Russia has urged its citizens to leave Israel immediately, following the escalating military tensions with both Hezbollah and Iran.

Yesterday, Anatoly Viktorov, Moscow’s ambassador to Tel Aviv, recommended that Russian nationals depart Israel without delay.

“We advise our citizens currently in Israel to seriously consider leaving the area,” Viktorov added.

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      13 hours ago

      When this is all settled and done am sure we will find out Russia has had a hand in stirring up the Middle East shenanigans with Iran… As part of their boulder strategy to disrupt American support of the Ukraine war … cuz if you think about it in the end if he strategically wins in Ukraine it legitimize this is worldview and it is real get surprised by Iran… Perhaps with Russia’s help we might get an uh-oh… The big kind

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      They can still play a part of the war machine. Being physically within Russia makes it easier for the government to apply pressure for economic and reputational support