At UN, Russia denounces Israel’s sovereignty in Golan Heights after Jerusalem backs Ukraine

As the international community focuses on the Ukraine/Russia crisis in the U.N. General Assembly, U.S. Deputy Ambassador to the U.N. Richard Mills is critical of the diplomatic time and energy that monthly meetings on the Israeli-Palestinian file take up at the Security Council. Mike Wagenheim (February 24, 2022 / JNS) Russia denounced Israel’s sovereignty over […]

Israel Accuses Iran of Providing Munitions for Drones Supplied to Venezuela

Wednesday, 23 February, 2022 – 06:45 Israel accused Iran on Tuesday of planning to arm drones supplied to Venezuela with precision-guided munitions, remarks that appeared aimed at raising American alarm as world powers try to conclude a new nuclear deal with Tehran, Reuters reported.   Venezuela said in 2012 that Iran was helping it build […]

Invasion of Ukraine makes it clear: IDF will fight its own battles

It is something that Israel has said over and over again: Israel is not a party to any deal signed with Tehran – And if needed, Israel’s military will act against Iran. By ANNA AHRONHEIM Published: FEBRUARY 25, 2022 15:48 Updated: FEBRUARY 26, 2022 12:36 Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi gives a speech during a ceremony to mark the […]

US to continue to engage with Russia over Iran despite Ukraine invasion

Negotiators have made significant progress in the last week By REUTERS Published: FEBRUARY 25, 2022 23:14 Updated: FEBRUARY 26, 2022 02:29 US State Department spokesman Ned Price speaks during daily press briefing at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, February 22, 2021 (photo credit: NICHOLAS KAMM/POOL VIA REUTERS) The United States will continue to engage with Russia […]

Ukraine’s Zelensky rejects US evacuation offer: I need ammunition, ‘not a ride’

‘The fight is here,’ president tells US officials from secret whereabouts; street fighting against Russian forces underway in Kyiv, officials say By AP Today, 7:37 am   KYIV, Ukraine — A US official confirmed Ukraine President Volodymyr rejected an offer from the American government to evacuate Kyiv. A senior American intelligence official with direct knowledge […]

China says it ‘supports’ Russia amid Ukraine invasion, backs Putin’s claim he’s ready for negotiations

Zelenskyy pleads with NATO nations to permit Ukraine to join alliance as Kyiv is pummeled by Russian forces By Caitlin McFall | Fox News close Russia-Ukraine conflict: Adult men have to stay and fight Fox News correspondent Steve Harrigan has the latest on the Russian invasion of Ukraine on ‘Fox News @ Night.’ NEWYou can […]

PM talks with Ukraine’s Zelensky, again refrains from condemning Russia in statement

Bennett offers humanitarian aid as Russian army reaches capital Kyiv; Ukrainian president reportedly initiated call By Lazar Berman and Judah Ari Gross Today, 3:51 pm Edit Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett poses for a picture at the Prime Minister’s office in Jerusalem, January 26, 2022; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the nation in Kyiv, Ukraine, […]

Russia summons Israeli ambassador, said to ask: ‘Why are you backing Nazis?’

Moscow seeks clarifications after Lapid lambastes Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine; envoy Alexander Ben Zvi reportedly notes Israel’s response has been relatively mild TOI staffToday, 9:44 pm Russia on Friday summoned Israel’s Ambassador to Moscow Alexander Ben Zvi to clarify Israel’s position regarding the Ukraine invasion. According to reports on Channel 12 and Ynet, Russia’s Deputy […]

Lviv: 400 new applicants for Aliyah in one day

In Lviv, about 400 applied, compared to 60 up until this morning, and through the system of public inquiries, there are dozens of inquiries, most of which are from Israelis. By ZVIKA KLEIN Published: FEBRUARY 24, 2022 22:44     Churpin family making Aliyah from Ukraine 2 (photo credit: EKATERINA LEVCHENKO) In light of the escalation in Ukraine, […]

Israeli leaders discuss Russian invasion implications, prepare to help Ukraine Jews

At meeting led by Prime Minister Bennett, ministries ordered to continue working to get Israeli citizens out of conflict zone By Judah Ari Gross and Jacob Magid Today, 10:53 pm Edit   Top Israeli officials met on Thursday to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, deciding to persist in their efforts to get Israeli citizens out […]

Russia denounces Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights

February 24, 2022 “Russia doesn’t recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights that are part of Syria,” said Russia’s Dmitry Polyanskiy. By JNS.org and World Israel News Staff At a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday where “Israel apartheid” was the focus rather than urgent global issues, Russia’s envoy said Moscow considers the Golan Heights […]