Uzbekistan
Security directive forces Israeli judo team to withdraw from Tashkent Grand Slam
The dramatic development unfolded as concerns over the security situation escalated, with team members instructed to halt participation and depart Tashkent immediately.
Syrian government focuses on attracting new economy investments, ties with Central Asia states
Stan’s the name: Inside Israel’s growing partnerships across Central Asia
Iran arranges diplomatic visit to Abraham Accords member Kazakhstan
Israeli street food finds Uzbekistan foodies
Israeli embassy opens monument to Uzbeks who assisted Holocaust refugees
Most of the 5,000-10,000 Jews living in Uzbekistan today are descendants of Holocaust refugees.
Uzbekistan and Israel are strengthening their relationship
Uzbekistan and Israel have sought several opportunities for collaboration in recent months.
From Tehran to Jerusalem, Uzbekistan bridges Israeli-Muslim divide
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: In this central Asian country where Jews have lived since the time of the Bible, Uzbek diplomates talk with Iran, the Taliban and Israel.
High turnout in Uzbekistan's election, seen as victory for democracy
Democracy, not his presidency, was the focal point of the conversation when the country headed to the polls.
Jewish-Uzbek historical archives open up to the public
During WWII, Uzbekistan became a sanctuary for refugees fleeing from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, etc. Jewish refugees established a thriving cultural life there, including Yiddish theater.
Bukharian 24-year-old aims for NYC’s City Council
“The community is very conservative,” the 24-year-old said in an interview on Queens Boulevard and 63rd Drive.
Rivlin receives credentials of five new ambassadors to Israel
New ambassadors from Belgium, Uzbekistan, Sweden, Norway and Latvia presented credentials to President Reuven Rivlin during a ceremony held at the President's house.
Uzbekistan synagogue not evicted after construction company drops lawsuit
The firm withdrew its lawsuit during a court hearing on Aug. 5.
Uzbekistan Jews fight to save 124-year-old synagogue from demolition
At least three fires have occurred outside the synagogue since 2018 in what local Jews say is an attempt at intimidation