Israeli police arrive in Uman for Rosh Hashanah security
Israeli police arrived in Uman, Ukraine, to protect Hasidic Jews.
Consensus
- Israeli police arrived in Uman, Ukraine.
- They are assisting Ukrainian authorities with security during the Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage.
- The pilgrimage is to the tomb of Rabbi Nachman, founder of the Bratslav Hasidic movement.
- The event occurs annually and attracts tens of thousands of visitors, primarily from Israel, the U.S., and Europe.
- Israeli police will remain in Uman until the end of the Rosh Hashanah celebration.
- The cooperation between Ukraine and Israel was agreed upon to ensure order and safety.
Points of divergence
- The 2026 Rosh Hashanah celebration runs from the evening of September 11 to the evening of September 13. — vesti
- The U.S. State Department previously warned American citizens not to travel to Ukraine for pilgrimage, citing risks of being denied exit or subject to military conscription, especially for those with dual U.S.-Ukrainian citizenship. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Israeli police have arrived in the Ukrainian city of Uman. They will help ensure safety during the pilgrimage of h... — ЭХО / Новости
- Israeli police arrived in Uman, Ukraine to protect Hasidim — Вести