Jews from Ukraine: Ephraim Moshe Lilien, from Ukrainian Drohobych, through ‘Theodor Herzl in Basel, 1901’ to ‘the first Zionist artist’
In the section “Jews from Ukraine” — the story of Ephraim Moses Lilien, an artist from Drohobych, who is called the first Zionist artist. His journey took him through Galicia, Krakow, Munich, Berlin, Basel, and Jerusalem, and his graphics helped the Jewish national movement find its own visual language. A Jew from Drohobych who became […]
90-year-old historian and former prisoner of a Nazi ghetto Boris Zabarko injured in Russian attack on Kyiv
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 […]
DNA that hasn’t forgotten: what modern genetics really says about the Jewish people
Genetics does not prove myths and does not measure identity. But it shows that behind the millennia of Jewish history stand not only memory, faith, and culture, but also real traces of population past. DNA and Jewish history: where myth ends and science begins In the discussion about the origin of the Jewish people, there […]
Jews from Ukraine: Ukraine as the homeland of Hasidism – 37 main dynasties and their Ukrainian roots
The phrase “Ukraine is the homeland of Hasidism” sounds emotional, but it has a serious historical basis. Modern encyclopedic and academic sources indicate that Hasidism originated in the 18th century on the lands of present-day Western and Central Ukraine — primarily in Podolia and Volhynia, around the circle of Baal Shem Tov and his disciples. […]
Global Peace Index 2026: in the bottom 5 – Israel and Ukraine – why they ended up together at the bottom of the “peacefulness ranking”
A new ranking showed not ‘dangerous countries’, but a map of global war In June 2026, the Institute for Economics & Peace published the new Global Peace Index 2026 — one of the most well-known international rankings that measures the level of peace in countries. For Israeli and Ukrainian readers, one thing is especially important […]
Iran deal against China: why the US is changing the rules of the game in the Gulf
The deal with Iran may not be just about Iran There is a lot of noise, leaks, contradictory statements, and political smoke surrounding the possible US-Iran deal. On the surface, everything looks familiar: Tehran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, oil, missiles, Hezbollah, Hamas, Israel’s security. But if you look more broadly, another question […]
Ukraine needs $20 billion now: the window for victory over Russia may close
Technological war requires money, not pauses Ukraine seeks to receive an additional 20 billion dollars from allies to consolidate its advantage in the war against Russia. This is not about a beautiful diplomatic formula or a reserve ‘for later,’ but about a specific moment when technological superiority can change the course of the war. A […]
The Judaic version of Sambatas: the forgotten name of Kyiv, possible connection with the Sambation River — version of the head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory
Historian Alexander Alferov – since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion — an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, served in the units of the Special Operations Forces “Azov-Kyiv” and the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. Holds the rank of reserve major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Since June 27, 2025 – head of […]
Israeli analyst Igal Levin explained why Russian ‘retaliatory strikes’ are the aggressor’s game of playing the victim
Russia is once again trying to sell its massive attacks on Ukraine as ‘retaliation.’ The formula is convenient: Moscow strikes with missiles and drones, then explains it as a supposed response to Ukrainian operations on Russian territory. But there is one problem with this logic. Russia itself started the war. This is precisely what the […]
“The noise was loud, the boycott with the wallet — not”: Israelis criticized 5 countries for refusing to participate in Eurovision because of Israel, but still fly there
All figures in this article are taken from open sources: Ben Gurion Airport data, open flight schedules, and publicly available reports on broadcasters’ decisions. Anyone can verify this data online and compare it independently. Eurovision, boycott, and shekels: Israelis made noise on social media, but planes still fly 5 countries refused to participate in ‘Eurovision […]
Questions about the “nanews” tag
What does the “nanews” tag mean and what do you publish here?
All timely items on the topic: briefs, explainers, reports and curated lists.
Where to follow updates on “nanews” fastest?
Enable Telegram (NAnews) alerts, add us on Google News, and subscribe to the site’s RSS feeds.
How do I add “nanews” to my Google News favorites?
Open NAnews on Google News and tap “Follow”. Then search by the tag’s keyword to filter the feed.
Can I submit a tip, event or listing for “nanews”?
Yes. Use the “Contact” page or the “Write to the newsroom” form. We fact-check and reply.
How should I cite materials under “nanews”?
Attribute “NAnews — Israel News Nikk.Agency” with a live link to the original. Credit photos to the author/rights holder.
How do I filter “nanews” posts by date and format?
Use on-site search, sub-tags and format markers (e.g., review, interview, listing).
Do you offer ads or partnerships around “nanews”?
Yes — specials, branded roundups and announcements. See “Advertising/Partnerships”.
Related tags:
Explore more key topics on NAnews — Israel News Nikk.Agency:
- Analytics — The “Analysis” section on NAnews is dedicated to materials that do not simply report an event, but help readers understand its causes, consequences and deeper logic. This section features analytical …
- Jerusalem — The Jerusalem section on NAnews offers comprehensive Jerusalem news, covering political decisions, diplomacy, religious affairs, security developments, cultural events and social dynamics in Israel’s…
- Diaspora — Ukraine is one of the few places where Jewish history hasn’t ended — it’s still unfolding today. In the streets of Kyiv and Odesa, in the schools of Lviv, in the synagogues of Dnipro, Uzhhorod, and C…
- Defense of Ukraine — The “Defense of Ukraine” section on NAnews is dedicated to events, decisions and people connected with Ukraine’s defense against russian aggression. This section publishes news, analysis, explanation…
- CIS — The “CIS” section on NAnews is dedicated to events, processes and decisions taking place across the post-Soviet region and affecting Israel, Ukraine, Jewish communities, repatriates and the wider Rus…
- !! History and Facts — The “History and Facts” section on NAnews is dedicated to real historical events, documents, biographies and facts that connect Ukrainians and Jews, Israel and Ukraine. This section features material…
- Poster — Across Israel, Ukrainian voices are finding their echo. NAnews brings together the rhythm of two homelands — where the Dnipro meets the Mediterranean. Ukrainian and pro-Ukrainian Events in Israel — C…
- Haifa — The Haifa section on NAnews brings together the latest Haifa news, covering politics, port operations, urban development, innovation, community life and regional security. This tag is designed for re…
- Tel Aviv — The Tel Aviv section on NAnews brings together the most relevant Tel Aviv news, covering politics, economics, urban development, culture, technology, transportation, security and international relati…
- Israeli volunteers — The “Israeli Volunteers” section on NAnews is dedicated to people from Israel who help Ukraine, Israel, the front and those who have found themselves close to war, pain, loss and serious human trials…