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Israel to admit any Ukrainian with a relative here

Israel to admit any Ukrainian with a relative here

The foreign minister emphasized Israel’s condemnation of Russia’s war on Ukraine during a visit to Bucharest.   The government will allow Ukrainians with a relative… Read More ›

Facing blistering criticism, Israel eases limit on entry of Ukrainian refugees

Facing blistering criticism, Israel eases limit on entry of Ukrainian refugees

Interior Minister Shaked announces new policy exempting refugees with relatives in Israel from entry quota, but says ‘we cannot open our gates to everyone’  … Read More ›

Zelensky: Jerusalem is ‘constructive place’ to hold Russia-Ukraine talks

Zelensky: Jerusalem is ‘constructive place’ to hold Russia-Ukraine talks

Zelensky’s words came after a week in which Bennett was one of a number of world leaders who attempted to use diplomacy to halt Russia’s… Read More ›

Israel, Ukraine deny report Bennett recommended yielding to Russian demands

Israel, Ukraine deny report Bennett recommended yielding to Russian demands

Adviser for Ukrainian president says ‘Bennett has at no point told Zelensky how to act’; senior Israeli official calls report ‘patently false’ as PM continues… Read More ›

Missiles from Iran target American consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan, US says

Missiles from Iran target American consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan, US says

No casualties reported after several projectiles hit consular building in Irbil; attack comes several days after Iran vowed revenge for Israeli strike in Syria  … Read More ›

Zelensky asks to deliver a speech to Israeli parliament

Zelensky asks to deliver a speech to Israeli parliament

Ukrainian officials approach Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy, requesting to arrange an address by Ukraine’s president, which is not possible due to parliamentary recess; Levy to… Read More ›

Effort to relieve encircled Ukrainian port city put in jeopardy

Effort to relieve encircled Ukrainian port city put in jeopardy

Mariupol official says Russian forces continued to pound areas where people were trying to gather ahead of being taken out; adds some roads were blocked,… Read More ›

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 ›