By Cnaan Liphshiz In an unprecedented move, the Russian government has told the local representatives of the Jewish Agency for Israel to end their activities and leave the country, according to reports in Russian media Thursday. The move comes amid increasing tension between Russia and Israel over Israel’s response to Russia’s war on Ukraine, and as Russia seeks to strengthen ties with Iran. The closure of the Jewish Agency’s local offices means that Russians will no longer be able to apply for citizenship in Israel from Russia, evoking memories of when Russian Jews were not allowed to leave under communism....
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