INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The agency that processes immigration of Jews to Israel has started making preparations for its possible closure in Russia, The Jerusalem
one Jewish Agency official speaking on condition of anonymity told The Times of Israel.The Jewish Agency has approximately 200 employees in
as making aliyah, its closure could impact thousands of Russian Jews seeking to repatriate to Israel.The organization also operates Sunday
schools and supports local Jewish communities across the country.Earlier this week, Israeli President Isaac Herzog raised the issue of the
Jewish Agency directly with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, and the two agreed to continue discussing the matter.Israeli Prime Minister
prime minister, who has taken a tougher rhetorical line over Moscow's war in Ukraine than his predecessor.
