The war in Ukraine is today (Saturday) on its 17th day, and there do not seem to be any real signs that it is about to end.
Negotiations in Jerusalem?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zalansky said today that he had suggested to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that he hold talks between his country and Russia in Jerusalem, arguing that this could have a positive effect on Russia.
"Israel can give Ukraine security guarantees" regarding promises that Russia may give as part of the negotiations.
A senior Ukrainian source told Israel Today that "there is a high chance that the talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Jerusalem."
According to him, "Israel is being talked about as a central basis for negotiations, discussions are being held on the issue."
Zalansky in a speech to the nation: "We will win"
Earlier, Mikhail Podolyak, Zalanski's adviser and delegation for talks with Russia in Belarus, said Bennett, like other heads of state arguing between Ukraine and Russia, did not offer Ukraine to agree to any Russian demand: "It is impossible for military and political reasons. On the contrary, Israel is pressing "In Russia, to assess the events more appropriately."
The Russian army on the outskirts of Kyiv
Heavy bombings have been going on since the afternoon on the outskirts of the capital Kyiv, and these have hit many buildings in the city.
The district governor has updated that there are still civilians evacuating from Kiev in the humanitarian corridors, despite the same shelling.
The fierce fighting between the sides continues northwest of Kiev, and a Russian artillery unit has reportedly successfully positioned itself about 15 kilometers from the city center, a range that would allow it to accurately shell any building in central Kyiv.
The Ukrainian army shells a Russian convoy in the city of Brovary, north of Kiev, Photo: Reuters
British intelligence estimates that this is the start of a new campaign aimed at capturing Kyiv within a few days.
Also, the Ukrainian Minister of Defense reported that the eastern suburbs of the city of Mariupol were occupied, after a week of siege.
In addition, President Zlansky said he had talked to French President Emanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Schultz about the war - and briefed them on recent updates.
He said about 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers and more than 12,000 Russian soldiers had been killed during the fighting so far, and he also said that Ukraine needed anti-missile systems for which it was willing to pay.
Report: Kochavi meets with Qatari chief of staff
According to a report on the Saudi website Ilaf, Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi met with his Qatari counterpart Salem bin Hemed bin Akil during his visit to Bahrain this week.
Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi (Archive), Photo: Oren Ben Hakon
According to the report, the two discussed military cooperation between the countries in light of the recent challenges in the region, as well as Russia's war on Ukraine.
It was also reported that they also discussed Qatar joining a coalition in the region that would confront Iran's threats and the possibility of deploying advanced Israeli radars in Qatar for early warning.
Revenge on Beit Lessin CEO?
The costumes of the show "Four Mothers" were stolen yesterday, not long before the show began.
In addition, feces were found next to a sign with the name of the theater's director, Tzipi Pines.
According to a source involved in the details, a sign was hung on the elevator with the caption "Pines" written in the feces and all the players were left with a cigarette on the table.
Beit Lessin Theater (archive, those photographed have nothing to do with the news), Photo: Yehoshua Yosef
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