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(Bloomberg) — The Russian government has asked a Moscow court to liquidate a leading organization tasked with emigrating Jews to Israel in a move that could further heighten tensions with Tel Aviv fueled by the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.
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The Basmanniy court has scheduled an initial hearing for July 28 in the case, which was brought before the Justice Ministry for alleged violations of Russian law, according to court spokeswoman Yekaterina Buravtsova.
“Russian Jews will be held hostage to the war in Ukraine,” Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai said. “The attempt to punish the Jewish Agency for Israel’s stance on the war is deplorable and offensive. “
The Russian Justice Ministry did not respond to a request for comment. The Jewish Agency, which is independent but has close ties to the Israeli government, showed the date of the hearing but declined to comment further.
Earlier this month, the organization said it was still functioning even though the Russian government said it discovered violations in a recent inspection.
“There is no justifiable explanation as to why to impede the Agency’s activity, so diplomatic efforts are being made to explain the factor and activities,” said Pnina Tameno Shete, Israel’s Minister of Aliyah and Integration. solutions. “
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s relations with Israel have become increasingly strained since his invasion of Ukraine in February, which triggered unprecedented U. S. and European sanctions. Tel Aviv criticized Russia’s decision, which angered Moscow. The Jewish Agency has helped Ukrainian refugees resettle in Israel since the invasion.
“This trial is disappointing news on any basis and appears to be a step backwards between Russia and Israel,” said Borukh Gorin, spokesman for the Federation of Jewish Communities in Russia.
(Updates with the Israeli reaction of the third paragraph)
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