Yad L'Achim is working to warn Jewish refugees of missionaries waiting on Ukraine's borders to seek out Jewish refugees and offer them food, heated tents, and travel assistance in the hope of converting them to Christianity.
A plurality of Israelis, 47%, believe Ukraine policy to be balanced, Israel Haayom-Maagar Mochot poll finds. One-third of respondents say Israel should only accept refugees eligible to immigrate in accordance with the Law of Return.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds another conversation with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, while Russia's former president says it is "foolish" to believe Western sanctions will have any effect on Moscow.
White House reveals initiatives as President Joe Biden and world leaders gather in Brussels for a trio of summits in response to the Russian invasion, seeking new ways to limit the economic and security fallout from the conflict.
Leaders open first of three summits in Brussels focused on increasing pressure on President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine says Russian landing ship destroyed. Officials assess whether Russia should remain in the G20. Russian journalist working for independent outlet killed in Kyiv shelling.
Ukrainian officials lobbied for the surveillance technology dating back to at least 2019 but were denied by the Defense Ministry due to concerns over Russia's reaction.
Secretary of State Blinken: Assessment based on "careful review" of public and intelligence sources since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. NATO: 7,000-15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the four-week war. Russia blocks Google news service, says it is disseminating "misinformation" about the conflict.
Comments made after Russia raises the issue of an ammonia leak in Ukraine – blaming "Ukrainian radical nationalist groups" – during a closed-door UN Security Council meeting. Moscow's G20 membership under fire from US and allies. Nobel Peace Prize co-winner Dmitry Muratov to auction off medal to raise money for Ukrainian refugees.
US assesses Russia has lost some 10% of its overall combat capability since start of Ukraine war, while Russian news outlets claim 10,000 Russian troops have been killed, a number the US calls "reasonable."
Ukraine retakes the strategically important suburb of Makariv, allowing its forces to retake control of a key highway and block Russian troops from surrounding Kyiv from the northwest.
