Russia Slams Netanyahu's 'Evidence-Free' Accusations Ahead of Israeli Election
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Russia's Foreign Ministry has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for making "unsubstantiated" accusations that Moscow is behind an online antisemitic campaign. The ministry expressed shock at the claims, which it said lacked evidence and were timed before the Israeli election. Netanyahu had stated he raised the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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- Russia's Foreign Ministry called Prime Minister Netanyahu's accusations "unsubstantiated" and "shocking."
- Moscow stated Netanyahu's claims of an online antisemitic campaign lacked evidence.
- Russia suggested Netanyahu's accusations were timed to influence the upcoming Israeli election.
- Netanyahu had previously accused Moscow and discussed the issue with President Putin.
- Russia criticized Netanyahu for leaking the issue instead of pursuing expert dialogue.
Russia's Foreign Ministry has attacked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling his accusations that Moscow is involved in an online antisemitic campaign "unsubstantiated." The ministry stated that Netanyahu's claims, made public shortly before Israel's October 27 election, were "shocking" and lacked evidence. Russia highlighted the "close historical ties" between the two countries.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Netanyahu chose to leak the issue to the media rather than pursue dialogue between cybersecurity experts from both nations. Netanyahu had previously accused Moscow of involvement in an online antisemitic campaign and stated he had raised the matter with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The verbal exchange occurs amid tensions over accusations of electronic activity. The Russian response did not include further details regarding the nature of Netanyahu's accusations or the evidence he presented.
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