Israel avoids criticism of Russia in Ukraine crisis

Jerusalem is urging a peaceful resolution and expressing deep concern over Israeli nationals and the large Jewish community in the East European nation, but seeking to preserve important strategic ties…

Israel condemns Russian attack on Ukraine

"The Russian attack on Ukraine is a serious violation of the international order. Israel condemns the attack, and is ready and prepared to provide humanitarian assistance to the citizens of…

Russia to join Syrian air patrols

The aerial security measures will reportedly be held conducted in the skies over Syria’s borders – including the Israeli northern frontier. By Erin Viner This, according to Russia's Defense Ministry…

Realpolitik Should Guide Israeli-Russian Relations

When Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett this week meets Russian President Putin for the first time, Bennett must use a realpolitik language. By Professor Efraim Inbar,  President of the Jerusalem…

Iran tops Lapid/Lavrov Talks

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid tells his Russian Counterpart Sergei Lavrov – ‘unless the international community acts against Iran’s nuclear aspirations – Israel will opt to act on its own.…

Com-Il-Faut

Israel’s Shift From Eucom To Centcom, A Mixed Bag By Amir Oren Late last week, having been scooped by the Wall Street Journal, the Pentagon issued one of the last…

Syria blames Israel for attack on T4 base

Unidentified aircraft conducted a surprise bombardment on Syria’s T4 military airport in the eastern countryside of Homs Governorate about 10:20 PM last night. The barrage of sophisticated missiles were launched…

Putin-Netanyahu discuss Syria developments

Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last night to congratulate him on his 70th birthday. Netanyahu thanked Putin, and seized the opportunity to discuss the latest developments…

Israel-Russia to upgrade security coordination

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has returned to Israel after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Black Sea resort city of Sochi. The two leaders held talks for three…