Father in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, son in the IDF. Why the son of a fallen Ukrainian hero cannot come to his funeral in Kyiv
Maksym Nelipa died in battle while defending Ukraine. His son Artem, a soldier in the IDF, cannot attend the funeral due to Ukraine’s mobilization law. Here’s what stands in the way of saying goodbye. Maksym Nelipa: from television to the front line Maksym Nelipa was a well-known Ukrainian TV presenter, actor, and showman. He hosted […]
Israel was inspired by the work of Ukrainian pilots on the Yak-52 against “Shaheds” and is looking for a similar solution.
An Israeli company is adapting an American light attack aircraft to meet the needs of the IDF. Israel was inspired by how Ukrainian pilots on the Yak-52 shoot down Russian “Shaheds” and decided to equip its army with something similar. As noted by the military portal Defense Express on October 19, 2025, the American defense […]
«…אַשְׁרֶ֨יךָ יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל מִ֣י כָמֹ֗וךָ»: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine congratulated Jewish servicemen of Ukraine and the Israel Defense Forces on the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
October 13, 2025, on the day of two great Jewish holidays — Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine extended greetings to servicemen who practice Judaism. Primarily to Jews serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Defense Forces of Ukraine, as well as to servicemen of […]
The generation that didn’t have time to grow up: under 21 years old 42% of those killed in the war since October 7, 2023
When numbers become pain, and statistics become memory, dry reports turn into pages of national mourning.The Israeli Ministry of Defense published data on October 6, 2025, for the two-year anniversary of the war that began on October 7, 2023. And the numbers, as always in Israel, do not hide behind anonymity — because each of […]
Scandal around the trip of Israelis to Uman for Rosh Hashanah in 2025: rabbis prohibit, government funds, deputies outraged, IDF prepares arrests
Brief Announcement: On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the largest conflict erupted between religious leaders, politicians, and the army. It concerns the trip of Breslov Hasidim to Uman and the threat of mass arrests of Haredim. In the Jewish calendar of 2025, Rosh Hashanah falls on 1–2 Tishrei 5786. That is, in 2025: Start: in […]
Tucker Carlson called on American citizens who fought on the side of Israel or Ukraine to be stripped of their American citizenship
Scandalous statement by Tucker Carlson: he suggested revoking citizenship from Americans who defended Israel or Ukraine. How this affects the Jewish and Ukrainian diasporas — in the material by NAnews. Carlson, Israel, Ukraine — and the question of who deserves to be an American Hot July. Florida. The Turning Point USA conference, where young conservatives […]
Why is the name of Operation “עָם כְּלָבִיא” often translated as “a lion rising” when it literally means “a people like a lion”?
Because this expression is not just a poetic metaphor. It comes from the Torah, from the book of Numbers 23:24: הֶן עָם כְּלָבִיא יָקוּם וְכַאֲרִי יִתְנַשָּׂא — “Behold, the people shall rise up as a lion, and lift himself up as a young lion.” So “עָם כְּלָבִיא” is part of a broader image: not just […]
Can the Israeli Air Force be crippled by a drone attack, like the SBU did in Russia? – Calcalist
The Ukrainian SBU’s Operation “Cobweb” destroyed heavy bombers deep inside Russia and disabled putin’s critical capabilities. What type of drones were used, how were they controlled — and what could prevent inventive terrorists from striking Israel in the same way? The Israeli portal Calcalist analyzes and explains in a June 6, 2025 article. Operation “Cobweb”: […]
Portable souls from Ukraine were delivered by volunteers of the “Israeli Friends of Ukraine” to the North of Israel to support IDF soldiers
Volunteer organization “Israeli Friends of Ukraine” January 26, 2025 announced the delivery of 5,000 portable showersproduced in Ukraine, to IDF soldiers stationed in the north of the country. These souls were purchased at fundscollected at a charity festival “Khutor Independence”which took place on August 24, 2024 at the stadium in Ramat Gan in Israel. The […]
Video: “Jewish podcast” – chaplain of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Shura Vyatrzhik. Jews in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Jewish communities and war. Chaplains in the army. Israeli experience
On the podcast “Jewish podcast» January 3, 2025, the participation of Ukrainian Jewish communities in the country’s armed forces is discussed. Jews can be found both among the fighters and among the chaplains who support the soldiers spiritually. The host of the podcast, Jewish blogger Inna Tsaruk, focuses on the fact that Ukrainian Jews, like […]
Thousands of military personnel in Israel are forced to stop serving due to mental problems
The IDF said that thousands of Israeli soldiers have stopped serving in combat units due to mental disorders since October 7, 2023. There has been an alarming rise in military suicides, from 17 in 2023 to 21 in 2024, the highest in several years. Of the 21 soldiers who committed suicide in 2024, 12 were […]
The Armed Forces of Ukraine congratulated Jewish military personnel in Ukraine and the IDF on Hanukkah
December 25, 2024, the day the holiday of Hanukkah begins, The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine congratulated all military personnel of the Ukrainian army who are confessors and confessors of Judaism and all colleagues from the Armed Forces of the State of Israel – the IDF. The Military Chaplaincy Service of the […]
Israeli army operations in southern Lebanon violate resolution 1701 – UN
26 December 2024 The UN Interim Force in Lebanon expressed concern about Israeli military actions in the south of the country. They noted that this violates resolution 1701. Peacekeeping forces called on Israel to cease actions that threaten the truce and to withdraw its troops. The statement also speaks of the need for full implementation […]
The IDF has determined the reason for the delay in firing the sirens on Saturday night.
The Logistics Service has completed its investigation into the late activation of sirens due to a rocket from Yemen that fell in Jaffa. The Command of the Logistics Service and the Air Force conducted an investigation until December 23. It turned out that the warning system worked late due to unknown reasons. The IDF assured […]
Compulsory service for women in Ukraine? Experts study the Israeli model
Israel has been an example for many countries in security matters for decades. One of the key features of the Israeli army is compulsory military service for men and women. This approach, in the face of constant threats, helps Israel ensure the defense capability and unity of the nation. In Ukraine, the idea of adapting […]
A crashed Israeli army helicopter was found on the Syrian side of Hermon after the Six-Day War.
The remains of the Wasp helicopter were discovered by IDF soldiers on Mount Hermon. The found helicopter made it possible to reconstruct the events of the Yom Kippur War. The war took place in April 1974, after the signing of an agreement on the disengagement of troops with Syria in May of the same year. […]
The IDF blew up a tunnel near the border belonging to Hezbollah
Soldiers of the 188th brigade found a tunnel several tens of meters long near the Israeli border. Inside were the headquarters, weapons, ammunition and provisions of Hezbollah terrorists. The tunnel is equipped with a ventilation system and was intended for long-term stays of militants, with food, dishes and other equipment. Monitors with PTZ cameras were […]
Video: Sergey Auslender – Yigal Levin. Why does Israel need Syria?
In this interview, Israeli military journalist Sergey Auslender talks with Igal Levin, military expert, reserve officer in the Israel Defense Forces, and popular author of analytical materials on security and geopolitics. The topic of discussion was the strategic importance of Syria for Israel, the key threats emanating from the region, and how these challenges shape […]
IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who were planning to steal humanitarian aid
On December 12, the IDF struck Hamas terrorists in the southern Gaza Strip. The terrorists planned to hijack trucks carrying humanitarian aid for terrorist attacks. The army stressed that it did not attack the trucks and the route remains open for them. The IDF will continue to fight Hamas within the framework of international law […]
The IDF destroyed the launcher used to fire at Haifa
The Israel Defense Forces destroyed a rocket and artillery installation in Lebanon, from where Haifa and the surrounding area were fired upon. A video of the attack on the launcher was released by the IDF. As a result of a large-scale salvo, about 30 rockets were fired into northern Israel. The attack focused on the […]
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