Communications Min. Hendel says Russia-Ukraine war proves why Israel must remain regional power. 'Post-war era is not real.'

Disagreements over security protocols at Dubai airport bring Israeli flights to a screeching halt.

A light aircraft crashed Saturday in the Jerusalem hills, sparking a fire in an open field.The craft reportedly took off from the central city of Rishon Lezion, then lost contact with the ground while flying over the hills. Its remains were found in Begin Park.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid has directed the personnel of the Israeli embassy in Lviv in western Ukraine to spend nights across the border in Poland.Embassy personnel will return to Ukraine daily, to continue their diplomatic work and to help Israeli citizens leave Ukraine.The decision was taken during a situation assessment held this morning (Saturday, February 26, 2022) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that addressed various issues, including the situation In the ground, the security of the emissaries of the State of Israel and the continuation of service to Israeli citizens.Information In methods of contacting the embassy staff will be provided later.

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, was quoted Friday as saying that his country will continue to enrich uranium to 20%, even if a nuclear deal is reached and sanctions are lifted, Iranian news reports said.According to the reports, Eslami said that enrichment continues "with a maximum ceiling of 60%, which led Westerners to rush to negotiations, and it will continue with the lifting of sanctions by both 20% and 5%."

Following outcry, Duke University student government reverses earlier decision, recognizes campus Zionist group.

Embassy personnel to spend days in Ukraine, nights across the border, Foreign Ministry says.

Foreign Ministry thanks Polish authorities for assistance to Israelis exiting Ukraine, says it will send ambassador In Sunday.