A false narrative has emerged about Israel’s alleged neutrality over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Lahav Harkov, senior diplomatic correspondent for The Jerusalem Post and co-host of their weekly podcast, joins us to set the record straight. Harkov explains how Israel is supporting Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, while avoiding provoking Syrian-based Russian troops on the democratic nation’s northern border. 

Then, AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich shares a touching account of the AJC-sponsored plane that brought 101 Jewish Ukrainians to Israel and how Israel is welcoming Ukrainian refugees.

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Episode Lineup:

(0:40) Lahav Harkov

(15:26) Manya Brachear Pashman and Avital Leibovich

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Show Notes:

AJC’s Emergency #StandWithUkraine Fund

Urge Congress to Counter Russian Aggression

Watch: Ukrainian Refugees Arrive in Israel!

Listen to our latest episode: Clouded Futures and Big Hearts: What Life is Really Like for Ukrainian Refugees

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