Putin and israel

Russia is there to protect its client, Assad, along with his allies, Iran and Hezbollah, Israel’s mortal enemies.

The Kremlin put out a two-sentence statement on Wednesday saying that Netanyahu called Putin to discuss the diplomatic process and regional issues.

Much has been made of Israel’s burgeoning ties with Russia, but Jerusalem and Moscow remain miles apart on Syria, Hezbollah, Iran and the Palestinians

Russia welcomes Turkey reconciliation efforts, pledges to work to end Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Chess champion says Israel should not expect any return from Moscow for arms sales and neutrality on Ukraine.

In Moscow meeting, Netanyahu tells Putin the Golan Heights is a red line that must remain a part of Israel

The two were set to discuss pressing issues on the regional and global agendas, like the Palestinians and the conflict in Syria, among others.

Eli Cohen's widow Nadia has urged successive governments to find a way to bring her husband’s remains back to Israel for burial in a consecrated Jewish grave.

Putin’s comments were generally well received, with the World Israel Beytenu Movement calling Putin’s words an example of “his positive approach toward the Jewish Community in Russia and Israel.