Section: Israel
Government approves slimmed-down plan to encourage immigration
Plan to encourage immigration from Belgium, France and Ukraine is approved with much-reduced budget of NIS 180 million, following arguments between Immigration Ministry and Prime Minister’s Office. …read more Source: Yedioth...
Two killed as Ukraine truce gets off to fragile start
Kerry calls Lavrov to stress importance of adhering to agreement …read more Source:...
Ukraine ceasefire begins after fierce fighting in besieged town
Ukrainian president warns ceasefire is in great danger; rebels reportedly ‘destroying’ key Ukraine… …read more Source:...
Fitch cuts Ukraine credit rating deeper in junk
New CCC rating says private debt restructuring ‘increasingly probable’ as IMF program inadequate… …read more Source:...
Ukraine fighting kills 27 as clock ticks to ceasefire
Long-awaited ceasefire to take effect Saturday night, but fresh fighting raises fears of truce being… …read more Source:...
Netanyahu calls for ‘massive immigration’ of European Jews to Israel
After two shootings in Copenhagen, PM says cabinet to discuss $46 million plan to encourage Jewish immigration from Ukraine, France and Belgium; Bennett: European views should not Israel is their home. …read more Source: Yedioth...
Ukraine fighting continues despite ceasefire
…read more Source: The Jerusalem...
Eight Ukrainian servicemen killed in past 24 hours despite peace deal
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Liberman Tells Ukraine ‘We’re Close to You’
In meeting with Ukrainian PM and parliament chariman, FM advances idea of free trade zone, notes Israel has 400,000 Ukrainian Jews. …read more Source: Arutz...
More sanctions possible if Ukraine ceasefire fails
…read more Source: The Jerusalem...
