‘An eruption [of war] will be quick and severe,’ ministry says, amid growing Western warnings that Russia may soon launch invasion; Israeli embassy in Kyiv kept open for now

Emine Dzhaparova calls for more Israeli involvement in crisis, as Jerusalem voices caution and seeks to balance its relationships with both Kyiv and Moscow

One country invading another is 'so 20th century,' our foreign minister said. Except, as he went on to acknowledge, it's all too plainly a threat in the here and now

Airlines have added extra flights from Ukraine, but the demand doesn't seem to be there

Foreign Ministry opens consular office in western city of Lviv as Jerusalem reportedly asks Moscow for assistance in evacuating its citizens in event of invasion

Israeli diplomats working furiously to help countrymen out of Ukraine before threatened war with Russia, note Israel could suffer, with Ukraine a major supplier of wheat

Kyiv approached US officials last year in bid to buy system, with Israel reportedly vetoing the prospect of a deal

Dzhaparova says evacuation due to threat of Russian invasion is causing panic, repelling investors; El Al offers to evacuate US citizens

If skies are closed, Israel preparing for evacuation by land, FM says in press conference, also stressing responsibility toward country’s Jews

'Take responsibility for your lives,' says PM, as 32 flights to Israel are scheduled to leave embattled Eastern European nation within a week: Lapid: 'Get on the flights'