Unless you’ve been living under a rock for years, here’s a piece of information that shouldn’t come as a surprise: Russia hates Israel and Israelis.

And that’s not my Ukrainian side speaking—it’s simply the reality. Recently, 40 Israelis were detained at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport over their alleged involvement in the Iran war. They were reportedly interrogated under strict conditions and told that Iran’s enemies are Russia’s enemies.

I’ve seen some accounts on X, including the Mossad Commentary, describe this incident as “shocking.” But it’s hard to see why. By now, Israel should have realized that Russia has a serious problem with the country and its people.

I’ve written extensively about how Russia targets Israel, Israelis, and Jews more broadly—and I’m even considering giving a dedicated presentation on the subject once I’m in Tel Aviv. But the........

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