Israeli-Ukrainian visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah detained, conscripted into Ukrainian military
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-09-20 18:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Culture & Entertainment, Defence, Immigration, Middle East, Military & Defence, Ukraine/Russia, Tax & Budget, Family, Media, World News, War & Conflict
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Snippet:
A 49-year-old Breslov Hassid from Betar Illit, a father of six, was arrested at the Ukraine-Romania border crossing while returning to Israel after spending Rosh Hashanah in Uman, and was drafted into the Ukrainian army, according to a report first published in haredi (ultra-Orthodox) media by journalist Yanki Farber.
--------------------------------------------------------------------