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

With court case over Jewish Agency activity ongoing, officials from both countries meet in efforts to reach deal, with little progress reported

Washington hoping for deal that preserves Jews' ability to travel to Israel, State Department spokesman says; rabbi warns dispute bolstering antisemitism

Preliminary meeting lasts roughly an hour with no significant discussion; next hearing set for August 19 expected to be more decisive unless a deal is reached first

Russians reportedly held up visas for Israeli envoys after Moscow filed court petition to close semi-governmental body that facilitates immigration to Israel; hearing on Thursday

Diaspora affairs correspondent Judah Ari Gross and editor David Horovitz on Russia's threats against Jewish Agency; ongoing Western Wall drama; Israel's growing wealth disparity

'Some things are better left unsaid,' president Herzog says, noting that he's cooperating with Lapid to solve the issue; Moscow said to reassure Jerusalem issue just a legal one

Foreign Ministry to provide NIS 2.5 million in aid to nine civil service organizations; ministry says move not tied to tensions over Moscow's threats to Jewish Agency

Latest fight evokes Cold War memories of Russian Jews trapped behind Iron Curtain; for now, Jerusalem striking a balance between playing Moscow's game and warning of consequences

Prime Minister's Office plans to send delegation to Moscow this week to try to convince Russian authorities to cease their moves against the quasi-governmental Israeli organization