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Israel donated water purification system to Kyiv Regional Hospital

The Embassy of the State of Israel in Ukraine, together with the Israeli international cooperation agency MASHAV, donated a water purification system to the Kyiv Regional Clinical Hospital No. 2.

The handover ceremony was attended by Michael Brodsky, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to Ukraine, Mykola Kalashnyk, Head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, Daria Melnyk, Director General of Kyiv Regional Clinical Hospital No. 2, as well as the management and staff of the medical facility.

“The transfer of water purification systems is part of a broader project to assist Ukraine, which Israel began even before the start of the full-scale war,” said Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky. “Israel provides comprehensive support to the Kyiv Regional Hospital: its employees underwent rehabilitation training in Israel. We will continue to assist Ukraine. Israel stands with Ukraine. Together, we will overcome all difficulties. When the war in Israel ends, the war in Ukraine will end – and our cooperation will continue.”

Hospital Director Daria Melnyk gave the guests a short tour of the physical rehabilitation department, where patients undergo recovery using methods including Israeli medicine. She noted that MASHAV rehabilitation courses have received positive feedback not only from doctors in the Kyiv region, but also from medical professionals in Bucha and Obukhiv.

“The hospital constantly needs high-quality water. We have many patients who are recovering from injuries for a long time. The donated unit provides filtration of up to 3,000 liters of water per day, which is sufficient for the hospital’s needs,” Melnik said.

The head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration, Mykola Kalashnyk, said that the regional administration plans to build an open rehabilitation area with exercise equipment on the hospital grounds, next to the new water purification unit.

“Such assistance motivates us to move forward. This is important because enemy attacks often lead to power outages. The installation will allow the hospital to have a stable water supply even under such conditions. Thank you for your support, for the equipment, and for the training programs for our medical staff. I wish your people victory as well,” Kalashnik emphasized.

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European broadcasters to vote on expelling Israel from Eurovision 2026

The European Broadcasting Union has confirmed it will hold an online vote in November that could see the Israeli broadcaster Kan expelled from next year’s Eurovision song contest.

In a letter sent to participating broadcasters on Thursday, the EBU president, Delphine Ernotte Cunci, wrote there was an “unprecedented diversity of views” on Israel’s participation in Eurovision, and the issue required “a broader democratic basis”.

In a statement, the EBU said: “We can confirm that a letter has been sent from the executive board of the European Broadcasting Union to directors general of all our members informing them that a vote on participation in the Eurovision song contest 2026 will take place at an extraordinary meeting of the EBU’s general assembly to be held online in early November.”

The decision comes after several European broadcasters, including those from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia, threatened to boycott the next edition of the world’s largest live music event if Israel was allowed to take part.

Russia was banned from Eurovision after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Meanwhile Israel, which has won the contest four times since its debut in 1973, has continued to compete for the past two years despite disputes over its participation.

Both the 2024 contest in Malmö, Sweden, and this year’s event in Basel, Switzerland, were marked by pro-Palestine protests around the concert halls.

Next year’s Eurovision, the 70th anniversary of the song contest, is due to be held in the Austrian capital, Vienna, in May.

Its hosting broadcaster ORF earlier this week expressed optimism that the event would go ahead even in the case of boycotts and resulting loss of broadcasters’ contributions.

“The Eurovision song contest will take place in Vienna in 2026,” an ORF spokesperson said. “The event will take place irrespective of the number of participating broadcasters.”

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/sep/25/european-broadcasters-to-vote-on-expelling-israel-from-eurovision-2026

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Ukrainians generally have positive attitude toward Israel – Experts Club survey

According to the results of a survey conducted by Active Group and Experts Club in August 2025, Ukrainians tend to have a positive attitude toward Israel.

Thus, 44.7% of respondents expressed sympathy for this country (32.7% — mostly positive, 12% — completely positive). Negative assessments accounted for 13.7%, another 40% remained neutral, and 1.7% admitted that they did not know enough about Israel.

“Despite a certain percentage of criticism, Ukrainians’ attitude toward Israel remains generally positive. This is explained by both historical ties and cooperation in the fields of medicine, science, and military technology,” commented Active Group CEO Oleksandr Pozniy.

In turn, Maksim Urakin, co-founder of Experts Club, drew attention to the trade and economic component:

“At the end of 2025, bilateral trade between Ukraine and Israel amounted to more than $353 million. Ukrainian exports amounted to $132.4 million, while imports of Israeli goods exceeded $221 million. This led to a negative balance of about $88.6 million. Such an imbalance indicates the need to expand Ukrainian exports and search for new niches in the Israeli market,” he stressed.

Thus, Ukrainians’ attitude toward Israel is moderately positive, but economic indicators show challenges that should be taken into account in bilateral relations.

The full video can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgC9TPnMoMI&t

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Israel’s strike against Hamas leadership in Qatar: implications for region and global economy

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the country’s security services announced a targeted strike against the leadership of the Hamas movement in the Qatari capital, Doha. The statement notes that the figures who were eliminated had coordinated the organization’s activities for many years and were responsible for the attack on October 7, 2023. The Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed the strike and called it a “cowardly attack,” stressing that the attack took place in residential areas and poses a threat to the safety of the country’s citizens.

The incident could be a turning point in regional dynamics:

Israel-Qatar relations. Doha has traditionally acted as a mediator between Israel and Hamas and has played a key role in humanitarian negotiations. A direct strike on Qatari territory could freeze these channels and lead to increased tensions.

The position of the US. Qatar is a strategic ally of Washington, and one of the largest American military bases in the Middle East (Al Udeid) is located on its territory. The US reaction will be decisive: the balance between supporting Israel and maintaining relations with Doha will require a delicate diplomatic line from the White House.

Regional escalation. The Qatari Foreign Ministry has already condemned the strike. Analysts do not rule out the consolidation of a number of Arab countries against Israel in the diplomatic arena, which could complicate US plans to create new security alliances in the region.

Economic aspect: the oil market

Qatar is the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a major player in the oil market. Any deterioration in security in the country or the risk of Qatar being drawn into direct conflict is immediately perceived by the market as a signal of potential supply disruptions.

Price reaction. Traditionally, escalation in the Middle East leads to higher oil prices due to the risk premium. Even in the absence of physical disruptions, traders factor the likelihood of the conflict spreading into the price.

Long-term prospects. If Qatar’s diplomatic isolation intensifies, it could change LNG supply routes to Europe and Asia, strengthening the position of other suppliers (such as the US or Australia).

Israel’s strike against Hamas leaders in Qatar opens a new level of confrontation that could have far-reaching consequences. In addition to the military and political components, the incident could affect global energy, increasing volatility in oil and gas markets. In the short term, oil prices can be expected to rise due to the “risk premium,” and in the medium term, diplomatic and trade alliances in the region could be restructured.

ISRAEL, QATAR, ХАМАС

Israeli ambassador donates water purification system to Uman hospital

On September 3, during his visit to Uman, Michael Brodsky, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to Ukraine, visited the Central City Hospital, met with the director of the facility, Ivan Khoptyan, and donated a water purification system for the hospital’s needs.

The ceremony was attended by the mayor of Uman, Iryna Pletnyova.

“Israel continues to provide assistance to Ukraine. Following a decision by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, several water purification systems will be delivered to Ukraine in the near future. Today, such a system began operating in Uman. Thanks to this, patients at the local hospital and residents of nearby homes will be able to receive high-quality drinking water without interruption,” said Michael Brodsky.

Diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Israel were established on December 26, 1991. The Ukrainian Embassy in Tel Aviv was opened in April 1992. The Israeli Embassy in Kyiv began operating in September 1992.

Source: https://open4business.com.ua/posol-izrayilyu-peredav-systemu-ochyshhennya-vody-dlya-umanskoyi-likarni/

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Turkey announced complete severance of economic and trade ties with Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced at an emergency parliamentary session that Turkey was severing all economic and trade ties with Israel. He also confirmed that Turkish airspace would be closed to government and arms flights from Israel and that Israeli ships would be banned from entering Turkish ports. Turkish ships will also no longer be able to enter Israeli ports.
Fidan stressed that the decision itself is already being partially implemented: Turkish port authorities have begun to require ships to confirm that they are not affiliated with Israel and are not transporting weapons.

Earlier, in May 2024, Ankara suspended direct trade relations with Tel Aviv in response to its actions in Gaza.
In 2023, trade between the countries reached $7 billion. Turkey accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, which Israel denies. Ankara has also begun preparations for humanitarian flights to deliver aid to Palestine. Fidan made this announcement, emphasizing that the president’s approval has already been obtained and that they are now waiting for permission from Jordan.

Turkey is making a decisive geopolitical shift, completely severing economic and logistical ties with Israel. The actions cover the air, sea, and trade sectors and deepen the rift in relations between the countries, highlighting the growing tensions throughout the region.

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