Mikheil Khachidze, at The Blogs

Jul 16, 2025, 9:17 PM

Israel Backs Syrian Druze in Suwayda as Clashes Escalate: ‘We Will Not Abandon Them’

In an unprecedented escalation, Israel has struck key Syrian military facilities in Damascus in what Defense Minister Israel Katz described as a direct response to the Syrian regime’s offensive against the Druze minority in Suwayda. The Israeli Defense Forces...

Jul 9, 2025, 9:33 PM

Trump and Syria’s New Strongman Share a Billboard in Damascus — and a Message of ‘Peace’

A billboard unveiled in central Damascus this week is raising eyebrows across the Middle East and beyond. It features Syria’s newly installed president, Ahmed al-Sharasa, beside Donald Trump, with an English-language caption that reads: Strong Leaders Make Peace. The Syrian...

Jul 7, 2025, 10:19 PM

Russia’s Skies No Longer Safe: Drone Chaos and Mass Delays After UAV Threat

Thousands of passengers were left stranded across Russia on Sunday after a wave of Ukrainian drones triggered emergency shutdowns at major airports, including Pulkovo International Airport in St. Petersburg, where approximately 7,000 people were reportedly affected. Authorities suspended flights after...

Jul 1, 2025, 8:37 PM

After the Iran Strike, Israel Quietly Opens the Door to Peace

Just days ago, the Middle East seemed on the brink of full-scale war. Iranian-backed militias were escalating their attacks. Israeli cities came under rocket fire. Hezbollah mobilized forces near the northern border. Yet — in a twist few predicted...

Jun 30, 2025, 10:14 PM

The Yekaterinburg Killings: A Turning Point in Russia’s Relations with Azerbaijan

When the Federal Security Service (FSB) stormed a home in Yekaterinburg on June 27, killing two Azerbaijani brothers and detaining dozens more, the operation barely made international headlines. It should have. Because this incident isn’t just a local tragedy...

Jun 27, 2025, 8:50 PM

The Most Pro-Israel Speech in the European Parliament — Goncharenko’s Powerful Message

In one of the most openly pro-Israel speeches heard in the European Parliament in recent years, Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko delivered a powerful message of solidarity — not just with Israel as a state, but with the democratic values...

Jun 23, 2025, 3:21 PM

The Mamad: The Room That Saves Lives in Israel

When a rocket siren blares and you have less than 90 seconds to take cover, there’s no time to reach a public shelter. In Israel, survival often depends on one specific room: the Mamad. The Mamad (ממ”ד, acronym for Merchav...

Jun 21, 2025, 3:22 PM

‘The Regime Must Fall’: Iranian Dissident on Why Israel’s Strikes Offer Hope, Not Fear

Ben Vali is not new to resistance. For over two decades, the exiled Iranian dissident has been one of the most outspoken voices against the Islamic Republic, calling for international support for the people of Iran. Now, as Israel...

Jun 18, 2025, 11:47 PM

She Came to Israel for Life. An Iranian Missile Took It Away

Bat Yam, Israel — Seven-year-old Nastya Buryk had already survived what no child should. She escaped Russia’s war on Ukraine, fled her hometown of Odesa, and arrived in Israel with her mother, grandmother, and two brothers, clinging to hope. Nastya...

Jun 17, 2025, 7:53 PM

Why Iran’s Regime Embodies Modern Evil

The term “evil regime” may sound like hyperbole in a world accustomed to diplomatic euphemisms, but when it comes to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the phrase is often used not for dramatic effect — but because it fits....

About Me

Mikheil Khachidze is a Georgian journalist and broadcaster reporting on international affairs, with a focus on Israel, the Middle East, Ukraine and Europe. He currently works as a news anchor for Tbilisi Radio and contributes to the Georgian-language service of Israel’s public broadcaster Kan. In addition, he produces video podcasts for TV Akhali. He also reports in Spanish and German and have been published in several international outlets, including IBERIA DEL CÁUCASO magazine and German-language media. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, he has reported on the ground and produced a wide range of articles, podcasts, and radio segments. Following the October 7 Hamas attack, he visited Israel twice—covering affected kibbutzim, hostage families, and demonstrations in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square. He also runs his own Telegram channel MichaelKhachidze, where he shares regular updates, analysis, and behind-the-scenes reporting from the region.