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Israel said to believe Ukraine now faces critical choice: capitulation or calamity

Israel said to believe Ukraine now faces critical choice: capitulation or calamity

Following Bennett’s talks with Putin and Zelensky, Israeli officials say Russia has softened demands, but will likely double down on destructive assault if no capitulation… Read More ›

Mike Pence Blasts Putin During Trip to Israel

Mike Pence Blasts Putin During Trip to Israel

  JERUSALEM — Mike Pence blasted Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, and reaffirmed his strong support for Israel. Visiting Israel, the former Republican vice president told… Read More ›

Ukraine’s FM claims El Al making money ‘soaked in Ukrainian blood’

Ukraine’s FM claims El Al making money ‘soaked in Ukrainian blood’

The Israeli airline hit out at the Kuleba’s claims, stating that Russian banking system ‘Mir’ had already been blocked since last month.   Ukraine’s foreign… Read More ›

Israel shot down Iranian drones en route to Gaza, IDF says

Israel shot down Iranian drones en route to Gaza, IDF says

F-35s intercept Iranian aircraft far from Israeli territory in coordination with neighboring countries; defense sources estimate this was an attempt by the Iranians to smuggle… Read More ›

Bennett found Putin to be ‘rational’ during meeting — report

Bennett found Putin to be ‘rational’ during meeting — report

Russian officials said to know where Zelensky hiding, but refraining from attacking him; US reportedly worried Putin using Bennett to improve his image   Prime… Read More ›

Bennett returns to Israel after whirlwind trip to meet Putin, Germany’s Scholz

Bennett returns to Israel after whirlwind trip to meet Putin, Germany’s Scholz

Few details provided on content of either sit-down amid PM’s efforts to mediate in Ukraine war; Israeli leader also speaks by phone with Ukraine’s Zelensky… Read More ›

Russian ambassador claims media ‘lies’, depicts Russia as ‘monstrous’

Russian ambassador claims media ‘lies’, depicts Russia as ‘monstrous’

Anatoly Viktorov says there is incitement and hate against his country and everything that the Russians say is considered propaganda; denies opposition outlets hounded by… Read More ›

We need air defenses from Israel, not goodwill statements, Lviv commander says

We need air defenses from Israel, not goodwill statements, Lviv commander says

Maksym Kozytskyy joins push for Israel to join others providing arms, telling The Times of Israel that Iron Dome systems would have let Ukraine ‘prevail… Read More ›

Putin to Bennett: Safeguarding Russia’s security interests ‘key to ending’ Ukraine crisis

Putin to Bennett: Safeguarding Russia’s security interests ‘key to ending’ Ukraine crisis

Leaders speak for the second time since the outset of hostilities in Eastern Europe last week after premier spoke with Ukraine’s Zelensky; Kremlin says Israeli… Read More ›

UN General Assembly, including Israel, votes overwhelmingly to condemn Russia

UN General Assembly, including Israel, votes overwhelmingly to condemn Russia

141 in favor; North Korea, Syria, Belarus, Eritrea vote with Russia; 35 abstain, including China, Iran, India, South Africa; Israel among 96 co-sponsors after keeping… Read More ›

Palestinian killed by troops in West Bank clashes, the third in one day

Palestinian killed by troops in West Bank clashes, the third in one day

Military claims man refused to stop after hurling stones at troops; earlier IDF shot two men in Jenin in clashes erupting as forces entered city’s… Read More ›

Israeli, Jewish officials denounce Russian strike that hit Babi Yar memorial complex

Israeli, Jewish officials denounce Russian strike that hit Babi Yar memorial complex

Foreign minister vows to help repair damage to the site; Yad Vashem Holocaust museum lambastes ‘outrageous’ Russian attacks against civilians   Israeli and Jewish officials… Read More ›

Lindsey Graham Criticizes Israel for Not Sending Stingers to Ukraine

Lindsey Graham Criticizes Israel for Not Sending Stingers to Ukraine

  WASHINGTON — Republican Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes Israel over its decision not to send weapons to Ukraine. On Fox News, the South Carolina Senator… Read More ›

42-Year-Old Israeli Man Shot Dead In Ukraine After Soldiers Suspect Him Of Being Russian Hit Man

42-Year-Old Israeli Man Shot Dead In Ukraine After Soldiers Suspect Him Of Being Russian Hit Man

JERUSALEM — BDE: An Israeli Jewish man was shot dead Monday near Kyiv the capital of the Ukraine. The man is the first known Israeli… Read More ›

Foreign Ministry says working to rescue Israelis in Ukraine but hands are tied

Foreign Ministry says working to rescue Israelis in Ukraine but hands are tied

Diplomats working around the clock to repatriate all nationals stranded in warzones as 4,500 Israelis have reportedly fled the country but another 7,000 still stranded… Read More ›

Alleged Israeli airstrike targets Damascus

Alleged Israeli airstrike targets Damascus

The airstrike comes just a day after Syrian state media reported that Israel had fired a number of surface-to-surface missiles from the Golan Heights towards… Read More ›

Israel weighs its neutrality on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Israel weighs its neutrality on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Analysis: Political experts say Lapid’s recent comments suggest Jewish state is about to break its years-long neutral stance on Russia, having come under criticism from… Read More ›

Israel ‘preparing’ for next COVID wave, health minister says

Israel ‘preparing’ for next COVID wave, health minister says

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz tells Ynet new variants can still develop in places vaccines are scarce, hence national coronavirus response systems, such as masks, must… Read More ›

In 1st comments, Israel backs Ukrainian ‘sovereignty,’ with no mention of Russia

In 1st comments, Israel backs Ukrainian ‘sovereignty,’ with no mention of Russia

Statement from Foreign Ministry expresses support for ‘territorial integrity’ of Ukraine; Israeli ambassador to Kyiv says he is prepared ‘with all options’ for potential evacuation… Read More ›

Israel weighing condemnation as Russia escalates against Ukraine

Israel weighing condemnation as Russia escalates against Ukraine

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Foreign Ministry Director-General Alon Ushpiz weighed what kind of statement to release that would not undermine military coordination with Russia… Read More ›