The two Middle Eastern countries exchanged messages through a Russian intermediary saying they would not preemptively attack each other.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks out against a proposed ban on Israel from world soccer competition, and also says his organization, which governs the sport’s international play, should end its boycott of Russia as well. It instituted that ban after the Russian invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lifted the lid on his current stance regarding Russia's ban from football and the prospect of handing a similar suspension to Israel. The leader of world football's governing body has even called for a new rule to be brought into the game when it comes to such bans.

Both FIFA and UEFA banned the Russian national team from competing in 2022 after the country illegally invaded Ukraine.

The Russian defense manufacturer Kalashnikov has introduced a new loitering munition, named “Rus-PE,” which appears to closely resemble Israel’s Hero-90 drone developed by UVision. According to Defense Express on February 3, the drone will be showcased at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia between February 8 and 12.

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Iran in separate calls on Friday with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and said that Moscow was willing to mediate in the region,

These questions sit at the centre of “America First” and matter for Israel beyond sympathy, rhetoric, or short-term alignment.

EADaily, January 22nd, 2026. In Israel, the only attractive object for robbers is a scooter, all other property is safe. This was stated on YouTube by the former presenter of programs on Russian TV channels Anton Privolnov,