A Victory Day Without a Victory
‘I’m 78 years old and I didn’t believe that things would get so bad, that brothers would slaughter their own flesh and blood,’ Ukrainian woman tells The Media Line
‘I’m 78 years old and I didn’t believe that things would get so bad, that brothers would slaughter their own flesh and blood,’ Ukrainian woman tells The Media Line
‘Moscow might activate Iran, Syria or Hamas – without considering the outcome,’ former Putin speechwriter tells The Media Line
‘Arabs in Israel are first exposed to the Shoah in high school. But it is not presented as a significant historical event,’ columnist says
Performances in Israel by two popular Russian performers were canceled following pressure from pro-Ukraine activists. Some Israelis who support Russia say it was a witch hunt
Israel has been tiptoeing between pleasing its Western allies and currying favor with Russia despite the war on Ukraine, but its vote to remove Russia from the UN Human Rights Council could sour relations with Russia going forward
Ankara seeks to revive the idea of bringing Israeli natural gas to Europe via Turkey, but the prospect of cooperation remains doubtful
Experts believe that this spring does not have to be a repeat of the dramatic events of last year between Israel and its Arab citizens, and Hamas
Many have a very different view of reality than the rest of the world, due to the nature of the regime, restrictions on the press, and an entirely divergent worldview
Dozens of Israelis of Ukrainian origin are making their way to their ravaged country of birth, and not just to offer humanitarian aid or to try to get relatives and friends out. They are leaving behind families, work, and safety to take up arms against the Russian invasion.
While Western countries mull sanctions against Russia after it formally recognized the independence of two self-proclaimed republics in eastern Ukraine, Israel is busy reshaping its attitude toward current developments. Until very recently, Israel kept mum on Russian threats and their implications, refraining from taking a clear stand like other countries in the West or expressing…