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Ukrainian goalkeeper of Maccabi Haifa Georgy Ermakov refused to shake hands with Belarusians from Torpedo on July 31, 2025: a symbol of solidarity and courage - video

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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...
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Israel condemns Russian missile strikes on Kyiv on the night of July 31, 2025

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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 "...
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Jabotinsky vs. Putin: How the Zionist Leader Refuted Putin's Anti-Ukrainian Falsifications More Than 100 Years Ago

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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...
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The Avenue of the Righteous in Babi Yar was damaged as a result of the Russian terrorist attack on Kyiv on July 31, 2025

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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...
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Kyiv in ruins: Mass attack, casualties and the meaning of the "wordless response" to Trump from dictator Putin - July 31, 2025

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19:40 July 31, 2025. 🔻There are already 15 victims of the night Russian attack in Kyiv, - head of KMVA Tkachenko. The search and rescue operation continues. 145 people were injured, 14 of them are children. ... The apartment of an employee of the Israeli Embassy was damaged during the attack in Kyiv. During the morning missile strike on Kyiv, one of the Russian missiles hit the house where the secretary of the Israeli Embassy lives – fortunately, she was not at home at the time of the strike. According to the latest data, the death toll in the capital has reached 13 people, among them a six-year-old child 💔. The search for survivors under the rubble continues. Terror. Cold-blooded and systematic. That’s all the swine-russians are capable of. ... The Russian combined attack on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine is Putin’s response to the shortening of Trump’s ultimatum deadlines. The night raid on July 31, 2025 became the most devastating strike on Kyiv in many months. The death of c...
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Theater therapy from the Ukrainian theater MAK_UA "Impro-games" in Tel Aviv on August 7, 2025

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On August 7, 2025, at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv — theater therapy and improv games by MAK_UA . How does Ukrainian theater help psychological recovery and unite people? All the details on the NAnews — News of Israel website. What awaits guests: an atmosphere of creativity and support Theater therapy "Improv Games" by MAK_UA is a new season of the author's course where everyone can be themselves. The organizers invite everyone to discover the world of art and transformation in the format of improv games — theatrical and comedy exercises where scenes, dialogues, and stories are born right before the audience's eyes. There are no scripts or prepared roles — only reactions to situations, partners, or suggestions from the audience. Such exercises train creativity, quick thinking, a sense of humor, and teamwork skills. And most importantly — they energize and make you feel part of a community. Why theater therapy: art for inner recovery Theater therapy is ...
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A memorial plaque in honor of Andrey Sheptytsky, who saved hundreds of Jewish children during the Holocaust, was unveiled near the Central Synagogue in Kyiv

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On July 29, 2025, in Kyiv, the Jewish and Ukrainian communities at the Brodsky Synagogue unveiled a memorial plaque to Andrey Sheptytsky — a man who saved hundreds of Jewish children during the Holocaust. The Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, church leaders, and diplomats called this act not only a sign of respect for history, but also a signal of unity in today's days of war. Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky is a servant of the Greek Catholic Church, who during the Second World War saved hundreds of Jewish children — risking everything, including his own life. He fought hatred and the cult of destroying Jews, even wrote letters to the Pope, deeply hated Nazism, and perfectly understood where this ideology could lead humanity. When past and present collide at the doorstep of the synagogue Near the Central Synagogue in Kyiv, a memorial plaque was unveiled in honor of Andrey Sheptytsky, who saved hundreds of Jewish children during the Holocaust In Kyiv’s Central Synagogue on Shevchenko Boulev...
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NAnews – Nikk.Agency Israel News

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NAnews - Nikk.Agency Israel News: Media About Israel, Ukraine and the Jewish World for Readers Who Need Context NAnews - Nikk.Agency Israel News is a multilingual news and analytical media project created for people who want to follow Israel, Ukraine, the Middle East and the Jewish world with more depth than a short headline can give. It is not built around noise, panic or empty reactions. Its purpose is to explain events, show connections and help readers understand why a story matters beyond the first emotional impression. Today, information appears everywhere at once. A political statement, a missile attack, a diplomatic scandal, a cultural event or a community initiative can spread through social networks in minutes. But speed does not always bring understanding. Very often, people see fragments without background, emotion without explanation, facts without a clear line between cause and consequence. NAnews was created for this gap. The project covers Israeli society, regional security, Ukrainian affairs, Jewish communities, diplomacy, culture, historical memory and international developments. It looks at these subjects not as separate boxes, but as parts of one larger picture. Israel is connected to the Middle East, to Europe, to the United States, to the Jewish diaspora and to Ukraine. Ukraine is connected to Jewish history, to Israeli public debate, to global security and to the struggle against Russian aggression. NAnews - Nikk.Agency Israel News tries to make these connections visible.