Israeli-American backpacker Naama Issachar freed from Russian prison “Guided by the principle of humanity, I hereby order that Naama Issachar be pardoned,” read Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decree, which the Kremlin said took immediate effect. Ariel Kahana and Noam Dvir Jan. 30, 2020
Putin pardons Naama Issachar, who’s set to fly back from Russia with Netanyahu “I’ve been waiting for this moment for almost a year,” said her mother, Yaffa Issachar. “It’s been a long journey that I wouldn’t wish on anyone.” Jan. 29, 2020
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. Jan. 23, 2020
Russia’s displeasure with Israel simmers as Putin readies to visit for Yad Vashem event 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.” Israel Kasnett Jan. 20, 2020
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. Jan. 20, 2020
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. Jan. 15, 2020
Netanyahu pens letter to Israeli American jailed in Russia, vowing to free her “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. Jan. 14, 2020
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. Jan. 1, 2020
Moscow’s trouble with Israelis has a deeper meaning The seven-year prison sentence for Israeli-American Naama Issachar as well as the recent questioning of dozens of Israeli travelers has brought the complex relationship between the two countries into the public eye. Israel Kasnett Dec. 19, 2019
