Israel accepts Russian grain ship from occupied Ukraine

Israel has accepted the Russian bulk carrier ABINSK at Haifa Port, which is carrying 43,765 tons of grain. Ukrainian media and officials assert the grain was taken from Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine's Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, which Moscow annexed after referendums. This follows a previous Ukrainian protest and demand for the vessel's detention, highlighting ongoing tensions over the trade of goods from occupied areas. The incident underscores the complex diplomatic position of Israel, which maintains relations with both Ukraine and Russia.