Russia-Ukraine War

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Israel ups fuel exports to Europe to help lessen dependence on Russia
JNSMay 16, 2022
A floating, liquefied natural-gas facility that could facilitate shipments to Europe is also being discussed.
View of the Israeli Leviathan gas-processing rig near the Israeli city of Caesarea on Jan. 31, 2019. Photo by Marc Israel Sellem/POOL.
briefUkrainian singer performs in Israel to raise funds for MDA relief efforts
briefIsrael delivers 2,000 helmets, 500 vests for Ukrainian emergency organizations
briefBlinken marks reopening of US embassy in Kyiv
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Blinken marks reopening of US embassy in Kyiv
May 18, 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken: “With strength of purpose, we reaffirm our commitment to the people and government of Ukraine.”
U.S. embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. Credit: Kholodovsky via Wikimedia Commons.
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Israel delivers 2,000 helmets, 500 vests for Ukrainian emergency organizations
May 18, 2022
Shipment is part of the Jewish state’s “extensive effort to provide humanitarian aid.”
A shipment of 2,000 helmets and 500 vests for emergency and civilian organizations in Ukraine. Credit: Israeli Ministry of Defense.
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Clifford D. MayMay 18, 2022
Tyrannical dictator Putin gives new life to NATO
Finland and Sweden now want to join the club.
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Ukrainian singer performs in Israel to raise funds for MDA relief efforts
May 17, 2022
She said about participating in the Europe Day concert in Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park: “I think every action, every concert helps.”
Ukrainian-born singer Viktoria Leléka. Source: Screenshot.
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Lag B’Omer to spark Jewish festivities worldwide
Mendel SuperChabad.org/NewsMay 17, 2022
For some communities, the celebration of Jewish unity takes on special meaning this year with war raging in Ukraine.
Children and their parents gather around an early bonfire in Tel Aviv to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag B’Omer, May 17, 2022. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.
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Israel ups fuel exports to Europe to help lessen dependence on Russia
May 16, 2022
A floating, liquefied natural-gas facility that could facilitate shipments to Europe is also being discussed.
View of the Israeli Leviathan gas-processing rig near the Israeli city of Caesarea on Jan. 31, 2019. Photo by Marc Israel Sellem/POOL.
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Israeli organization helps Ukrainian refugee kids get smart classrooms to continue studies
Diana BletterISRAEL21cMay 15, 2022
Internet-ready classrooms in neighboring countries allow students fleeing the war to continue learning with their own classmates and teachers.
Refugee students learning in a SmartAID-equipped smart classroom in Chisinau, Moldova. Courtesy: SmartAID
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Dan SchnurJewish JournalMay 11, 2022
Israel and the war in Ukraine
From the beginning of the war, Israel’s leaders have been forced to navigate an extremely difficult path to avoid antagonizing Russia.
Dan Schnur
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Analysis
Jonathan SpyerMay 11, 2022
The gaps between Western and non-Western US allies on the Ukraine war
For mid-level regional powers, avoiding non-essential friction with a major power like Russia is seen as an imperative, particularly in a situation where consistent support from their U.S. patron is by no means a given.
Jonathan Spyer
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Daniel RakovMay 10, 2022
Israel must adjust its Ukraine policy
The Jewish state is paying a long-term reputational price for its indecisive stance on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Daniel Rakov
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Jewish Federations shatter fundraising goal for Ukraine
May 9, 2022
Humanitarian aid, medical care, rescue operations and resettlement are among the works being funded through the emergency campaign.
Jewish men, women and children evacuate from the city of Odessa, Ukraine, during Russia's invasion of the country, which began on Feb. 24, 2022. Credit: JDC.
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American Jewish community mobilizes to resettle Ukrainian refugees in midst of war
Mike WagenheimMay 9, 2022
An online portal started accepting applications, where individual Americans, as well as private and public organizations, can apply to financially sponsor a Ukrainian for travel from Europe as part of a new U.S. program launched by the Biden administration.
A Ukrainian refugee and her baby. Credit: Pawel Konarzewski for the Jewish Agency for Israel.
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United Hatzalah founder brings medical supplies to Ukraine, sees team on ground
May 9, 2022
The organization also arranged air transport for nearly 3,000 Ukrainian refugees to Israel.
President and founder of United Hatzalah Eli Beer (third from right) with Parliament member for the city of Bucha, Ukraine, Olga Vasilevskaya-Smaglyuk (center), and team members who have been operating a group of ambulances and providing medical care throughout Ukraine, May 9, 2022. Credit: United Hatzalah.
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Prince Charles donates to British charity working to assist Ukrainian refugees
May 6, 2022
World Jewish Relief has assisted more than 20,000 Ukrainians since the start of the war on Feb. 24
Prince Charles. Credit: Dan Marsh via Wikimedia Commons.
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Israeli prime minister says Putin apologized for Lavrov’s Holocaust-related remarks
May 6, 2022
Naftali Bennett also made a request to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the evacuation of civilians from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett leads a Cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on Feb. 27, 2022. Photo by Yoav Ari Dudkevitch/Pool.
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