May 18, 2022

Finland, Sweden apply for NATO membership

The decision by the Nordic countries was sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  By Erin Viner "I warmly welcome requests by Finland and Sweden to join NATO. You are our…

May 12, 2022

Finland to join NATO, condemns Russia

The major policy shift was triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. By Erin Viner "Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay," Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna…

May 06, 2022

Putin apologizes for Lavrov remarks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sparked outrage this week for saying Nazi Führer Adolf Hitler had Jewish roots. By Erin Viner Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed that he had…

May 04, 2022

Israel considers military aid to Ukraine

Jerusalem's leaders are increasingly inclined to bolster civilian aid to Ukraine - including first-time military assistance, amid increasing evidence of Russian atrocities against civilians in the wartorn East European nation.…

May 02, 2022

Israel condemns Lavrov’s Hitler remarks

Among several severely offensive comments, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov inferred that Nazi Führer Adolf Hitler during an interview with Italy's Rete 4 channel yesterday. By Erin Viner When asked…

Apr 21, 2022

The Implications of the Ukraine War for Israel

For Israel, this is evidence that its self-reliance doctrine must be nourished with no illusions about foreign support in times of crisis. Moreover, Turkey probably sees NATO more positively since…

Apr 21, 2022

Israel to supply helmets, vests to Ukraine

The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD) announced that the provision of the protective gear comes “in light of the request made by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.” By Erin Viner…

Apr 08, 2022

Israel supports suspension of Russia from UNHRC

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) suspended Russia from its Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over reports of "gross and systematic violations and abuses of human rights" in Ukraine, in a…