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The two were captured at the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp in the West Bank. 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Shabbat shalom! Facebook. Kan News just aired an interview with two veterans of the elite Golani reconnaissance unit who joined the Ukrainian defense forces. They prayed [for us].. At least one protester was forcibly arrested by Border Police officers near the Azrieli junction in Tel Aviv. In a post on social media (that was later removed), the Ukrainian Embassy had called on those who wanted to defend the sovereignty of Ukraine to contact them about volunteering to fight. I havent slept for days. Andrey (alias), an IDF veteran living in Kyiv, shares knowledge he . Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara denounced the bill warning it could lead to "absurd situations" and that it raises "legal and practical complications.". 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My heart also goes out to the people of Hawara who are going through difficult times caused by Jewish rioters.". Asked by one of the trainees why hes there, another Israeli instructor said that the battle taking place in Ukraine is indicative of a larger threat. But not all are Ukrainian Israelis. A foreign fighter special forces unit, separate from the International Defense Legion of Ukraine established on February 27, has been initiated by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's. The protesters are Israeli patriots and the best of IDF's combat soldiers. Healthcare workers at Beilinson Hospital, at the Rabin Medical Center in the central Israeli city of Petah Tikva, are protesting near the medical center, holding signs that read "no health without democracy.". This website uses cookies to Mr. Bennett has voiced support for the Ukrainians, sent humanitarian aid, and said Israel would be willing to mediate between Ukraine and Russia. Slava says hes not deterred by the idea that the Ukrainian army might eventually be unraveled by the fighting and forced into guerrilla style militias. I think that the State of Israel needs to do that [and] not, God forbid, private individuals, said Bezalel Smotrich, when asked why he had liked a tweet by deputy Samaria Regional Council head Davidi Ben Zion calling for Hawara to be wiped out today.. The Monitor is a peculiar little publication thats hard for the world to figure out. It was true then and it's true today. Theres nothing like that there. This is an attempt at a coup by lawbreaking anarchists!" News site Ynet has featured a report about special forces joining the fray. Six American special ops veterans are on the Polish border, ready to enter Ukraine and join the resistance against Putin's army after a call for help from President Zelensky.. The protesters yelled out "Shame!" Russias presence in Syria has been seen as a factor in Israels lack of strong backing for Ukraine during the war. Israeli military forces at the scene of the shooting where American-Israel dual national Elan Ganeles was killed on Monday evening. Wanting to be prepared for their arrival there, and uncertain what equipment and gear the Ukrainian army would be able to provide, they set out together to go shopping. While the program is not Israeli-government sanctioned, one Israeli official told the newspaper that the top political echelon is aware of the training but is choosing to turn a blind eye. . Police in Tel Aviv are using stun grenades and officers mounted on horses in order to disperse the protesters. Israel's Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai issued a statement Wednesday on the events of the nationwide pro-democracy protests, saying that police "will not allow any disturbances to public order. Israeli forces killed Wednesday a Palestinian man during a raid in the occupied West Bank following the fatal shooting of an Israeli-American motorist earlier this week, the Palestinian health ministry said.Mahmoud Jamal Hassan Hamdan, 22, died from "serious wounds inflicted by bullets of the occupation (Israel)" during the raid, a statement from the Palestinian health ministry said. If so, please join The Times of Israel Community. Since Russia's 2014 invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian troops have trained closely with the US military. The first Israeli special forces veterans arrived in Ukraine to fight on the side of Ukraine against Russian aggression. ", The Yesh Atid chairman responded to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's call to police to "use all available means" in dealing with protesters, saying that police should "ignore" Ben-Gvir's attempt to bring about "more anarchy and more violence.". Were seen as being global, fair, insightful, and perhaps a bit too earnest. Russia's top state. Some have previously served in the military or have a little experience in shooting as a hobby. Many of them threw up because of the effort and the shock [in the training program]; it wasnt easy for them, but I saw them go aside, throw up, calm down and come back because theres just no other option, he said. JERUSALEM (AP) Israeli authorities said Tuesday that a motorist shot to death by a suspected Palestinian gunman in the occupied West Bank held both American and Israeli citizenship. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. U.S. troops depart Fort Bragg, N.C., Thursday for deployment in Europe as part of the U.S. response to the tensions . The police cleared the Karkur intersection of protesters and opened highway 65 to traffic. The first that was approved is a bill legalizing the death penalty for those charged with terrorism. Ynet spoke to Sergei Novesky, a 38-year-old who served in the Israeli military, told Ynet, I hope there will be peace, but if not, I have to defend my family, referring to his relatives in Ukraine. Veterans of Israeli special forces units are intensively training Ukrainians to fight against the Russian army. ", According to Aviali, the soldier's battalion commander arrived at the scene shortly after. An Air Force that cannot dominate the skies over Ukraine after two weeks of battle is not about to take on . We believe news can and should expand a sense of identity and possibility beyond narrow conventional expectations. He served in the IDF, but declines to say what unit. He was flying out later that day, he says. The Israel Defense Forces is planning to build and staff a full field hospital in Ukraine, and has sent in humanitarian aid. These are the best people in the country.". The Israeli ex-commando in charge of the program, identified as Danny, said the program started as a rescue mission for stranded Jews from war-stricken areas in Ukraine, who quickly began to require armed escorts as the fighting escalated. Our actions here show why our grandchildren and great-grandchildren will also serve in the military. Ex-soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces' elite Golani brigade have joined the fight against Russia alongside the Ukrainian army, Hebrew-language media reported Wednesday. Curated news, analysis, and commentary about special operations, natio We might be heading to a civil war because of this awful government. Will he now tell his wife and go to her to say goodbye in person? Sections of this page. Four protesters were arrested. The protesters are part of the IDF reserve officers and soldiers' group that objects the government's planned legislations. This was announced on March 4 in After spending a few hours with a group that includes a waiter, a chef and a lawyer, I saw the penny drop.. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused pro-democracy protesters, and "their leader" MK Yair Lapid, of "continuing to cross red lines," as protests outside the Tel Aviv hair salon where his wife Sara is located continue. Healthcare workers near the Rabin Medical Center, on Wednesday. Were really pleased that youve read, Please use the following structure: [email protected], Send me The Times of Israel Daily Edition. On Friday, when Reuters visited, six foreigners appeared at Mr Shepelyak's office, including a Polish military veteran called Michal and a giant, heavily-tattooed Dutchman called Bert. The protester fled in panic. Hear about special editorial projects, new product information, and upcoming events. 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