In first interview after taking over as chairman, Doron Almog tells Kan radio he hopes Moscow's legal battle against the organization will be resolved soon

Russian FM's comments on 'territorial integrity of Syria' are latest in spate of diplomatic incidents straining Moscow-Jerusalem relations, six months after invasion of Ukraine

New head visits Jerusalem absorption center, vows to carry on body's role of assisting 'every Jew' who wishes to immigrate, even as Russia seeks to curtail group's activities

Defense asks for additional time to gather evidence indicating that the Jewish Agency hadn't violated any laws; Israel hopes to reach agreement, settle the issue outside court

First hearing called for Friday in case against the quasi-governmental group, which is already planning for the possibility it will need to cease activities in Russia

US correspondent Jacob Magid on tension at the UN Security Council, plus Ilhan Omar; religion writer Judah Ari Gross on Tisha B'av, plus the Jewish Agency under threat in Russia

Quasi-governmental Israel-immigration group has begun making preparations for possibility Moscow will go through with its threats, though it aims to keep some activities going

Russian embassy in Egypt fumes over April tweet in which now-PM called massacre of civilians in Bucha 'a war crime,' says he showed 'disregard and contempt for Palestinian lives'

President's office won't comment on Russian strongman's response to the request, says the two stressed 'important areas of cooperation' between Jerusalem and Moscow

Brussels and London say Israel has right to defend itself but call on it to do everything 'to prevent a broader conflict'