Russia

Downing of Spy Plane:

IDF delegation heads to Moscow

Israeli military officials head to Russia in bid to prove IDF not to blame for downing of Russian aircraft over Syria.

Pompeo expresses sorrow over downing of Russian plane

Secretary of State says downing of Russian warplane underscores an urgent need to resolve the Syria conflict.

Trump: 'Seems' like Syria shot down a Russian plane

US President says Syria likely shot down a Russian military plane near its coast.

Netanyahu speaks with Putin after Russian plane downed

Netanyahu speaks with Russian President, expresses regret over the death of Russian soldiers in the downing of Russian plane in Syria.

Putin: Downing of Russian plane appears to be accident

Russian president says downing of Russian plane wasn't deliberate, will discuss incident with Netanyahu.

Israel: Syria, not IDF shot down Russian plane

IDF acknowledges strike in Syria - but says downed Russian plane was accidentally hit by Syrian missiles after Israeli jets had left.

Russia summons Israel envoy after plane downed in Syria

Israeli ambassador summoned, Russian defense minister threatens response, after Israel blamed for downing of Russian plane.

Russia: Israel gave warning a minute before attacking

Russian defense ministry says 'irresponsible' Israeli actions during strike in Syria responsible for downing of Russian spy plane.

Russian aircraft disappears in Syria

Russian military aircraft disappears during airstrike over Latakia. US official: Syrian army inadvertently shot it down.

Russia: Ukraine downed MH17

Russian Defense Ministry reveals paper trail proving Ukraine owned missile responsible for downing Flight MH17 in 2014.

ANALYSIS: US, Turkish show of force delays Russian offensive

Humanitarian crisis avoided after US and Turkish threats make Russia think twice about Idlib campaign.

Russia to Europe: Don't cooperate with US on Iran

Russia's Dep. Foreign Minister promises to work with China, Europe, to protect Iran deal.

Putin meets Chief Rabbi of Russia

Russian President extends greetings to Russian Jews in honor of Rosh Hashanah.

UK names Russian suspects in poisoning

British police identify Russian nationals suspected in poisoning of ex-spy and his daughter in UK - but no extradition likely.

Russian war games cause delays at Israeli airports

As Russia gears up for largest military drills since Cold War, Israeli air authority warns of serious delays to flights.

'No reason Lyubavichi shouldn't surmount Uman'

A tiny Russian village of Chabad fame dreams of starting its own Jewish pilgrimage tradition.

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.