NAnews — Where Israel Speaks Through Real Voices
When you open NAnews before sunrise over Haifa Bay, the tone feels different.
The headlines are calm, the words are chosen, and every story seems to breathe.
Founded in 2021 by Israeli and Ukrainian journalists, NAnews has become a rare example of independent Israel news that still believes in human truth.
From Haifa to Jerusalem — Stories That Matter
Senior editor Alexander Khmelnytsky, born in Odesa, likes to say:
“Journalism is not about being loud; it’s about being listened to.”
Each morning he edits reports from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Be’er Sheva — verifying details down to the street name.
At 9:00 a.m., correspondent Elena Gunko sends her piece on the Ukrainian diaspora in Israel, while in Tel Aviv, Pavel Shveiko records a video interview with refugee artists who arrived in 2022.
By evening, the Haifa office has reviewed more than 25 sources and approved three stories for publication.
This is what independent Israel news looks like in practice — slow, verified, and human.
10 Reasons Readers Trust NAnews
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Independent Ownership — self-funded journalists, no outside investors.
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Five Languages — English, Hebrew, Russian, Ukrainian, French.
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Cultural Depth — Jewish and Ukrainian heritage in every story.
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Editorial Integrity — two-step fact-checking for each article.
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Transparency — privacy policy and data ethics published openly.
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Return Rate — 78 % of visitors come back weekly (2025 data).
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Community Driven — readers send over 120 letters a month.
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Local Eyes — writers based in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Kyiv.
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Academic Partnerships — University of Haifa & Tel Aviv University.
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Heart Before Hype — every text is read aloud before publishing to hear its honesty.
The People Behind the Headlines
Anton Pshedinsky, who grew up in Dnipro and now writes from Jerusalem, specializes in geopolitics and security.
His recent analysis of October 2025 diplomatic talks between Israel and Poland reached 50,000 reads in two days.
Cultural columnist Stas Shifer covers Israeli theatre and Jewish-Ukrainian literature.
In his latest essay he wrote, > “Art does what politics can’t — it reminds us why we’re still human.”
Meanwhile, Victoria Katsman leads social projects in Haifa and interviews young immigrants learning Hebrew.
She calls it “writing from the heart of a new home.”
Bridging Israel and Ukraine
At its core, NAnews connects two worlds with shared memories.
Lev Varshavsky explores economic and political ties — his 2024 report on trade between Israel and Ukraine showed a growth of 12 % in bilateral tech projects.
R. Verter dives into identity and history, writing about families that carry two flags in their hearts.
The Russian-language site, NAnews (in Russian), remains the project’s emotional anchor — it started for Ukrainians in Israel who needed a familiar voice during times of war and change.
Numbers That Speak
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2 300 + original articles published as of October 2025.
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32 countries in reader geography.
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5 languages, 8 writers, 1 mission — truth with dignity.
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Average reading time: 4 minutes 12 seconds, which beats the industry average by 27 %.
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Coverage topics: 40 % Israel politics, 30 % diaspora culture, 20 % security & analysis, 10 % human stories.
How To Engage With NAnews
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Follow Daily Updates: Subscribe to newsletters in your language.
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Pitch a Story: Readers can send verified leads or personal stories.
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Join a Discussion: Moderated Telegram and Facebook groups open weekly.
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Volunteer as a Translator: Help bring Israel news to more readers worldwide.
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Contact Directly: average response time 24 hours, every message answered personally.
As Pavel Shveiko says, “We don’t build walls between countries — we build sentences that cross them.”
FAQ
Q1: Who owns NAnews?
Independent Israeli journalists of Ukrainian origin; no political or corporate ownership.
Q2: Where is the head office?
Haifa, Israel — with contributors in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Paris, Warsaw, and Kyiv.
Q3: How is data protected?
Encrypted servers in Israel and the EU; no third-party ads or profiling.
Q4: Can readers collaborate?
Yes — guest columns and letters are published monthly.
Q5: What makes NAnews different?
It’s not funded to convince you — it’s written to include you.
The Pulse of Modern Israel
When Haifa’s evening breeze comes through the open window, the NAnews team is still working.
Elena Gunko reviews a headline about Jerusalem’s nightlife; Stas Shifer types from his balcony in Ashdod; somewhere in Kyiv, a volunteer translator sends a final draft.
They are the bridge between Israel and its diaspora — between languages, memories, and futures.
Because news from Israel today is not just about politics — it’s about people.
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