Over 2 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began late last month, according to the United Nations. Lasia Orshoko and Alona Chugai, two of those people, have sought refuge in Israel with a woman who has a long-standing relationship with the pair’s family, dating back to World War II. According to the Jewish Press, during the Holocaust, Maria Blishchik in Ukraine protected a young Jewish girl named Fanya Bass from the Nazis. Maria Blishchik’s granddaughters, Orshoko and Chugai, were welcomed to Israel over the weekend by Fanya Bass’ granddaughter, Sharon Bass, despite the unrest. Sharon told Israel’s Channel...
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