Israeli delegation disappointed that Jewish Agency talks with Russia stalled. The Jerusalem Post writes about it..

Diplomatic sources familiar with the details of the meeting said it took place on Monday morning " This formal meeting discussed only the legal implications of Russian privacy laws..

The official explained that the Israeli delegation was hoping to get a hint from the Russians on the course of action that would help save the Jewish Agency in Russia from liquidation..

" No further meetings were planned and no decisions were made,” the source added..

Israel is now counting on progress on this issue at the political level.. In particular, there is speculation that one of the Israeli heavyweight politicians - President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett or Prime Minister Yair Lapid - can influence the situation.. The Duke has already hinted that he is involved in the negotiations unofficially, but did not specify whether he really is in dialogue with the Kremlin..

“The only thing we can do now is to wait for the trial on August 19. There is no reason to hope that the court will be honest and professional, but nonetheless,” the source said..

Before the meeting of the Israeli delegation, Israeli Ambassador to Russia Alexander Ben Zvi met with Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov on the same issue. According to Israeli sources, Bogdanov asked for a meeting.

The Basmanny Court of Moscow on Thursday began considering the lawsuit of the Russian Ministry of Justice on the liquidation of the office of the Jewish Agency in Russia. At the preparatory meeting, the hearing was scheduled for August 19.

As reported, the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation demands to liquidate the representative office of the Jewish agency Sokhnut, which helps the repatriation of Jews. Ministry of Justice claims related to "