In Israel for Holocaust commemoration, Russian president meets with Yaffa Issachar, whose daughter Naama was sentenced in Russia to 7.5 years on drug offense

Mike Pence also arrives for World Holocaust Forum; Russian leader to meet with Netanyahu, mother Yaffa Issachar who says she hopes to hear daughter is returning

Russian leader to sit down with Yaffa Issachar amid Israeli officials’ optimism he may announce a pardon for daughter Naama, as he visits Jerusalem for World Holocaust Forum

Jerusalem, Moscow said hashing out final detail of agreement for Naama Issachar's return home, concessions may include resolution of property dispute

Kremlin spokesman says Moscow aware of Israeli concern over Naama Issachar amid Israeli hopes that Russian leader in Jerusalem Thursday will offer her a pardon

Yaffa Issachar, back from Moscow where she worked to secure release of daughter Naama, calls on supporters to show respect for Russian president when he visits Jerusalem this week

Israeli officials hope Putin will announce pardon for Naama Issachar during one-day visit in Israel, ask relatives not to give interviews to avoid missteps, Israeli TV reports

PM reiterates his optimism amid Russian media reports Putin considering pardoning Naama Issachar, imprisoned in Russia on drug charges, ahead of his visit to Israel next week

Israeli officials tell TV station there has been 'progress' in talks to secure freedom of Naama Issachar, 27, imprisoned in Russia on drug charges

In call with Russian president, PM raises issue of Naama Issachar, who was sentenced to 7.5 years over minor drug offense