- Israel and Ukraine at ‘Eurovision 2026’ — who voted for whom, why the boycott didn’t work, and what all the final numbers showedBy the sum of mutual voting: Ukraine → Israel: 15 pointsIsrael → Ukraine: 4 points … Difference: Ukraine gave Israel 11 points more than Israel gave Ukraine. Eurovision 2026 in Vienna once again became not only a music contest but also a major political and cultural test for Europe, Israel, and Ukraine. Formally, songs, voices, performances, and artistry competed on stage. But behind the scoreboard, war, boycotts, public sympathies, jury caution, and that very audience voting, which often disrupts expert and bookmaker predictions, emerged again. Israel once again took second place. Once again, the boycott did not work as its …
- Moshe Sharett (1894-1965) – Israeli politician, born in Kherson (Ukraine), Prime Minister of Israel. He played a key role in the formation of the State of Israel and was one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence of IsraelMany prominent political leaders Israel, including 2 presidents and 3 prime ministers, come from UkraineOne of such famous natives is Moshe Sharett. In 2018, a memorial plaque to the first head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel and the second prime minister of the country, Moshe Sharet, appeared at the oldest gymnasium in Kherson – gymnasium No. 20, formerly the first Kherson men’s gymnasium, where he studied. During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it was fired upon by Russian troops several times. On May 11, 2023, the shelling of the high school burned down. After the publication of …
- How Jared Kushner’s Jewish roots connect Ukraine and Trump: an unexpected find from Pidgaitsy, Ternopil region of UkraineWhy not? Heading “Jews from Ukraine” on the website NAnews is dedicated to the unique history and achievements of Ukrainian Jews, their contribution to the development of Israel and Jewish communities around the world, strengthening cultural and historical ties between peoples. This article is just research for now 🙂 by an enthusiast…… History often brings amazing surprises. This time she shed light on family Jared Kushner’s roots, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. As it turned out, his maternal great-grandfather born in Ukraine, or rather, in a small town PodgaitsyTernopil region. Here it is on the map. About this “Suspilny” …
- “May Gatherings” in Tel Aviv: Ukrainian spring, books, and workshops for the whole family – May 30, 2026On May 30, 2026, an event will take place in Tel Aviv that for the Ukrainian community in Israel sounds not just like another cultural meeting. “Travnevi Skhodyny” is a day where you can see your people again, talk without haste, bring children, buy Ukrainian books, drink coffee, take spring photos, and feel that Ukrainian culture continues to live nearby — even far from home. In Ukrainian, the name of the event sounds like “Travnevi Skhodyny”. Literally, it can be translated as “May Gatherings” or “May Assembly”, but in essence, it is not an official meeting, but a warm gathering …
- Tucker Carlson, Trump, and Netanyahu: How Criticism of Israel Turns into Old Anti-Semitic Conspiracy TheoriesA dangerous narrative has resurfaced in American politics: the debate over war, Israel, Iran, and Donald Trump is shifting away from facts, decisions, and accountability, and towards old anti-Semitic myths of ‘secret control’ and ‘Jewish influence.’ At the center of this story is Tucker Carlson — one of the most prominent voices of the American right, who in an interview with The New York Times essentially portrayed Trump not as an independent president, but as a man under the power of Benjamin Netanyahu. Carlson’s formulations were not just harsh. They were constructed to evoke a familiar picture for the audience: …
- Jewish defender of Ukraine Zvi Hirsch from Odessa died in battle for Ukraine – he dreamed of a restaurant, but chose the frontNAnews presents a news overview of the story of Tzvi Hirsh (Grigory), a 32-year-old soldier of the 34th Separate Coastal Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who died defending Ukraine on the Kherson front line. His death is not just a tragedy — it is a symbol of unity between the Jewish and Ukrainian peoples in the struggle against Putin’s aggression. A man of light, strength, and contradictions Tzvi Hirsh was born in Odesa, studied at the Jewish school “Or Avner – Chabad”, and was raised in an atmosphere of tradition and communal life. He began working at …
- Israeli Ambassador in Kyiv: Israel and Ukraine understand the price of independenceOn May 13, 2026, the Israeli ambassador to Ukraine, Michael Brodsky, published on social media the text of his speech at a reception in Kyiv dedicated to Israel’s Independence Day. The reception itself took place on Monday, May 11, 2026, after the official date of Yom Ha’atzmaut, which Israel celebrated in 2026 on the evening of April 21 and April 22. The main message of this speech was broader than diplomatic protocol. Brodsky spoke not only about the 78th anniversary of Israel’s independence but also about how war, anxieties, defense technologies, and the struggle for freedom have brought Israel and …
- Mendel Carlson’s interview became a new political explosion around Zelensky, the war, and the Ukrainian information frontOn May 11–12, 2026, an interview with former press secretary of the President of Ukraine Yulia Mendel was released in the American media space by journalist Tucker Carlson, where the main participants in the political scandal were Mendel herself, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, the Russian dictator Putin, the Office of the President of Ukraine, and Ukrainian journalists, politicians, and experts who sharply reacted to what was said. For Ukraine, this is not just another conflict around a former official. For Israel, this story is also important. It shows how during a war, the words of former government representatives …
- Jews from Ukraine: David Horowitz. From a young idealist from Drohobych to the first president of the central bank of Israel –David Horowitz is a name that represents an incredible journey from the small town of Drohobych on the territory of modern Ukraine to the leadership of the financial system of the state of Israel. His life’s journey, full of challenges and achievements, continues to inspire generations. David Horowitz was born on February 15, 1899 in the city of Drohobych, which at that time was part of Austria-Hungary, and later became part of Western Ukraine. The region, known for its ethnic and cultural diversity, played an important role in shaping the young Horowitz’s worldview. Drohobych of the late 19th and early …
- Jews from Ukraine: Mila KunisToday we are talking about a Hollywood star – Mile Markovna Kunis! — New section 🔯 — Jews from Ukraine 🇺🇦 📍 Birth and emigration Born August 14, 1983 in Chernivtsi, Ukraine 🇺🇦. At the age of 7, she emigrated with her family to Los Angeles, USA 🇺🇸. 🕯 Tragic family story Many of Mila’s relatives died during the Holocaust. The actress has repeatedly mentioned anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union: “We were brought up like this: you’re a Jew, just don’t tell anyone about it. That’s why we moved to the US.” 🕎 Judaism and Kabbalah The Jewish religion plays …
- Drones are changing the map of war: Ukraine reaches temporarily occupied Donetsk and MariupolThe Ukrainian war is changing not only on the front line. The most important things are happening deeper — on the roads where the Russian army transports ammunition, equipment, fuel, people, and everything without which the front cannot hold. If these roads come under constant drone strikes, the map of the war begins to look different. It is not always necessary to immediately capture a city to question its military significance. Sometimes it is enough to make it dangerous to travel to, difficult to remove equipment from, and turn every convoy into a lottery. This is exactly what, according to …
- Jews from Ukraine: Moshe Segal from Poltava, the man who was arrested for blowing the shofar in Jerusalem on Yom KippurThe story of Moshe (Moshe-Tzvi) Segal is the trajectory from Poltava to Jerusalem. Youth in the Ukrainian Jewish environment, strict study routine, and the first Zionist circles turn into a public gesture of freedom at the Western Wall on Yom Kippur in 1930. He gave the final sound of the shofar — tekiah gedolah — and was arrested by the British police; that same evening, Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak Kook secured his release. This frame marks the beginning of the long journey of a man who not only protested but also built institutions of Jewish life. Birth and Childhood in Poltava …
- Sirens over Venice: an air raid alarm was sounded in front of the Russian pavilion at the BiennaleOn May 9, 2026, on Europe Day, an air raid siren sounded near the Russian pavilion in the Giardini in Venice. This occurred during the public opening of the 61st International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia, which runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026, in the Giardini, Arsenale, and other locations in Venice. Previews took place from May 6–8. The action was organized by activists of the Italian movement ‘+Europa’ led by Riccardo Magi. Their message was straightforward: to remind guests of one of the world’s main art venues that for Ukrainians, the sound of a siren is …
- Parade of Shame and North Korean Soldiers: How May 9 in Moscow Turned into a Showcase of Fear, Propaganda, and Russia’s WeaknessMay 9 in Putin’s Russia has long ceased to be a day of remembrance. It’s no longer about the people who fought against Nazism. Not about the families who lost loved ones. Not about the millions who died, not about the cost of war, not about silence at graves, and not about understanding why such a catastrophe should not be repeated. A day that the Putin regime has turned into a tool of propaganda, a cult of power, and the promotion of the ‘Russian world’ for decades. A day when the memory of World War II was seized by those …
- Apartment painting in Haifa and Krayot: why in Israel they sell not a ‘painter’, but peace of mind, deadlines, and a clear estimateApartment painting in Haifa, Krayot, Nesher, and Tirat Carmel has long ceased to be a simple household service in Israel from the series “a master came and refreshed the walls.” Today, the market is arranged differently: the client buys not a can of paint and not a few passes with a roller, but a predictable result, quick deadlines, neat work in a residential apartment, and no unpleasant surprises in price. For the Israeli audience, this is especially important because the price of a mistake is higher here: a tight rhythm of life, expensive rent, constant lack of time, the need …
- Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Asman reminded on May 8: evil is not eternal if opposed by Ukraine, Israel, and memoryOn May 8, 2026, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Asman, published an address for the Day of Remembrance of the Victims and Victory in World War II. In his words, this date does not sound like a formal historical ritual, but as a living moral reference point — especially for Ukraine, Israel, and the Jewish people. It is a day of mourning and gratitude at the same time. Mourning — because Nazi evil destroyed millions of people, broke families, cities, communities, and entire generations. For Jews, May 8 holds special significance: six million Jews were killed just for being …
- “Israeli Friends of Ukraine” in Ilya Axelrod’s project “Bridges of Hope”: how volunteers connected the country after October 7. Chronicle of the human spiritThe documentary series Ilya Axelrod “Bridges of Hope”, created for Channel 9, was initially constructed as a journey through the nervous system of the country. Nine episodes. Nine attempts to understand what holds together a society that has experienced the greatest blow in its history. Not staff maps.Not briefings. People who suddenly began to do more than expected of them. Here is the entire series – “Bridges of Hope” 9 episodes: “The large-scale documentary project of Channel 9 «Bridges of Hope». This is not a chronicle of military actions. It is a chronicle of the human spirit. Since October 7, …
- The Hague ‘tribunal for Putin’ should also punish Iran, Belarus, North Korea — Office of the President of UkraineUkraine is striving to ensure that the future special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine does not become a process solely against the Russian leadership. Kyiv believes that if the aggression was not only a decision by Moscow but also a result of assistance from Russia’s allies, then responsibility should extend beyond the Kremlin. The tribunal should cover not only the top leadership of the Russian Federation but also those who clearly facilitated Russian aggression. Among such participants, it named Belarus, North Korea, and possibly Iran. This was stated in an interview with “European Truth” on May 5, …
- Jews from Ukraine: Tamara Gverdtsiteli, the great Georgian singer and granddaughter of the Odessa rabbiTamara Gverdtsiteli: great Georgian singer with Jewish roots. Category 🔯 — Jews from Ukraine #jewsukraine “It was Putin who killed my mother” – “My Odessa, Odessa my mother is being bombed – we say goodbye to Russia.” But besides her creativity, her life and story are associated with deep personal dramas and difficult decisions, especially after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. Tamara (Tamriko) Gverdtsiteli – a name well known in the post-Soviet space. This talented singer, actress and composer, People’s Artist of Georgia and other countries, won the hearts of millions with her voice and soulful music. Tamara’s …
- The court in Zakarpattia delivered a verdict for anti-Semitic calls against HanukkahThe United Jewish Community of Ukraine reported on May 6, 2026, about a verdict in a case of inciting national and religious hatred in the Zakarpattia region. It concerns a resident of Mukachevo who posted a video on Facebook with insults towards people of Jewish origin and calls for violence. On April 27, 2026, the Mukachevo City District Court of the Zakarpattia region found the man guilty under part 1 of article 161 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This article concerns the violation of citizens’ equality based on national origin, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, and other legally protected characteristics. …
- Putin disrupted the truce: Zelensky reported 1820 violations of the ceasefireThe Russian side disrupted the ceasefire that Ukraine declared from 00:00 on May 6, 2026. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, by morning, 1820 violations of silence had already been recorded — from shelling and assault actions to the use of drones and aviation. For Ukraine, this became direct evidence that the Kremlin did not intend to test the possibility of a real truce. For Israel, this story also sounds familiar: when terrorist logic is covered by words of ‘peace,’ and strikes on cities continue, it is not about diplomacy, but about pressure on the civilian population. What Zelensky stated Volodymyr …
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- Russian terror on Ukraine’s civilian sector on May 5 — why Moscow targets homes, trains, gas, and rescuersOn May 5, 2026, Putin’s Russia once again showed that its war against Ukraine has long gone beyond the front line. During the night and morning, the Russian army launched a massive combined attack with drones and ballistic missiles on Ukrainian cities, civilian infrastructure, railways, gas extraction facilities, and residential areas. There are fatalities, dozens injured, damaged homes, fires, destruction, and an attack on rescuers who were already working at the site of the previous strike. This is not just “shelling” and not a dry military report. This is a terrorist tactic of a state that deliberately targets the civilian …
- “Odessa Anxiety”: People’s Artists of Ukraine Oleg Filimonov and Diana Malaya in November 2026 – premiere performances of the play in IsraelBig premiere in Israel! “…The event will continue if the alarm lasts no more than an hour…” – with these words, this play begins. In November 2026, performances of the play “Odessa Alarm or How One Mishpucha Gathered in a Shelter” will take place in Israel with the participation of People’s Artists of Ukraine Oleg Filimonov and Diana Malaya. This is a tour across six cities — Haifa, Ashdod, Rishon LeZion, Be’er Sheva, Petah Tikva, and Netanya. Formally — a comedy in Russian with an Odessa “pronunciation”. In essence — a stage conversation about life during the war. The play …
- ETHNO BAZAAR in Ashdod: the Ukrainian community in Israel invites you to a celebration of cultures, traditions, and strength – May 15,16, 2026Ethno Bazaar in Ashdod: an event where cultures meet without borders What can break people who have gone through wars, exiles, losses, and learned to live again? The Ukrainian community in Israel answers simply: nothing. With this mindset, the festival “Ethno Bazaar” is being prepared in Ashdod — a two-day celebration of cultures, traditions, music, crafts, and live human interaction. On May 15–16, 2026, Matnas “Dune” in Ashdod will become a place where different communities can present the culture of their countries, tell about themselves through music, language, dance, creativity, cuisine, crafts, and a family atmosphere. For Ukrainians and Ukrainian …
- Jews from Ukraine: Chaim Drukman: a life dedicated to the Torah, Israel and the Jewish peopleOn January 15, 2025 it became known that The Israeli Knesset approved a bill to perpetuate the memory of the outstanding Rabbi Chaim Drukman. Born in 1932 in the Carpathian town of Kuty (now a village in the Kosovo region of the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine), he became one of the key figures of religious Zionism, leaving a deep mark on the history of Israel. This law highlights his enormous contribution to the unification of the Jewish people. Chaim Druckman – an example of how Jews from Ukraine made a significant contribution to the development of modern Israel. His life …
- Curiosity found organic molecules on Mars that had not been seen there beforeNASA confirmed an important finding by Curiosity NASA announced that the Curiosity rover discovered the most diverse set of organic molecules ever found on the Red Planet in Martian rock. This is not a fresh sample, but material that the rover drilled back in October 2020 in the ‘Mary Anning’ area — on the slope of Mount Sharp in Gale Crater. This sample, known as ‘Mary Anning 3’, underwent complex laboratory analysis inside the rover and on Earth for several years according to the mission data. On April 21, 2026, NASA/JPL reported the result: the sample revealed 21 carbon-containing molecules, …
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- “If you will it, it is no dream” – On May 2, 1860, Binyamin Ze’ev, known to the world as Theodor Herzl, was bornOn May 2, 1860, a man was born without whom it is impossible to imagine Israel. On May 2, 1860, in Pest, then part of the Kingdom of Hungary in the Austrian Empire, Binyamin Ze’ev Herzl was born, known to the world as Theodor Herzl. He lived only 44 years but managed to accomplish what entire generations lacked both the political language and international strategy to do: turn the dream of the Jewish people’s return to their own statehood into an action plan. Herzl was a journalist, writer, lawyer, playwright, and political figure. But in history, he remains primarily as …
- The path from Kyiv to Haifa: Mark Golenkov — a product of Kyiv’s youth football, hero of Maccabi Haifa U19’s victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Youth LeagueAlmost 4 years ago, with the start of Putin’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine, a 13-year-old teenager Mark Golenkov arrived in Israel from Kyiv. A repatriate. A goalkeeper. A guy who had been training in the Ukrainian football environment and living a normal child’s life, where training was the main event of the day. And then four years passed — and the surname Golenkov suddenly began to sound like the names of people who do the “impossible” in one moment. Not in a movie. Not in a retelling. In a real playoff match, where you have one chance — and that’s …
- Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski), the 4th President of Israel, a native of Kyiv, was also a writer, journalist, and public figure.Ukrainian-Jewish relations are rich in shared pages of history and outstanding individuals who played a significant role in the establishment and development of the State of Israel. Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski) This includes Ephraim Katzir (Katchalski) – a native of Kyiv, an outstanding biophysicist, and an influential Israeli politician, the fourth President of Israel. Born in Kyiv He was born in 1916 in Kyiv, but a few years later the family moved to “Palestine.” Ephraim grew up in an intellectual family where his grandfather was a respected rabbi, so respect for Jewish traditions was always important to him. After settling in …
- Trump pressures Ukraine again: why the phrase about ‘war in two weeks’ is dangerous for Israel tooOn May 1, 2026, Donald Trump once again made Ukraine part of his large domestic political formula: America pays too much, Europe does too little, Kyiv is not rushing to a deal, and Trump himself allegedly remains the only person capable of stopping the war. At a briefing, he stated that without American weapons, Russia’s war against Ukraine “would have ended in two weeks.” In fact, this sounded not as a reproach to Moscow, which started the invasion, but as an accusation against Kyiv: Ukraine, according to Trump, is resisting too long because it receives Western aid. For the Israeli …
- 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 …
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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.