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Jerusalem — Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke with Russian President Vladimirputin on Tuesday about Russia's attempt to ban the world's largest Jewish non-profit organization supporting the migration of Jews to Israel. ..
The Russian Ministry of Justice is liquidating the Russian branch of a Jewish institution on suspicion of violating privacy law.
Some Israeli politicians may have retaliated against Israel's criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and bilateral tensions are Russia's own Jews. He has expressed concern about the impact on the community.
Also, with Russia in Syria, Moscow deployed an air force to support the government and attacked what Israel described as a military target linked to Iran. Some are concerned that it could damage Israeli communications.
"The phone was frank and honest. The two presidents emphasized an important area of cooperation between Israel and Russia and agreed to stay in touch," a statement by Herzog said.
The Kremlin said the men agreed that contact with the Jewish institutions would continue by both countries.
About 600,000 Russians are eligible to move to Israel for Jewish heritage, and authorities say applications have increased since the conflict.
Herzog, whose post is predominantly symbolic, said Putin's call was coordinated with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, who condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Report by Maayan Lubell, edited by Kevin Liffey and Peter Graff)
