Israeli officials hope Putin will announce pardon for Naama Issachar during one-day visit in Israel, ask relatives not to give interviews to avoid missteps, Israeli TV reports

PM reiterates his optimism amid Russian media reports Putin considering pardoning Naama Issachar, imprisoned in Russia on drug charges, ahead of his visit to Israel next week

Israeli officials tell TV station there has been 'progress' in talks to secure freedom of Naama Issachar, 27, imprisoned in Russia on drug charges

In call with Russian president, PM raises issue of Naama Issachar, who was sentenced to 7.5 years over minor drug offense