Naama Issachar

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.

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 leaves Netanyahu off list of thank yous

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.

'Netanyahu did not try as hard as he did in Issachar's case'

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.

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Naama Issachar boards PM's plane

Journalists moved to tears: 'It feels like we're bringing back the hostages from Entebbe.'

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.

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 returns to Israel

After nearly 10 months jailed in Russia, Israeli-American woman returns to Israel on flight with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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.

'Release of Naama Issachar: A gift to Netanyahu'

Senior official says Russia is not releasing Israeli woman in return for any Israeli gestures.

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.

Russian commission recommends pardon for Naama Issachar

Jailed Israeli-American Naama Issachar scores win in bid for release, as Russian commission votes unanimously to back her pardon request.

Netanyahu to fly to Russia, ahead of Naama Issachar's 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 committee to consider Naama Issachar's pardon request

This afternoon, Russian committee slated to hold hearing on Israeli-American woman's request for presidential pardon.

Jailed Israeli-American Naama Issachar asks Putin for pardon

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.

Kremlin:

Putin to meet Naama Issachar's mother tomorrow

Russian President to meet mother of Israeli woman sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for carrying cannabis at Moscow airport.

This is the price Israel will pay 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.

Naama Issachar's mother: Stop the planned protests

Naama Issachar's mother thanks supporters but asks them not to protest during the Russian President's visit to Israel.

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.

'We'll know this week if Russia will free my daughter'

Mother of American-Israeli woman jailed in Russia returns to Israel, hopeful that her daughter will receive presidential pardon.

Analysis:

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 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.

PM call to Putin strengthens 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 releasing Naama Issachar

Russia's Dep. Min. Ivanov says exchange not on the table. 'She was convicted of criminal charges.'

Rabbi to Putin: 'May you have mercy on the girl 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.

PM 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

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

Netanyahu speaks with Putin about Naama Issachar

PM, Russian President discuss Iran, Syria. Netanyahu requests release of Naama Issachar.

Naama lights Hanukkah candle in Russian prison

Mother of Israeli imprisoned in Russia says daughter fought for right to light Hanukkah candles in prison.

Netanyahu: 'I hope Putin will pardon Naama Issachar'

PM Netanyahu says he hopes Pres. Putin will pardon Naama Issachar. 'I believe a miracle will happen and she'll come home soon,' mother says.

Israeli woman jailed in Russia intends second appeal

After 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 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 time

Source close to Prime Minister say he is committed to bringing Naama Issachar back to Israel, but this requires patience.

Naama Issachar's appeal rejected by Russian court

The Moscow court deliberated for only 25 minutes in case of Israeli woman who received 7.5 years in prison for 'smuggling' cannabis.

Imprisoned Israeli's mother has hope for Hanukkah

Naama Issachar's mother meets in Moscow with the Chief Sephardi Rabbi of Israel and the Chief Rabbi of Russia.

Netanyahu 'promises' to bring back Naama Issachar

Prime Minister tells Haifa supporters about special relationship with Russian President Putin, promises to bring back Naama Issachar.

Min Katz to Russia: Consider pardoning Naama Issachar

Foreign Minister Katz holds series of meetings at Med Dialogues conference.

Russian Ambassador: We condemn Israel’s public strikes in Syria

Russian Ambassador to Israel on Israel’s actions in Syria, Israeli prisoner Naama Isschar who has yet to be released from Russian jail.

Chabad emissary visits Naama Issachar in Russian prison

Chabad emissary in Moscow, Rabbi Shaya Deitch, says Israeli woman held in Russia 'in good spirits.''

'Naama is a hostage in a Russian jail'

Attorney for Naama Issachar says his client is 'completely innocent,' hopes Putin will pardon her.

Israel's political situation has no bearing on Na'ama

The Russian Ambassador to Israel responds to reports that Putin is waiting for a government to be formed to discuss Na'ama Issahar

Russian court to hear Israeli-American woman's appeal next month

Naama Issachar, Israeli-American woman jailed in Russia on drug charges, to receive appeal hearing in December.

Greek Orthodox Patriarch to Putin: Release Naama

Greek 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 extradition

Israel'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.