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Picture of Israel Kasnett, JNS

Israel Kasnett, JNS

Kyiv’s Jewish community watches with apprehension as Russia attacks Ukraine

“There are no bomb shelters, organized information or help from the government like we are used to in Israel,” said Inna Markovitch, wife of Kyiv’s chief rabbi. “People are being advised to go to metro stations which are deep underground, but we live 20 minutes away from the closest metro station.”

With Changes in Middle East, Where Do Palestinians Stand?

According to a survey by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, two-thirds of respondents are demanding the resignation of Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, with talk of possible successors just waiting for him to leave.

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