Russia Rejects Netanyahu's Claims of Western Antisemitism Spread
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Russia's Foreign Ministry has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations that Russian entities are spreading antisemitism in the West using bot networks. The ministry called the claims "unsubstantiated and absurd" and noted they were made on October 18, the anniversary of restored Russia-Israel diplomatic ties. Netanyahu had identified Russian organizations and Alexander Dugin as key sources of Western antisemitism, citing their anti-Israeli propaganda. Russia previously proposed an information security cooperation agreement in 2018, which went unanswered.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Russia's Foreign Ministry called Netanyahu's antisemitism claims "unsubstantiated and absurd."
- Netanyahu accused Russian entities and Alexander Dugin of spreading antisemitism in the West.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry stated antisemitism is virtually absent in Russia.
- Netanyahu's accusations were made on October 18, the anniversary of restored Russia-Israel diplomatic ties.
- Russia proposed an information security cooperation agreement to Israel in 2018, which was not answered.
Russia's Foreign Ministry has sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who accused Russian entities of spreading antisemitism in Western countries via bot networks. In a statement released on October 22, the ministry called the accusations "unsubstantiated and absurd." "We perceived these unconfirmed accusations against our country with bewilderment," the ministry stated, asserting that antisemitism is virtually absent in Russia due to the government's policies promoting interethnic harmony. Moscow also recalled its 2018 proposal to Israel for a bilateral agreement on information security cooperation, to which it received no response. The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Netanyahu of choosing public accusations over professional dialogue ahead of the October 27 parliamentary elections. The ministry expressed particular displeasure that Netanyahu's statements were made on October 18, the 35th anniversary of the restoration of full diplomatic relations between Russia and Israel. Netanyahu's remarks on October 18, during which he presented Israel's national security concept, were the catalyst for Moscow's reaction. He stated that Russia's cooperation with Iran, along with the activities of Russian bot networks spreading anti-Israeli propaganda with overtly antisemitic content, were contrary to Russian interests. On the same day, meeting with Russian-speaking bloggers, Netanyahu identified Russian entities and Russian nationalism ideologue Alexander Dugin as the primary sources of antisemitism in the West. "The main source of antisemitism in the West, unfortunately, is the activity of Russian organizations and this terrible man, Dugin," the prime minister said, adding that Dugin significantly influences young supporters of American right-wing movements by spreading antisemitic ideas among them.
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