Ukrainian Jews seek refuge in Israel
By DW
24 March 2022 |
10:47 am
The Israeli government is preparing for a wave of refugees from Jewish communities in Ukraine, as people flee war there. With 200,000 Ukrainian Jews eligible for immigration to Israel, it seems to have already begun.
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