The Times of Israel

Recognizing Palestine ‘not a taboo for France,’ says Macron

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:12:31 +0000

Russia offers to host 'inter-Palestinian' talks as international community continues to tout need for movement toward Palestinian statehood, despite Jerusalem's protests

The post Recognizing Palestine ‘not a taboo for France,’ says Macron appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Hamas said to tell Moscow it’s looking for 8 Russians among hostages, will free them

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 11:58:36 +0000

Russian state media quotes top officials in terror group as saying that the dual Israeli-Russian citizens will be released as Hamas considers Russia to be a 'closest friend'

The post Hamas said to tell Moscow it’s looking for 8 Russians among hostages, will free them appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Moscow hosts Hamas delegation and Iran’s deputy FM, prompting Israeli outrage

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:10:18 +0000

As terror group leader Abu Marzouk meets with Putin's Middle East envoy Bogdanov in Moscow, Jerusalem brands invitation 'obscene,' calls for immediate expulsion of Hamas officials

The post Moscow hosts Hamas delegation and Iran’s deputy FM, prompting Israeli outrage appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Iran, Turkey to hold summit

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:48:04 +0000

Meeting to take place in Kazakhstan on June 21, says Moscow; four countries have all played roles in Syrian civil war

The post Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Iran, Turkey to hold summit appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Russia says it can’t protect Uman pilgrims, denies claim it plans to attack them

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:04:29 +0000

Thousands expected to attempt annual pilgrimage despite warnings from Israel, Ukraine, Russia; Moscow says Kyiv's claims it will bomb worshipers are 'absurd'

The post Russia says it can’t protect Uman pilgrims, denies claim it plans to attack them appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Russia ‘disappointed’ by recent Israeli statements — senior official

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:41:48 +0000

Deputy foreign minister says Moscow expects a balanced, objective approach on Ukraine war from Jerusalem, as ties come under strain

The post Russia ‘disappointed’ by recent Israeli statements — senior official appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Russia avoids dressing down Israeli envoy after summoning him over Lapid’s ‘attack’

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:37:29 +0000

After initial reports said Ambassador Michael Ben Zvi would be reprimanded, Moscow leaves out public rebuke in readout from envoy's meeting with deputy foreign minister

The post Russia avoids dressing down Israeli envoy after summoning him over Lapid’s ‘attack’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Russia summons Israeli ambassador, said to ask: ‘Why are you backing Nazis?’

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 19:44:09 +0000

Moscow seeks clarifications after Lapid lambastes Moscow's invasion of Ukraine; envoy Alexander Ben Zvi reportedly notes Israel's response has been relatively mild

The post Russia summons Israeli ambassador, said to ask: ‘Why are you backing Nazis?’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Ukraine upbraids Israeli ambassador after Jerusalem seeks Russian guarantees

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:01:26 +0000

Kyiv has 'tough conversation' with Michael Brodsky over Foreign Ministry director-general asking Moscow to help evacuate its citizens in case of invasion

The post Ukraine upbraids Israeli ambassador after Jerusalem seeks Russian guarantees appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Hamas official tells Russia: We’re ready for ceasefire with Israel

Wed, 12 May 2021 17:59:58 +0000

But Moussa Abu Marzouk conditions truce on Jewish state halting 'military actions' on Temple Mount, tells local media terror group will continue to fire long-range rockets

The post Hamas official tells Russia: We’re ready for ceasefire with Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Russia says willing to organize meeting between Netanyahu, Abbas

Sat, 23 May 2020 17:04:30 +0000

Amid growing tensions over new Israeli government's annexation plans, Russian deputy FM tells PA official that Moscow ready to help 'in building a constructive' peace process

The post Russia says willing to organize meeting between Netanyahu, Abbas appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Russia to convene Mideast quartet for talks on West Bank annexation plans

Fri, 22 May 2020 17:15:32 +0000

Russian, US, UN and EU envoys to meet via video conference as Moscow works to bring Palestinians back to peace process amid anger over Trump peace plan

The post Russia to convene Mideast quartet for talks on West Bank annexation plans appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Islamic Jihad chief meets Russian FM, thanks him for criticism of US plan

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:49:13 +0000

Terror group says Sergey Lavrov conveyed Russia's readiness to help forge Palestinian unity; Israel reportedly files protest with Moscow against meeting

The post Islamic Jihad chief meets Russian FM, thanks him for criticism of US plan appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Hamas’s Haniyeh meets Russian FM, thanks him for critical view of US plan

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:58:52 +0000

Terror group says Sergey Lavrov told its chief in Moscow meeting about 'the importance of uniting the Palestinian people'

The post Hamas’s Haniyeh meets Russian FM, thanks him for critical view of US plan appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Senior Hamas official says Haniyeh could visit Russia next week

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:23:24 +0000

Saleh al-Arouri says terror group wants to maintain its ties with Moscow 'to strengthen our people's rights'

The post Senior Hamas official says Haniyeh could visit Russia next week appeared first on The Times of Israel.