Section: Yedioth Ahronoth (Israel)
Report: COVID vaccines smuggled from Israel to Ukraine, sold for thousands of dollars
Local politician tells Ynet that Ukrainian PM, some members of parliament have visited same Kiev clinic, presumably to get vaccinated, but presents no evidence to back up his claim; links charges to alleged Israeli doctor called Roman Goldman …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Israelis Ignore Ukraine health regulations in Uman
Despite being denied entrance to Ukraine several hundred had successfully made their way to Uman for their annual pilgrimage; Many were observed dining together in violation of local health regulations …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Israeli pilgrims rush to fly to Ukraine in bid to beat ban
Hundreds of Hasidic Jews dash to Ben-Gurion Airport as extra flights laid on before Ukraine closes its borders; protesters descend on Safed hotel where PM is vacationing, accusing him of working with Kiev to keep them from traditional visit to Rebbe Nachman’s grave …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Coronavirus czar has no plans to quit despite attacks by government officials
Prof. Ronni Gamzu tells Ynet politicians ‘haven’t internalized the hardships’ of battling the pandemic and says he doesn’t understand the attacks on him over his support for Ukraine’s ban of Jewish pilgrims …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Ukraine to restrict Jewish pilgrimage in response to Israel plea
The Mayor of Uman Oleksandr Tsebriy said last week that if necessary, he would set up roadblocks to ensure that “outsiders” not enter the city though sources in Israel estimate 1,500 already at pilgrimage site …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Top health official: Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman poses ‘serious danger’
Head of Public Health Dr. Sharon Alroy says flights to Ukraine threaten rate of infection in Israel, says Health Ministry mulling restrictions for spate of Jewish High Holidays next month, expresses concern of impact on over-65s …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Coronavirus patient breaks quarantine, boards plane to Ukraine
Man has yet to recover from the COVID-19 and reportedly displays symptoms of disease; breach of quarantine may carry a sentence of up to 7 years in prison if committed intentionally …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Tears for toddler’s return to Israel after accidental coronavirus exile
Child touches ground after being stranded in Ukraine since January; Israeli airline agrees to fly unaccompanied minor back home, foots the bill for representative assigned to escort the girl …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Ukraine’s president gives his seat at Holocaust event to survivors
Vladimir Zelensky, whose parents are Holocaust survivors, says the survivors of the Nazi genocide deserve to attend the main ceremony at Jerusalem’s Yad Vashem, marking the 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Ex-WH aide: Bolton called Giuliani a ‘hand grenade’
Fiona Hill tells impeachment probe that former national security advisor was concerned about Trump’s personal lawyer and former New York mayor, seeing him and his dealings in Ukraine as dangerous and potentially volatile …read more Source:: Yedioth...
