is the result of cooperation between Ukrainian and Israeli doctors, volunteers, public organizations, and diplomatic structures. In the conditions of war, when Ukraine daily experiences the consequences of Russian shelling, such initiatives are of particular importance. They …
- Kyiv under fire again: 419 targets overnight, residential buildings in ruins, and a question to Ukraine’s alliesOn the night of July 6, 2026, Kyiv woke up not to alarms, not to the noise of traffic, and not to the usual city life. It woke up to explosions. Russian terrorists launched a massive combined strike on Ukraine, with the main target being Kyiv. This was already the second heavy strike on the capital in four days: on the night of July 2, a Russian attack claimed 31 lives in Kyiv, with more than a hundred people injured. And now — again high-rise buildings, again fire, again rescuers on ladders, again people under the rubble. According to the …
- The first monument to the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine was erected in Jerusalem – what is known?In April 2025, in Jerusalem, at the Wohl Rose Garden (Wohl Rose Garden), located between the Knesset and the Supreme Court, the first memorial in Israel to the victims of the Ukrainian Holodomor of 1932-1933 was installed. This monument was the result of cooperation between the city of Jerusalem, The Temerty Foundation, The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel, HREC (Holodomor Research and Education Center), The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), and The Jerusalem Development Authority. The Role of the Monument and Its Symbolism The monument is designed as broken sacrificial millstones with a raised hand, symbolizing the suffering and resistance of …
- Has the ice moved?: “right-wing” channels in Israel have begun to question the “inaction of the state in the face of Russian media influence”On July 5, 2026, a post was published in the Telegram channel “Shomer Saf” about Sergey Pashkov, a Russian TV journalist who has been working on Middle Eastern topics for many years and lives in Israel. Quote: “This man lives in Israel, raises his children here, and his wife works for the Russian-speaking 9th channel of Israeli television. At the same time, he speaks to a foreign audience with harsh criticism of Israel, spreads false information, criticizes the government and the prime minister. The question arises: why does the state allow such activities from its territory? And is it related …
- Putin draws a ‘buffer zone’ again: which territories of Ukraine does the Kremlin want to capture nextThe Kremlin shows no signs of readiness to end the war against Ukraine. On the contrary, recent statements from Moscow again indicate an attempt to expand the war under the familiar pretext of “border security.” The source of this assessment is a TSN publication from July 5, 2026, citing the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The material states that Putin continues to count on the capture of new Ukrainian territories and the establishment of full political control over Ukraine. What happened on July 3 and why it matters The key episode is Putin’s meeting with Russian military …
- Ukrainian director to head the jury of the Israeli film competition at the 43rd Jerusalem Film FestivalUkrainian director Sergei Loznitsa, one of the most prominent authors of contemporary European cinema, will be an honorary guest at the Jerusalem Film Festival 2026. He will participate in the opening ceremony, receive a special recognition award from the festival, and head the jury of the Israeli competition. For Israel, this event goes beyond the usual film schedule. A director whose films have been shown at major European festivals for many years is coming to Jerusalem, and his work on themes of memory, war, violence, archives, and human responsibility is well understood by the Israeli audience. In 2026, the Jerusalem …
- Holocaust survivors from Ukraine – how are they enduring the fourth year of war? – video by Dan Goldman“… my girlfriend, at one time, repatriated from Ukraine alone. Her entire family remained there, in Ukraine, including grandparents who survived the Holocaust. She grew up in the Jewish community, and the question of living in Israel was always a matter of time for her. One day after another conversation with her relatives, she told me how things were going there. Then I thought in my heart: “Well, what is this if not the Holocaust?” This naive, rather substantive question firmly settled in my head then. And recently, on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, I …
- Sumy after the CAB strike: city center, blood on fingers, and five rescued from the rubbleOn the night of July 4, 2026, Sumy once again became a city where an ordinary residential street turned into a site of a rescue operation, screams, glass, and medical stretchers in a matter of seconds. The Russian army struck the central part of the city with a guided aerial bomb; the epicenter included a high-rise building, a store, and a road, meaning it was not a military target but a space of everyday civilian life. Strike on the center of Sumy: what is known on the morning of July 4 According to the latest data provided by TSN, citing …
- The Embassy of Israel in Ukraine lowered the flag in memory of those who died in KyivOn July 3, 2026, Kyiv declared a Day of Mourning after a massive Russian attack carried out on July 2. The Embassy of the State of Israel in Ukraine lowered the Israeli flag in memory of the deceased residents of the capital. In a statement from the embassy, it is said that Israel expresses deep condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, and also wishes a speedy recovery to all the injured. This gesture is important not only as a diplomatic protocol. For Ukrainians in Israel, for Israelis with Ukrainian roots, and for everyone following the war …
- Museum Robbers: How Moscow Steals and Appropriates Unique Artifacts of Ukraine’s Jewish Heritage – Investigation“Local historians did not know where these artifacts of Jewish heritage in Ukraine had disappeared to until 2023, when they discovered photographs of the stolen items on the official website of the ‘Museum of the History of Jews in Russia’. Like ‘We didn’t steal — we saved’, notes Shimon Briman, comparing this to the same twisted logic by which the Russian army comes to ‘save’ Ukraine and Ukrainians with missiles and turning Ukrainian cities into ruins. There is the most prestigious global organization of museums and museum professionals in the world — ICOM, the International Council of Museums headquartered in …
- “Ukraine as a Wall and a Question”: Ukraine as a Wall and as a Question – a lecture by Nino Abesadze on war, history, and Soviet legacy will be held in Herzliya on July 2, 2026On July 2, 2026, a lecture dedicated to Ukraine, its historical role, and how the country found itself at the center of one of the main conflicts of the 21st century will be held in Herzliya. Venue — the courtyard of “Beit Keynan” / חצר “בית קינן” on Natan Alterman Street 51, Herzliya. Start — 20:00. Participation is open to a wide audience, but pre-registration is required. Register here: https://beit-keynan.inwise.net/020726 The organizers present the evening under the title “אוקראינה חומה ומחדל” — “Ukraine: Wall and Failure”. The registration page also lists the full title of the lecture: “from historical past …
- Netanyahu’s Iranian ‘bombs’: Bennett and Eisenkot accused the Prime Minister of rewriting historyThe political debate around the Iranian threat in Israel reached a new level after Benjamin Netanyahu’s interview on June 30, 2026, on Channel 14. The Prime Minister stated that he had twice confronted Iran to save Israel from destruction by atomic bombs, which he claimed Tehran ‘already had.’ He added that if necessary, there would be a third time, and as long as he holds the position of head of government, Iran will not have nuclear weapons. The next day, on July 1, 2026, at the Herzliya Conference of the Institute for Policy and Strategy at Reichman University, these words …
- “Crimea. Course for Return” in Bat Yam: Ukrainian evening, cuisine, music, and auction in support of Ukraine and the IDF — July 23, 2026On July 23, 2026, a new series of parties for everyone who supports Ukraine will start in Bat Yam. Svetlana Berdetskaya, Posh Production and the restaurant “Dvizh” with the support of Grigory Tamar are organizing a space for meetings, communication, Ukrainian cuisine, music, and support. The first party of this series will take place at the “Dvizh” restaurant and will be dedicated to the theme “Crimea. Course for Return.” The idea of the project sounds simple and very human: it doesn’t matter what language you speak here, what matters is that you support Ukraine. The organizers invite guests not just …
- sTDe | NAnews — event poster of Israel: new guide to events, cities, and ticketsA new event platform sTDe | NAnews is emerging in Israel — an event listing where you can search for concerts, theater, stand-up, festivals, exhibitions, and family programs. The project helps guide you from the question “where to go?” to choosing a city, venue, and ticket. sTDe | NAnews — Israel’s event listing: a new guide to events, cities, and tickets In Israel, concerts, performances, stand-up evenings, festivals, exhibitions, lectures, family programs, city celebrations, and chamber meetings take place almost every day. But for someone who wants to choose an event, a single announcement is often not enough. They need …
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- School under occupation — how Russia through “education” breaks Ukrainian children in temporarily occupied territoriesThe numbers behind the war against the future. Not just schools, but a system of pressure. New data shows the scale of the problem that Ukraine has been warning about for years. In the 2025–2026 academic year, there are 1980 “Russian” schools operating in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, working according to Russian standards, and more than 582 thousand Ukrainian children are studying in them. This is not about isolated cases or a local system failure, but about a massive and deliberate restructuring of the educational space under Russia’s control. But the most frightening thing in this story is …
- Video: ‘It was a misunderstanding’ — Moshe Asman published a statement and video with Korchinsky after the scandal around ‘Brotherhood’ and the Embassy of IsraelChief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Asman published a statement and video with Dmitry Korchinsky on June 29, 2026, following the events surrounding the action on June 21 in Kyiv and the reaction of the Embassy of Israel in Ukraine. Text “Video: ‘It was a misunderstanding’ — Moshe Asman published a statement and video with Korchinsky after the scandal around ‘Brotherhood’ and the Embassy of Israel” appeared first on NAnews – Nikk.Agency Israel News.
- In Kyiv, a forgotten shelter for 700 people was found – in the fifth year of the full-scale war: the bunker of the former Agromash plant had been lying under debris for yearsOn June 30, 2026, the Ukrainian publication TSN published an article by Oleksandr Marushchak about a discovery that sounds almost absurd for wartime Kyiv. In the Dnipro district of the capital, near the residential complex “Park Lakes,” researchers of underground Kyiv discovered an abandoned radiation shelter designed for approximately 700 people. This is not a new object and not a temporary basement. According to TSN, it is a substantial Soviet bomb shelter of the former “Agromash” plant, which once dealt with the repair of agricultural machinery. The plant’s premises were long demolished, the area was given over to residential development, …
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NAnews in Israel: How One Media Platform Learned to Speak Several Realities at Once
News in Israel is never just news.
It is layered, emotional, multilingual, and constantly rewritten by events that don’t wait for editorial planning. Headlines change hourly. Context matters more than speed. And audiences rarely come from a single background or speak a single language.
This is the environment in which NAnews operates — not as a traditional outlet chasing clicks, but as a platform that learned how to exist inside Israel’s fragmented reality.
Israel’s Information Problem
Israel does not suffer from a lack of information. It suffers from too much information, filtered through competing narratives.
The same event can be:
- a security update,
- a political maneuver,
- a humanitarian issue,
- and a diaspora concern
— all at the same time.
Local Hebrew media often speaks to insiders. International media simplifies. Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking audiences are left stitching fragments together.
That gap is where NAnews emerged.
NAnews as a Bridge, Not a Megaphone
At its core, https://news.nikk.co.il/ is not trying to be the loudest voice in the room. It’s trying to be the most usable one.
The platform publishes news, analysis, and reports about Israel, Ukraine, the diaspora, and global affairs — but always with one principle in mind: context travels differently for different readers.
An Israeli reader doesn’t need basic explanations of geography.
A Ukrainian reader does.
A diasporic reader needs both — plus implications.
NAnews treats these differences not as a problem, but as a structural reality.
Multilingual by Necessity, Not Fashion
Publishing in multiple languages is easy to announce and hard to execute.
NAnews operates in Russian, Ukrainian, English, and Hebrew, not as translations slapped onto the same text, but as parallel editorial tracks. Each language version reflects a slightly different emphasis, tone, and background knowledge.
This approach mirrors how Israel itself functions: one country, many internal conversations.
The Role of the Ecosystem
NAnews does not exist in isolation. It is part of a larger digital ecosystem built by Nikk Agency.
The agency’s main platform, https://nikk.co.il/, focuses on the infrastructure behind content: SEO, website development, lead generation, analytics, and multilingual optimization.
This matters because modern news is no longer just writing. It’s distribution, discoverability, performance, and trust.
NAnews benefits from this structure by being:
- technically stable during traffic spikes,
- optimized for search without sacrificing readability,
- adaptable across regions and languages.
In other words, the editorial voice is supported by engineering — quietly.
Speed Without Sensationalism
One of the hardest balances in Israeli media is speed versus responsibility.
Breaking news here can escalate panic, affect markets, or distort international perception within minutes. NAnews takes a deliberately restrained approach: publish fast, but not raw.
Reports prioritize:
- verified information,
- clear sourcing,
- separation of fact from interpretation.
Opinion exists, but it is labeled. Analysis exists, but it is grounded.
This editorial discipline builds long-term credibility, especially among readers exhausted by constant emotional manipulation.
Ukraine, Israel, and the Shared Context
A defining feature of NAnews is its consistent attention to Ukrainian–Israeli intersections.
War, migration, diplomacy, technology, and diaspora life connect these two spaces in ways that are often misunderstood or ignored by larger outlets.
NAnews treats Ukraine not as a “foreign topic,” but as part of the lived reality of many Israelis — and vice versa.
This dual focus explains why the platform attracts readers who are tired of binary narratives and want layered explanations.
Everyday Life Still Matters
Not every article on NAnews is about war or politics.
Coverage often touches daily life: bureaucracy, social tensions, transport, housing, and work. These stories ground the platform in reality, reminding readers that Israel is not only a geopolitical concept, but a place where people fix cars, raise families, and argue with neighbors.
This attention to the ordinary connects surprisingly well with audiences who value practical autonomy — the same mindset behind projects like https://sscar.com.ua/, where people choose to understand and manage systems themselves rather than depend blindly on intermediaries.
Different domains, same philosophy: competence over spectacle.
Trust Built Over Time
NAnews did not become relevant overnight.
It earned attention through consistency:
- regular updates,
- predictable editorial standards,
- refusal to chase viral outrage.
In a media environment where trust is fragile, this slow accumulation matters more than explosive growth.
Readers return not because they are shocked, but because they feel oriented.
Why NAnews Feels “Israeli” Even in Other Languages
There is something distinctly Israeli in how NAnews communicates — even when the language is not Hebrew.
Directness.
Minimal decoration.
Low tolerance for abstraction without consequence.
Articles tend to ask implicitly: Why does this matter now?
And What changes because of it?
That mindset resonates across cultures, especially among readers who live between systems and identities.
Media as Navigation, Not Entertainment
NAnews does not treat news as entertainment.
It treats it as navigation — a way to move through uncertainty with fewer mistakes.
In Israel, where decisions are rarely neutral and context shifts daily, that role is essential.
The platform’s value is not in predicting the future, but in helping readers understand the present well enough to act intelligently.
Looking Forward
As Israel’s media landscape continues to fragment, platforms like NAnews are likely to become more important, not less.
Not because they dominate attention — but because they respect it.
Supported by a strong digital backbone through Nikk Agency, and anchored in real editorial discipline, NAnews occupies a space that many readers didn’t realize they were missing: news that assumes intelligence, not passivity.
In a country where everything is contested, that might be the most radical position of all.