David Barnea says Tehran 'expanding' supply of advanced weapons to Russia, slams 'absurd' Western hopes of still reaching a nuclear agreement

Idea was floated by Washington in the past, and in October House Speaker Pelosi took it up with Ukrainian counterpart; December 11 phone call from Biden finalized sensitive trip

Moscow's statement comes after Washington commits nearly $1.8 billion in military supplies, including Patriot missile defense system, during Ukrainian president's visit

Incoming prime minister expresses hope that war in Ukraine will end soon, and determination to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons

Some 70,000 people made 'aliyah' over the past year, mostly from formerly Soviet countries, over double 2021's total, according to Jewish Agency figures

Ukrainian leader presents lawmakers with flag autographed by front-line troops fighting against Russia, thanks 'ordinary Americans' for extensive support provided to Kyiv

At White House press conference, US president says message of Jewish holiday is 'that light will always prevail over darkness'

Ukrainian leader, on first known trip outside of his country since Russian invasion, says visit shows 'situation under control' due to US support; Biden vows 'united defense'

British defense secretary warns military components being traded for Iranian drones will 'undermine' region, international security; estimates Russian losses at 100,000 troops

Moscow has faced a series of humiliating setbacks on the ground in Ukraine; Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu proposes increasing personnel in Ukraine to 1.5 million soldiers