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Protestors in Israel burn Russian passports in fury at Ukraine invasion

Putin is a 'murderer' chant angry crowds in Tel Aviv

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A demonstrator burns her Russian passport while wearing on her wrist the emblem of Ukraine, during a protest against Russia's military operation in Ukraine, in front of the Russian embassy in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv, on February 26, 2022. - In the early hours of February 24, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, defying Western outrage and global appeals not to launch a war. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

I'm staying for those who cannot flee, pledges Kyiv Chief Rabbi

I'm staying for those who cannot flee, pledges Kyiv Chief Rabbi

By Jonathan Sacerdoti

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JERUSALEM, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 12: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks at the Jerusalem Post's annual coference on October 12, 2021 in Jerusalem, Israel. The conference featured officials, diplomats and business leaders discussing the health, economic and security challenges facing Israel. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Israeli PM pledges support to Ukraine in call with country’s president

By Mathilde Frot

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Please pray for us, says Ukraine Chief Rabbi as he tries to lead evacuation amid airstrikes

Please pray for us, says Ukraine Chief Rabbi as he tries to lead evacuation amid airstrikes

By Mathilde Frot

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Ukrainian military vehicles move past Independence square in central Kyiv on February 24, 2022. - Air raid sirens rang out in downtown Kyiv today as cities across Ukraine were hit with what Ukrainian officials said were Russian missile strikes and artillery. Russian President announced a military operation in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, with explosions heard soon after across the country and its foreign minister warning a "full-scale invasion" was underway. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Kyiv rabbi shelters dozens in his synagogue as bombs fall on city

By Mathilde Frot

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Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses school leavers and university graduates in Moscow on June 27, 2020, amid the crisis linked with the Covid-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP) (Photo by ALEXEY NIKOLSKY/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)

The JC Leader

By The JC Leader

Jews know just how vital it is to stop Putin’s bullying

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soldiers on parade weapon camouflage military

Ben Felsenburg

By Ben Felsenburg

Putin's invasion reminds us of the parable of the frog in the boiling pan of water

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Dominic Green

By Dominic Green

Is this the death knell for the Pax Americana?

The USA currently remains the world's pre-eminent military power, but that won't last forever

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February 24, 2022 11:37

Is this the death knell for the Pax Americana?

Israeli government condemns Russian attack on Ukraine as 'severe violation of international order'

Yair Lapid implored Israelis in Ukraine to head to the west of the country

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February 24, 2022 11:09

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid attends a meeting with his Russian counterpart in Moscow on September 9, 2021. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Terror among Ukrainian Jews as Russia launches full-scale invasion

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has urged the UK community to keep those under bombardment in their prayers

By Rosa Doherty

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February 24, 2022 10:09

TOPSHOT - Black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv on February 24, 2022. - Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine today with explosions heard soon after across the country and its foreign minister warning a "full-scale invasion" was underway. (Photo by Aris Messinis / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

David Aaronovitch

By David Aaronovitch

Don’t give us your propaganda about genocide, Mr Putin

Ukraine has indeed been the scene of mass murder — but the culprits were Stalin and then the Nazis. And Russia has not been held to account for shooting down a Malaysian plane

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February 24, 2022 08:31

Don’t give us your propaganda about genocide, Mr Putin

Stephen Pollard

By Stephen Pollard

PM Corbyn invites Russian troops to Britain

In an alternative universe, Corbyn won the 2019 election...

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February 22, 2022 10:28

PM Corbyn invites Russian troops to Britain

Israel orders evacuation of embassy in Kiev as Russian troops mass on Eastern border

Yair Lapid followed the UK government in moving the embassy to Lviv

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February 21, 2022 17:44

Residents attend an open training organised for civilians by war veterans and volunteers who teach the basic weapons handling and first aid on one of Kiyv's city beaches on February 20, 2022, amid soaring tensions with Russia. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP) (Photo by GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Our woman in Kyiv: The Finchley shulgoer and British ambassador to Ukraine

Melina Simmons's Jewish values 'permeate her existence', says rabbi

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February 18, 2022 11:13

Our woman in Kyiv: The Finchley shulgoer and British ambassador to Ukraine

Rabbi leader in Kiev: Jews will take up arms against Putin

Meir Stambler says 'the world has to step up for Ukraine'

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January 28, 2022 11:44

Rabbi leader in Kiev: Jews will take up arms against Putin

Anshel Pfeffer

By Anshel Pfeffer

As the war clouds gather in Ukraine, is Israel ready for the coming storm?

If the Jewish state wants to keep operating against Iran in Syrian airspace it might have to play ball with Russia

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January 28, 2022 09:00

As the war clouds gather in Ukraine, is Israel ready for the coming storm?

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