![]() 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 weekThree 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 IsraelAfter nearly 10 months jailed in Russia, Israeli-American woman returns to Israel on flight with Prime Minister Netanyahu.![]() Naama Issachar boards PM's planeJournalists 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 prisonAfter 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 forMother of Israeli woman pardoned by Russian President Vladimir Putin does not wish for anyone to go through what she went through.![]() Putin pardons Naama IssacharIsraeli 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 releasePrime 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 IssacharGovernor 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 IssacharJailed 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 MondayThis 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 PutinIsraeli-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 hopeIsraeli woman imprisoned in Moscow meets Russian Human Rights Commissioner.![]() Yaffa Issachar to Putin: I beg you, return NaamaRussian President promises mother of imprisoned Israeli woman Russian Human Rights chieft will visit her daughter today.![]() Putin to meet mother of imprisoned Israeli woman tomorrowRussian 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 IssacharPM 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 meThe Israeli who is imprisoned in Russia excited to receive letter from the activists pushing for her release.![]() Netanyahu on Putin meeting: Hoping for good newsPM to meet Russian president Thursday, will discuss possible release of Israeli woman held in Russian prison.![]() Naama Issachar's mother meets NetanyahuMother of Israeli woman imprisoned in Russia meets PM upon returning to Israel to discuss efforts to free her daughter.![]() 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: Stop the planned protests, this is a sensitive timeNaama 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 JewsHow 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 daughterMother 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 IsraelYaffa Issachar to return to Israel - after promising to remain in Russia until Naama's release.![]() Netanyahu on Naama Issachar: I am much more optimisticNetanyahu says he spoke with Russian President about Israeli being held in Russia.![]() Phone call with Putin strengthens PM's optimism on Naama Issachar releaseReport 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 earlyRussia'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 ResidenceYaffa 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 prisonBacktracking 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 conditionsIsraeli 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 prisonMother of Israeli imprisoned in Russia says daughter fought for right to light Hanukkah candles in prison.![]() Netanyahu speaks with Putin about imprisoned Israeli womanPM, Russian President discuss Iran, Syria. Netanyahu requests release of Naama Issachar.![]() PM Netanyahu says he's asked Putin 'many times' to pardon marijuana-smuggling IsraeliPM Netanyahu says he hopes Pres. Putin will pardon Naama Issachar. 'I believe a miracle will happen and she'll come home soon,' mother says.![]() Naama Issachar intends another appealAfter Moscow district court dismisses her appeal on 7.5 year prison sentence, Israeli intends appeal to higher court.![]() 'Bring my daughter back home'Mother of Israeli imprisoned for drug smuggling asks Pres. Putin to pardon and release her daughter.![]() Naama Issachar's appeal rejected by Russian courtThe Moscow court deliberated for only 25 minutes in case of Israeli woman who received 7.5 years in prison for 'smuggling' cannabis.![]() Naama Issachar appeal: 'I didn't confess'Naama Issachar brought to Moscow Court of Appeals where hearing began for her drug possession conviction and severe sentence.![]() Netanyahu: Naama's release will take timeSource close to Prime Minister say he is committed to bringing Naama Issachar back to Israel, but this requires patience.![]() Netanyahu 'promises' to bring back Naama IssacharPrime Minister tells Haifa supporters about special relationship with Russian President Putin, promises to bring back Naama Issachar.![]() Imprisoned Israeli's mother has hope for HanukkahNaama Issachar's mother meets in Moscow with the Chief Sephardi Rabbi of Israel and the Chief Rabbi of Russia.![]() Min Katz to Russia: Consider pardoning Naama IssacharForeign Minister Katz holds series of meetings at Med Dialogues conference.![]() Chabad emissary visits Naama Issachar in Russian prisonChabad emissary in Moscow, Rabbi Shaya Deitch, says Israeli woman held in Russia 'in good spirits.''![]() Russian Ambassador: We condemn Israel’s public strikes in SyriaRussian Ambassador to Israel on Israel’s actions in Syria, Israeli prisoner Naama Isschar who has yet to be released from Russian jail.![]() Israel's political situation has no bearing on Na'amaThe Russian Ambassador to Israel responds to reports that Putin is waiting for a government to be formed to discuss Na'ama Issahar![]() 'Naama is a hostage in a Russian jail'Attorney for Naama Issachar says his client is 'completely innocent,' hopes Putin will pardon her.![]() Russian court to hear Israeli-American woman's appeal next monthNaama Issachar, Israeli-American woman jailed in Russia on drug charges, to receive appeal hearing in December.![]() Greek Orthodox Patriarch to Putin: Release NaamaGreek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III meets Russian president, asks for release of Israeli woman held on cannabis charges.![]() 'Mom, I'm still here: Give me hope'Mother of Naama Issachar unexpectedly meets daughter in judge's office. 'She cried from behind the bars.'![]() Report: 'Putin doesn't want to give Netanyahu a gift'Putin 'keeping options open' regarding jailed Israeli-American, while Israel remains in political deadlock, report says.![]() Supreme Court rejects Russian hacker appeal against extraditionIsrael's top court upholds extradition order of Russian hacker Aleksey Burkov to the United States![]() Sister of Israeli-American jailed in Russia: ‘She’s losing it’Naama Issachar, Israeli-American jailed in Russia over possession of pot, 'can't take it anymore,' says her sister.![]() 'Naama will not be a political tool for Russian hacker'Mother of Israeli held in Russia seeks to end petition against extradition of Russian hacker, has 'full confidence' govt will bring her back |