Updated
Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Apr 30
Russian wheat vessel barred from unloading in Israel
Updated
Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Apr 30

Russian wheat vessel barred from unloading in Israel

7 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Apr 30
  • Importer Zenziper turned away the cargo after pressure from Kyiv, and Ukraine said it would keep tracking the vessel and warn operators, insurers and governments.
  • The move followed President Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism of Israel over alleged stolen grain from occupied Ukrainian territories and his warning that those profiting could face Ukrainian sanctions.
  • Earlier this week, Ukraine summoned Israel's ambassador for clarification after another ship reportedly reached Haifa, while Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said the matter would be examined under Israeli law.
After rejecting one ship, will Israel investigate the dozens of prior shipments of suspected stolen Ukrainian grain?
Did diplomatic pressure, not legal evidence, ultimately force Israel's hand on the suspected stolen grain?