Israel–Russia relations - Wikipedia
Russian president Vladimir Putin and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2016. The two long-serving leaders have had a close relationship. The State of Israel is represented in the Russian Federation through an embassy in Moscow and a consulate-general in Saint Petersburg.
What is Russia’s role in the Israel-Gaza crisis? - Brookings
Jan 31, 2024 · Putin sees Israel as a key pillar of Russia's foreign policy in the Middle East, but the bilateral relationship has ruptured since October 7.
Israel-Russia relations - The Times of Israel
Oct 15, 2024 · Foreign Ministry summoned Russia envoy over Moscow’s anti-Israel rhetoric — report Most recently, Kremlin’s deputy UN ambassador cast doubt on Oct. 7 sexual violence report at UN Security ...
The Gaza War Has Convinced Russia It Was Right All Along
Dec 7, 2023 · People can argue endlessly about the reasons for the war in Ukraine, or Israel’s operation in Gaza, but for many the conclusion is obvious: the United States was critical of Russia when it killed innocent civilians in Ukraine, and now it …
Israel Faces Tough Balancing Act on Russia and the West
Mar 19, 2024 · At the United Nations, Russia has questioned Israel’s right to self-defense and repeatedly called for a humanitarian cease-fire to halt Israel’s military campaign. Russia has also amplified...
How the Hamas-Israel Conflict Benefits Russia | TIME
Oct 30, 2023 · Russia has defended its decision to host Hamas members in Moscow, saying it is important to maintain ties with both sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a...
Israel and Russia: The End of a Friendship?
Nov 21, 2023 · Israel is an important partner for Russia in the Middle East, but amid the war in Gaza and Moscow’s rapprochement with Hamas, ties between the two countries are at their lowest in recent history. These tensions mark a break in Moscow’s long-standing efforts to present itself as a neutral mediator in the Middle East.
Putin’s Muted Response to Attack on Israel Speaks Volumes - The …
Oct 10, 2023 · Russia cracked down on the Jewish Agency, an Israeli nonprofit that was a mainstay of Jewish life in Russia and helped Russian Jews move to Israel. In June, Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned...
Why Russia is engaged in a delicate balancing act in the Israel …
Oct 12, 2023 · The Israel-Hamas war has forced Russia into a delicate balancing act, with Moscow urging a quick end to the fighting without apportioning blame. The careful stand is due to Russia’s long ties to Israel, the Palestinians and other regional players, and it reflects the Kremlin’s hope to expand its clout in the Middle East by playing peacemaker.
Netanyahu bows to U.S. pressure to distance Israel from Putin
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long leaned into his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, leveraging it to act as an intermediary between the Kremlin and...