Israel's security echelon is diverging from the U.S. defense establishment, convinced that Russia will plow through Ukraine despite surprising Ukrainian victories

Currently, Israelis wishing to host a relative from Ukraine must deposit collateral of at least 10,000 shekels and guarantee that they will leave the country within a month, though first-degree kin are exempt

The foreign minister took a jab at Israel's flag carrier, claiming on Twitter it was accepting payment via a Russian system 'designed to evade sanctions.' The airline says denied the allegations

The Iranian force vows to 'make the Zionist regime pay for this crime'

Russia invades Ukraine: Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides, prompting Western sanctions on Russian banks and individuals