Russia

A secret mission to Iran

Exclusive: Arutz Sheva discovers Russia's Chief Rabbi Lazar visited Iran - on a mission for Russia's Pres. Putin.

Israel Warns Tehran:

'We will not allow Iran to remain in Syria'

After Iran, Syria sign agreement, senior Israeli minister warns that Israel will not permit Iran to use Syria as base for attacks.

Russia accuses Syrian rebels of planning chemical attack

Russia claims Syrian rebels are preparing a chemical attack in the Idlib province.

ANALYSIS: Dangerous stand-off between Russia and US over Syria

The Syrian war is far from over and could blow up into a regional or even world conflict.

Russia to deliver S-400 system to Turkey in 2019

Russia's state arms exporter says Moscow will deliver sophisticated anti-ballistic missile defense systems to Turkey in 2019.

'Russia, Israel, and US agree - Iran must leave Syria'

NSA John Bolton says Putin doesn't have 'same interests' as Iran, agrees with US, Israeli demand that Iran withdraw forces from Syria.

Bolton:

Meddling by Iran, North Korea, China could affect 2018 midterms

National Security Advisor John Bolton says Russia not only threat to integrity of US elections, warns Iran, China, N. Korea also 'meddling'.

Putin meets Iranian president

Russian, Iranian presidents meet on sidelines of Caspian Summit, praise their work to ensure Assad's victory in Syria.

Russian court forces ice cream maker to drop ‘poor Jew’ label

Court rules against ice cream company which named cone wrapped in image of Israeli flag 'poor Jew.'

Russia: Iran withdraws to over 50 miles from Israel

Russian official says Iranian forces in Syria have withdrawn to 53 miles from border with Israeli Golan Heights.

'Israel's security is very important to Russia'

Russian Ambassador Viktorov says Israel's security is important to Russia, but only part of his country's concerns.

Netanyahu says 'no' to Russia

Israeli PM refuses summit in Russia with PA chairman Abbas and Russian President Putin.

Russia thanks IDF leaders for killing terrorists

Russian Defense Ministry thanks Israel for attacking ISIS terrorists in Syria.

Trump postpones follow-up meeting with Putin

White House announces follow-up meeting between Trump and Russian counterpart will be postponed until next year.

Israel to Russia: Iran must withdraw completely from Syria

Russia offers to keep Iran forces in Syria 62 miles from border, Israel refuses.

'Our goal is to push Iran out of Syria'

Senior political source on PM's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister, Chief of Staff: We take no position on continuation of Assad regime.

ANALYSIS:

Assad's return to Golan complicates Israel's war with Iran

The Assad regime claims the 1974 agreement forbids the IAF from entering Syrian airspace in the  Golan.

Trump: Discussions with Putin, Netanyahu on Israel's security

President Trump says US and Russia on the same page regarding need to prevent threats to Israel originating from Syria.

Michael Oren:

'Putin is serious about forcing Iran out of Syria'

Russia has mutual interest with US and Israel in ultimately removing Iranian forces from Syria, says Dep. Min, ex-ambassador Michael Oren.

Trump:

'Putin believes in Israel, is a fan of Netanyahu'

Trump-Putin meeting will 'really' benefit Israel, says Trump, adding that Russian leader is a 'believer' in Israel, fan of Netanyahu.

Putin: Trump stressed Israel's national security

Russian president says US President Donald Trump 'paid particular attention' to Israel's security needs in discussions on Syria.

Trump: US-Russia relationship has NEVER been worse

President bashes timing of indictment of 12 Russians accused of attempting to meddle in 2016 election, says US-Russia relations never worse.

Netanyahu, Trump talk prior to president’s summit with Putin

Trump, Netanyahu discuss security issues, diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

12 Russians indicted in DNC hacking

Special counsel Robert Mueller indicts 12 Russian intelligence officers in 2016 hacking of Democratic National Committee (DNC).

Argentina urges Russia to arrest Iran official over 1994 bombing

Argentina requests Russia arrest, extradite former Iranian Foreign Minister for his role in bombing of Jewish center.

Trump and Putin: What do they want from each other?

What Putin hopes to achieve at his Helsinki summit with Trump.

Netanyahu: Israel has 'no problem' with Assad government

PM Netanyahu says Russia has pushed Iran away from Israeli border, Israel has 'no problem' with Assad regime.

Argentina asks Russia to arrest Khamenei adviser

Argentine federal judge investigating 1994 AMIA bombing asks Russia to arrest Ali Akbar Velayati, suspected of involvement in the attack.

Watch: Netanyahu cheering at World Cup semi-final

PM and his wife attend World Cup semi-final match together with two children who are fighting cancer.

Netanyahu meets Putin's emissaries

PM meets Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Alexander Lavrentiev, and with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin.

Russia welcomes Afrikaners:

15,000 Boers plan move to Russia from South Africa

Absorption considered after series of murders South African government accused of encouraging.

Iraqi intelligence: Russian forces killed ISIS leader's son

Iraqi intelligence says Russian forces fired three missiles at a cave in Homs, killing son of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Thousands of Syrian refugees heading towards Israel

60,000 Syrians reportedly making their way from Syria towards Israelis border following bombings by regime forces.

World’s northernmost JCC opens in Russian Arctic city

Russian city of Arkhangelsk, where sun currently shines 21 hours a day, opens synagogue at cost of $3 million.

Russian jets attack rebel-held town near Golan

Russia assists Assad offensive near Israeli border that US says violates ceasefire brokered by US and Russia.

BESA Center:

Russia in Syria: 'Caught Between Iran and Israel'

Moscow must balance between war ally Iran and important regional player Israel – states with radically different geopolitical imperatives.

Israeli soccer fans harassed at World Cup in Moscow

Hecklers chase, curse, Israelis at World Cup matches in Russia.

Rabbis in Russia fall victim to anti-missionary law

Russia seeks to force out foreign rabbis as 'national security threat.'

PM attends Jerusalem's first official 'Russia Day' event

PM and Sara Netanyahu reception in honor of Russia's National Day at Sergei's Courtyard held in Jerusalem instead of Tel Aviv for first time

Russia recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital?

Russian embassy in Israel holds annual event in Jerusalem, instead of Tel Aviv, for the first time ever.

Report: Russia demanded withdrawal - Hezbollah refused

UK-based monitoring group claims Lebanese terror group allied with Iran refused demand by Russia to withdraw from southwestern Syria.

Fake news and cyber-attacks: This is Putin's Russia

Putin's Russia and its tricky relationship with the West.

Flames ravage Russian Jewish cemetery

Blaze torches Jewish cemetery in Voronezh, Russia. Authorities investigating if fire was result of arson.

Russia confirms understanding with Israel about Syria

Russia's UN Ambassador agreement reached between Israel and Russia about removing Iranian forces from Syrian-Israeli border.

Report: Putin gives OK to Israeli strikes on Syria

Al-Sharq al-Awsat says Israel and Russia agreed to “limit” Iran's presence, and allow Israel to target "menacing bases" in Syria.

ANALYSIS: After Iranian attack from Gaza, new war on the horizon

‘Never a dull moment’ has been Israel’s motto since the establishment of the state in 1948.

Report: Iran, Hezbollah preparing to retreat from Israeli border

Anti-Assad group claims Iranian, Hezbollah fighters prepping for withdrawal from Israeli border, following pressure by Russia.

'Deal with Russia is good, but Iran won't comply'

INSS head says deal with Russia to prevent Iran and Hezbollah from moving into southern Syria has no enforcement mechanism.

Dramatic understandings between Israel and Russia

Israel to maintain freedom of action against Iranian consolidation in all of Syria in historic series of agreements.

Russia: No Iranian forces on Israeli border

Fearing clashes with Israel, Assad regime and Russia look to reduce Iranian presence near Israeli border.

Air-to-air confrontation between Israel and Russia?

Arab media outlets claim Russian fighters scrambled to intercept Israeli jets operating over Lebanon.

Blogger removes 'Happy Holocaust Day' video

Russian blogger tricks interviewees to wish viewers ‘happy Holocaust Day.’

Sweden prepares for war - but against whom?

Sweden distributes ‘Be Prepared for War’ leaflet to 4.8 million homes; Russians? Jihad?

Russia: Gaza deaths 'provoke deepest concern'

Kremlin expresses 'concern' about deaths of Gaza Arabs rioting over opening of US embassy in Jerusalem.

Russia foils attack on parade attended by Putin and Netanyahu

Russian intelligence foiled terror attack on Victory Day memorial march in Moscow.

Report: Iran did not inform Syria ahead of attack on Israel

Assad regime reportedly angered by Iran's decision to use its territory to launch missiles at Israel.

'Russia must not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria'

Trump admin. envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS says Iran's attack on Israeli bases from Syria unacceptable.

Russia calls for 'dialogue' between Israel and Iran

'Very disturbing trend; all issues should be solved through dialogue'; warns Israel: 'Avoid all actions that could be seen as provocative.'

'28 planes, 60 missiles, 23 killed'

According to Russian defense ministry, Israel attacked with 28 fighter jets, shot about 60 missiles. Syrian monitor says at least 23 killed.

Poland furious after New Jersey mayor calls senator a 'joke'

Plans to move Jersey City monument to Polish massacre spark international row.