- Loans in Israel without illusions: how GBT Global support works and in which cases it really helpsFinancial issues in Israel are rarely simple — especially for repatriates, self-employed individuals, families with non-standard income, or people with problematic credit histories. The banking system is strictly formalized, automated, and leaves almost no room for dialogue. As a result, even those who formally “did everything right” may receive a refusal. This is where the need arises not for another “promise of approval,” but for professional support — analyzing the situation, preparing a case, and choosing a real solution. This principle is the foundation of GBT Global — a consulting company operating throughout Israel and based in Ramat Gan. Who …
- NAnews 🇮🇱🇺🇦 – the news of Israel and Ukraine Nikk.agency in WhatsApp, Telegram, X and Facebook – about the relationship of the two countries and their history – what is happening?NAnews Nikk.Agency – An independent information project created by a group of Israelis with Ukrainian roots. Read news Israel – Ukraine We talk about the relationship between Israel and Ukraine, about how the fate of the two peoples intertwine, and how historical and modern events affect our future. Join NAnews Nikk.Agency In social networks: 🔹 WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029vaztzqoiirusuqe7l1r 🔹 Telegram: https://t.me/agensnikk 🔹 X (Twitter): https://x.com/agensnikk 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikk.agency.il Our site – NAnews nikk.agency Read news Israel – Ukraine Website NAnews nikk.agency – This is an independent information resource that publishes materials about the relations of Israel and Ukraine in four languages: 🔹 …
- “Iron Swords” in Ukrainian: why Michael Bar-Zohar’s book about Israel’s war with Hamas was released in Ukraine at the most precise momentThe Ukrainian edition of Michael Bar-Zohar’s book about Israel’s war with Hamas appeared not just in time, but almost symbolically accurately. Against the backdrop of a new round of war with Iran, proxy warfare, and Israel’s right to self-defense, this book becomes not only a chronicle of October 7 but also a tool for explaining the entire logic of the conflict to the Ukrainian reader. In Ukraine, a book by the famous Israeli historian Michael Bar-Zohar “Iron Swords, Wounded Hearts. Israel’s Fateful War with Hamas” (Ukr. – “Залізні мечі, зранені серця. Доленосна війна Ізраїлю з ХАМАСом”) was published. The Ukrainian …
- “This is a disaster”: a frank conversation with an Orthodox Jewish chaplain of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — about the front, faith, and how not to lose a person – video“There is a law, and it says: ‘If someone comes to kill you — kill him first.’ The most important part. Therefore, defending your country is a commandment of God. There is such a commandment: ‘Do not cross the border.’ It is written in the Torah, in the Bible, right? Therefore, those who came here grossly violated this commandment. And those who defend — this is the Armed Forces of Ukraine, these are the hands of God in Ukraine. And they fulfill the commandment: ‘Do not kill, by destroying the enemy’, – Yakov Sinyakov. Video of the channel “Details“ with …
- The grand opening of the exhibition “Journey with the ‘Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter’: from Antiquity to 1939” took place in Bila TserkvaOn March 2, 2026, the ceremonial opening of the traveling exhibition “Journey with the ‘Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter’: From Antiquity to 1939” took place at the Bila Tserkva Regional Museum, organized by the Canadian non-governmental organization ‘Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter’ (UJE). The exhibition highlights the centuries-old history of relations between Ukrainians and Jews—from the first mentions of Jewish communities in Ukrainian lands to the events of the 20th century, offering a broader view of the complex and rich shared history. Bila Tserkva has a long and rich history of the Jewish community. Jews began to actively settle here as early as the 17th–18th centuries, …
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- How Russian experience from the front now works against IsraelOn March 17, 2026, a topic that was previously discussed in Israel as a concerning scenario began to take shape as a public story in major Western media. According to The Wall Street Journal, Russia expanded its intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran, providing it with satellite images, advanced drone technologies, and tactical recommendations for their use. Reuters, summarizing the WSJ publication, specifically noted that it could not independently verify this information, and on March 18, the Kremlin called the material ‘fake news.’ But even with this caveat regarding the degree of confirmation, the picture looks too familiar for …
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- YAKTAK in Israel: concert on May 6, 2026, in Tel Aviv by a Ukrainian musician with the support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and IDF – Hits that the whole hall singsTickets are already on sale! Part of the proceeds will be donated to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Israel Defense Forces. NAnovosti continues to follow important events in the world of music, and for all fans of Ukrainian culture in Israel, a unique offer is ready. On May 6, 2026, Tel Aviv will become the center of a musical event that many have been waiting for — a concert by Ukrainian singer YAKTAK. YAKTAK After a successful European tour that gathered thousands of spectators, YAKTAK will bring his music to the heart of Israel — Havana Music …
- Jews from Ukraine: Mira Gross from Chernivtsi — among the 12 “Honorary Citizens of Haifa” for 2025In Haifa, the laureates of the city’s title “Honorary Citizen of Haifa” were announced — in Hebrew, this is יקירי העיר חיפה. Among the 12 new laureates for 2025 was an immigrant from Ukraine: Mira Gross (מירה גרוס), a native of Chernivtsi. The award ceremony took place on January 8, 2026, at the Krieger Center — מרכז קריגר. The official list of laureates was published there as well. In the municipality’s materials, next to Mira Gross’s name, her public position is indicated: «יו”ר מועצת בני ברית חיפה» — chairperson of the council of B’nai B’rith Haifa (בני ברית חיפה), with …
- September 17, 1939: How the USSR Became the Second Occupier of Poland – for the Jews of Poland, it Became a Nightmare from Both SidesOn September 1, 1939, Hitler sent troops into Poland. This date is considered the beginning of World War II. Everyone knows the first strike. But they try to keep silent about the second But almost no one talks about September 17, when the Red Army entered from the east. Poland found itself in a vise: the Reich pressed from the west, the USSR from the east. The two dictators had agreed in advance. Secret protocol and division of the world Two weeks before the war, Moscow and Berlin signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. A secret appendix divided Eastern Europe into spheres …
- An Israeli photographer creates a project dedicated to Ukrainian women in Israel. Models pose in traditional Ukrainian costumes against the backdrop of Israeli cities, uniting the culture and history of the two nations.Photo project by Israeli photographer Olga Savinadedicated Ukrainian women in Israelbecame not only a way to preserve cultural heritage, but also a bridge between two peoples. Models dressed in traditional Ukrainian costumes pose against the backdrop of Israeli cities, creating a visual story that unites past and present. “I would like to do a series of filming about Ukrainian women in Israel. Images that unite past and present. Models dressed in regional costume (costumes typical of the regions they came from) against the backdrop of the cities where they now live.” – Olga Savina says. Project concept: past and present …
- For over 60 years, Jews have been asking to recognize Ukrainian Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky as Righteous Among the Nations – historyWe remember Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky — a renowned Ukrainian, recognized as a savior of Jews both in the Jewish community of Ukraine and in Israel. However, he still does not hold the title of Righteous Among the Nations. The story of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky is shared in our section “!! History and Facts” because his life and activities are crucial for understanding the relationships between Ukrainians and Jews, as well as recognizing the role he played in saving Jews during the Holocaust. This story helps uncover significant pages of our shared history, strengthening mutual respect and support between peoples, while …
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- Jews from Ukraine: Vladimir Zeev Jabotinsky (continued)As promised, we continue our discussion of a Jew from Ukraine – Ze’ev Jabotinsky. #jewsukraine 📝 The biography of Vladimir Zeev is really full of interesting facts, so today we are publishing the second of two posts about him. — First see – Jews from Ukraine: Vladimir Zeev Jabotinsky. 👦🏻 Childhood and youth: Vladimir Jabotinsky was born into a Jewish family in Odessa. Thanks to his literary abilities and knowledge of languages, already at the age of 18 he became a foreign correspondent for the newspapers “Odessky Listok” and “Odesskiye Novosti”, working first in Bern (Switzerland 🇨🇭) and then in …
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- Bar Mitzvah in Israel Three Years After Evacuation from Ukrainian Zhitomir from Russian Bombs: The Fate of Jewish Children from UkraineThree boys from the Jewish orphanage “Alumim” in Zhytomyr and two of their friends celebrated their bar mitzvah in Ashkelon three years after fleeing from Putin’s aggression. Israel became their new home — they speak Hebrew, study in Chabad schools, and dream about the future despite the trauma of the past. This story is a symbol of the strong connection between the Jewish people of Ukraine and Israel, and proof of a true miracle made possible thanks to love, faith, and the support of the entire community. Under bombs — into the future: children of the “Alumim” orphanage celebrate bar …
- The Place Where Hasidism Was Born: Secrets of the Village of Tovste, Ternopil Region of UkraineIn 1734, the founder of Hasidism settled in Tovstom Israel ben EliezerIt is believed that It was here that he received his second name, Baal Shem Tov (abbreviated as Besht) and became known as a tzaddik and healer. In his new article “Ukraine Incognita” revealed little-known facts about the Jewish history of the village of Tovste (Ukrainian: Товсто), which is in the Ternopil region. For those interested — here it is on the map. This village is not as well known to travelers as Zalishchyky, Gorodenka or Chortkiv, but, according to researchers, it is no less interesting and definitely deserves …
- Ukrainian classics in Hebrew: “Every city has its own character and rights” by Grigory Skovoroda has already been translated by the “Nemala נְמָלָה” project as part of the Translate Ukraine 2025 programIn 2025, Israel will continue to support the translation of Ukrainian literary works. Among them is the “Anthology of Ukrainian Poetry” (Volume I), which includes the works of classics from Hryhorii Skovoroda to Ivan Franko. This project won a tender for translation and publication and was selected for inclusion in the Translate Ukraine 2025 program. The Israeli publishing house Persimmon Books Ltd will handle the translation, printing, and distribution, funded by Ukraine. The translation in Israel is being carried out by the creative project and publisher “Nemala נְמָלָה”. The project was initiated by Asaf Bartov and Nataliia Tymkiv, an Israeli-Ukrainian …
- Jews from Ukraine: Haim Hazaz – from the Ukrainian village of Sidorovichi to the first ever Israel Prize for LiteratureA boy from a Ukrainian Jewish village who survived pogroms and humiliation by Russian authorities in Kyiv became a symbol of Israeli literature. The biography of Haim Hazaz in our permanent section “Jews from Ukraine” is a bridge between Ukraine and Israel, past and future. Roots in Ukraine: Childhood among forests and traditions Today the name Haim Hazaz (חיים הזז) is known to everyone interested in the history of Israel and Jewish culture. But the beginning of his path is the Ukrainian village of Sydorovychi. Haim Hazaz (real name – Haim Fishel Feldman) was born in 1898 in the village …
- Jews from Ukraine: Philip Kotler – the father of global marketing with roots in Nizhyn and Chernivtsi“… The UN is a major problem. It was created to maintain world peace and engage in peacekeeping when needed. Unfortunately, they did not create armed forces to support all nations. Moreover, Russia is part of it, and I understand that all members want to change the charter and remove it. Ultimately, we want them (Russia – ed.) not to appear on the UN map at all because they set a bad example for the world… In our regular column “Jews from Ukraine” — Philip Kotler, by blood, is a Ukrainian Jew whose family roots go deep into Ukrainian soil, …
- Officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine “Hasid” received the international IPA award: what is known about the fighter and why he was recognizedInternational Police Association awarded a Ukrainian Armed Forces officer The International Police Association (IPA), uniting law enforcement officers from more than 70 countries, awarded its medal to an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the call sign “Hasid”. This was reported by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU) and the publication JewishNews on November 22, 2025.The IPA decision emphasizes that the award was given for high professionalism, courage, and a special contribution to the defense of Ukraine. For the Jewish community, this decision was significant: for the first time in a long time, a representative of …
- 4 Ukrainian Jews Become Among the Richest Immigrants to the US According to ForbesHow did four Ukrainian Jews — Jan Koum, Leonid Radvinsky, Michael Polsky and Max Levchin — go from childhood in Kyiv, Odesa and the Kharkiv region to a combined net worth of over $25 billion in the United States? Each of them founded or led a world‑class company: Jan Koum was one of the creators of WhatsApp, Leonid Radvinsky turned OnlyFans into a global phenomenon, Michael Polsky founded Invenergy LLC in the “green” energy sector, and Max Levchin co‑founded PayPal and now runs Affirm. This is reported in a publication by Forbes. By the number of billionaire immigrants, Ukraine ranked 9th …
- Not diplomacy, but an alliance of war: how Putin congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei and once again showed whose side Moscow is onOn March 9, 2026, the Kremlin published a congratulatory message to the new Supreme Leader of Iran — Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei. In the message, Putin not only wished success. He called the events surrounding Iran ‘armed aggression,’ expressed Moscow’s ‘steadfast support,’ and promised that Russia would remain a ‘reliable partner’ of the Islamic Republic. This is no longer a routine diplomatic text. It is a political demonstration of solidarity with a regime that builds its power on war, repression, and the export of violence. The election of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran signaled not change, …
- Schools in Israel after alarms: Minister Yoav Kish presented a plan for the gradual return of children to classesIn the ongoing war conditions, the Israeli education system is trying to find a balance between safety and the need to return children to school. On March 9, Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch presented local administration leaders with a plan for the gradual resumption of classes in schools and kindergartens. This is not about a full opening of the education system, but a flexible model that will depend on the threat level in specific areas of the country. The main factor will be the safety assessment by the IDF Home Front Command, which determines the risk level of rocket attacks …
- Tamar proposed an optimal method for Ukraine to stop Putin, who is ready to fight to the endA military historian mocked Putin’s attempts to escape punishment for his atrocities while hiding in a bunker. No bunker can save a dictator who has been “sentenced” to elimination, as was the case with Khamenei, reported Grigory Tamar. If it is decided that Putin’s “song” is “sung,” then he will also not be able to escape “justice.” In his opinion on whether a bunker will help Putin avoid the fate of other dictators, the Israeli expert shared in his interview with Anastasia Fedor on YouTube. “This is not a game – this is war, and there are no compromises here, …
- Hair Health Center ‘Abramsky’ in Haifa: when itching, hair loss, and ‘thinning part’ stop being trivialThere are problems that people try to “endure” for a long time.Hair on the brush. Scalp itch. The feeling that the ponytail has become thinner. The parting has widened. And also — the eternal “maybe it’s seasonal.” In Israel, this sounds especially familiar: heat, sun, humidity, stress, abrupt changes in care and water — all this affects the scalp and follicles. Therefore, many at some point stop googling another “shampoo for everything” and look for a place where they first deal with the cause, and only then offer a plan. In Haifa, such an address for many becomes the “Abramsky” …
- Jews from Ukraine: How Natives of Ukraine Shaped “Mossad” – Ukrainian Trace in Israeli IntelligenceIsraeli intelligence has long become part of a global political myth. Mossad is spoken of as an almost abstract force — without faces, without biographies, without a past. However, any institution has a human dimension. If you look closely at the history of Mossad’s leadership, especially in the second half of the 20th — early 21st century, it becomes clear: the key stages of the formation and strengthening of Israeli intelligence are connected with people whose roots go back to Ukraine. This is not about the influence of states or external control. It’s about people shaped by the experience of …
- Matzevot as a Code of Memory: How Forgotten Jewish Heritage of Ukraine Comes to LifeThousands of forgotten Jewish cemeteries are scattered across Ukraine — from Lviv to Odessa, from Podolia to Transcarpathia. On their matzevot — ancient tombstones with inscriptions in Hebrew — one can still read the names of rabbis, craftsmen, women, and children whose lives ended in the last century. These stones are the last witnesses of an entire world that disappeared in the whirlwind of history. Today, this world is beginning to be restored: researchers, students, volunteers, international funds. Ukraine is gradually reclaiming its Jewish memory — cleaning matzevot, erecting fences, deciphering inscriptions, learning to read the language of stone. The …
- Moscow tries to equate the war against Ukraine with the conflict with Iran: why this propaganda thesis does not withstand the factsRussian propaganda actively promotes the same idea: allegedly Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the conflict around Iran are ‘identical wars.’ The logic of this thesis is simple. If you support Ukraine, then you should support Iran as well. If not, then you have ‘double standards.’ This narrative is actively spread by Russian propagandists on social networks, on television channels, and in international discussions, where Moscow tries to present itself as part of some global struggle against the ‘West.’ However, upon closer analysis, it becomes obvious: these two conflicts have fundamentally different natures — historical, political, and military. Therefore, it is …
- Jews from Ukraine: from Uman to the White City. Yehuda Magidovich, the first architect of Tel AvivThe first chief architect of Tel Aviv – a city destined to become one of the most influential capitals in the world, was a native of Uman, Yehuda Magidovich, the son of Uman women’s hat designer Binyamin Zvi and Uman housewife named Rachel. When one of the founders of the State of Israel and its first prime minister David Ben-Gurion in 1925 organized a ceremonial reception for the most respected guest, Baron Rothschild – he did it in the Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv, built by a man from Uman… In the section “Jews from Ukraine” – Yehuda Magidovich (January …
- Righteous Among the Nations Ivan Vovchuk was Stepan Bandera’s deputy in the OUN and saved Jews. His story should be revealed – opinionHe was the vice-president of the Ukrainian Supreme Liberation Council (UHVR, chairman Roman Shukhevych), deputy Stepan Bandera in the OUN and at the same time he is a “Righteous Among the Nations”. Fedor Vovk (in emigration – Ivan Vovchuk), together with his wife Yelizaveta Shkandel, saved many Jews in Nazi-occupied Nikopol, says in The Jerusalem Post Boris Lozhkin, President of the Jewish Confederation of Ukraine. Vovk’s case among Ukrainian nationalists is not unique. Many members of the OUN during the Holocaust risked their lives to shelter Jews and forged documents, turning them into Ukrainians. On July 12, 1998, Yad Vashem …
- Jewish Soldiers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Why the War in Ukraine Has Not “Left the Front Pages” for Them – The Jerusalem PostOn January 15, 2026, the Israeli publication The Jerusalem Post published (Eng.) a report by journalist Michael Starr about Jewish servicemen who continue to fight as part of the Ukrainian army, while “the attention of the world audience increasingly shifts to other crises” – original. The main idea of the material is simple and harsh: even if the media agenda changes, Russia’s war against Ukraine has not stopped for a single season, and the Jews of Ukraine remain among those who “hold the line” since 2022, going through winter after winter. Drone reconnaissance commander from Nikolaev: “fight for your country” …
- Israeli radio in Ukrainian? – did you know about Dmitry Gershenzon’s program “Fafa-Lyala” on the First Radio 89.1 FM? – we recommendIn Israel, there is a radio station that many turn on out of habit — in the car, at work, at home. “First Radio 89.1 FM” has long become a part of everyday life for Israelis. But there is a program on its airwaves that not everyone knows about: a Ukrainian-language broadcast entirely dedicated to Ukraine. This is the program “Fafa-Lalya”, hosted by Honored Artist of Ukraine Dmytro Gershenzon. It is a rare format for Israeli FM radio — a broadcast in Ukrainian, dedicated to Ukrainian music, culture, and famous Ukrainians. “A program about famous Ukrainians, great Ukrainian culture, and …
- Historical Roots of Jewish Surnames in Ukraine: Cultural Ties and Centuries-Old Coexistence — OpinionEvery autumn, the city of Uman in the Cherkasy region of Ukraine becomes a place of pilgrimage for thousands of Jews from all over the world who come to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This event symbolizes not only a religious tradition, but also a deep historical connection between the Jewish people and the Ukrainian land. Many Jews, inspired by this tradition, settled in Uman, creating an entire microdistrict and gradually assimilating into the Ukrainian cultural environment, which emphasizes the long history of coexistence between Jews and Ukrainians. Israeli philologist and cultural scientist, professor Wolf Moskovich, told in …
- Odessa has a street named after the outstanding Jewish physicist Joseph Fisher — what made him famousA Jewish Physicist Who Changed Science In Odesa, 4th Suvorovska Street was officially renamed. It now bears the name of Yosyp (Joseph) Fisher — a prominent theoretical physicist of Jewish origin, whose scientific works remain a foundation for many modern studies. He was born in Minsk in 1919, but spent most of his professional life in Odesa. This recognition is especially meaningful today, as Jewish and Ukrainian communities seek new points of connection in their shared historical and cultural memory. NAnews — News from Israel explains why the name of Yosyp Fisher deserves to be known by anyone interested in …
- Legendary “Grandfather Panas” – Petro Vesklyarov (Pinchas Khaimovich Vesklyar) June 10 – BirthdayJune 10 is the birthday of the legendary “Dido Panas” – Petro Vesklyarov (Pinchas Khaimovich Vesklyar). The future actor was born in Talne, Uman County, Kyiv Province (now Cherkasy region) and came from a Jewish family. A significant legend spread that, being the host of the children’s program “Good Night, Kids”, which was broadcast live, Grandpa Afanasiy ended the program with the phrase: “Such nonsense, kids…” There is no tangible evidence that this happened (only one tape was preserved from the television archives), and the testimonies of witnesses are contradictory. His signature greeting “Good evening to you, little ones, dear …
- Video: Regina Shafir. The woman who draws the war in Ukraine. – “Best Radio of Israel”January 12, 2025 on the air of Lera Galitsina’s program on “Best Radio of Israel” featured a special guest — artist, animator, and cultural attaché of the Israeli Embassy in Ukraine Regina Shafir. In the interview, she talked about her unique mission in Ukraine, the challenges of war, the promotion of Israeli culture, and personal experiences. Regina Shafir is the wife of the Israeli ambassador to Ukraine, Michael Brodsky. Their children serve in the Israel Defense Forces, highlighting their connection to both countries. Despite difficult circumstances, she continues to actively strengthen cultural ties between Israel and Ukraine by organizing lectures, …
- Operation against Iran: Netanyahu urged Israelis to be courageous, Trump announced a large-scale campaignThe morning of February 28, 2026 marked a sharp transition of the Middle Eastern crisis into an open military phase. After the start of a joint operation by Israel and the USA against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an emergency address to the citizens of the country, warning of difficult days ahead. Simultaneously, US President Donald Trump confirmed the start of a large-scale American military campaign against the Islamic Republic, designating it as a strategic operation to eliminate a national security threat. Netanyahu’s address: preparing society for tense days In a published video address, the head of the …
- Ukraine, the Horde, and ‘reverse colonialism’: what the new framework offers for discussing Russia and empiresUkrainian diplomat and expert of the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation Volodymyr Lakomov in a column for “Literary Ukraine” proposes a controversial but understandable thesis: the colonial experience of Eastern Europe cannot be described only in the language of “classical” modern empires. At the center of his argument is the idea of “reverse colonialism”: a model in which the colonizer historically appeared less developed in institutional and cultural terms than the colonized territories. “Reverse colonialism”: Ukraine as a mirror of the colonizer Ukraine, Horde and ‘reverse colonialism’: what the new framework offers for discussing Russia and empires Not a periphery, …
- The Evian Conference of 1938: Lessons for Those Who Believe That Israel “Should Not” Help UkraineThose who claim that “Israel is not obliged to help Ukraine” and that “every country has its own interests” should remember the consequences of such thinking at the Evian Conference, held from July 5 to 16, 1938. The fates of European Jews, whom the Third Reich had already deemed “subhumans,” were on the agenda. In July 1938, U.S. President Roosevelt convened an international conference to promote and finance the emigration of “political refugees.” But Hitler, before the ovens of Auschwitz began operating, offered the world community to take the Jews and watched with interest to see how it would end. …
- The annual international scientific conference dedicated to the features of forming scientific discourse about the Holocaust in European countries was held in KyivOn December 16, 2025, in Kyiv, at the Institute of World History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, an International Scientific Conference “Peculiarities of the Formation of Holocaust Scientific Discourse in European Countries“ took place. The forum brought together historians, memory researchers, representatives of the academic community, and international organizations working to preserve the historical truth about the Catastrophe of European Jewry. The conference became part of a broader process of rethinking the role of the Holocaust in modern European and world historical science — especially against the backdrop of new political challenges, attempts to revise history, and …
- Nighttime massive attack by Russia on Ukraine: missiles, hundreds of drones, and strikes on the country’s energy sectorOn the night of February 26, 2026, Russia conducted one of the largest combined attacks in recent months, simultaneously using missiles of various types and hundreds of strike drones. Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa region, Poltava region, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk, and several other regions of Ukraine were under attack. According to Ukrainian military and local authorities, the attack continued throughout the night and effectively transitioned into the morning hours, which has become a characteristic tactic of pressure on the country’s air defense system and energy infrastructure. How the night attack developed: drones, missiles, and strategic aviation Launch of ‘Shaheds’ and the …
- “NU MAM” – Ukrainian family comedy goes to Israel: screenings in Haifa and Tel Aviv on March 5 and 7, 2026There are films that you don’t need to “pick apart” — you just recognize yourself from the first minute.The family comedy “NU MAM” is just like that: about our childhood, our families, our love — funny, very human, and at times painfully familiar. The film was made in Ukraine during the war. It’s not a “heavy war movie,” but a warm story that supports and embraces — that’s why you want to watch it in a theater, next to your loved ones. Screening organizer – Created in Ukraine. Screenings will be held in Ukrainian with English subtitles.Age restriction: 12+.Duration: 90 …
- No chance of victory: Putin understands that the generals are lying, but continues the war — analysis by The GuardianUkraine stood firm where most forecasts promised it a quick collapse. Despite pressure on the front, strikes on energy, and Russia’s demographic advantage, a strategic turning point in favor of Moscow never occurred. This is written by Rajan Menon, professor of international relations at the City College of New York and senior research fellow at the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies at Columbia University, in a column for The Guardian. The main thesis of the expert is that the war, conceived as a quick operation, turned into a protracted attrition for the Kremlin without a clear prospect of …
- The story of Dmitry Fialka, a children’s coach of “Maccabi Be’er Sheva,” who died defending Ukraine in the International Legion of the Armed Forces of UkraineHe was born in Lviv, became an Israeli citizen, coached children at “Maccabi Be’er Sheva,” served in the IDF, and then returned to Ukraine — and to a war that was not of his choosing. He voluntarily joined the “Right Sector”, helped train recruits, later signed a contract with the UAF and commanded a platoon in the International Legion of Territorial Defense. He died near Bakhmut — as a man who lived between two countries and remained loyal to both. The story of Dmytro Fialka is not just about heroism, but about choice and duty that is stronger than fear. …
- February 24: four years of full-scale war, the twelfth year of the war against UkraineExactly four years ago, Russia began an “operation” that many in Moscow at the time expected to complete in a matter of weeks or at most a couple of months — by crushing Ukrainian statehood, governance, and will to resist. The main outcome of these four years is already obvious. The war continues.Ukraine has preserved its statehood.Preserved governance.Preserved the army and society.And continues to resist — fiercely, at times transitioning to counterattacks. We do not know when and how this war will end. As long as Putin is alive, there is little hope for a normal conclusion. But the cost …
- Where the Ukrainian language is spoken — there remains UkraineThe Ukrainian language is not only a means of communication but also a sign of the country’s presence in the world. Where it lives and is used, Ukraine is preserved as a cultural and political space. That is why the conversation about language always goes beyond linguistics and becomes a matter of identity and security. Today, about 45 million people worldwide speak Ukrainian, with more than 37 million calling it their native language. For its melodiousness, lexical, and phraseological richness, the Ukrainian language has repeatedly been recognized as one of the most harmonious in Europe. At international linguistic forums, it …
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- Hunting the hunters. Black archaeologists helped Israeli investigators discover an underground workshop over 2000 years oldInvestigators from the Israel Antiquities Authority, tracking looters at the Ras-Tamim site near Mount Scopus, discovered a huge underground workshop for the production of stone vessels, which operated more than 2000 years ago during the Second Temple period. The incident began with the discovery of fresh traces of illegal excavations. During several days of covert surveillance, law enforcement officers caught five suspects red-handed. They seized a generator, a metal detector, and special tools for extracting stone. The detainees face up to five years in prison for the destruction of an archaeological site, but the main news was the contents of …
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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.