Moscow Hopes Israel Will ‘Exercise Good Judgment’ When Facing S-300 Air Defense Systems
Defense Minister Vershinin noted that in 2013, Russia heeded Israel's wishes and suspended deliveries of the S-300 to Syria, but now the situation has changed, "and not through the fault of Russia."
110 Ukraine Jews Arrive on IFJC Refugee Rescue Flight
More than 100 Jews began new lives in Israel after arriving Tuesday on a special IFJC refugee rescue aliyah flight from Ukraine.
14 UN Security Council Members Condemn Trump’s Golan Proclamation
German UN Ambassador Christoph Heusgen suggested the Syrian letter was "deeply cynical."
Russian Armada Enters Mediterranean En Route to Syria
Russia’s Defense Minister noted that the fact that "certain countries" refused to let his ships dock in their ports did not hinder the mission.
Russia Building Egypt’s First Nuclear Power Plant
The United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expressed “full support” for the project.
Russia Backs Down and Says Iran Won’t Get S300 System in ‘Near Future’
Kremlin says the lifting of the ban on selling the anti-missile systems to Iran was only a "political and legal decision."
Arab Newspaper: Russia Warned Iran about Israel’s Plan to Attack
Putin preceded his extensive meeting with Netanyahu with a meeting of the Russian National Security Council, part of which was devoted to the anticipated Israeli strikes in Syria.
Israeli, Russian Diplomatic & Security Teams Meet in Jerusalem
The talks focused on security coordination and cooperation in the fight against global terrorism.
Obama to Meet Putin at Paris Climate Change Conference
Russian Pres. Putin and US Pres. Obama are both to attend the upcoming Paris meeting on climate change.
Starling Meets Raven: Turkish FM Meets Hamas Chief Haniyeh
according to Anadolu, Fidan and Haniyeh discussed "a two-state solution for lasting peace.”
Netanyahu ‘Will Go Anywhere Invited’ to Prevent Iran from Achieving Nuclear Weapons
PM Binyamin Netanyahu says he'll go anywhere he's invited to prevent Iran from achieving nuclear weapons.
Trump, Putin Speak By Phone
US President-elect Donald Trump talks about the future with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone.
Russian Hackers Reading Obama’s Personal E-mails
The emails are unclassified but include sensitive information of correspondence with ambassadors.
Was Putin Wrong? Ukrainian Ambassador in Hot Water for Praising Nazi Collaborator
Melynk stated that talking about Bandera’s antisemitism is “a Russian narrative.”
Putin Receives 2,000-Year-Old Coin Uncovered in Jerusalem
Unlike Naama Issachar, Putin won't be arrested for trying to take the coin out of Israel.
Israel’s Security Leadership to Washington to Fix Trump’s Syrian Ceasefire Blunder
Netanyahu treated the Trump move on Iran just as he had done the Obama pro-Iran move, by openly criticizing what has been the US President's most significant deal with Russia. To his credit, Netanyahu was unafraid to openly express his major disagreement with both super powers, after whispering it through quiet diplomatic channels had failed.
The Nightmare Begins: Russia Selling S-300 Advanced Missiles to Iran while US Looks On
Tehran is also in talks with Moscow to buy new Russian fighter jets.
Gamebreaker? Russia’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Submarine to Enter Service in 2026
The Yasen class submarines could alter the outcome of the war decisively by firing at the heart of Ukraine from the Black Sea.
Russia, Israel, to Finalize Work on Adoptions Despite Complications
In February 2014, Russia enacted regulations banning the adoption of Russian children by same-sex couples or by single people from countries where same-sex marriages are legal.
Israeli FM Accepts Invitation to Visit Ukraine
In a call with his Ukrainian counterpart, Eli Cohen pledged to continue providing humanitarian aid and urged Kyiv to up its efforts to confront Iran.
Russia Sends Security Personnel to Review Egypt Airports
Russia sends its own personnel to inspect airport security measures at Sharm el-Sheikh, Cairo and elsewhere in Egypt.
‘The Nesting Dolls’ Author Publishes a Novel about USSR’s Jewish Autonomous Region
Adams draws on her own experiences as a Jewish refugee from Odessa, Ukraine.
Jews Ordered to ‘Register’ in Donetsk, Ukraine
Jews in Donetsk, Ukraine this week were ordered to “register” themselves and their assets.
Russia’s FM Lavrov Meets in Cairo with Egypt’s Pres. El-Sisi
On Saturday, Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odessa was targeted by Russian missile fire despite a deal reached the day before to release shipments of millions of tons of grain from the port.
Iranian Military Threat Rising North of Israel
"We won't get involved in the internal affairs of Syria but by the same token we also won't allow Iran and Hezbollah to transform Syrian territory into an advanced military operating base against Israel."
Major News Networks Cease Broadcasts from Russia After Reporters Threatened
Russia on Friday also blocked access to Facebook and Twitter.
Netanyahu Joins Worldwide Condemnations of Killing of Russia’s Envoy to Turkey
A Turkish riot police officer was responsible for the death of Russia's envoy to Ankara but it's not clear who he was working for.
With Obama’s Approval, Russia Selling 130 Tons of Uranium to Iran
The agreements had been kept secret for almost a year, and were publicized only because the Trump administration indicated it was planning to go public with them.
Russian Missile Strike Decimates Ukraine’s Kremenchuk Shopping Mall, 1,000+ Civilians Inside
More than a thousand civilians were inside the mall when the two missiles struck, Zelensky said.
Russians Support Keeping Some Settlements Intact in Peace Negotiations
Signaling the Russians' intense interest in remaining involved in the process, TASS on Friday ran five different stories involving Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and the peace agreement.