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They don’t promise a loan — they help you get it: a fair alternative to bank rejections appeared in Israel

If you’ve ever tried to get a loan from an Israeli bank — you know what it means: endless forms, BDI, “we’ll call you back later” and eventually — silence. It’s especially difficult for new repatriates, those working unofficially, or those with even small debts in the past.

And when it comes to buying a car? Even more “fun.”

Against this backdrop, private companies began to appear, promising to “help” — but often taking money upfront, doing nothing, and disappearing.

However, there are exceptions. One of them is GBT Global, which, according to client reviews, actually supports people through to the end of the process, does not charge in advance, and operates officially.

What they do — in short

GBT Global is not a bank or a “financial broker.” It’s a team that helps people get loans, car loans, and refinancing, and deal with poor credit history. They work without upfront payments and only charge if the client actually receives funds.

Learn more on the
GBT Global website

The company helps people who face:

• rejections due to BDI,
• unstable income,
• lack of documents and guarantors,
• accumulated debts,
• wish to leave the country and “clear everything”,
• other situations.

How it works: 7 steps

1. The client contacts them — by phone, website, or WhatsApp.
2. Initial consultation: why the loan is needed, amount, terms.
3. Specialist collects basic info — BDI, debts, income.
4. Analysis: is there a chance? What programs are available?
5. If agreed — work begins: document collection, application submission.
6. Upon success — the client gets approval and then funds.
7. Only then the service is paid.

What they actually help with

• Personal loans: for daily needs, education, medical expenses;
• Car loans: new and used vehicles;
• BDI clearing: correcting errors, legal support;
• Refinancing (mashkantaot): combining debts at lower rates;
• Bankruptcy: legal path to resolve debts;
• Emigration prep: loans and BDI rehab before moving abroad;
• And more.

So who are they?

Learn more on the
GBT Global website

According to public sources, GBT Global previously worked as part of a financial analysis division associated with the Bank of Israel. Today — it’s an independent private company.

Among their partners are well-known companies like:

• מימון ישיר — https://my.5555.co.il
• קפטן קרדיט — https://captaincredit.co.il

What clients say

“The bank said no — they helped.”
“Not a cent upfront.”
“They explained everything calmly.”

These kinds of reviews are common on social media and forums.

GBT Global doesn’t make promises — but at least they don’t charge before delivering results, and that already sets them apart.

Bottom line

GBT Global isn’t a magic button — but it’s a real chance. Especially for those who have been told “no” everywhere else.

Here they treat you like a person — and you only pay if it works out.

Learn more on the
GBT Global website

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Loans and car loans in Israel from GBT Global: how to get money even if banks refuse - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

The first monument to the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine was erected in Jerusalem – what is known? - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

Kyiv under fire again: 419 targets overnight, residential buildings in ruins, and a question to Ukraine’s allies - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

In April 2025, in Jerusalem, at the Wohl Rose Garden (Wohl Rose Garden), located between the Knesset and the Supreme Court, the first memorial in Israel to the victims of the Ukrainian Holodomor of 1932-1933 was installed. This monument was the result of cooperation between the city of Jerusalem, The Temerty Foundation, The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel, HREC (Holodomor Research and Education Center), The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), and The Jerusalem Development Authority.

The Role of the Monument and Its Symbolism

The monument is designed as broken sacrificial millstones with a raised hand, symbolizing the suffering and resistance of the victims of the Holodomor. This symbolism also reflects the fact that many Ukrainians who survived this genocide were subjected to hunger and brutal repression, and their memory remains a vital part of Ukrainian history today.

The Author of the Monument: Lyudmyla Temertiy

The monument was created by Canadian artist of Ukrainian descent Lyudmyla Temertiy, who is the author of the first Holodomor monument installed in 1983 in Edmonton (Canada).

“The first-ever Holodomor memorial to the victims of 1932-1933 in Ukraine was opened on October 23, 1983, in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada). The monument was built in 1983 at the initiative of the Edmonton branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. The author is Lyudmyla Temertiy from Montreal, whose mother survived the Holodomor.

The monument is made in the form of a broken circle, symbolizing the intentionally broken life cycle (its resemblance to millstones is striking). Tired hands are raised in resistance, pleading for an end to the torture. The inscription on the monument is in English and French: “In eternal memory of the millions who died during the man-made famine-genocide caused by the Soviet regime in Moscow in 1932-1933. We stand guard against tyranny, violence, and inhumanity.”

Even before the monument was installed, the Soviet Embassy in Canada expressed its protest.”

Lyudmyla Temertiy, along with David Robinson, created the monument in Jerusalem, which features broken millstones with a raised hand, symbolizing the suffering and resistance of the victims of hunger and political repression.

Quote from Lesya Hasidzhak

Lesya Hasidzhak, director of the National Holodomor Genocide Museum (Ukraine), commented on the installation of the monument as follows:

“We as an institution are still clarifying the official details (when it was installed, whether there will be an official opening), but it seems that in Jerusalem, at the Wohl Rose Garden, between the Knesset and the Supreme Court, the first Holodomor monument has appeared in Israel.

This is the result of the cooperation of the city of Jerusalem, the Temerty Foundation, the Embassy of Ukraine, HREC, and the Jerusalem Development Authority.”

The author is Canadian artist of Ukrainian descent, Lyudmyla Temertiy (along with David Robinson, as indicated on the plaque), another monument by her, almost identical to the Jerusalem one, was installed 41 years ago in Edmonton, Canada.

I fully understand the organizational silence, as there are many Russians and vandals in Israel. But the significance of this event is immense, and gratitude to all involved is boundless.”

Unofficial Opening and Ceremony

The monument was installed (according to information from reliable sources) not in April, but earlier. However, according to the original plans, the official opening of the monument was supposed to coincide with a visit from high-ranking officials from Ukraine to Israel, including the potential visit of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.

However, the visit of the President of Ukraine has not yet taken place for known and unknown reasons, and the information about the monument has not been officially disseminated, despite its significance and importance for both countries.

On April 17, 2025, the first person to report on the monument was volunteer Martin Danichev, who lives in Petah Tikva. He published photos of the monument on Facebook and wrote:

“I am pleasantly shocked. A monument to the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-1933 has been opened in Jerusalem.”

Danichev also noted that the monument was recently installed, in 2025, and added that “it’s hard to explain how important this is.”

This news became significant for the Ukrainian community and was quickly picked up by the media.

The official opening of the monument at the Wohl Rose Garden has not yet occurred, as the park itself is under reconstruction. The Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv reported that the official opening of the monument will take place after the park work is completed. The date and time of the ceremony will be published on the pages of The Embassy of Ukraine in Israel and The Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv. This important moment for the Ukrainian community in Israel and around the world is expected to be widely covered.

Symbolism of the Monument and Its Significance

The monument in Jerusalem is designed in the form of broken sacrificial millstones with a raised hand, on which there are five ears of wheat, symbolizing the suffering of millions of Ukrainians who became victims of the Holodomor. This monument symbolizes not only a historical tragedy but also the struggle for human rights, and the memory of victims of violence and cruelty.

Project of the Monument and Support

The project of the monument was supported by a number of organizations, including James Konstantin Temerty, a Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He actively supports cultural and educational projects related to Ukraine. Other important participants in the project included HREC and The Jerusalem Development Authority, which played a key role in the organization and installation of the monument.

James Konstantin Temerty: Businessman and Philanthropist

James Konstantin Temerty is a Canadian businessman and philanthropist, founder of the company “Northland Power”. He actively supports projects in the fields of culture and history, including the installation of Holodomor monuments in different countries, such as Israel and Canada. James and Lyudmyla Temerty are siblings, and both actively support cultural initiatives aimed at preserving the memory of the tragedies of the Ukrainian people. James Temerty is also the founder of the project Ukrainian Jewish Encounter (UJE), which aims to promote understanding and cooperation between the Ukrainian and Jewish peoples.

Lyudmyla Temerty: Artist and Activist

Lyudmyla Temerty, born in 1944 in Slovakia, is a renowned artist and activist of Ukrainian descent. She is the author of the first Holodomor monument, installed in 1983 in Edmonton, Canada. Her works are dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holodomor and other tragedies of the Ukrainian people. Lyudmyla is actively involved in public life, supporting Ukrainian culture and education.

Ukrainian Jewish Encounter Project

Ukrainian Jewish Encounter (UJE) is a project supported by James Temerty, aimed at fostering understanding between the Ukrainian and Jewish peoples. The project includes educational initiatives, publications, and events dedicated to the shared historical heritage, including the Holocaust and the Holodomor. This project continues Temerty’s efforts to preserve historical memory and strengthen ties between the two peoples.

Israel’s Recognition of the Holodomor

Israel has not officially recognized the Holodomor of 1932–1933 in Ukraine as an act of genocide.

In 2008, the Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine, Zina Kalai-Klaytman, stated that Israel acknowledges the Holodomor as a great tragedy of the Ukrainian people but cannot recognize it as genocide because “the famine affected not only Ukrainians but also other nations.”

In 2016, a bill was presented in the Knesset to recognize the Holodomor as genocide, but it was not passed due to political difficulties and the delicacy of the issue in the context of relations with Russia.

In 2018, Member of Knesset Akran Khasson proposed a bill which also failed to gain support in parliament.

In 2019, during the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky urged Israel to recognize the Holodomor as an act of genocide. However, Netanyahu did not publicly respond to this request, and Israel did not change its stance.

In 2021, Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Ukraine and laid a wreath at the Holodomor memorial in Kyiv, but Israel still refrains from officially recognizing the tragedy as genocide.

In 2022, Israeli Ambassador to Kyiv Michael Brodsky stated that this was due to the fact that “there is no practice in Israel of recognizing or not recognizing national tragedies.”

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Since its founding, NAnews – News of Israel has actively covered topics related to Ukrainian-Israeli relations, significant cultural and historical events for the Ukrainian and Jewish communities. The issue of preserving historical memory, especially about tragedies such as the Holodomor, holds special significance for both communities. The installation of the monument in Jerusalem becomes not only an important moment in the history of Ukraine but also a key step in strengthening cultural ties between the two peoples.

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Loans and car loans in Israel from GBT Global: how to get money even if banks refuse - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

The first monument to the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine was erected in Jerusalem – what is known? - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

Kyiv under fire again: 419 targets overnight, residential buildings in ruins, and a question to Ukraine’s allies - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

On the night of July 6, 2026, Kyiv woke up not to alarms, not to the noise of traffic, and not to the usual city life.

It woke up to explosions.

Russian terrorists launched a massive combined strike on Ukraine, with the main target being Kyiv. This was already the second heavy strike on the capital in four days: on the night of July 2, a Russian attack claimed 31 lives in Kyiv, with more than a hundred people injured. And now — again high-rise buildings, again fire, again rescuers on ladders, again people under the rubble.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, on the night of July 6, Russia launched 419 aerial attack means — 68 missiles and 351 drones of various types. Among them were 6 anti-ship missiles 3M22 “Zircon”/”Onyx”, 23 ballistic missiles “Iskander-M”/S-400, 33 cruise missiles Kh-101, 6 cruise missiles “Kalibr”, and 351 strike UAVs of the Shahed, “Gerbera”, “Italmas” types and decoy drones.

The Ukrainian air defense managed to shoot down or suppress 363 targets: 37 missiles and 326 drones. This is a huge effort by the defenders of the sky.

But the main tragedy of this night lies elsewhere.

According to preliminary data from the Air Force at 08:30, there were hits from 29 ballistic, including anti-ship, missiles and 18 strike UAVs at 34 locations. Debris from downed drones was also recorded at 16 locations. Ballistics and “Zircons” were the strike that Ukraine could not stop due to a shortage of interceptor missiles.

Residential buildings instead of “military targets”

As of the morning of July 6, it was known that 11 people had died in Kyiv. Initially, it was reported that 46 people were injured, of whom 27 were hospitalized, including three children. Later, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned about 60 injured in the capital.

These are not just numbers.

Behind each number is a person who was at home in the evening. Someone was sleeping. Someone was checking their phone. Someone was putting a child to bed. Someone left a cup in the kitchen and did not know that in a few hours their apartment would become a hole in the wall of a high-rise building.

The most severe consequences were recorded in the Podilskyi and Darnytskyi districts of the capital.

In the Podilskyi district, a residential high-rise was hit. In one building, structures from the 9th to the 5th floor were destroyed, people were brought out into the fresh air and rescued from the upper floors using fire ladders. Searches for victims also continued in a 21-story residential building, where the destruction affected floors from the 2nd to the 5th.

In the Darnytskyi district, residential buildings were damaged, fires broke out in apartments and a garage cooperative. According to TSN, in one of the 25-story buildings, debris fell at the level of the 4th floor, and in a 30-story residential building, a fire broke out from the 23rd to the 25th floor.

Consequences were also eliminated in the Holosiivskyi and Obolonskyi districts. According to the Kyiv City State Administration, damage was recorded at more than 20 locations, although initial reports mentioned 15.

Urlivska: children’s toys among the debris

There are frames that do not require long explanations.

On Urlivska Street, after the Russian strike, high-rise buildings were damaged. The blast wave knocked out most of the windows in the unfinished buildings of the “Urlivsky” residential complex. Dozens of parked cars were destroyed in the yards. On the playground, which was near the impact site, abandoned children’s toys remained among the debris.

This is the face of the Russian war.

Not maps in Kremlin offices.

Not television sets with camouflage nets.

Not Mosfilm bravado, where Putin’s power portrays “strength”.

But a playground where toys lie among glass, metal, and dust.

People ran out of their homes in what they were wearing. Some in house robes. Rescuers carried out not only people but also pets: one resident was helped to carry out two cats, who sat in carriers after the evacuation, as frightened as their owners.

In one of the destroyed houses in the Podilskyi district, according to Ukrainian media, an entire family died — mother, father, and son. This is the point where the language of politics ends. Only silence remains, which cannot be justified by any “geopolitical calculations”.

Kyiv region: Vyshneve, fire and evacuation

The strike was not only on the capital.

In the Kyiv region, Zelensky reported 3 dead and 16 injured. In Vyshneve, a fire continued at the site of the missile strike, and people were evacuated from the private sector. More than 400 rescuers and police officers were involved in eliminating the consequences of the attack.

Later, regional authorities clarified that the number of injured in Kyiv region increased to 26 people, including two children: a 9-month-old baby and a 12-year-old child. More than 500 residents were temporarily evacuated from Vyshneve due to the threat of repeated detonation.

This is an important detail: even after the explosion, the danger did not end.

People not only lost their homes, windows, cars, and sense of security. They were also evacuated due to the risk of repeated detonation. That is, the Russian strike continued to threaten them even after the missile had already fallen.

Patriot, which is lacking

The President of Ukraine directly stated what has long been clear in Kyiv, Moscow, Tehran, and Western capitals: Ukrainian military worked well against drones and cruise missiles but could not stop Russian ballistics due to a lack of interceptor missiles for Patriot systems.

It is precisely the Patriot that remains the key means of protection against ballistic strikes. It is the interceptor missiles — not beautiful words, not statements, not “concern”, but specific missiles on specific launchers — that decide whether a high-rise will stand in the morning or turn into a mass grave.

Reuters, citing Air Force data, also notes: Russia used 68 missiles and 351 drones, Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 37 missiles and 326 drones, but neither ballistic nor supersonic/hypersonic missiles were intercepted in this attack.

Zelensky called on the US and European partners to come out of the NATO summit in Ankara with strong decisions on protecting Ukrainian skies. His phrase sounds like both an accusation and a request: as long as the missiles for Patriot remain in the allies’ warehouses, Russia gets an incentive to further “defeat” residential buildings.

For the Israeli audience, this should be especially understandable.

In Israel, they know what a night under rockets is like. They know what dependence on air defense is like. They know that sometimes between life and death stands not a diplomatic formula, but an interceptor that was delivered on time.

That is why NAnews — Israel News | Nikk.Agency draws attention to this detail: the Ukrainian issue today is not only a front-line issue. It is a question of the right of peaceful people to sleep in their apartments and not die because the necessary missiles are lying in the allies’ warehouses.

NATO summit and Moscow’s demonstrativeness

This attack occurred on the eve of the NATO summit in Ankara, scheduled for July 7–8, 2026. On the eve, Zelensky warned that, according to intelligence, Russia was preparing a new massive strike. He linked this to Putin’s habit of acting demonstratively — after US Independence Day and before the NATO summit.

This is not a coincidence.

The Russian terrorist regime loves symbols and lives by demonstrating strength. First, they show the world a dictator in decorations where maps and camouflage nets are supposed to depict “military power”. Then Russian missiles fly into sleeping Ukrainian cities.

And this message is addressed not only to Ukraine.

Moscow shows Europe: this is what we can do.

This is what war looks like if it is not stopped in time.

This is what will happen to houses, hospitals, schools, power plants, and streets if the West continues to pretend that “escalation” can be avoided by concessions to the terrorist.

Since 2022, and if you look broader — since the war against Georgia in 2008, Russia has repeatedly shown that its aggression does not stop by itself. It is stopped only by force, weapons, sanctions, isolation, and a clear understanding: a terrorist does not calm down from softness. He perceives softness as an invitation to continue.

International “concern” no longer saves

After such nights, it is especially bitter to hear the usual language of international organizations.

“Deep concern.”

“Call for restraint.”

“Need for a ceasefire.”

For people waiting under the rubble, this is not help.

For parents looking for children, this is not protection.

For rescuers climbing fire ladders to destroyed floors, this is not a tool.

Yes, international structures can make statements. But if after the statements missiles again hit residential buildings, it means these statements do not work as a protection mechanism. They remain words, and Ukrainians need air defense systems, interceptor missiles, production, logistics, political decisions, and accountability for every day of delay.

The world cannot be surprised every time that Russia kills civilians again.

This is no longer a “shock”.

This is a system.

And if the killing system continues to work, it means the protection system is still insufficient.

When patience runs out

In Ukrainian society, after such nights, the terrible question is increasingly heard: what will happen if people finally run out of patience?

When residential buildings are hit again and again, when families die, when children’s toys lie among glass, when peaceful cities are turned into targets, the desire for revenge becomes an understandable human reaction.

But that is why Ukraine’s allies must act now.

Not so that Ukraine “does not respond”.

But so that the right to protection does not turn into despair.

The democratic world must stop Russian terror with military, political, and economic decisions before the pain becomes even deeper and the war even wider.

Main conclusion

The night of July 6, 2026 became yet another proof: Russia is not seeking peace.

Russia is testing weakness.

It struck Kyiv with 68 missiles and 351 drones. It directed the main strike at the capital. It pierced Ukrainian air defense with ballistics, “Zircons”, “Onyxes”, “Iskanders”, S-400, Kh-101, “Kalibrs”, and hundreds of UAVs. It hit residential buildings. It killed people. It again forced rescuers to search for the living and the dead among the concrete.

In Kyiv, 11 people died, about 60 were injured. In Kyiv region, 3 people died, the number of injured, according to updated regional authorities’ data, increased to 26. Hundreds of residents were evacuated in Vyshneve. In the Podilskyi and Darnytskyi districts of the capital, high-rise buildings burned and collapsed. On Urlivska Street, children’s toys remained among the debris.

This is not “another episode of the war”.

This is a question to Ukraine’s allies.

How many more nights must pass before Patriot missiles stop lying in warehouses and start protecting people?

How many more houses must collapse?

How many more families must die?

And how many more times will the world pretend not to understand the obvious: Russian terror will not stop by itself. It needs to be stopped. Now.

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Loans and car loans in Israel from GBT Global: how to get money even if banks refuse - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

The first monument to the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine was erected in Jerusalem – what is known? - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

Kyiv under fire again: 419 targets overnight, residential buildings in ruins, and a question to Ukraine’s allies - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

On July 5, 2026, a Ukrainian delegation of doctors and patients arrived in Israel to participate in an important medical program as part of the UNBROKEN project.

Ukrainian specialists and patients will undergo training and eye prosthetics at the Israeli hospital “Bnei Zion” in Haifa.

This was reported by public activist and volunteer Anna Zharova (Israeli Friends of Ukraine), emphasizing that the project is the result of cooperation between Ukrainian and Israeli doctors, volunteers, public organizations, and diplomatic structures.

In the conditions of war, when Ukraine daily experiences the consequences of Russian shelling, such initiatives are of particular importance. They help not only specific patients but also create a foundation for long-term medical assistance in Ukraine itself.

The main goal of the project is not just to conduct individual operations in Israel, but to transfer Israeli experience to Ukrainian doctors, which can be applied in Lviv in the future.

Israeli experience for Ukrainian medicine

The UNBROKEN project in Lviv has become one of the most well-known Ukrainian centers for the rehabilitation of people affected by the war.

Here they help military and civilians who have received severe injuries, lost limbs, vision, undergone complex surgeries, and need long-term rehabilitation.

Now another important stage is being added to this direction — the development of eye prosthetics with the participation of Israeli specialists.

For patients who have lost an eye or suffered severe facial injuries, prosthetics is not just a medical procedure.

It is a return to normal life.

It is the opportunity to look at oneself in the mirror without pain again.

It is a chance to go out to people, return to family, work, society, and feel not only survived but also restored.

Israeli medicine has long been known for its high level of ophthalmology, reconstructive surgery, and rehabilitation. Therefore, the participation of the “Bnei Zion” hospital in such a project opens an extremely important opportunity for Ukrainian patients and doctors.

Ukraine receives not just help here and now.

Ukraine receives knowledge, technologies, and practical experience that can be applied at home.

Who participates in the project

The organizer of the internship in Israel was the Israeli organization לב אחד — One Heart — Lev Echad.

Israeli Friends of Ukraine joined the organization of events in Israel and volunteer support during operations by invitation.

The project received significant support from the Embassy of Ukraine in Israel, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Israel Yevhen Korniychuk, Consul Alex Zernopolsky, as well as the Ukrainian volunteer center “Razom”.

Such partnerships are especially important today.

When doctors, volunteers, diplomats, public organizations, and medical centers work together, help becomes not a one-time action but a real system.

NAnews — Israel News | Nikk.Agency notes that such projects demonstrate the living power of Ukrainian-Israeli cooperation: it is built not only on official meetings but also on concrete actions that change human destinies.

Eye prosthetics center in Lviv

One of the most important results of this program should appear in Ukraine.

According to Anna Zharova, a medical center for eye prosthetics is planned to be created in Lviv in the near future, which will work taking into account Israeli experience and in cooperation with Israeli specialists.

This means that patients in Ukraine will be able to receive specialized assistance closer to home.

For a country that faces the consequences of war daily, such a center is necessary.

Eye and facial injuries are among the most severe consequences of explosions, missile strikes, artillery shelling, and mine-explosive injuries.

Many people after such injuries need not only surgery but also long-term medical, psychological, and social recovery.

The creation of a center in Lviv will allow Ukrainian doctors to develop a new direction, and patients to receive help faster and more accessible.

This is the true value of international cooperation: not just bringing patients for treatment, but helping Ukraine create its own strong medical base.

People’s diplomacy that works

In her post, Anna Zharova wrote that against the backdrop of constant shelling of Ukraine and heavy news, it is especially important to see people who continue to do small and big things.

This phrase very accurately describes the essence of the project.

While the war destroys cities and destinies, volunteers, doctors, and public organizations continue to restore what can be restored.

They seek partners, negotiate with hospitals, find funding, accompany patients, help doctors, and create new opportunities where there were none yesterday.

This is true people’s diplomacy.

Not declarations.

Not loud words.

Not formal photographs.

But concrete help to specific people.

When a Ukrainian patient gets a chance for recovery in an Israeli hospital, and a Ukrainian doctor gains knowledge that will later help dozens and hundreds of patients in Lviv, this is real partnership between countries.

Why this is important for Israel and Ukraine

For Ukraine, the UNBROKEN project in Israel is an opportunity to strengthen its own medicine in one of the most complex areas.

For Israel, it is a chance to showcase its best experience, its medical expertise, and its human solidarity with people affected by the war.

Israel knows what trauma, terror, loss of loved ones, and the need to quickly restore people after severe injuries are.

Ukraine is going through enormous national pain today, and that is why Israeli experience can be especially valuable for it.

Such projects connect the two countries not with slogans, but with deeds.

Doctors pass on knowledge.

Volunteers create conditions.

Diplomats help open doors.

Patients get a chance for recovery.

And in Lviv, a new medical center is gradually forming, which can become part of a large system of assistance to people affected by the war.

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The arrival of the Ukrainian delegation in Israel as part of the UNBROKEN project is a story of support, professionalism, and faith in recovery.

It is a story of how Israeli medicine can help Ukraine not only treat individual patients but also build new medical opportunities within the country.

It is a story of people who do not wait for perfect conditions but continue to do important things.

Thanks to such projects, the word “help” ceases to be abstract.

It becomes an operation, training, a new center, a restored face, returned confidence, and a chance for a person to feel like themselves again.

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Loans and car loans in Israel from GBT Global: how to get money even if banks refuse - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

The first monument to the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine was erected in Jerusalem – what is known? - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

Kyiv under fire again: 419 targets overnight, residential buildings in ruins, and a question to Ukraine’s allies - July 6, 2026 - Новости Израиля

Against the backdrop of new negotiations in Cairo, Hamas is preparing for a step that outwardly looks like a serious political concession: the dismantling of a structure that has served as the de facto government in the Gaza Strip for almost 20 years.

This concerns the so-called “Committee for Government Work Oversight” — a body through which Hamas, after seizing power in Gaza, maintained civilian control over the enclave.

According to reports from the Saudi publication “Asharq Al-Awsat”, which were recounted by Israeli and regional media on July 5-6, 2026, the movement intends to pave the way for the transfer of administrative powers to the National Committee for Gaza Management — a technocratic structure headed by Dr. Ali Shaat.

But for Israel, the main question is not whether Hamas will change a sign and hand over a few offices to new officials.

The main question is who will control weapons, security, borders, reconstruction, and the real centers of power within Gaza.

Why Hamas is talking about dissolution

According to data published on July 6, 2026, Hamas has already taken the first step towards dissolving its de facto government: it involves dismantling the body that for many years ensured administrative management of the sector. This step is presented as preparation for the transfer of powers to a technocratic committee led by Ali Shaat.

Formally, the logic is simple: if the National Committee is to enter Gaza, the old Hamas structure must make way.

Statements related to this process mention the creation of a national team involving government structures, Palestinian factions, and independent figures. It is tasked with facilitating the transfer of administrative duties to the new committee.

However, even in these formulations, there is an important caveat.

Hamas is not talking about the complete disappearance of its influence, but about the transfer of civilian functions. Meanwhile, technical and professional staff should remain in place to maintain the operation of services and the daily management of the sector.

For the Israeli audience, this is a fundamental point. If only the administrative facade changes, and control over force, weapons, and underground structures remains the same, it is not the end of Hamas’s power, but a new form of it.

Who is Ali Shaat and why is a technocratic committee needed

Ali Shaat is a Palestinian technocrat and civil engineer who was assigned the role of head of the National Committee for Gaza Management in January 2026. This committee is supposed to handle civil affairs: municipal services, water, healthcare, education, infrastructure, finance, and reconstruction.

On paper, this scheme looks like an attempt to replace the power of a terrorist group with civilian governance.

In practice, the entire structure hinges on one question: who will force Hamas to give up not offices, but weapons.

That is why the dissolution of the old committee cannot automatically be considered the end of Hamas’s power in Gaza. For Israel, the administrative facade is not important, but the real content: who controls armed groups, tunnels, warehouses, internal security, and the ability to threaten the south of the country again.

Cairo negotiations and the disarmament dispute

In Cairo, negotiations are expected to continue in the coming days on the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. Hamas and other Palestinian groups are participating, as well as mediators trying to bridge differences over the second stage of the deal.

The central theme is the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups.

Hamas insists on a gradual approach and demands linking the issue of weapons with the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the sector. Essentially, the movement is trying to shift the conversation from “demilitarization first” to a long political bargaining: partial concessions, guarantees, stages, international formulas, and pressure on Israel.

It is at this point that for the Israeli reader, the headline about “government dissolution” is not important, but the mechanism of control.

NAnews — Israel News | Nikk.Agency views such news not as a separate diplomatic intrigue, but as a security issue for southern Israel, residents of border areas, the future of hostages, the reconstruction of Gaza, and Israel’s ability to prevent a repeat of the October 7 catastrophe.

If Hamas retains weapons, any new administrative structures become not an alternative to terrorist power, but a possible screen for its survival.

Hamas document and calculation on elections in Israel

Israeli channel Kan reported on July 5, 2026, about an internal Hamas document in which the movement analyzes negotiations through the prism of Israeli politics. According to the channel, Hamas believes that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself is delaying the process, as he sees any significant concession on Gaza as a threat to his coalition and political future.

From this, Hamas concludes: if Israel is stalling, then the movement should do the same.

This is an important detail.

Hamas does not look like an organization ready to voluntarily leave the historical stage. Rather, it is trying to understand what format will allow it to survive the current stage, wait for a change in the political situation in Israel, and preserve the core of its influence.

For Israel, such logic is as dangerous as an open refusal to disarm. If negotiations turn into a game of time, then each week may work not for peace, but for the restoration of Hamas’s channels of influence within Gaza.

Israel’s position: reconstruction only after demilitarization

Benjamin Netanyahu stated at a government meeting on July 5, 2026, that Israel will not allow the reconstruction of Gaza without the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of the sector. He rejected reports that the US allegedly demands to continue reconstruction work even if Hamas is not disarmed.

Netanyahu’s formula sounds tough: there will be no reconstruction of Gaza without the dismantling of military infrastructure.

The Prime Minister also said that Gaza residents wishing to leave the sector should have such an opportunity, and those who remain should not pose a threat to Israel. He separately emphasized that Israel will continue to maintain security zones within Gaza.

For Israel, this is not a secondary detail, but the foundation of the entire post-war architecture.

If international structures are allowed to engage in reconstruction, but Hamas retains military power, Israel risks facing the same problem in a new package: money for reconstruction, civil committees, diplomatic statements — and simultaneously an armed network waiting for the next convenient moment.

What this means for Israel

Currently, around Gaza, it is not the end of the war, but a new phase of the struggle for the post-war order.

One side is trying to present the dissolution of Hamas’s de facto government as a step towards civilian governance and international control. The other side — Israel — demands that any talks about reconstruction be linked to real demilitarization, not cosmetic replacement of officials.

For the residents of Sderot, Ashkelon, Netivot, kibbutzim around Gaza, and the entire south of Israel, this is not abstract diplomacy. The outcome of the disarmament dispute will determine whether the border will be calm or will again become a line of waiting for the next attack.

Therefore, the main test of the coming weeks is not whether Hamas will announce the dissolution of its government.

The main test is whether someone can achieve that Hamas ceases to be an armed power in Gaza.

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The Kremlin shows no signs of readiness to end the war against Ukraine.

On the contrary, recent statements from Moscow again indicate an attempt to expand the war under the familiar pretext of “border security.”

The source of this assessment is a TSN publication from July 5, 2026, citing the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

The material states that Putin continues to count on the capture of new Ukrainian territories and the establishment of full political control over Ukraine.

What happened on July 3 and why it matters

The key episode is Putin’s meeting with Russian military commanders on July 3, 2026.

At this meeting, the head of the Kremlin again spoke about the need to create a so-called “buffer zone” along the Russian border.

According to TSN, citing ISW, the commander of the Russian troop grouping, Yevgeny Nikiforov, stated that Russian troops allegedly need to advance in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions to “protect” Russia’s border regions.

In Kremlin language, this sounds like defense.

But in essence, it is an attempt to justify new seizures of Ukrainian territory.

Sumy and Kharkiv regions as the next target

Sumy and Kharkiv regions reappear in Russian rhetoric not by chance.

Both regions border Russia, so the Kremlin uses them as a convenient propaganda argument: first talking about threats to Russian regions, then calling the advance of the Russian army a “necessary measure,” and after that trying to present the occupation as a “buffer.”

ISW analysts in their assessment for July 4, 2026, separately noted Nikiforov’s statements about creating a “buffer zone” in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

For Ukraine, this means not an abstract military formula, but a direct threat to new areas, cities, and civilians.

What really lies behind the word “buffer”

According to ISW, the Russian “buffer zone” remains a vague and practically unattainable goal as long as an independent Ukraine capable of resisting exists.

That is why such a formula is dangerous: it has no clear endpoint.

If the Kremlin declares one line insufficiently safe, it can demand the next one, then another one — and each new seizure is explained with the same word “buffer.”

TSN conveys the analysts’ conclusion: it is not only about military security but about the Kremlin’s desire for further occupation of Ukrainian territories beyond the already captured areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

Why this is important for Israel

For the Israeli audience, the importance of this story is not only the Ukrainian map.

A broader logic is visible here: the aggressor speaks the language of security but in practice uses it to advance the army, pressure a neighboring country, and destroy international rules.

In this context, NAnews — Israel News | Nikk.Agency draws attention to the fact that Russian rhetoric about the “buffer” is very similar to the political packaging of further escalation.

The Kremlin is not just explaining the ongoing war — it is preparing arguments in advance for its continuation.

At the same time, Putin continues to criticize Western support for Ukraine.

According to ISW, Moscow uses Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory as an informational pretext to justify further escalation, and attacks on Western aid to Kyiv are needed by the Kremlin to weaken international support for Ukraine.

What plans do experts see in the Kremlin

The Ukrainian material also provides an assessment by Professor Yaroslav Hrytsak of the Ukrainian Catholic University.

In his opinion, Putin is interested not only in the Donetsk region but in all of Ukraine.

This is an important emphasis.

Even if the Kremlin is not currently speaking about Kyiv as openly as in 2022, this does not mean abandoning the idea of politically subjugating Ukraine.

Analyst Jack Buckby believes that Putin is no longer fighting for Kyiv in the previous format.

In 2022, Moscow publicly spoke about the intention to capture Kyiv, carry out the so-called “demilitarization” and “denazification” of Ukraine, but now the priorities have significantly shifted.

Kyiv is not the first target, but Ukraine remains the target

The change in priorities does not mean a change in the main goal.

The Kremlin may temporarily focus on the Sumy, Kharkiv, Donetsk, or Luhansk regions, but strategically it continues to seek control over Ukraine as a state.

That is why the talk about a “buffer zone” cannot be perceived as a technical detail of the front.

It is a political signal.

The Kremlin shows that it is not ready to stop at the already captured territories and continues to look for formulas through which new attacks, new mobilization of resources, and new pressure on Ukraine can be explained.

For Israel, Ukrainians in Israel, and Jewish communities connected with Ukraine, this plot is also important because Russia’s war against Ukraine has long become part of a broader test of the international order.

If the seizure of territory can be called “security,” then any state next to an aggressive regime is under threat.

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In Kyiv, another “stumbling stone” has been installed — a mini-memorial in honor of the Righteous of Babyn Yar, Petro Chetverikov (a local honorary title within Kyiv’s memory initiatives; not to be confused with the formal title “Righteous Among the Nations” at Yad Vashem — the sources specifically use the term “Righteous of Babyn Yar”). In Sokal, trilingual information stands have been mounted near the ruins of an ancient synagogue and next to the house of the Righteous Among the Nations, Franciszka and Helena Galamay.

Why it matters: both initiatives return specific names and addresses to the urban space, strengthening the shared memory of Ukraine, Israel, and the Jewish diaspora.

Sometimes the most powerful monuments are the smallest. A brick-sized slab underfoot and a concise stand by an old foundation speak of moral choice louder than any podium. Kyiv and Sokal have recently reminded us: memory is not a museum genre but part of the everyday route. People rush to work, children go to school, tourists look for cafes, and suddenly a glance catches a surname, a year, a short line about salvation. This is how “urban memory” works: quietly but inevitably.

The material was prepared based on information from September 26-28, 2025, from the United Jewish Community of Ukraine.

Kyiv: “stumbling stone” named after Petro Chetverikov

A new element of the “stumbling stones” series has appeared in the capital. These are small metal plaques embedded in the pavement — markers of addresses where those condemned to death by the Nazis lived or were helped. The new “stone” is in honor of Petro Chetverikov, the Righteous of Babyn Yar, killed by the Nazis in 1942 for saving two Jewish girls aged 12 and 17.

His name has been returned to the city map near the Central Children’s Library named after Taras Shevchenko (Beresteisky Avenue, 25a).

It is also symbolic how this is done. The ceremony is attended by schoolchildren, historians, and representatives of cultural initiatives. It seems like a small thing, but this is how a new habit begins: knowing not only the main squares but also the addresses of courage. This approach is akin to a “memory microcircuit” that can be read in two lines — and never forgotten.

Petro Chetverikov — Righteous of Babyn Yar

The story of Petro Chetverikov is a documented example of how one person in occupied Kyiv took a step that cost him his life. In 1942, together with his wife Maria, he sheltered Jewish girls in their home. The first, a 12-year-old girl, was taken to a village to acquaintances, where she was adopted and thus saved from death.

Some time later, another girl, 17 years old, came to their home. She managed to escape a roundup, and the Chetverikovs found a way to transfer her to a partisan unit.

These actions did not go unnoticed. In 1943, the Gestapo arrested Petro Chetverikov. According to available testimonies, he was executed in Babyn Yar — a place that became a symbol of the tragedy of Kyiv’s Jewry. The exact date of arrest and execution is unknown (only the year and place are known).

Chetverikov was also connected with the underground: his house sometimes served as a meeting place for underground fighters, which only increased the risks.

Decades passed, and his name could have dissolved in archival footnotes if not for the work of researchers and public initiatives. On September 23, 2025, in Kyiv, near the Central Children’s Library named after T. Shevchenko on Beresteisky Avenue, 25a, a “stumbling stone” was installed in honor of Petro Chetverikov. The ceremony was timed to the 84th anniversary of the beginning of the executions in Babyn Yar.

This was the first “stone” after a four-year break in the project, and it is symbolic that Chetverikov’s name became the starting point of a new stage.

Thus, the biography of this man consists of a few but vivid facts: an ordinary Kyiv resident who decided to help two girls; a family that risked themselves for the lives of others; arrest and death in 1943; and the return of his name to the city map in the 21st century.

Sokal: three stands at the synagogue and the house of the Righteous

Sokal is a small town, but its history resonates far. Trilingual stands have been installed at the ruins of one of the oldest Galician synagogues: Ukrainian, English, Polish. This choice of language is not a detail but an invitation. Locals, guests from neighboring Poland, travelers from Israel — all can read the story without intermediaries.

The second stand is at the house where Franciszka Galamay and her daughter Helena Galamay — the Righteous Among the Nations — lived. During the Holocaust, they did what always requires silence: sheltered, fed, kept watch by the window, listening to night footsteps. These everyday, almost imperceptible movements make up the fabric of salvation.

Why the stand is an effective format

A stand is a short, clear story, not overloaded with academic language. It is important here to keep the focus on two or three facts: who saved, who was saved, what was risked. When all this is said simply and in three languages, the city receives a working tool of memory. Not ceremonial, but everyday.

Franciszka and Helena Galamay — the story of a mother and daughter who saved Jewish families

Franciszka Galamay was born in Sokal in 1885. Before the war, she and her daughter Helena had a small farm. When the German occupation began, Jewish families Kram, Malts, and Kindler found refuge in their home. The women hid people in hiding places above the pigsty and under the kitchen floor.

In November 1942, Franciszka herself offered shelter to cattle trader Moishe Malts and doctor David Kindler with their families, who fled the ghetto. They were joined by painter Josef Kram with his wife and son. To hide the fact that Jews were hiding in the barns and outbuildings, Franciszka kept pigs and chickens and brought food there, hiding it among the waste. To divert suspicion, she even allowed herself anti-Semitic remarks in public.

Over twenty months, the mother and daughter saved 16 people out of 6,000 pre-war Jews of Sokal. Only about 30 survived the war. Among the saved was Moshe Malts, who left memoirs “Years of Horror — A Glimmer of Hope.” His writings became a valuable testimony of life in the ghetto and covert survival.

An interesting detail: simultaneously with the Jewish families, Franciszka also sheltered a young German deserter soldier, Wilhelm, who asked to be hidden from being sent to the Eastern Front. He lived on the farm for almost two years, but in 1944 he was discovered and executed by Soviet soldiers.

On July 19, 1944, the Red Army entered Sokal, and the end of the 20-month nightmare came for those in hiding. The Jews left the Galamay house and soon emigrated. The family maintained contact with them for many years.

In 1984, Yad Vashem recognized Franciszka and Helena Galamay as Righteous Among the Nations. Later, their story was included in the American documentary “No. 4 on Virgin Mary Street” and in Jenny L. Witterick’s book “My Mother’s Secret.” In 2011, the heroine was posthumously awarded the “For Courage and Care” prize, received by her descendants.

Thus, the biography of Franciszka and Helena Galamay is a story of two women who not only saved almost half of all surviving Jews of Sokal but also managed to deceive suspicious neighbors and the Nazis themselves, showing incredible ingenuity and determination.

The common thread of two stories: memory as a shared territory

Kyiv and Sokal speak the same language — the language of addresses, dates, and names. NANews — News of Israel regularly reports on projects where memory ceases to be a monologue and becomes an inviting dialogue. There is no “imposed” pathos here, but there is a clear logic: we place a slab, attach a stand, read names, ask children questions.

Conclusion: small forms — big meanings

The Kyiv “stumbling stone” named after Petro Chetverikov and the Sokal stands about Franciszka and Helena Galamay are two different tools of the same work. Both give a voice to those who once said “no” to evil and “yes” to human solidarity. Both are firmly woven into the fabric of the city: they don’t need to be sought in museum halls, they are nearby — on the pavement and on the wall.

For readers of “NANews” and those following News of Israel, this is an opportunity to see in the Ukrainian agenda not only politics but also careful, targeted preservation of memory. This is perhaps where the strength lies: not in loudness, but in regularity and honesty.

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On the night of July 4, 2026, Sumy once again became a city where an ordinary residential street turned into a site of a rescue operation, screams, glass, and medical stretchers in a matter of seconds. The Russian army struck the central part of the city with a guided aerial bomb; the epicenter included a high-rise building, a store, and a road, meaning it was not a military target but a space of everyday civilian life.

Strike on the center of Sumy: what is known on the morning of July 4

According to the latest data provided by TSN, citing the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration Oleg Grigorov, the death toll has risen to four. One of the injured men was in critically severe condition, doctors fought for his life, but he could not be saved. In total, 33 people were injured after the Russian aerial bomb hit one of the central streets of Sumy.

Among the dead is a child. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that people might still be under the rubble of the high-rise building, and many of the injured were in serious condition. According to him, Russian troops used guided aerial bombs ‘just against ordinary people in the city center.’

For the Israeli audience, this story sounds especially close: when a strike hits a residential area, the news ceases to be distant geography. It is no longer just a matter of the front, the army, or diplomacy, but a question of how the state protects homes, children, hospitals, rescuers, and people who were simply in their apartment, on the street, or near a store at the moment of the explosion.

Five people were rescued from damaged apartments

After the strike in Sumy, emergency rescue operations continued. According to the State Emergency Service, rescuers managed to evacuate five people from damaged apartments. The injured were transported to ambulances, residents were evacuated, and search operations continued in the destroyed premises.

Debris of building structures and fallen trees were being cleared on site. Alongside medics, firefighters, and rescuers, a psychologist from the State Emergency Service was working because after such a strike, help is needed not only for the body but also for people who witnessed the death of neighbors, injured children, and a destroyed home.

News — Israel News | Nikk.Agency draws attention to this detail not by chance: in Israel, it is well understood that a rescue operation after a strike on a residential area is a separate front. Minutes, prepared services, access to entrances, the presence of tourniquets, the work of psychologists, and the ability to quickly evacuate the injured are crucial.

‘Grandmother’s blood still on the fingers’: eyewitness accounts

Eyewitnesses describe the first minutes after the attack as chaos, in which people immediately tried to help each other. One resident, Yuri, said he applied a tourniquet to an elderly woman. She had serious leg injuries, likely from debris. He recalled that he had already experienced a strike on his home several months ago, so after the new explosion, he first checked the windows and found the cat, then saw the dead and injured.

Another resident, Stanislav, said that at the moment of the explosion, people managed to move to the corridor after a warning of the threat. The room facing the avenue was damaged, windows were blown out, dust and smoke entered the room, and people were screaming around. This is precisely the everyday, terrifying level of war that does not fit into the dry line ‘there are dead and injured.’

Another local resident said that in Sumy, people feel completely unprotected. This phrase is important because it explains the state of the city better than any statistics: when an aerial bomb hits the center, a person stops understanding where it is safe — at home, on the stairwell, near the window, in the store, or on the road.

Among the dead are a mother and child

TSN also reports that among the dead after the strike on Sumy were a 34-year-old mother and her 5-year-old child. This detail makes the tragedy not just part of the military chronicle but a story of a family that the Russian strike cut short in an ordinary Ukrainian city.

For readers in Israel, there is another harsh layer of understanding here. When residential buildings are attacked, the question is no longer just how many missiles or aerial bombs were used. The question is why civilian families become targets again, why children are among the dead, and why the world so often gets used to the words ‘another strike.’

Why the strike on Sumy is important not only for Ukraine

Sumy is located near the Russian border, and the city regularly lives under the threat of strikes. But the attack on the center, on a high-rise building, and civilian infrastructure shows that the Russian tactic of pressuring Ukraine remains directed not only at the front. It strikes at ordinary life: at homes, roads, stores, ambulances, rescuers, and families who at night must think not about sleep but about where to run after the alarm signal.

In his message, Zelensky also said that during the same period, Russian attacks affected other regions of Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Kharkiv region, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk regions. This shows the scale of the war against civilian infrastructure, where one city becomes part of the overall picture of constant terror.

Sumy after this strike is not just another point on the map of the war in Ukraine. It is a reminder for Israel, Europe, and the entire free world: the protection of the sky, rescue equipment, disaster medicine, and international pressure on Russia are not abstract topics, but things on which specific lives depend.

In this story, there are numbers: four dead, 33 injured, five rescued from damaged apartments. But behind them are people — a man whom doctors could not save, a mother with a small child, an elderly woman with a wounded leg, neighbors with broken windows, and a city that woke up not to an alarm clock but to a Russian strike.

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“… my girlfriend, at one time, repatriated from Ukraine alone. Her entire family remained there, in Ukraine, including grandparents who survived the Holocaust. She grew up in the Jewish community, and the question of living in Israel was always a matter of time for her.

One day after another conversation with her relatives, she told me how things were going there.

Then I thought in my heart:

“Well, what is this if not the Holocaust?”

This naive, rather substantive question firmly settled in my head then. And recently, on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, I decided to find out how and what Ukrainian Holocaust survivors live by, what they think, and how they cope with the Holodomor”.

On February 24, 2026, Israeli journalist Dan Goldman published a video about the fates of Ukrainian Jews who survived the Holocaust and the Righteous Among the Nations, who today once again find themselves in conditions of war. The material was released on a symbolic date — the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine — and became an attempt to answer the complex question: what do people who have already survived one catastrophe feel when history breaks their lives again?

This video is not just a journalistic material, but a document of the era that every Israeli should see. Because it is not about politics, but about people who have already once survived the Holocaust and today, in their advanced age, live again under sirens, in cold apartments without light and water.

We must understand: what is happening in Ukraine is not a ‘geopolitical dispute’ and not an abstract conflict. Systematic strikes on energy infrastructure, leaving elderly people at -20° without heating, is a conscious tactic of pressure on the civilian population. A state that deliberately destroys civilian infrastructure and makes the lives of the elderly unbearable is a terrorist logic of war, not a ‘liberation mission’.

For Israeli society, whose historical memory is built around the Holocaust and the formula ‘Never Again’, it is especially important to hear the voices of those who survived the ghettos and now speak of a ‘second catastrophe’. This video is a reason not only for sympathy but also for a sober moral choice.

The video combines the author’s personal perspective, documentary evidence, and direct stories of elderly heroes from Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Cherkasy, and other cities.

Why comparisons with the Holocaust cause controversy

One of the first topics of the video is Israel’s attitude to any historical parallels with the Holocaust.

Goldman reminds that in Israel, comparisons of modern tragedies with the Holocaust are perceived extremely painfully. He cites the example of Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech in the Knesset in the spring of 2022, which caused an ambiguous reaction, as well as an episode with a yellow star on the lapel of an Israeli diplomat during a speech at the UN.

The main thesis: the Holocaust is an unprecedented crime in terms of the scale and systematic nature of destruction. Any careless analogy can be perceived as devaluing historical memory.

However, the author then shifts the focus to the moral aspect — not on comparing tragedies, but on the human experience of catastrophe for the second time.

Personal story of February 24

A separate block is devoted to the personal experience of the author himself.

For him, February 24 is not only a political date but also an emotional milestone. He recalls the first days of the war, his broadcasts in Israel, the reaction of Ukrainian repatriates, and the history of his family.

Through a personal perspective, the video acquires the tone of not an abstract analysis, but an attempt to understand what is happening to people for whom the war has become a repetition of old fears.

Energy crisis as a ‘second catastrophe’

The central theme of the video is the life of elderly people under systematic strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

The heroes talk about apartments without heating at -18°, about interruptions with water, electricity, and communication. It is especially difficult for people over 80, many of whom live alone.

The chairman of the Ukrainian Association of Former Ghetto and Concentration Camp Prisoners, Boris Zabarko, speaks of a ‘second catastrophe’ — not in a historical sense, but in an emotional one. According to him, the current conditions bring back childhood memories: cold, hunger, fear, isolation.

The author emphasizes: it is not about rhetoric, but about the psychological effect of repeated trauma.

The tragedy of Yevgenia Besfamilnaya

Special attention in the video is given to the story of 88-year-old Kyiv resident Yevgenia Besfamilnaya, who survived the Holocaust.

The woman died in her apartment during severe frosts. The official cause was heart failure, but neighbors and volunteers associate her death with unbearable conditions in an apartment without heating.

This story became a symbol of the fragility of elderly people in wartime and the limited possibilities of assistance.

Righteous Among the Nations in wartime conditions

The next block is dedicated to Ukrainian Righteous Among the Nations — people who saved Jews during World War II.

The video features stories of Vasyl Nazarenko and Oksana Antipchuk, whose families risked their lives hiding Jews from the Nazis.

Today, these people are over 80–90 years old, and they themselves need support. Volunteers and Jewish organizations help them with heaters, charging stations, medicines, and food.

An important detail is that many righteous refused evacuation. For them, relocation was psychologically unbearable. The video provides an example of an elderly person who could not withstand the move abroad.

Stories of survivors from Kryvyi Rih and Cherkasy

The video features the voices of Leonid Bronzman, Sheina Gurvich, Fima Shneir, and other elderly people.

Their stories are the everyday details of war:

— electricity for a few hours a day
— washing ‘according to the light schedule’
— living at 8° in the apartment
— reaction to air raid alerts

Some heroes perceive what is happening stoically. Others talk about the return of disturbing childhood memories. One of them jokes that at 83, he ran faster than at 30.

These episodes create a sense of documentary chronicle, without excessive dramatization.

The role of Jewish communities and volunteers

A significant part of the video is devoted to the work of volunteers and Jewish organizations.

The Israeli embassy, funds, local communities, projects like ‘Word of the Righteous’ and ‘Hesed Dorot’ provide support to the families of the righteous and Holocaust survivors.

However, volunteers admit: resources are lacking. Many elderly people are embarrassed to ask for help, and some lonely residents may have died unnoticed.

This theme in the material sounds like a warning — humanitarian support remains critically important.

Antisemitism and moral resilience

Despite the difficult conditions, the heroes emphasize: there is no open state antisemitism in modern Ukraine.

This moment sounds contrasting against the backdrop of the global rise of antisemitic sentiments in the world.

The author wonders: where do these people get so much moral strength? He finds the answer in communities, mutual support, and personal responsibility of each.

In the middle of the material, it is important to note that such stories are regularly covered and analyzed on the platform NANews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency, where special attention is paid to the ties between Israel and Ukraine, the fate of Jewish communities, and the humanitarian situation.

‘Never Again’ — not a slogan, but a responsibility

The final thought of the video is about indifference.

Goldman reminds that the Holocaust became possible not only because of evil but also because of inaction. Today the world cannot say ‘we did not know’. Information is available instantly.

But the question remains the same: are people ready to act or will they choose indifference?

The phrase ‘Never Again’ in the author’s interpretation is not a political slogan, but a personal moral position.

Main themes of the video

The material reveals the following key directions:

1. Memory of the Holocaust and the admissibility of historical parallels.

2. The psychological effect of repeated trauma in the elderly.

3. The energy crisis and its impact on the lives of pensioners.

4. Stories of the Righteous Among the Nations in wartime conditions.

5. The role of volunteers and Jewish organizations.

6. The question of moral responsibility and indifference.

Video

Dan Goldman’s video is not a political commentary or historical analysis. It is a documentary attempt to capture the human dimension of war.

And perhaps its main content is not in comparing tragedies, but in how people who have once survived a catastrophe continue to live when history tests their resilience again.

Dan Goldman

Dan Goldman is an Israeli journalist and blogger, hosting his own YouTube channel and Telegram projects, where he covers news, analytical reviews, and personal reports about life in Israel and the Middle East. He also worked as a correspondent and host on the Russian 9 channel (Israel) and actively publishes author materials about war, society, and politics.

Dan Goldman’s channel – https://www.youtube.com/@dangoldman13

The video is recommended for viewing – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHYR5ie3q5Y

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Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa, one of the most prominent authors of contemporary European cinema, will be an honorary guest at the Jerusalem Film Festival 2026.

He will participate in the opening ceremony, receive a special recognition award from the festival, and head the jury of the Israeli competition.

For Israel, this event goes beyond the usual film schedule. A director whose films have been shown at major European festivals for many years is coming to Jerusalem, and his work on themes of memory, war, violence, archives, and human responsibility is well understood by the Israeli audience.

In 2026, the Jerusalem Film Festival will take place from July 9 to 19. This will be the 43rd edition of Israel’s main international film forum.

Loznitsa in Jerusalem: why it matters

Sergei Loznitsa was born in 1964, grew up in Ukraine, and became one of the most renowned directors working at the intersection of documentary, archival, and feature films.

His films have been shown in Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Karlovy Vary, and other major international venues.

For the Jerusalem Film Festival, Loznitsa is not a new figure. Several of his films have already been shown here, and works like “Invasion” and “Babi Yar. Context” have received festival recognition.

For Israel, this is a particularly sensitive topic: the film about Babi Yar is connected not only with Ukrainian history but also with Jewish memory, the Holocaust, societal responsibility, and how cinema can speak about tragedy without simplification.

Now Loznitsa returns to Jerusalem not just as a program participant. He will become an honorary guest of the festival and the chairman of the jury of the Israeli competition.

This means that he will be evaluating films created in Israel and speaking to the Israeli reality from within.

At a time when Israeli culture faces pressure on international platforms, the presence of authors of such caliber in Jerusalem becomes an important signal. Israeli cinema continues to be part of the global cultural scene, and the festival in Jerusalem remains a place where directors, producers, curators, and critics from different countries come.

When and where the festival will take place

The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival will take place from July 9 to 19, 2026 – https://jff.org.il/.

The opening ceremony will be held at the Sultan’s Pool — one of Jerusalem’s most recognizable open venues. It is there that the festival traditionally gathers a large audience, guests, industry representatives, and program participants.

The opening film will be Tell Me Everything by Israeli director Moshe Rosenthal. The screening is scheduled for July 9 at 8:00 PM and will take place in the presence of the creators and actors.

The main festival venues are Jerusalem Cinematheque, Lev Smadar, Yes Planet, as well as special city spaces.

This is not just one hall or a series of separate premieres, but a large city festival that turns Jerusalem into the center of Israeli and international cinema for ten days.

For readers of NAnovosti — News of Israel, this story is also important because it shows that Israel’s cultural life does not stop even in the most challenging periods.

Jerusalem not only hosts films but also shapes the conversation about how cinema can speak about war, memory, society, freedom of speech, and the future of the country.

Who participates and what will be in the program

According to organizers and Israeli media, more than 25 international guests will attend the festival in 2026.

Among them are directors, producers, actors, festival curators, and industry representatives from Germany, France, Switzerland, Argentina, the USA, and other countries.

Among the participants and jury members mentioned are Corinna Harfouch, Angela Schanelec, Mar del Plata Film Festival director Jorge Stamadianos, French producer and critic Hélène Schumann, and American film curator Alissa Simon.

On the Israeli side, the jury includes Roni Aboulafia, Nir Bergman, and Yona Rozenkier.

The festival program includes an international competition, Israeli feature films, documentaries, short films, debuts, special screenings, classics, experimental works, and separate thematic sections.

The directions announced include International Competition, Masters, Gala, Panorama, Debuts, Spirit of Freedom, On the Radar, JFF Classics, as well as programs of Israeli feature, documentary, and short films.

The Israeli part of the program holds a special place. The festival showcases new works by local directors, provides a platform for documentarians, supports short films, and helps films reach a professional international audience.

For authors, this is an opportunity to present their projects not only to viewers but also to producers, funds, critics, and festival selectors.

The program will also include films already noted at major international festivals. The Jerusalem Film Festival traditionally gathers works that have previously passed through Cannes, Berlin, San Sebastian, Toronto, Rotterdam, Tribeca, SXSW, and other important venues.

Industry, pitches, and the conversation about the future of Israeli cinema

From July 9 to 12, industry days will be held as part of the festival. This is the professional part of the program where new projects, funding, international cooperation, editing, film promotion, and the state of the film industry are discussed.

One of the central events will be Pitch Point, which in 2026 will be held for the 18th time. This is a platform for feature-length projects in production or editing stages.

Prizes and editing grants totaling 100,000 shekels are provided for participants.

Pitch Point Shorts will be held separately in collaboration with the Gesher Multicultural Film Fund. In this program, seven independent short film projects will compete for a grant of 250,000 shekels.

There will also be student pitches, documentary initiatives, professional meetings, and the YerushalAim competition dedicated to creating films using artificial intelligence tools.

This shows that the festival is not limited to screenings of finished films. It works as a full-fledged platform for future cinema — from idea and script to editing, funding, and reaching the audience.

Special attention will be given to discussions about the state of Israeli cinema after October 7. The program includes conversations about freedom of speech, joint creativity of Jews and Arabs, pressure on authors, cancellations, international reactions, and the future of the local industry.

One of the final events will be the discussion “Who will save my film?”, where directors, producers, funds, and professional associations will talk about how Israeli cinema can survive and develop in a new reality.

That is why NAnovosti — News of Israel considers this festival not only as a cultural event but also as an important public conversation.

In Jerusalem, they will talk not only about films but also about Israel’s place in the world, the right of Israeli authors to be heard, and how culture responds to trauma, war, and political pressure.

History of the Jerusalem Film Festival

The Jerusalem Film Festival began on May 17, 1984.

The first film was Le Bal by director Ettore Scola. The first festival lasted about three weeks, showing approximately 100 films, including Israeli premieres and important international films of the year.

Among the guests of the first festival were Lillian Gish, Jeanne Moreau, Warren Beatty, and John Schlesinger.

Even then, it was clear that Jerusalem was aiming not for a local event for a narrow circle of viewers but for a full-fledged international film forum.

A key role in the creation of the festival was played by Lia van Leer — the founder of the Jerusalem Cinematheque, the Israel Film Archive, and one of the most important figures in the history of Israeli cinematic culture.

Thanks to her work, an institution appeared in Jerusalem that combined an archive, an educational space, a festival, and a professional platform for authors.

Over the decades, the festival has become Israel’s main film forum. Today it lasts about ten days, shows hundreds of films in competitive and non-competitive programs, opens new names, returns classics to the big screen, and helps Israeli cinema remain part of the international conversation.

Why this event goes beyond the film schedule

The arrival of Sergei Loznitsa in Israel is important in several ways.

Firstly, it is the participation of a European-level director whose filmography is associated with themes of historical memory, documentary testimony, violence, and moral responsibility. For the festival, this enhances the international status of the program.

Secondly, Loznitsa will work specifically with the Israeli competition. This means that attention will be directed not only to him as a guest but also to the Israeli films he will evaluate along with other jury members.

Thirdly, the festival takes place at a time when Israeli culture needs a professional, honest, and open conversation with the world.

The Jerusalem Film Festival provides such a platform — not with slogans, but with a program, guests, premieres, discussions, and meetings.

In this sense, the 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival becomes not just a summer cultural event. It shows that Israel continues to speak to the world in the language of cinema, memory, art, and human experience.

And the arrival of Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa makes this story particularly notable: an author whose cinema has long dealt with themes that are all too familiar to both Ukraine and Israel is coming to Jerusalem.

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“Well, shall we go?”

In Israel, a new non-profit community for lovers of routes, nature, and live communication is rapidly developing. The initiative “Well, shall we go?”, created in November 2025 by “Ukrainians” in a broad cultural sense, gradually unites various Israelis — from new immigrants to those who grew up here but maintain a connection with the Ukrainian language, as well as people of any origin who feel closer to the Ukrainian cultural atmosphere.

The group is open to everyone. There are no and never have been any nationality restrictions. The only rule is communication takes place in Ukrainian, because the language here is not a “filter” but a cultural center of gravity. It helps to create a comfortable environment but does not exclude anyone who respects the format.

We are launching the Ukrainian Hiking Community in Israel!

Who is this channel for:

For those who can’t live without movement.

For beginners who want to start hiking but don’t know the routes.

For those looking for active Ukrainian friends.

We gather groups, share coordinates, organize picnics, and just have a great time.

Why now

Relocations, adaptation, new realities — all this creates a need for a space where you can move, communicate, and feel part of something alive. Many “Ukrainians” in Israel have long sought a format where they could combine nature recreation and cultural identity. But it turned out that around this idea, other Israelis easily unite: some are interested in routes, some in communication, and some just in the format of going out into nature together.

The community is built entirely on voluntariness: no commercial elements, no formal structures. Someone suggests routes, someone helps gather a group, someone just comes and goes along. This organic approach makes the initiative lively.

Hiking without complex explanations

In Israel, hiking is not an elite activity or a sport for the prepared. It’s a format where everyone chooses their level — from easy one-day walks to dynamic ascents.

Short routes take about an hour and are suitable for absolutely everyone. Medium ones range from 6 to 12 kilometers, usually 2.5–5 hours, with moderate ascents. Difficult ones can stretch up to 20 kilometers or include steep climbs lasting 5–8 hours.

The group selects hikes so that no one feels “too weak,” “too inexperienced,” or “too prepared.” The balance forms naturally.

What is available for hiking in Israel: a live overview, not a catalog

Israel surprises people who are just beginning to get acquainted with the country’s nature. Several climatic zones fit within a compact distance, and each offers its own routes.

In the north, in Galilee and the Golan, routes usually take three to five hours — about 7–12 kilometers. These are green gorges, waterfalls, terraces, forest areas, and views of the Kinneret. The climate here is milder, the trails vary in level, and many Israelis start their hiking acquaintance from here.

In the Haifa and Krayot area — short walks of 3–5 kilometers that can be completed in an hour or two. The routes are warm, shady, simple in terrain, making them suitable for beginners, families, and those who want to immerse themselves in nature gradually. Carmel is one of the most comfortable regions for calm yet rich hiking.

Further — the Judean Desert. Contrasting, sunny, sharp. Here you can walk 2–3 kilometers to the Ein Gedi waterfalls in just an hour, or choose a three to four-hour route along the Nahal Arugot stream. The ascent to Masada takes about an hour but requires more strength: the elevation change is significant, the terrain rocky.

The southern part of the country — Negev and Makhtesh Ramon — is a completely different experience. Routes here are usually 8–12 kilometers, lasting three to five hours. The ascents are steeper, but this area offers “Martian” landscapes that attract people from all over the country.

There are also gentle options: the Mediterranean coast, where walks of 3–7 kilometers take an hour and a half, maximum three, and are suitable for absolutely everyone. These are the routes you can take even after a workday.

The Eilat Mountains offer routes for all levels: short canyons for an hour, panoramic ascents for two to four hours, and a desert atmosphere that becomes especially comfortable in winter.

Such a range of formats makes Israel an ideal country for people who want to hike regularly and without logistical complexity.

Why the community turned out to be important for “Ukrainians” and Israelis alike

Hikes create a space where boundaries disappear: age, cultural, professional. People walk side by side, exchange experiences, discuss news, share how they are adapting or how long they’ve lived here.

The Ukrainian language has become in the community not a “divider” but a unifying factor: it helps those culturally connected to Ukraine feel safe. And Israelis who find the language interesting or close join as naturally as any other participant.

Participants say: “When you walk the trail and hear Ukrainian speech in Israel, it creates a sense of cultural support. But more importantly, you see people of very different backgrounds next to you.”

This combination explains why the group grows without advertising and formal structures.

The Ukrainian community “Well, shall we go?” has become one of the warmest nature movements in Israel. It unites people of different origins, cities, and biographies — through trails, forests, deserts, coasts, through conversations and support. Israel is ideally suited for such initiatives, and the cultural foundation in the Ukrainian language makes this space special.

NANews will continue to report on projects that strengthen the connection between “Ukrainians” and Israeli society.
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How to join

Everything is organized as simply as possible:
👉 https://t.me/nyshogoo

New routes, landmarks, equipment recommendations, start times, and photos appear in the chat. Any participant can suggest their trail or join a planned hike.

The community is dynamic, open, multicultural — and at the same time retains the Ukrainian language as its foundation.

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On July 3, 2026, Kyiv declared a Day of Mourning after a massive Russian attack carried out on July 2.

The Embassy of the State of Israel in Ukraine lowered the Israeli flag in memory of the deceased residents of the capital.

In a statement from the embassy, it is said that Israel expresses deep condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, and also wishes a speedy recovery to all the injured.

This gesture is important not only as a diplomatic protocol.

For Ukrainians in Israel, for Israelis with Ukrainian roots, and for everyone following the war against Ukraine, it is another reminder: Russian attacks on peaceful cities are not abstract statistics, but human lives, families, homes, and memories.

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Eternal memory to the deceased.

Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

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In Kyiv, on the night of July 3, 2026, during a massive Russian strike, a 90-year-old Ukrainian historian and former Nazi ghetto prisoner, Boris Zabarko, was injured. This was reported by the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Reuven Asman, specifying that missiles hit the house where Zabarko lives, and shrapnel cut his body.

Zabarko’s story has become symbolic and painful: a person who survived the Holocaust was once again under the blow of war. Asman called the incident a new terror against a man who dedicated his life to preserving the memory of Nazi crimes and testimonies about the Holocaust.

Boris Zabarko is a well-known Ukrainian historian, a former prisoner of the Sharhorod ghetto, and the author of more than 230 books and articles.

Since the early 1990s, Boris Zabarko has been actively involved in the activities of the worldwide and Ukrainian movement of former minor prisoners of Nazism. (Boris Mikhailovich was only six years old when he ended up in the ghetto), and since 2004 he has headed the All-Ukrainian Association of Jews – former minor and juvenile prisoners of concentration camps and ghettos; he also leads the scientific and educational center Memory of the Catastrophe, holds the position of vice-president of the International Union of Public Associations of Jews – former prisoners of Nazism, is a member of the Public Council of the Babyn Yar Memorial Center, the Association of Jewish Organizations and Communities of Ukraine, the Academic Council of the scientific and educational center Tkuma, and the Supervisory Board of the International Foundation for Understanding and Tolerance.

Zabarko is the author of more than 230 books and articles, published not only in Ukraine but also in Austria, England, Hungary, Germany, Israel, and the USA. Among them are We Wanted to Live… Testimonies and Documents (in two books), Only We Survived, Life and Death in the Era of the Holocaust.

NANews — Israel News | Nikk.Agency On the same night, Kyiv experienced one of the heaviest strikes in recent times: as of 1:00 PM on July 3, 30 people were killed in the capital, more than 90 were injured, and another 10 are missing. Ukrainian forces reported hundreds of launched missiles and drones, and destruction was recorded in all areas of the city.

For Israel, this story sounds particularly poignant: it connects the memory of the Holocaust, the fate of a Jewish historian, and the current war in Europe. The strike on Kyiv once again showed that Russian attacks hit not only infrastructure but also people whose lives are connected with preserving historical memory.

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A new Ukrainian space for children will appear in Tel Aviv this summer. Ukrainian Meetings in Israel are launching a children’s summer camp “Bright Summer” for the first time — a series of three thematic meetings for children 7–12 years old.

The camp will be held on Fridays — July 10, 17, and 24, 2026 — at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv, located at Yirmeyahu / ירמיהו 22, Tel Aviv-Yafo. Each meeting will last from 11:00 to 14:00.

For Ukrainian families in Israel, this is not just another summer activity for the child. It is an opportunity to spend part of the holidays in a warm environment where children can meet, play, create, communicate, and feel connected to two important worlds at once — Ukraine and Israel.

What is “Bright Summer”

Organizers describe the camp as a series of thematic meetings during the summer holidays. The idea of the project is to create a safe, friendly, and lively space for children where they can find new friends from the community, try their hand at creativity, participate in team games, and simply have a good time among peers.

Participants can expect creative workshops, active and team games, activities for acquaintance and interaction, a light snack, and an atmosphere where the child feels comfortable being themselves.

It is particularly important that the organizers consciously make a small group — about 12–15 children. This format allows attention to be given to each child, without turning the camp into a noisy mass platform where someone quickly gets lost or stays on the sidelines.

For parents, this is especially important: in the summer in Israel, many families are looking not just for “where to take the child for a few hours,” but a place that is warm, calm, understandable in terms of values, and close in cultural environment.

When and where the camp will take place

The Ukrainian children’s camp “Bright Summer” will be held in Tel Aviv on three Fridays in July:

July 10, 2026
July 17, 2026
July 24, 2026

Time of each meeting: 11:00–14:00.

Venue — Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv, ירמיהו 22 / Yirmeyahu 22, Tel Aviv-Yafo.

The event organizer is Ukrainian Meetings in Israel, a community that has long been creating a space for Ukrainian families in Israel. Now special attention is being paid to children — those who especially need communication, movement, creativity, and a sense of belonging during the summer holidays.

Why this is important for Ukrainian families in Israel

After moving, war, adaptation, and living between languages, children often lack their understandable circle. Israel provides safety and new opportunities, but it is important for children to maintain the Ukrainian part of their identity — not through heavy conversations, but through friendship, games, creativity, songs, shared memories, and simple summer meetings.

That is why the format of “Bright Summer” seems especially relevant. It is not a school lesson or an official event. It is a light summer program where a child can communicate, get to know other children, participate in activities, and feel that the Ukrainian community in Israel is not only adult meetings, news, and help, but also children’s joy.

For NAnews — News of Israel, such events are also important because they show the lively side of the Ukrainian-Israeli community. Behind big topics — war, politics, repatriation, security — there is the ordinary life of families, children, parents, and local initiatives.

The summer camp in Tel Aviv is just such a story: small in scale, but very human in meaning.

What will be in the program

Organizers promise participants:

• creative workshops;
• active and team games;
• activities for acquaintance and interaction;
• a light snack;
• a safe and friendly atmosphere;
• a space for communication for children 7–12 years old.

Details about the program of each meeting, the daily schedule, the team, participation conditions, frequently asked questions, and the registration form are published on the camp’s website. Parents can view the information and register their child on the project page: https://sites.google.com/view/bright-summer-camp

The number of places is limited, as the group is small. Organizers advise not to delay registration if the family plans to participate.

Event poster

Event: Ukrainian children’s summer camp “Bright Summer”

City: Tel Aviv

Dates: July 10, 17, and 24, 2026

Time: 11:00–14:00

Venue: Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv

Address: Yirmeyahu / ירמיהו 22, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Age: children 7–12 years old

Group: up to 12–15 children

Organizer: Ukrainian Meetings in Israel

Registration and details: https://sites.google.com/view/bright-summer-camp

Summer for children should not only be a time without school, but also a time of new acquaintances, discoveries, movement, and joy. In July 2026, Ukrainian families in Israel will have another opportunity to give children just such a summer — bright, warm, friendly, and connected with Ukraine.

For readers of NAnews — News of Israel, this event can be seen as part of a broader picture: the Ukrainian community in Israel not only preserves memory and responds to the events of the war but also builds everyday life in which children have their place, their circle, and their summer stories.

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On the night of July 2, 2026, Russian terrorists struck Ukraine again in a way that only a state that has turned terror against civilians into part of its military strategy can. The main direction of the attack was Kyiv — a city where people were sleeping in their apartments at night, hiding children in corridors and shelters, listening to explosions, waiting for the all-clear, and in the morning saw not just damaged buildings, but destroyed human lives.

As of 13:30, it is known that 18 people died as a result of the night Russian attack on Kyiv. This number may be updated because rescuers continue to work at the strike sites, especially in the Darnytskyi district, where residential buildings are destroyed and people may still be under the rubble. Dozens of people were injured, among the victims are children, medics, and emergency service workers. Early official reports from Kyiv mentioned 13 dead and 86 injured, later international agencies reported at least 17 dead and more than 80 injured.

But even when we write ’18 dead’, it is important not to let this number turn into dry statistics. It is not just a line in the news feed. These are 18 human worlds that Russian terrorists destroyed in one night. These are someone’s parents, children, spouses, neighbors, friends. These are people who did not fight against Russia, were not on the front line, and were not military targets. They just lived in Kyiv.

A strike not on the front, but on a sleeping city

Russia again tried to present the strike as a ‘response’ to Ukraine’s actions. But after a night when residential buildings are destroyed, civilian objects are damaged, children and medics are injured, such explanations sound like a continuation of the crime. When missiles and drones fly over a city where people are sleeping, it is not a military operation. It is terror.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, on the night of July 2, Russia used 570 air attack means: 74 missiles and 496 drones of various types. The attack involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, ‘Kalibrs’, Kh-101, guided aviation missiles, Shahed, ‘Gerbera’, ‘Italmas’, loitering munitions, and decoy drones. The main direction of the strike was Kyiv.

Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed most of the targets — 48 missiles and 476 drones, but some strikes still reached the ground. According to preliminary data, hits of 25 ballistic missiles and 12 strike UAVs were recorded at 33 locations, and debris from downed targets fell at another 18 locations.

These numbers show the scale of the night terror. But behind them, one must see not only military statistics but the conscious choice of the Russian side. Russian terrorists do not just launch missiles. They build such an attack to overload air defense, stretch the alarm for hours, force people to live in fear, and inflict maximum damage on civilian life.

Darnytskyi district, destroyed homes, and the holy people of salvation

The heaviest footage of this night came from the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. There, residential high-rises and private houses are partially destroyed, search and rescue operations continue, and rescuers are clearing the rubble where there were apartments, kitchens, children’s rooms, and ordinary life just in the morning. In Kyiv, dozens of objects are damaged, including residential buildings and civilian infrastructure; international agencies also reported serious destruction in residential areas of the capital.

In such moments, it is especially clear who is who. Some launch missiles at a sleeping city. Others enter destroyed homes, search for the living under slabs, carry out the wounded, help those whose homes disappeared in seconds. Ukrainian rescuers, medics, police, and utility services once again did work that requires not only professionalism but also immense inner strength.

They can simply be called services. But after such nights, one wants to say more precisely: these are the holy people of salvation. Because while Russian terrorists destroy, they give people a chance at life. While Russia sows death, they, with their hands, equipment, flashlight light, and their own endurance, try to pull out from under the rubble those who can still be saved.

Kyiv declared July 3 a Day of Mourning for those killed as a result of the Russian attack. Flags in the capital should be lowered, and entertainment events canceled. This is not a formality, but a natural reaction of a city that has lost people again due to a strike on residential areas.

Ukraine strikes at the war machine. Russia strikes at people

After such attacks, it is important to talk not only about pain but also about the fundamental difference between how Ukraine defends itself and how Russia conducts its war. Ukraine is increasing strikes on the Russian military machine: on oil refining, fuel systems, logistics, warehouses, military industry facilities, and infrastructure that helps the aggressor continue the attack.

Russia responds with strikes on cities. On residential buildings. On those who do not make decisions about the war, do not command the army, and do not produce missiles. On people who were at home at night.

This is where the moral boundary lies.

Ukraine tries to deprive the aggressor of the ability to kill. Russian terrorists try to break Ukrainian society with fear, pain, and fatigue. This is not ‘symmetry’ and not ‘exchange of strikes’. These are two different strategies. One is aimed at the war machine. The other is against civilian life itself.

Therefore, Russian attempts to justify strikes on Kyiv with Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil and military infrastructure sound especially cynical. Ukraine has every right to defend itself and strike legitimate targets of the aggressor. Strikes on residential buildings, children, medics, and rescuers are not a response, but a war crime and terrorist practice of a state that has long ceased to hide its essence.

Patriot is not politics, but life

The main military conclusion of this night is very specific: Ukraine critically needs Patriot and missiles for them. Not someday, not after another round of statements, not after a new diplomatic pause, but now. Because ballistics remains one of the most dangerous parts of Russian attacks, and it is against it that Ukraine needs systems capable of truly protecting cities.

When Russian terrorists launch ballistic missiles at the capital, the question of Patriot ceases to be a point in international negotiations. It is a question of whether the entrance will remain intact. It is a question of whether a child will wake up in the morning. It is a question of whether rescuers will pull people out alive or dead.

After the attack, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha demanded that international partners not limit themselves to words of condemnation. Ukraine needs concrete solutions: air defense systems, missiles for them, increased sanctions pressure on Russia, and additional support. President Volodymyr Zelensky also emphasized that air defense supplies are a priority issue, and agreements on Patriot and joint production of means against ballistics can stop such strikes.

For the Israeli audience, this should be especially understandable. In Israel, there is no need to explain what a night under missile threat is. There is no need to explain why air defense is not abstract military aid, but the boundary between life and death. There is no need to explain why terrorists cannot be stopped with concern, beautiful statements, and cautious wording.

Chief Rabbi of Ukraine: heart aches for everyone

After the night attack, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine wrote that his heart aches for every affected person and for every destroyed home where families in Kyiv lived peacefully. He spoke of praying for the souls of the dead, for the speedy recovery of the wounded, and for gratitude to the Almighty, air defense, rescuers, and medics for avoiding even greater horror.

For the Jewish and Israeli audience, these words have special power. Because it is not only about politics, war, or international security. It is about human memory, about pain, about moral clarity, about understanding that one cannot get used to the murder of civilians as a ‘news background’.

Darkness is not eternal. But it becomes stronger when the world takes too long to choose words instead of actions.

The world must respond not with condolences, but with decisions

After such nights, the phrase ‘we condemn’ sounds empty if it is not followed by missiles for air defense, new sanctions, frozen Russian assets, real isolation of the terrorist state, and pressure on those who help Russia continue the war. Russian terror cannot be stopped with concern. It can only be stopped with force, protection, and the price Moscow will start paying for every such night.

Citizens of the Russian Federation also cannot indefinitely pretend that this is not their war. Their state launches missiles. Their society pays taxes. Silence serves their dictatorship. And while they are silent, Kyiv buries people, rescuers clear the rubble, and children in Ukraine learn to fall asleep to the sound of alarms.

Kyiv did not just survive another attack. Kyiv survived another proof that Russian terror will not stop on its own. It must be stopped — with air defense, sanctions, isolation, pressure, and the full clarity of the world: murderers of civilians have no right to excuses.

As of 13:30, it is known about 18 dead.

This is not statistics. These are murdered people.

And if the world truly wants such nights to become fewer, it must stop measuring aid to Ukraine with caution and start measuring it with saved lives.

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On January 15, 2025 it became known that The Israeli Knesset approved a bill to perpetuate the memory of the outstanding Rabbi Chaim Drukman.

Born in 1932 in the Carpathian town of Kuty (now a village in the Kosovo region of the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine), he became one of the key figures of religious Zionism, leaving a deep mark on the history of Israel. This law highlights his enormous contribution to the unification of the Jewish people.

Chaim Druckman – an example of how Jews from Ukraine made a significant contribution to the development of modern Israel. His life became a bridge between the Ukrainian heritage and the Israeli future.

Ukrainian roots and childhood

At the beginning of the 20th century Kuty town was home to a multi-ethnic population, including a significant Ukrainian, Polish and Jewish community.

• Jewish community of Kutov:
  • In 1765, 124 Jewish families lived in Kuty.
  • The city was famous for its Jewish traditions, synagogue and cemetery.

Chaim Druckman’s childhood occurred during a tragic period in Jewish history. With the outbreak of World War II, the Jewish population of Galicia was subjected to mass extermination.

With the beginning of the German-Soviet war, Hungarian troops, allies of Germany, entered Kuty (July 1, 1941), who transferred power to the German administration in August. During the German occupation, almost all Jews were exterminated.

• Holocaust in Kuty:
  • On April 9, 1942, 1,038 Jews were killed in Kuty.
  • On August 15 of the same year, another 1,181 people were shot in the Sheparovsky forest.

Chaim Druckman and his family miraculously survived. On Passover 1942, he hid with his parents in the basement under his uncle’s house in the non-Jewish (Ukrainian) part of the city.

In the summer of 1942, his parents fled with him to Chernivtsi, which was at that time part of Romania, where they stayed for a year. Druckman spent some time in the shelter. His parents later handed him over to a childless Jewish couple who received certificates of entry into Palestine, and sent him with them in August 1944 on one of three ships from Constanta to Istanbul.

According to the original plan, they were supposed to sail on the Mefkura, but they were late and got on another ship, and thus escaped, as the Mefkura was sunk by a submarine, and almost all the passengers died. After the war, his parents immigrated to Israel and the family was reunited.

Chaim Druckman’s main achievements for Israel

1. Leadership in Religious Zionism

Chaim Drukman became a symbol of the religious Zionist movement, combining tradition and the desire for national revival.

• He headed the Ohr Etzion yeshiva, which became a center of religious education.
• He led the Bnei Akiva yeshiva association, teaching thousands of students.
• Supported the integration of religious values ​​into modern Israeli society.

2. Political activity

Drukman was a member of the Knesset and served as Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs. In this role, he actively promoted legislative initiatives that strengthened Israel’s Jewish identity.

3. Management of the conversion system

From 2004 to 2012, Chaim Drukman led the process of conversion (acceptance of Judaism) in Israel. Under his leadership, tens of thousands of people became part of the Jewish people.

Disciples who became leaders of Israel

Chaim Druckman raised thousands of students, many of whom took up key positions in Israel. Among them:

• Naftali Bennett – Former Prime Minister of Israel.
• Yossi Cohen – Director of Mossad.
• Benny Ganz – General and Minister of Defense.
• Yoaz Hendel – Israeli politician.
• Israel Katz – minister and politician.
• Abraham Stern – head of educational programs.

These leaders emphasize how significant Druckman’s influence was in shaping future generations.

Departure

Chaim Druckman died on December 25, 2022 in Jerusalem. at the age of 90 years. His death was a huge loss for Israel and the Jewish world. The main cause of death was complications caused by coronavirus infection.

His funeral became a national event. Thousands of people gathered to pay tribute to a man who dedicated his life to serving the Jewish people.

Law on perpetuation of memory

In 2025, the Israeli Knesset passed a law establishing a state corporation to preserve the legacy of Chaim Drukman.

Rabbi Chaim Meir Drukman (1932 – 2022) was a prominent Israeli rabbi, head of a yeshiva, educator, public figure in religious Zionism, and author of numerous philosophical works. He held key positions in the leadership of Religious Zionism, including the positions of head of the Ohr Etzion yeshiva and president of the Bnei Akiva yeshiva association. Drukman was a member of the Knesset and Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs from the MAFDAL party, and also headed the conversion system in the Prime Minister’s Office from 2004 to 2012.

In 2012, he was awarded the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement.

The main objectives of the corporation:

• Creation of a museum, archive and research institute.
• Conducting educational events.
• Promoting the values ​​that Druckman preached: love for the Torah, the people and the Land of Israel.

The law is intended to highlight Druckman’s contribution to uniting the people of Israel based on love for the Torah and the Land of Israel.

According to the law, the corporation will be responsible for establishing a research institute, museum and archive dedicated to the life and work of Rabbi Druckman. Tours and events will be held at these institutions so that residents of the country can become acquainted with the legacy of the deceased

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The influence of Ukrainian Jewish history on Druckman

Ukraine has always been an important center of Jewish culture. Galicia, where Druckman was born, became the birthplace of many outstanding rabbis, thinkers and cultural figures.

• Jewish tradition of Galicia:
  • Development of Hasidism.
  • Contribution to the spiritual and philosophical heritage of the Jewish people.

Druckman carried through his life the memory of the Jewish communities of Ukraine and their traditions.

Table: Contributions of Chaim Druckman

Conclusion

The life of Chaim Drukman became a bridge between the Jewish history of Ukraine and modern Israel. His contributions to religion, education and public life make him a figure of global importance.

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A new event platform sTDe | NAnews is emerging in Israel — an event listing where you can search for concerts, theater, stand-up, festivals, exhibitions, and family programs. The project helps guide you from the question “where to go?” to choosing a city, venue, and ticket.

sTDe | NAnews — Israel’s event listing: a new guide to events, cities, and tickets

In Israel, concerts, performances, stand-up evenings, festivals, exhibitions, lectures, family programs, city celebrations, and chamber meetings take place almost every day. But for someone who wants to choose an event, a single announcement is often not enough. They need to understand where the event is taking place, when it starts, how much tickets cost, whether the event is suitable for children, if there is a convenient venue, which city is best to choose a date, and whether it is worth planning a trip in advance.

This is exactly why sTDe | NAnews is being developed — a new event listing in Israel, where events will be organized into a clear system: by genres, cities, dates, venues, tickets, and thematic selections. The project is available at https://stde.co.il/ and is being created as a convenient navigator for the cultural, urban, and event life of the country.

Not just a list of events, but a clear listing of Israel

The main task of sTDe | NAnews — is to help a person quickly answer a simple but important question: where to go today, tomorrow, on the weekend, or in the coming month. In reality, this question almost always breaks down into a chain of clarifications: concert or theater, Tel Aviv or Haifa, family program or evening event, open seating or reserved tickets, large hall or chamber venue, all-day festival or short performance.

A regular list of events often does not address these questions. Therefore, sTDe | NAnews is built not as a dry catalog, but as an event guide. In it, not only the date and name are important, but also the context: who the event is suitable for, what makes it special, where it takes place, how to check details in advance, and why this particular event might be interesting.

For NAnews — News of Israel launching such a project is logical: alongside the news and analytical agenda, a practical urban layer appears — a listing that shows the lively side of Israel through concerts, theater, festivals, exhibitions, lectures, and events for the whole family.

What categories will be important on sTDe | NAnews

The event platform should be convenient not only for finding one specific concert. It should cater to different behavior scenarios: someone is looking for tickets to a famous artist, someone is choosing a play, someone is planning a family weekend, someone wants to see what’s happening in the city near their home.

This approach helps cover not just one search query, but the entire topic. The user can start with “events in Israel,” then move to “concerts in Tel Aviv,” then specify “where to go with children in Haifa” or “festivals in Israel on the weekend.” A good listing should accompany them at every step.

Geography: Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, and the entire country

For Israel, geography is especially important. Events take place not only in the center of the country. The listing should show Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Ashdod, Netanya, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion, Petah Tikva, Holon, Be’er Sheva, cities of the north, center, and south of Israel.

A person often chooses not only an event but also a route. They need to understand if it’s convenient to get there, if it’s worth going to another city, if there’s parking nearby, how late the program ends, and if the venue is suitable for family visits. Therefore, city selections on Event Listing sTDe | NAnews can become a separate strong direction: “where to go in Tel Aviv,” “events in Haifa,” “Jerusalem listing,” “events in Ashdod,” “weekends in central Israel,” “festivals in the north.”

What should be in a good announcement

A good event announcement should save the reader’s time. It should immediately answer the main questions: what is happening, where, when, who is performing, how long the event lasts, who it is suitable for, how much tickets cost, if there are restrictions, how to check seat availability, and what to know before attending.

Main event data

In a card or article about the event, it is important to specify:

• date and time;
• city and venue;
• address or area;
• genre and format;
• cost or price range;
• link to tickets;
• age restrictions;
• duration;
• organizer or venue;
• important attendance conditions.

But that’s not enough. For a lively listing, it’s necessary to explain what makes the event different from others. For example, a concert may be part of a tour, a play — a rare production, a festival — a family city event, an exhibition — a temporary exposition, and a stand-up — an evening with a limited number of seats.

Tickets: how to move from interest to action

The user has two states. The first — they are just looking at what’s happening. The second — they are ready to buy a ticket. The listing should work for both scenarios.

If a person is still choosing, they need selections, city comparisons, format descriptions, and clear navigation. If they have already decided to go, they need a quick transition to tickets, exact date, venue, price, and purchase conditions. Therefore, on sTDe | NAnews, the ticket office block and external pages where you can check seat availability, cost, and current conditions are important.

This is where the project can be useful not only as a listing but also as a landing page for action: read, understood, chose, moved to the ticket.

Why this is important for NAnews readers

The audience of NAnews — News of Israel is used to receiving not only the fact but also an explanation: what happened, why it is important, how it is connected to Israel, cities, society, culture, and everyday life. sTDe | NAnews continues this logic, but in an event format.

News shows what the country lives by at the level of politics, security, society, and international agenda. The listing shows another side of the same country: concerts, performances, city festivals, exhibitions, family events, lectures, and meetings. Together, this gives a more complete picture of Israel — not only through the events of the day but also through cultural and city life.

Frequently asked questions about sTDe | NAnews

Can events be searched by cities? Yes, city navigation should become one of the foundations of the project.

Will there be weekend selections? This format is especially important because many people look for events just before Friday and Saturday.

Are separate pages needed for concerts, theater, and festivals? Yes, because each category has its own user path and questions.

Can the site be used as a ticket office? The project can combine announcements, selections, and transitions to tickets, helping the user move from choice to purchase.

How is sTDe | NAnews different from a regular catalog? By presenting the event with context: city, format, audience, attendance details, and practical benefits.

Conclusion

sTDe | NAnews — is an event listing of Israel that can become not just a list of events, but a full-fledged guide to the cultural and city life of the country. The project combines concerts, theater, stand-up, festivals, exhibitions, lectures, family programs, cities, venues, tickets, and thematic selections.

For the reader, this means a convenient path from the first question “where to go?” to a specific decision: choose a date, city, event, venue, and ticket. For the media ecosystem of NAnews, this is a new practical format that complements news, analytics, and public agenda with a live map of events in Israel.

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On July 23, 2026, a new series of parties for everyone who supports Ukraine will start in Bat Yam.

Svetlana Berdetskaya, Posh Production and the restaurant “Dvizh” with the support of Grigory Tamar are organizing a space for meetings, communication, Ukrainian cuisine, music, and support. The first party of this series will take place at the “Dvizh” restaurant and will be dedicated to the theme “Crimea. Course for Return.”

The idea of the project sounds simple and very human: it doesn’t matter what language you speak here, what matters is that you support Ukraine.

The organizers invite guests not just to an evening with a program, but to a meeting where everyone can feel like part of a big family. This is a space for those who want to see friends, hug, laugh, talk about what hurts, and together support an important cause.

Doors open — July 23 at 20:00.

Address: Ben-Gurion St., 61, Bat Yam.

Information and tickets:  – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1969GoVfN6/

The first party of the series for those who support Ukraine

The new series of parties in Bat Yam is conceived as a place where the Ukrainian theme is expressed not only through news, politics, and the pain of war but also through live human interaction.

In Israel, people with different backgrounds live: some were born in Ukraine, some moved long ago, some are connected to Ukraine through family, friends, volunteering, or personal stance. For many, supporting Ukraine has become part of everyday life, especially after the full-scale Russian invasion.

Therefore, such meetings are no less important than official statements. They create an environment where people can be close to each other, speak openly, help, raise funds, and maintain a connection with Ukraine even while in Israel.

The organizers emphasize the main meaning of the evening: “We don’t care what language you speak, we care that you support Ukraine.”

This is where the series of parties begins, and the meeting on July 23 will be the first in a new format.

NANovosti — News of Israel continues to report on events that unite the Ukrainian and Israeli agenda because such initiatives show: support for Ukraine in Israel remains alive, personal, and very concrete.

“Crimea. Course for Return”: the theme of the first evening

The first party of the series will be dedicated to the theme “Crimea. Course for Return“.

Crimea is not just geography. For Ukraine, it is a matter of occupation, memory, resistance, justice, and the future. For Ukrainians in Israel, for Jews from Ukraine, and for everyone following the war, the conversation about Crimea remains an important part of understanding what is happening today and why Russian aggression cannot be reduced to a single front line.

The evening’s program features a special format with the participation of Grigory Tamar. Usually, he asks questions to his interlocutors, but this time the organizers are preparing a reverse situation: guests will be able to ask questions.

This makes the meeting more open and lively. It’s not about a dry lecture or a formal speech, but an honest conversation where you can ask about what really concerns you: about Ukraine, Crimea, the war, Israel, security, propaganda, memory, and the future.

Ukrainian cuisine, music, and support auction

One of the important parts of the evening will be Ukrainian cuisine from the “Dvizh” restaurant.

Guests will be treated to dishes that for many are associated with home, the family table, and Ukrainian tradition: homemade herring, Ukrainian salo with pickles, borscht with pampushki, dumplings with potatoes, dumplings with cherries, potato pancakes with mushroom sauce, potato pancakes with sour cream, chicken Kiev, stew in a pot, crepes with cottage cheese, crepes with sour cream sauce, homemade compote, and the signature horseradish vodka Dvizh.

The menu list well conveys the mood of the evening: it’s not just a restaurant presentation, but an attempt to create the atmosphere of a Ukrainian home, warmth, and recognizable taste.

DJ Dan Karpenko is responsible for the musical part.

The host of the evening will be Kirill Galushka.

The organizers also promise surprises and a program from friends — musicians, stand-up comedians, and other artists. Therefore, the first party of the series will not only be a thematic meeting but also a full-fledged live evening with music, communication, humor, conversations, and an atmosphere “among friends.”

Auction in support of Ukraine and the IDF

A separate part of the program is an auction in support of Ukraine and the Israel Defense Forces.

This is an important highlight of the evening. For many Israelis with Ukrainian roots, it is impossible today to separate the two themes: support for Ukraine, which continues to fight against Russian aggression, and support for Israel, which lives under conditions of war and security threats.

The auction turns the meeting from an ordinary party into an event with a specific purpose. People come not only to spend the evening but also to help those who protect life — in Ukraine and in Israel.

Such initiatives show how true solidarity works: not with slogans, but with actions, personal involvement, donations, meetings, and a willingness to be there.

NANovosti — News of Israel considers it important to support such events with information because they help maintain the connection between people, communities, and countries at a time when this connection is of particular importance.

What guests need to know

Format: the first party of a new series of meetings for everyone who supports Ukraine.

Theme of the first evening: “Crimea. Course for Return.”

Date: July 23.

Time: doors open at 20:00.

Place: “Dvizh” restaurant.

Address: Ben-Gurion St., 61, Bat Yam.

Organizers and participants: Svetlana Berdetskaya, Posh Production, “Dvizh” restaurant, with the support of Grigory Tamar.

In the program: Ukrainian cuisine, music by DJ Dan Karpenko, host Kirill Galushka, meeting with Grigory Tamar, surprises, artists, auction in support of Ukraine and the IDF.

Information and tickets:  – https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1969GoVfN6/

The first party of the series in Bat Yam is an opportunity to meet, get acquainted, support Ukraine and Israel, hear an important conversation about Crimea, and spend the evening among people for whom solidarity is not a formality, but a personal stance.

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The political debate around the Iranian threat in Israel reached a new level after Benjamin Netanyahu’s interview on June 30, 2026, on Channel 14.

The Prime Minister stated that he had twice confronted Iran to save Israel from destruction by atomic bombs, which he claimed Tehran ‘already had.’ He added that if necessary, there would be a third time, and as long as he holds the position of head of government, Iran will not have nuclear weapons.

The next day, on July 1, 2026, at the Herzliya Conference of the Institute for Policy and Strategy at Reichman University, these words were sharply criticized by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and the leader of the ‘Yashar!’ party, Gadi Eisenkot. Both stated that Netanyahu not only exaggerates the threat but also retroactively changes political history.

Eisenkot: Netanyahu invents a threat to scare the public

Gadi Eisenkot, former Chief of Staff of the IDF and now one of the prominent opposition politicians, spoke at the conference in an interview with journalist Dana Weiss.

His reaction was direct and harsh. Eisenkot stated that Iran had no nuclear bombs, and called Netanyahu’s words an attempt to ‘invent reality’ and ‘invent a threat’ to scare the Israeli public. According to Ynet and N12, he emphasized that the Prime Minister spoke with alarming self-confidence and presented the situation as if Israel was already facing a ready Iranian nuclear strike.

For the Israeli audience, this is an important moment not only in a political sense but also in a social sense. The Iranian nuclear program has been perceived in Israel for many years as one of the main strategic threats, but there is a fundamental difference between the threat of weapon creation and the claim of ready atomic bombs.

Eisenkot effectively accused Netanyahu of erasing this boundary for political effect.

Why the dispute arose now

The statement was made against the backdrop of ongoing debates about the results of Israeli actions against Iran and the role of the US in the new regional reality.

As early as June 15, 2026, Netanyahu stated at a press conference that Israel, together with the US, had eliminated the ‘immediate danger’ from the Iranian nuclear program and ballistic missiles. At the same time, he distanced himself from US-Iran agreements and acknowledged that Israel is not a party to the US agreement with Iran.

Against this background, the formula ‘they already had atomic bombs’ became not just another harsh phrase. It turned into a political test: whether the Prime Minister is speaking about a real intelligence picture or using fear as a tool for internal mobilization.

Bennett: it’s a lie and an attempt to construct history retroactively

Naftali Bennett, who served as Prime Minister of Israel from June 2021 to June 2022, also spoke at the Herzliya Conference and directly refuted Netanyahu’s words.

According to Bennett, the claim that Iran already held nuclear bombs is a lie. He called it an attempt to ‘engineer’ history retroactively, that is, to fit past events into the current political narrative.

Bennett reminded that when he replaced Netanyahu as head of government, he found, in his words, an extremely alarming situation on the Iranian front. He claims that Israel did not have a full-fledged action plan for the Iranian threat, and the transfer of affairs on one of the most complex topics took just over twenty minutes.

The former Prime Minister also stated that after the US withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran in 2018, Netanyahu’s government did not restore Israel’s necessary strike capabilities and did not allocate a budget for the production of critically important means that might be needed in case Tehran attempts to break through to military nuclear weapons.

In Israeli politics, such accusations sound particularly sharp because it is not about election campaign rhetoric, but about a matter of national security.

NANews — Israel News | Nikk.Agency follows this topic specifically in the Israeli context: it is important for society to understand where the boundary lies between a real threat, military secrecy, political PR, and an attempt to use fear of Iran as an argument in the struggle for power.

Bennett’s document from January 2022

Bennett also showed conference participants part of a defense document, which he claims he wrote in January 2022 during discussions on the Iranian front.

The document concerned not only a possible military strike but also the systemic weakening of the ayatollah regime. Bennett claims that together with Mossad and the National Security Council, dozens of open and secret areas of work against Iran were prepared.

One example is a technological project that was supposed to help keep the internet in Iran connected even if the regime tries to disconnect the country from the outside world during mass protests. According to Bennett’s logic, such tools could have increased pressure on the government in Tehran from within.

He stated that if this strategy had been consistently implemented from January 2022 until the wave of protests in January 2026, the chances of the Iranian regime falling would have been higher. Bennett called the abandonment of this direction a ‘historical missed opportunity.’

What this dispute changes for Israel

The polemic between Bennett, Eisenkot, and Netanyahu shows that the topic of Iran is once again becoming a central line in Israeli politics.

For Netanyahu, this is proof of his indispensability: he presents himself as a leader who single-handedly keeps Iran from nuclear weapons and is ready to act again. For his opponents, this is no longer a strategy but a political construct in which the past is rewritten to justify the present.

It is especially important that the criticism came not from random commentators but from people who had access to military and political information at the highest level. Eisenkot was the Chief of Staff of the IDF. Bennett was the Prime Minister. Their statements automatically become part of a large Israeli debate about trust in the government after October 7, about the state’s readiness for strategic threats, and about who has the right to speak to society in the language of fear.

The question is not whether Iran is dangerous. For Israel, this is an obvious and long-term threat.

The question is different: did Iran have ready atomic bombs, as Netanyahu said, or did the Prime Minister use an exaggerated formula to strengthen his own political image. It is around this that a new conflict between the government and the opposition is now unfolding.

Main conclusion

Netanyahu’s words about ‘ready atomic bombs’ became not just another loud statement about security.

They opened a debate about how Israel tells society about war, threats, and victories. If the Prime Minister’s statement is not confirmed by the real picture, then it is not just about political polemics, but about citizens’ trust in the country’s leadership on issues of life, war, and national security.

For Israel, which lives under constant pressure from the Iranian threat, this is not an abstract discussion. It is a question of who tells the truth, who manages fear, and who is truly preparing the country for the next crisis.

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