As Jerusalem hopes for breakthrough in case of Naama Issachar, jailed for 7.5 years over 10 grams of cannabis, Moscow says 'an exchange option is not being looked at'

Netanyahu assures Naama Yissachar, who is being held by Moscow on drug charges, that Israel 'does not leave anyone behind' and says that entire country keeps her in their thoughts

Russia is increasingly asserting its place as the dominant superpower in the region; the proverbial Russian bear hug could prove dangerous

Sidqi al-Maqt and Amal Abu Salah, who was jailed for attacking a Syrian rebel receiving Israeli care, celebrate in Majdal Shams after being let go in Russian-brokered deal

Move raises speculation that it may be tied to efforts to free backpacker from Russia, but Jerusalem insist it is in return for repatriation of remains of soldier Zachary Baumel

Amid dispute with Putin over World War II history, Andrzej Duda says he won't go to major forum because Russian leader will give address while his request to speak has been denied

Against backdrop of argument with Russia over World War II, Andrzej Duda says he won't attend Auschwitz commemoration if Putin is allowed to address the event but he isn't

Yaffa Issachar, whose daughter is being held in Russia on drug charges, asks president not to host leader at his official residence during upcoming trip

Naama Issachar had been transferred to a remote facility last week, without winter clothes and books, after losing appeal over drug charges

Naama Issachar's family not notified of transfer; diplomat who locates her says she wasn't allowed to bring winter clothes and books; lawyer: she'll be moved to another site