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Lesia Dubenko

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

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‘Have You Said Thank You Once?’ Comes for Israel

‘Have You Said Thank You Once?’ Comes for Israel

Precisely one year ago, I launched my TOI blog, and I’d like to thank the platform for the opportunity. A lot of my pieces have been warmly received...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Lesia Dubenko

Lukashenko Finally Found Reason to Blame Jews

Lukashenko Finally Found Reason to Blame Jews

After four years of meticulously searching for who is to blame for the ongoing war in Ukraine, the answer is… But this time, much to the Jewish...

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Candace Owens Is Why Ukraine and Israel Need a Joint Disinformation Task Force

Candace Owens Is Why Ukraine and Israel Need a Joint Disinformation Task Force

Almost a year ago, I wrote my first Times of Israel blog about Russia’s demonization of Ukraine and Israel. One year later, I have to admit...

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Lesia Dubenko

Let’s Fight Candace Owens, Not Each Other

It always saddens me when I have to write yet another blog about a scandal — especially one that feels entirely avoidable. This time, it is about...

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The NYT’s Dog-Rape Rumor Spreader Is a Charlatan

Every day on the internet is a blessing, albeit rarely in disguise. Especially if you’re using X. Especially if you’re talking about Israel. And...

21.05.2026 40

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Lesia Dubenko

Israel is Self-Sabotaging on Ukraine

Just when you thought the situation with the ABINSK vessel—which arrived in Haifa earlier this month, unloaded grain almost certainly exported from...

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Yes, Russia Hates Israelis, Just Accept It

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for years, here’s a piece of information that shouldn’t come as a surprise: Russia hates Israel and...

21.04.2026 70

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Lesia Dubenko

Ukraine’s Grain is Ukraine’s, Israel Can Fix It

These past days have been difficult for Ukrainians and Israelis who seek stronger cooperation between the two countries. Following reports by a...

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With Ukraine, Israel Can Do Much, Much Better

Don’t consider this a vent, but rather a friend-to-friend confession. Today, on the day Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a strict...

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The Kremlin’s Influencer Army Turns on Israel

As the Iran war enters its fourth week, the many faces of Russian propaganda are once again flooding X. While the well-known antisemite and...

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Oxford Debate Club Now Calls Opponents ‘Morons’

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Lesia Dubenko

Israel and Ukraine Unite Against Common Enemies

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Lesia Dubenko