For the first time: Naama Issachar speaks out on her ordeal in Russian prison
Issachar spent almost a year behind bars after conviction on drug smuggling charges. Now WNBA star Britney Griner faces a similar ordeal.
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Naama Issachar lights Shabbat candles: 'I haven't forgotten'
Israeli woman recently released from Russian prison has been careful to light Shabbat candles every week since she was sentenced.
Naama Issachar writes 'apolitical' thank you post, leaves Netanyahu off the list
Naama Issachar’s mother apologizes for her daughter leaving Netanyahu off list of thank yous to over 80 organizations.
Naama Issachar: I was convicted despite being innocent
Israeli-American woman pardoned by Russian president after being convicted of drug smuggling to appeal conviction to EU human rights court.
Leah Goldin: Netanyahu did not make an effort for us like he did for Naama Issachar'
Mother of IDF soldier whose body is being held by Hamas criticizes Netanyahu's failure in bringing her son's body for burial.
'Netanyahu ignores Hadar despite our outcry'
Brother of Hadar Goldin criticizes PM: Netanyahu sent my brother to the battlefield and is now blatantly ignoring him.
ANALYSIS: Three historic events for Israel in one week
Three triumphs for Israel - and Netanyahu - mark a historic week for the Jewish state, and one key defeat for the Palestinian Authority.
After being pardoned by Putin, Naama Issachar returns to Israel
After nearly 10 months jailed in Russia, Israeli-American woman returns to Israel on flight with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Naama Issachar boards PM's plane
Journalists moved to tears: 'It feels like we're bringing back the hostages from Entebbe.'
Netanyahu thanks Putin for 'Naama's quick pardon'
Prime Minister meets Russian President who signed Naama Issachar's pardon request, expected to return with Netanyahu on his plane to Israel.
Naama Issachar released from prison
After 10 months in prison, Israeli woman imprisoned in Russia released. She will return to Israel on PM's plane.
Yaffa Issachar: This is the moment I've waited a year for
Mother of Israeli woman pardoned by Russian President Vladimir Putin does not wish for anyone to go through what she went through.
Putin pardons Naama Issachar
Israeli woman held in Russian prison to return home with Prime Minister Netanyahu tomorrow.
'Release of Naama Issachar: A gift to Netanyahu'
Senior official says Russia is not releasing Israeli woman in return for any Israeli gestures.
Netanyahu to fly to Russia, ahead of Naama Issachar's likely release
Prime Minister to make trip to Moscow before returning home from Washington visit, is expected to bring Naama Issachar with him.
Moscow governor backs pardon for Naama Issachar
Governor of Moscow Oblast signs pardon for Israeli-American woman jailed in Russia, sending the request to Vladimir Putin for final approval
Russian parole commission recommends pardon for Israeli-American Naama Issachar
Jailed Israeli-American Naama Issachar scores win in bid for release, as Russian commission votes unanimously to back her pardon request.
Russian committee to consider Naama Issachar's pardon request Monday
This afternoon, Russian committee slated to hold hearing on Israeli-American woman's request for presidential pardon.
Jailed Israeli-American Naama Issachar formally requests presidential pardon from Putin
Israeli-American woman jailed in Russia for carrying marijuana in her bag during layover asks President Putin for pardon.
Naama Issachar: I believe Putin, there is hope
Israeli woman imprisoned in Moscow meets Russian Human Rights Commissioner.
Yaffa Issachar to Putin: I beg you, return Naama
Russian President promises mother of imprisoned Israeli woman Russian Human Rights chieft will visit her daughter today.
Putin to meet mother of imprisoned Israeli woman tomorrow
Russian President to meet mother of Israeli woman sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for carrying cannabis at Moscow airport.
Israel to hand over sovereignty and possibly prisoners to free Naama Issachar
PM Netanyahu has been pressuring Pres. Putin to release a drug-carrying Israeli backpacker - and Putin may agree. But at what cost?
Naama Issachar: Touching that so many people pray for me
The Israeli who is imprisoned in Russia excited to receive letter from the activists pushing for her release.
Netanyahu on Putin meeting: Hoping for good news
PM to meet Russian president Thursday, will discuss possible release of Israeli woman held in Russian prison.
Kremlin: Putin to discuss Naama Issachar case with Netanyahu
'This issue likely to come up during Putin's close contacts with Netanyahu,' Kremlin Spokesman notes, declining to provide details.
Naama Issachar's mother meets Netanyahu
Mother of Israeli woman imprisoned in Russia meets PM upon returning to Israel to discuss efforts to free her daughter.
Naama Issachar's mother: Stop the planned protests, this is a sensitive time
Naama Issachar's mother thanks supporters but asks them not to protest during the Russian President's visit to Israel.
Why Russia's Putin has a soft spot for Israel and Jews
How could Russian President Vladimir Putin's personal feelings towards Israel - and the Jews - impact Russian policy on key issues?
Naama Issachar's mother lands in Israel, hopeful that Putin will release her daughter
Mother of American-Israeli woman jailed in Russia returns to Israel, hopeful that her daughter will receive presidential pardon.
A hint at the future? Naama Issachar's mother to return to Israel
Yaffa Issachar to return to Israel - after promising to remain in Russia until Naama's release.
Netanyahu on Naama Issachar: I am much more optimistic
Netanyahu says he spoke with Russian President about Israeli being held in Russia.
Phone call with Putin strengthens PM's optimism on Naama Issachar release
Report comes amid conflicting reports regarding Moscow's intentions vis-à-vis Issachar: 'Conversation was warm, to the point.'
Report: Russia not considering deal to release Naama Issachar early
Russia's Dep. Min. Ivanov says exchange not on the table. 'She was convicted of criminal charges.'
Rabbi Amar in letter to Pres. Putin: 'May you have mercy on Naama Issachar and her family'
Rabbi Shlomo Amar sends letter to Russia's Pres. Putin asking him to 'have mercy' and pardon Naama Issachar for possessing marijuana.
Prime Minister pens letter to Naama Issachar: 'Investing relentless efforts for release'
Naama, imprisoned in Russia, receives letter from Prime Minister; says it greatly strengthens her and gives hope.
Naama Issachar's mother: I will physically block Putin from entering President's Residence
Yaffa Issachar writes to Rivlin that the state dinner for Putin at the President's Residence is a 'national & personal humiliation.'
Russia transfers Naama Issachar back to Moscow prison
Backtracking on move to place Israeli-American woman in remote prison, Russia transfers Naama Issachar back to Moscow.
Naama Issachar moved to remote prison under poor conditions
Israeli woman held in Russia relocated to new prison with worse conditions, banned from seeing her mother, bringing warm clothes from family
Naama Issachar permitted to light Hanukkah candle in Russian prison
Mother of Israeli imprisoned in Russia says daughter fought for right to light Hanukkah candles in prison.
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