Russia

Mother and daughter skipped doomed flight - for Judaism seminar

Jewish mother and her daughter had tickets for doomed Russian flight, but decided to skip flight for Jewish seminar run by Yachad.

Defense Minister:

'This is not the time to bark, but to bite'

Liberman warns terror groups on Israel's northern border, emphasizing Israel is not limited in possibilities of response to provocation.

PA Chairman Abbas to meet Russia's President Putin

Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas visits Russia, Mideast expert warns not to expect any changes.

Military strategist:

'Great strategic clash between Israel and Iran on horizon'

'First time Israel attacked Iranian targets in Syria, no other air force in world capable of reaching such achievement within two hours.'

71 killed as Russian plane crashes near Moscow

Plane carrying 71 crashes near Moscow. Witnesses report 'burning airplane' falling from the sky. 'No survivors,' say Russian officials.

Bennett: Those who act against us pay a price

Minister, member of Political Security Cabinet hints Russia cannot be relied upon in Syria. 'We'll protect ourselves with our own forces.'

Map of interests: Why did Russia try to influence US elections?

The Russian attempt to influence elections has become a central issue in public discourse. How can the US handle it?

Putin is running for president? Calls to boycott the elections

Vladimir Putin's only serious opponent in Russia's upcoming presidential election, Alexei Navalny, has been banned from taking part.

Russia livid over Israeli bill to recognize Ukrainian genocide

'Cynical, speculative claim about millions of victims for political reasons; Regrettable our Knesset friends distorted history.'

Putin inherits apartment in downtown Tel Aviv

Russian President inherits apartment in Tel Aviv from his late high school teacher.

Organ trafficking suspect to face Cyprus extradition hearing

Cyprus court orders extradition of organ-trafficking suspect to begin late in February.

At least 20 dead in suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria

20 people killed in apparent chemical weapons attack in Idlib province in Syria.

American Chabad rabbi expelled from Russia, labelled 'extremist'

US-born Chabad rabbi married to Russian citizen labelled 'extremist', abruptly ordered out of Russia.

Russian authorities foil ISIS terror attack

Russian Federal Security Service foils ISIS-linked attack planned for presidential election day on March 18.

Siberian synagogue returned to Jewish community

Siberian synagogue built by former child soldiers is returned to Jewish community.

Russia disputes that Iran is helping Yemen rebels

Russia dismisses U.S. evidence that Iran supplied missiles to Yemen's Houthi rebels.

'We'll stop Iran in Lebanon like we stopped it in Syria'

Jerusalem affairs minister attends meeting with Netanyahu, Putin, says Israel has other means of stopping Iran aside from war.

Netanyahu to Putin:

'We'll stand up to Iran, there won't be another Holocaust'

Netanyahu discusses Iranian threat with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 'Israel won't tolerate Iranian arsenal in Lebanon.'

Netanyahu to Putin: Time to stand up against murderous regimes

Netanyahu meets with Putin in Moscow, urges Russia to confront 'murderous ideologies' as the two discuss Syrian civil war, Iranian regime.

Russia: Iran deal can't survive if U.S. pulls out

Russian Foreign Minister says that if one of the participants in the Iran deal leaves, the deal will fall apart.

What is Putin's master plan for confronting the West?

Democratic Senator Ben Cardin discusses new study that exposes Russian strategy for confronting the US.

Russia: US demand for UN meeting on Iran is 'destructive'

US Amb. Nikki Haley calls on UN to stand with the people of Iran, as Russia's Foreign Minister Ryabkov says involvement is 'destructive.'

Putin: Saint Petersburg explosion was terror attack

Russian President says that an explosion that tore through a Saint Petersburg supermarket was "an act of terror".

‘I dedicate the award to the Jews who gave their lives’

Former Prisoner of Zion Rabbi Yosef Mendelevitch receives “Jewish Heroism Award” from the Kremlin.

Abbas seeks Russia and China's help in peace process

PA chairman sends delegations to China and Russia to ask them to take a greater role in the peace process.

Russia wants to be 'honest mediator' between Israel and PA

Russia expresses willingness to mediate Israel-PA talks.

Russia banned from 2018 Olympics

International Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing under its flag in 2018, insists athletes prove themselves clean.

Kremlin: North Korea's latest missile test is 'provocative'

Russia calls on all sides to remain calm, says missile test only pushes agreement farther away.

Russian Jews slam ‘anti-Semitic myth’ on Tsar’s death

Russia’s largest Jewish group protests bishop’s claim, repeated by official, that last tsar was murdered by Jews for ritual purposes.

Russian warplanes kill 53 civilians in Syria

Syrian human rights monitor says Russian warplanes killed 53 civilians while bombing ISIS-held village.

Russia open to new investigation of Syrian chemical weapons

Russia's UN ambassador says the country is open to establishing a new panel to investigate the use of toxic gases in Syria.

Kushner was contacted about WikiLeaks, Russia before election

Senate Judiciary Committee members say President Trump's son-in-law and advisor Jared Kushner was contacted about Wikileaks prior in 2016.

For the 10th time: Russia vetoes UN action on Syria

Russia blocks U.S.-drafted resolution to renew an international inquiry into who is to blame for chemical weapons attacks in Syria.

US security officials arrive in Israel to discuss Syria border

Israeli security officials meet with US counterparts to discuss Syria cease-fire deal which would leave Iranian forces 3 miles from border.

Muslim Republic president lauds Chabad at yeshiva opening

President of Muslim Republic of Tatarstan in Russia attends opening of new Chabad yeshiva, praises Jewish community.

US-Russia ceasefire could leave Iran forces 3 miles from Israel

Newest cease-fire agreement in Syria would allow Iranian-backed militias to keep positions close to border with Israel.

Number of Turkish Jews immigrating to Israel more than doubles

Rise in Russian, Turkish immigration to Israel bucking Western slump.

Russian submarine destroys ISIS post in Syria

Russian submarine deployed in the Mediterranean fires three ballistic missiles to destroy ISIS post in Deir Ezzor.

The media sold us out

FBI informant to testify on Clinton-Russia connection

Justice Department permits informant to discuss information, documents pertaining to transactions involving Uranium One, Clinton Foundation.

Russian firm confirms Israeli accusations on theft of US intel

Kaspersky Lab admits to taking source code for a secret American hacking tool via its antivirus software after Israel discovered the theft.

Report: Clinton campaign, DNC behind graphic anti-Trump dossier

Clinton campaign official funded research of report claiming Trump colluded with Russia. Report later made its way to US intel agencies.

ISIS threatens World Cup finals

Terror group uses chilling image of Barcelona star Lionel Messi crying blood to threaten biggest soccer event in the world.

Netanyahu to Russian Defense Min: Iran has to know our red lines

Russian Defense Minister meets with Netanyahu to discuss Iranian threat, after President Trump refuses to recertify Iran deal.

Report: Israel found Russians using Kaspersky for hacks

Reports say Israeli intelligence officials spying on Russian government hackers found they were using Kaspersky Lab software.

Russia warns of consequences if Trump leaves nuclear deal

Russia says there will be "negative consequences" if U.S. President Donald Trump fails to uphold the Iran nuclear deal.

Russia: North Korea's next missile may reach US west coast

Russian MP says North Korea may test new long-range missile capable of reaching US mainland.

Is Syrian jihadist critically injured?

Russia claims Tahrir Al-Sham leader was critically injured in air strike. Group denies.

Russia: Western Europe is guilty for the rise of Hitler

Russian Foreign Ministry releases statement blaming Britain and France for signing the Munich Agreement - thus starting World War II.

Israel-Russia trade leaps by 25%

Israel and Russia increase trade; firms in both countries sign major agreements.

Russian rabbi: Providing aid does more for us than for others

International organizations provide food and clothes for the holiday to needy families in Israel, Russia, Ukraine.

Watch: Russian helicopter accidentally opens fire on civilians

The Russian Ka-52 gunship accidentally opens fire, hitting wrong targets on the ground during a Russian military exercise.

Raoul Wallenberg's family sues Russian government

Moscow court discusses Wallenberg family request to open KGB archives to reveal man's fate who saved thousands of Jews during Holocaust.

Israel treats Russian Olympic medalist for anorexia

Russian Olympic gold medalist skater spends three months in Israeli anorexia clinic.

Firebomb hurled at Russian Jewish group’s Moscow offices

Largest Jewish organization in Russia hit in latest firebomb firebomb attack on Russian Jews.

Egypt and Russia finalize nuclear power plant deal

Egypt finalizes deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant with funding from Moscow.

Putin warns against 'large-scale conflict' in North Korea

Russian President says it's a mistake to try to pressure Pyongyang over its nuclear missile program.

Russia thwarts ISIS suicide bombing attack

Russian security forces say two ISIS terrorists nabbed ahead of planned ISIS attack on beginning of school year.

Putin to Netanyahu: We won't rein in Iran

Reports suggest PM, Russian president failed to achieve understanding on Iran, with Putin telling Netanyahu he will not act against Tehran.

Russian policeman killed in ISIS-claimed stabbing attack

ISIS claims responsibility for deadly attack. Russian authorities investigate attack as a criminal incident.