TV report also cites more evidence Israeli traveler was used as a bargaining chip by Moscow in its efforts to prevent hacker Aleksey Burkov's extradition from Israel to US

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

Israeli-American backpacker eventually pardoned by Putin gives interview as US basketball player Brittney Griner suffers similar ordeal: 'I know what she’s going through'

Lawyer Maya Rayten-Stol was arrested in Minsk airport 3 weeks ago; Foreign Ministry says Israeli ambassador visited her in jail

Aleksey Burkov, who was arrested in Israel in 2015, lands in Moscow; officials had suggested Russia sought his release last year by offering swap for jailed Israeli backpacker

British parliamentary report says Putin used UK-based oligarchs to expand influence, notes Jewish state has also welcomed Russian oligarchs

Aleksey Burkov, who facilitated $20 million in credit card fraud, is sentenced in Virginia; Israeli officials suggest Russia sought release by offering swap for jailed backpacker

Public statement from freed backpacker's mother comes after her daughter's Facebook post didn't mention PM, whose office denies reprimand

Backpacker jailed in Russia thanks activists, Tel Aviv mayor, celebrities and others for campaigning for her, but neglects to mention PM; PMO official denies rebuke

Authorities reportedly lock five passengers in room with no water or bathroom for six hours, then send them back to Israel