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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Moscow, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli-Russian Middle East Expert Disappears After Landing at Ben Gurion Airport
Artyom Kirpichyonok, an Israeli citizen and Middle East expert critical of Israel, vanished after landing at Ben Gurion Airport on August 2. Russian activists have called for Mosc…
Israeli Police Brace for Retaliation After Assassination of Caucasus Mafia Leader Yanis Yoshibayev
Yanis Yoshibayev, a leading Caucasus mafia figure in Israel's Sharon region, was assassinated near Caesarea on August 24, 2026. Police warn of possible revenge attacks and increas…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Legend Alexander Polukarov Undergoes Leg Amputation Amid Complex Medical Condition
Alexander Polukarov, a former Maccabi Tel Aviv and Torpedo Moscow defender, has undergone a leg amputation due to a complex medical condition. The 66-year-old Ukrainian player had…
Russia Intensifies Pressure on Israel Over Ownership of Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem
Russia is intensifying pressure on Israel to finalize the transfer of the historic Alexander Courtyard in Jerusalem to Russian ownership. Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov's rec…
Napoleon Rises From Officer to Emperor and Shapes Europe, Impacting Jewish Rights
Napoleon Bonaparte rose from a Corsican officer to Emperor of France, reshaping Europe through military conquest and legal reforms. His policies expanded Jewish civil rights but a…
Armenian National Team Winger Edgar Savikyan Linked to Hapoel Petah Tikva
Hapoel Petah Tikva is pursuing Armenian winger Edgar Savikyan from Ferencváros to bolster their squad before the Israeli Premier League season starts. The 25-year-old has experien…
Iran Strengthens Economic and Military Ties with Russia and China Amid US Pressure
Iran is bolstering economic and military ties with Russia and China to counter US sanctions and pressure, seeking integration into BRICS and military support from Moscow. Russia r…
Russian Ambassador in Israel Highlights Security Ties and Humanitarian Cooperation Amid Regional Challenges
Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov confirmed ongoing security dialogue with Israel's Mossad head and defended Moscow's contacts with Hamas as humanitarian. He praised Israel's ne…
Israeli Official Warns Al-Julani He Cannot Act Like His Predecessor After Syria Strikes
Israel conducted airstrikes on a Syrian military base in Tartus after receiving classified intelligence shared with the U.S., signaling to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader al-Julani th…
Russia Nears Transfer of Jerusalem's Alexander Courtyard Ownership Amid Israeli Caution
Russia is close to finalizing the transfer of ownership of Jerusalem's Alexander Courtyard, a historic religious site, pending Israeli committee review. Israel remains cautious, w…
Netanyahu's Longstanding Support for Ukraine Contrasts With Former Government's Approach
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained a consistent pro-Ukraine stance, supporting its territorial integrity and security ties, unlike the previous Israeli gover…
Israeli Oligarch Linked to Russian Operation Destabilizing Moldova
Russia has launched a major covert operation to destabilize Moldova, involving military training, bribery, and propaganda funded by Israeli-Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor. Despite at…
Russia Conducts Secret Operation to Overthrow Moldova's Pro-Western Government
Russia launched a secret, multifaceted campaign to destabilize Moldova's pro-Western government and block its EU integration, involving paramilitary training, cyberattacks, vote-b…
Israeli Couple Living Abroad Discovers Fraudulent 1.2 Million Shekel Mortgage on Their Netanya Apartment
An Israeli couple living in Moscow discovered a forged 1.2 million shekel mortgage on their Netanya apartment, allegedly secured through stolen identities by a fraud network. They…
Red Star Belgrade Faces Player Sales After Shocking Champions League Exit to Hapoel Be'er Sheva
After Hapoel Be'er Sheva eliminated Red Star Belgrade from the Champions League playoffs, Red Star plans to sell key players including Armenian defender Nair Tiknizyan amid squad…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Pursues Bassem Za'aroura Amid Interest From Russian Club
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is pursuing midfielder Bassem Za'aroura from Maccabi Netanya ahead of the Champions League playoffs, while Russian club Rodina Moscow and others also show inter…
Ukraine Targets Russian E-Commerce Giant Wildberries With Drone Strikes to Disrupt Economy
Ukrainian drone strikes have repeatedly targeted Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, damaging logistics centers nationwide and threatening the Russian economy. The atta…
Russia Secures Long-Term Military Presence in Syria with New Training Agreement
Syrian Court Sentences Bashar al-Assad and Associates to Death Amid Ongoing Manhunt
A Damascus court sentenced former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his brother, and other officials to death for war crimes, marking Syria's first major legal reckoning with the…
Russian Historian Artyom Kirpichnikov Disappears After Arriving in Israel
Russian historian and author Artyom Kirpichnikov, known for his pro-Palestinian stance, vanished after arriving in Israel in early August 2026, with no official response yet from…
Syria Takes Control of Russian Military Bases, Reducing Moscow's Presence
Syria has taken control of two major Russian military bases, significantly reducing Moscow's presence and signaling a shift in bilateral relations. The agreement follows 18 months…
Iran Sets Demands Including US Compensation Before Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran is close to finalizing talks with Russia on the Strait of Hormuz but demands US compensation, asset releases, and lifting of blockades before reopening. The US has taken mili…
Two Passengers Chase Aeroflot Plane on Moscow Tarmac After Missing Flight
Two women who missed their Aeroflot flight at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport ran onto the tarmac chasing the plane as it was being towed away. Ground staff and police stopped them…
German Onugkha Transforms From Israeli League Disappointment to Top Scorer in Denmark and Turkey
German Onugkha struggled during his brief stint at Israel's Bnei Sakhnin, including a disciplinary incident, but later became the top scorer in Denmark's Superliga and a leading s…
Dimitris Itoudis and Oded Katash Ranked Among Top EuroLeague Coaches Ahead of New Season
Ahead of the new EuroLeague season, Dimitris Itoudis of Hapoel Tel Aviv ranks fourth and Oded Katash of Maccabi Tel Aviv eighth among Europe's top 20 coaches, reflecting their tea…
Legendary Israeli Basketball Coach Shimon 'Tzinga' Shalev Dies at 94
Shimon "Tzinga" Shalev, a pioneering Israeli basketball player and coach who led Hapoel Tel Aviv to multiple championships and Israel to gold at the 1966 Asian Games, died at 94…
Levavi Garcia Returns to Greek League with Panathinaikos After Difficult Season in Russia
Levavi Garcia, former Beitar Jerusalem forward, is loaned from Spartak Moscow to Panathinaikos in Greece after a tough season in Russia, agreeing to a salary cut and aiming to rev…
Moscow Dismisses Trump’s Middle East Moves as Calculated Psychological Warfare Against Iran
Moscow media interpret recent U.S. actions in the Middle East as a deliberate psychological campaign by the Trump administration to destabilize Iran. Despite aggressive threats an…
Montenegrin Forward Marko Rakonjac Signs with Maccabi Petah Tikva for Upcoming Season
Montenegrin striker Marko Rakonjac has signed a one-year deal with Maccabi Petah Tikva, returning to the Israeli Premier League after a successful stint at Hapoel Jerusalem. He wi…
Moscow Yeshiva Holds Uplifting Ceremony Marking End of Academic Year
The Tomchei Temimim yeshiva in Moscow held a heartfelt ceremony marking the end of the 5786 academic year, featuring blessings from Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and recognition of stud…
Former Beitar Jerusalem Midfielder Livai Garcia Linked to Greek Clubs Including Panathinaikos
Livai Garcia, ex-Beitar Jerusalem midfielder now at Spartak Moscow, seeks a transfer amid limited playing time, with Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos interested, Panathina…
China and Russia Bolster Iran’s Revolutionary Guards with Advanced Military Aid Amid Rising US Tensions
China and Russia are supplying Iran’s Revolutionary Guards with advanced weapons, intelligence, and fuel to sustain their military capabilities amid escalating US tensions. Despit…
Israeli Gymnast Alexei Miakinin Aims for European Championship Comeback After Knee Injury
Israeli gymnast Alexei Miakinin is preparing for a fitness test to join the European Championship team after recovering from a serious knee injury. Born in Russia, he immigrated t…
Russia Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on Kyiv Amid Rising Iran-Ukraine Tensions
Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones amid rising Iran-Ukraine tensions over Tehran's military support to Moscow. Ukrainian President Zelensky h…
Iran Considers Ballistic Missile Strike on Ukraine After Cargo Ship Attack
Following a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, Iran considered launching a ballistic missile at a Ukrainian Black Sea port but was dissuaded by diplomat…
Ukraine Strikes Major Logistics Hub in Moscow, Escalating Attacks Deep Inside Russia
Ukraine has escalated its conflict with Russia by attacking a major logistics center near Moscow, setting it ablaze and signaling deeper strikes inside Russian territory.
Zelensky Urges Trump for Patriot Missile Production License Amid Ukraine's Defense Needs
Ukrainian President Zelensky met with U.S. President Trump to seek a license for producing Patriot missiles amid Russia's ongoing attacks. Ukraine accuses Iran of aiding Russia, w…
Montenegrin Forward Marko Rakonjac Nears Move to Maccabi Petah Tikva
Montenegrin striker Marko Rakonjac, who recently helped Hapoel Jerusalem avoid relegation, is close to joining Maccabi Petah Tikva as they prepare for their return to the Israeli…
Iran and Ukraine Brace for Escalation Amid Strategic Strait Attacks
Ukraine has launched attacks on Iranian ships in the Caspian Sea supplying Russia, prompting Iran to threaten retaliation amid rising tensions between the two nations. Ukraine sig…
Russia Faces Major Economic Setback as Bond Sale Fails Amid War Costs
Russia canceled a major bond auction after receiving prohibitively high interest rate offers, marking its biggest debt issuance failure since 1998. The move reflects growing econo…
Russia Delivers First Batch of 20 Advanced Su-35 Fighters to Iran, Challenging Israeli Air Superiority
Russia has delivered the first 20 advanced Su-35 fighter jets to Iran under a $6 billion deal, enhancing Iran's air capabilities and challenging Israeli air superiority. The full…
New German Ambassador to Israel Reflects on Challenging Role and Strong Bilateral Ties
Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, Germany's new ambassador to Israel, expressed both apprehension and optimism about his challenging new role. He highlighted the strong, unique Germany-I…
Israeli and Jewish LGBTQ+ Residents Face Rising Antisemitism in Berlin Ahead of Pride Parade
Israeli and Jewish LGBTQ+ residents in Berlin report increased antisemitism and exclusion since October 7, ahead of the city's large Pride Parade. Despite facing discrimination, s…
Rabbi Yigal Cohen Leads Tisha B'Av Lamentations and Reflections on Temple Destruction
On Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Yigal Cohen led kinot and moral teachings in Bnei Brak, with widespread mourning and lessons across Jewish communities worldwide reflecting on the Temple's de…
Russian Chief Rabbi Leads Mourning for Jerusalem’s Destruction on Tisha B’Av in Moscow
On Tisha B’Av, Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar led mourning ceremonies in Moscow’s central synagogue, joined by Jewish communities worldwide commemorating the destruction of Jeru…
Rabbi Pinchas Abuhatzeira Delivers Inspirational Speech in Afula on Tisha B'Av Eve
Rabbi Pinchas Abuhatzeira delivered a powerful Tisha B'Av eve speech in Afula focusing on the loss of the Holy Temple. The event was part of broader commemorations including halac…
Moscow Jewish Communities Establish New Rabbinical Council Amid Ongoing Conflict
Moscow's Jewish community has established a new rabbinical council led by Rabbi Nahum Zicherman and Rabbi Moshe Lebel amid Russia's ongoing conflict. The council aims to address c…
Russian Yeshiva Students Visit Leading Torah Figures in New York After Intensive Study Year
After completing a rigorous study year in Moscow, top yeshiva students traveled to New York for a special summer program and visits with leading Torah authorities, including Rabbi…
