Israel Sets Ultimatum To Kremlin

Israeli authorities may join Western sanctions.

Prime Minister Yair Lapid instructed the Foreign Ministry Saturday to prepare a series of political measures against Russia to be implemented in the event it liquidates the Russian branch of the Jewish Agency, a non-profit organization that promotes immigration to Israel, Israel Hayome wrote on Monday.

Lapid, who also serves as foreign minister, is expected to examine the series of possible measures and make a decision in the coming days, the publication notes.

Former ambassador to Russia and Ukraine Zvi Magen told Israel Hayom that Jerusalem has several options for exerting pressure on Moscow, including joining the Western sanctions.