Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Russia raps Israel on Ukraine but plays down Jewish Agency court case
Russia criticised Israel's stance on the war in Ukraine but said on Tuesday that a dispute over a Jewish emigration agency was a legal matter that should not spill over into bilateral ties.
Russia's justice ministry is seeking the liquidation of the Russian branch of the non-profit Jewish Agency, which helps Jews move to Israel.
Authorities have alleged breaches of privacy laws by the agency, and are expected to present more details before a Russian court on Thursday.
"There is no need to politicize this situation and project it onto the entire range of Russian-Israeli relations," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
"It's necessary to take a careful approach here, but also to realise that all organizations must comply with Russian law."
The case has stirred worries in Israel about a crisis with Russia, which is home to a large Jewish community and wields clout in next-door Syria.
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