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

Russian leader's suggested constitutional changes, naming of Mikhail Mishustin as premier seen as effort to carve out role for himself when his presidential term ends in 2024

Medvedev says he'll provide the president with all the support he needs to enact constitutional reforms to cement his hold for years

Changes suggested by Russian leader would enable him to remain at helm after presidential term expires in 2024; opposition charges he sees 'entire country as his personal asset'

As Jerusalem hopes for breakthrough in case of Naama Issachar, jailed for 7.5 years over 10 grams of cannabis, Moscow says 'an exchange option is not being looked at'

Netanyahu assures Naama Yissachar, who is being held by Moscow on drug charges, that Israel 'does not leave anyone behind' and says that entire country keeps her in their thoughts

During Russian president's visit to war-torn country, Assad says that if US leader follows in the footsteps of Saint Paul near Damascus, perhaps he, too, would be 'normal'

Sidqi al-Maqt and Amal Abu Salah, who was jailed for attacking a Syrian rebel receiving Israeli care, celebrate in Majdal Shams after being let go in Russian-brokered deal

Move raises speculation that it may be tied to efforts to free backpacker from Russia, but Jerusalem insist it is in return for repatriation of remains of soldier Zachary Baumel

America's partners in NATO reach out to Russian leader as they distance themselves from deadly airstrike in Iraq on top Iranian general