Mass media: Israeli PM instructs to prepare series of political measures against Russia

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, Report informs, citing Israel Hayom.

According to the information, the Israeli delegation that was supposed to travel to Moscow on Saturday to try to convince Russian authorities to cease their moves against the Jewish Agency, did not depart as planned as Russia had not yet confirmed their visas.

Lawmakers met on Saturday to discuss the matter, during which some even suggested that Jerusalem should change its policy on the war altogether. Yair Lapid, who also serves as foreign minister, is expected to examine the series of possible measures and make a decision in the coming days.

Former ambassador to Russia and Ukraine Zvi Magen said that Jerusalem has several options for exerting pressure on Moscow.