Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar publicly thanked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on April 16, 2026, for legislative changes introducing criminal liability for manifestations of anti-Semitism. For Israel and Jewish communities outside the country, such a step by Kyiv has not only legal but also symbolic significance: it is a state confirmation that anti-Semitism is considered … Read more

As is known, in 2022 The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine recognized the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria as “temporarily occupied” and condemned the genocide of the Chechen people — an important symbolic bridge between Ukrainians and the Chechen resistance. In the photo — Jewish volunteers and representatives of the Chechen battalion hold the flag of the … Read more

The appointment of Major General Roman Hoffman as the head of Mossad, which he is officially set to assume on June 2, 2026, has somehow caused noticeable nervousness in Russian state media. Formally, it is a personnel decision within the Israeli security system: Hoffman will replace David Barnea at the head of foreign intelligence. But … Read more

In Ukraine, state policy against anti-Semitism is entering a new phase. On April 14, 2026, Volodymyr Zelensky signed law No. 2037-IX, which introduces criminal liability for manifestations of anti-Semitism and strengthens punishment depending on the severity of the act — from fines and restriction of freedom to imprisonment for up to eight years. This was … Read more

The leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group “Hezbollah,” Naim Qassem, urged the Lebanese government to reject the talks with Israel scheduled for tomorrow, calling them “unnecessary.” This was reported by CNN. “We reject negotiations with the Israeli organization,” Qassem stated. He added that such discussions are “useless” and require the agreement and consensus of … Read more

Who invented beer and how did this drink influence the emergence of the first cities? The history of beer, ancient recipes, and unexpected facts about its role in the development of human civilization. Who invented beer and when Many, when thinking of beer, imagine pubs or German festivals. However, this drink is much older. According … Read more

The defense of Azovstal lasted from March 18 to May 16, 2022, on the territory of the Mariupol Metallurgical Plant “Azovstal”. It took place as part of the battle for Mariupol during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces besieged the plant for a long time, and on May 16, 2022, the Ukrainian garrison surrendered … Read more

Aaron David Gordon – Ukrainian Jew, philosopher and ideologist of working Zionism. His ideas inspired the youth in Alia and the creation of kibbutsev in Palestine. The history of the path from the Zhytomyr region to Dgania in our constant column “Jews from Ukraine“. Childhood and youth in Troyanov Aaron David Gordon Born on June … Read more

In the New York Times article from April 12, 2026, a harsh but increasingly discussed thesis is voiced: the wars in Ukraine and around Iran are already difficult to perceive as completely isolated crises. They are increasingly described as interconnected theaters of one large confrontation, where not only armies and states collide, but also models … Read more

On April 12, 2026, the third round of US-Iran negotiations concluded in Islamabad without reaching an agreement. After 21 hours of discussions, the delegations departed, and the key disagreements remained unchanged: Washington demands strict guarantees from Tehran on the nuclear issue, while Iran accuses the US of excessive demands and a lack of realism. For … Read more