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 Ukraine

He 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 … Read more

Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center reminded of the importance of memory in the context of ongoing Russian aggression

February 24 is a date that marked the beginning of a new era for Ukraine. Four years of full-scale war, four years of systemic violence, destruction, and at the same time, resistance. On this anniversary, the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center on February 24, 2026, reminded of the importance of memory in the face of … Read more

Russia has restricted the recruitment of foreigners from “friendly states”: among others on the stop list are China, India, Cuba, and Israel

Russian recruiters have compiled a list of countries whose citizens will no longer be recruited for contract service. This was reported on February 23, 2026, by the project “Important Stories”. The Russian authorities have banned the recruitment of citizens from several countries for the war against Ukraine. These are countries that Moscow traditionally considers “friendly.” … Read more

Video: “Know Ours” – Kirill Karetnik – from Ukraine, moved to Israel in 2009, served in the army, worked, and became a politician

The third episode of the project “Know Ours” about Ukrainians in Israel. “This video was filmed before October 7, 2023. But the war in Israel put our activities on pause.” Kyrylo Karetniuk – a Ukrainian who moved to Israel in 2009, served in the army, worked, and became a politician. Importantly, the interview is not … Read more

The fifth year of the war in Ukraine: will 2026 be the last — two scenarios being discussed in the West

The fifth year of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine begins without signs of an imminent end. In international analysis, the year 2026 is considered a milestone: either the conflict will settle into a long, exhausting campaign, or a window for a ceasefire will appear. The question is simple — will this year be the last? … Read more

Hunting the hunters. Black archaeologists helped Israeli investigators discover an underground workshop over 2000 years old

Investigators 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 … Read more

Jews from Ukraine: Yura Lifshits. How a Kiev resident stopped a train heading to Auschwitz with just one pistol and saved more than a hundred prisoners

In our section “Jews from Ukraine,” we will tell the story of the heroic act of Yuri Lifshits, a Kyiv native who stopped the “death train” heading to Auschwitz and saved over 100 Jews. His story is an example of heroism and courage that continues to inspire people to fight against injustice. On April 19, … Read more