Israel News When Valentina Matviyenko began to discuss on Olga Skabeeva’s show that Russia would not “abduct Zelensky” because it is supposedly “not its style,” it turned out to be not just pure hypocrisy, but almost a ready-made political anecdote. According to TASS on April 3, 2026, the Chairwoman of the Federation Council stated that Russia “will … Read more
The war around Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have once again made not only the price of oil but also the geography of its movement a key issue. Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important energy hubs: in 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, more than a quarter of … Read more
On April 2, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha stated that Kyiv is ready to join international efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, Iran’s actions in this strategic hub increasingly resemble the tactics that Russia previously used in the Black Sea. The statement was made on April … Read more
After October 7, 2023, and then against the backdrop of subsequent Israeli military operations, anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli rhetoric sharply intensified in the post-Soviet space. What initially appeared as a set of marginal outbursts by minor propagandists over time turned into a noticeable element of public discourse — especially in Russia, Belarus, the Caucasus, and parts … Read more
Criticism of NATO and proposal of an alternative During a recent television appearance, General Kellogg criticized Alliance allies for their stance on the conflict in Iran, calling the organization “cowardly”. In his opinion, the United States should rethink existing partnerships and consider the possibility of leaving the bloc. “NATO is turning into cowards. Perhaps we … Read more
Financial 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 … Read more
Writer, bestselling author, philanthropist, and flamboyant Ukrainian businessman takes the stage with an original stand-up that is hard to fit into the genre’s framework. At the end of May 2026, Garik Korogodsky will take the stage in Israel for the first time with a program that organizers call ‘Non-classical Stand-Up – Prolonged Jump.’ The tour … Read more
Before the start of the war against Iran in Washington and Jerusalem, as reported on March 22, 2026, by The New York Times, there was a calculation not only for military pressure but also for a quick internal collapse of the regime. It was assumed that strikes on the top of the system, intelligence operations, … Read more
The 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 … Read more
While the attention of the Israeli public is focused on the confrontation between Israel and Iran, the war in Ukraine does not subside. Russian missiles continue to strike Ukrainian cities, destroying both civilians and civilian infrastructure. But amid the destruction, losses, and anxiety, there are also stories that inspire — especially for the Jewish community, … Read more
