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Andriy Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, on August 3, 2025, made a tough statement on Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all Israeli hostages and aid to civilians in Gaza. Why Ukraine’s words are important to the Jewish community of Israel — in the NAnews overview. Ukraine’s MFA and Hamas: why condemning the abuse of Israelis sounds so loud Briefly about the main thing: what exactly did Sybiha say and why is it important On August 3, 2025, when the world seemed to be used to the constant background of war and reports of hostages, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha published on social networks a sharp condemnation of Hamas for the abuse of Israeli prisoners. “ The inhuman treatment of Israeli hostages by Hamas deserves the strongest condemnation . People in Gaza should not continue to suffer because of Hamas’ heinous crimes. Hamas must lay down its arms and immediately release all hostages. At the same time, international humanitarian aid must...

A boy from a Ukrainian Jewish village who survived pogroms and humiliation by Russian authorities in Kyiv became a symbol of Israeli literature. The biography of Haim Hazaz in our permanent section “ Jews from Ukraine ” is a bridge between Ukraine and Israel, past and future. Roots in Ukraine: Childhood among forests and traditions Today the name Haim Hazaz (חיים הזז) is known to everyone interested in the history of Israel and Jewish culture. But the beginning of his path is the Ukrainian village of Sydorovychi . Haim Hazaz (real name – Haim Fishel Feldman) was born in 1898 in the village of Sydorovychi, Kyiv province (now – Vyshhorod district, Kyiv region of Ukraine). This small place was located in the wooded area of Polissya and was a typical Jewish settlement with the dominant role of the traditional community. His father was a Breslov Hasid and managed a sawmill, so the future writer’s childhood was spent in a small house among dense forests. In early childhood, Haim studied a...

On July 31, 2025, Maccabi goalkeeper Heorhii Yermakov publicly refused to shake hands with Belarusian players, supporting the tradition of Ukrainian athletes not shaking hands with representatives of aggressor countries. His action became another example of solidarity, courage, and public protest. The story of his action is no accident, but part of the conscious resistance and solidarity of Ukrainian athletes. A gesture that everyone noticed: the Ukrainian Maccabi goalkeeper against handshakes with Belarusians New match — new boundaries: why this episode did not go unnoticed Football is more than just a game. Especially when it comes to teams and people whose destinies are tied to big events. On July 31, 2025 in Kisvárda (Hungary), the second leg of the Conference League qualifying round was held between Israeli Maccabi (Haifa) and Belarusian Torpedo-BelAZ (Zhodino) . That evening, not only athletes took to the field — political views, personal stories, and the collective memory of mi...

The head of Israel's Foreign Ministry, Saar, on August 1, 2025, condemned the Russian missile strikes on residential areas of Kyiv, which, according to him, resulted in "huge and tragic losses among the civilian population." He expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded. Saar also reported that he spoke with the secretary of the Israeli ambassador to Ukraine, whose home was damaged by the shelling. The minister emphasized the need for a "solid and lasting peace that would ensure the security of Ukraine." " I condemn the Russian strikes on residential neighborhoods of Kyiv, which led to the tragic deaths of many people. My condolences to the families of the victims and I wish a speedy recovery to the wounded. I have just spoken with the secretary of the Israeli ambassador in Kyiv, whose home was damaged as a result of the shelling. We call for a solid peace that would ensure the security of Ukraine "...

Jabotinsky Day , the national day of remembrance dedicated to the life and legacy of Ze'ev Jabotinsky. On this day, Israel honors Jabotinsky’s achievements and his contribution to the Zionist dream of restoring the Jewish state. In Israel, the 29th day of the month of Tammuz , the day of his death, has been declared Jabotinsky Day . In 2025, it falls on the evening of Thursday, July 24, 2025 – Friday, July 25, 2025. Jabotinsky’s advocacy laid the foundation for the modern State of Israel, and his vision continues to shape Jewish identity to this day. Why This Day Matters for Israel and Ukraine Jabotinsky vs. Putin: How a Zionist leader disproved Putin's anti-Ukrainian fabrications more than 100 years ago The 29th of Tammuz is a special day in the Jewish calendar, when speeches are heard across the country, memorial candles are lit, and Ze’ev Jabotinsky’s legacy is discussed. People far from politics might wonder: why even remember this man? But look closer — and you’ll immedia...

Hundreds of drones, fire in the night and mourning across Kyiv — Russia is once again attacking not only people but memory itself, damaging the Alley of the Righteous Among the Nations in Babyn Yar. The United Jewish Community of Ukraine reported on the evening of July 31, 2025: "One of the affected sites was the Alley of the Righteous in Babyn Yar, a memorial complex included in the UNESCO list as a cultural asset under enhanced protection. This is already the third strike on Babyn Yar’s territory since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The first shelling on March 1, 2022 took the lives of five civilians, including a child, and sparked international outrage. Babyn Yar, a symbol of Holocaust remembrance, embodies the lessons of history and humanity. The strike on the Alley of the Righteous is regarded as a war crime against cultural heritage and memory." They Target Memory: How Russia’s Massive Attack on Kyiv Destroyed Lives, Families and the Alley of the Righte...