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Ahead of the official events in Poland marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz talks about Russia, Poland, Israel and the dangers of politicizing history.
Putin tells Naama Issachar’s mother that ‘everything will be fine’
Russian President Vladimir Putin reassures Yaffa Issachar, whose daughter is imprisoned in Russia on drug charges, after meeting her together with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
From its beginning in 1880 in Russia teaching Jewish farmers new technology following the Industrial Revolution, ORT has remained tuned in to changing economies.
His arrival, according to Micky Aharonson, a fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, “is a goal in itself. It is important for Putin to portray himself as anti-fascist and a fighter against anti-Semitism. This gives him credit in the international community. It is good for Putin.”
Mother of Israeli woman jailed in Russia hopes Putin will soon grant a pardon
Russian and Israeli media report that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be considering a pardon for Naama Issachar ahead of his visit to Israel • Naama’s mother, Yaffa Issachar, says “this is the moment of truth,” asks supporters not to interfere with Putin’s visit.
A reliable and price-competitive natural-gas alternative in the Mediterranean could diminish Moscow’s ability to use energy as a political weapon against Europe.
Russia: No deal for release of jailed Israeli-American woman being considered
A prisoner-exchange deal to secure the release of Naama Issachar, 27, who is being held in Russia on drug charges, “is not being looked at,” says Russia’s deputy foreign minister.
Russian veterans and survivors of infamous Nazi concentration camp will attend a historic event at U.N. headquarters in New York • Danon: “This is the hour for cooperation” between Israel and Russia.
“We do not abandon anyone to his fate,” wrote Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Naama Issachar, 27, who was arrested in Moscow on drug charges in April.
Israeli-American jailed in Moscow moved to remote prison without notice
The family of Naama Issachar, 26, says she was not allowed to take any personal items with her, including warm clothing, and is unable to receive mail or visitors other than her lawyer.
Chinese guided missile destroyer will participate in the drills, which are meant to deepen cooperation between the three countries’ navies, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry.
From friends to foes, Brig. Gen. Erez Maisel sheds light on the behind-the-scenes work conducted by the International Cooperation Unit to ensure freedom of maneuver for the Israel Defense Forces.
