The October I didn’t Get Married

In July 1985, I got engaged. The plan was to get married in October 1987, or at least begin the process to get married.
From Kyiv to Damascus, Moscow is Confronting the West

The world’s attention is now focused on Eastern Europe, but Russia is large enough to act on multiple fronts.
Netanyahu Thanks Putin for Help Locating Body of Missing Israeli Soldier

“Our military, together with Syrian partners, established the place of his burial,” said Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We are very pleased that at home they can give him the necessary military honors.”
Israel Prepared to Strike S-300 System in Syria: Defense Minister

‘What’s important to us is that the defensive weapons the Russians are giving Syria won’t be used against us,’ Liberman stressed.
Abbas Calls For ‘Multilateral’ Effort to Establish Palestinian State

‘It is essential to establish a multilateral international mechanism emanating from an international conference,’ Abbas told the UN Security Council.
[BLOG] Russia Gained a Lot in Syria

When we analyze Russia’s gains from direct military involvement in Syria, we see that Russia actually gained quite a lot.
Israeli-Russian Ties Stronger Than Ever, Experts Say

President Reuven Rivlin’s visit to Moscow this week looks to be another sign of growing cooperation between Israel and Russia.
The Russian Bear has Joined the Cardgame in the Middle East

The Saudi Arabian King’s visit to Moscow is a political gesture that signals Saudi Arabia’s move towards forging an alliance with Russia.
Israel and Russia Look to Avoid Conflict in Syria

Following an increase in Russian presence in Syria, Israeli officials have been reassessing how to handle “fall-out” issues arising from the ongoing Syrian civil war.