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Despite Tensions over Syria Attack, Israel's Line to the Kremlin Remains Open
(Ha'aretz) Noa Landau - Israel's ambassador to Russia was called in for a "conversation" after strikes on the Syrian T-4 air base last week, a symbolic move meant to telegraph Moscow's displeasure with Israeli activities in its sphere of influence. But a number of figures who are familiar with Israeli-Russian ties say the diplomatic and military communications have continued - consistent, stable and practical - even after the attack. They do describe the situation as more "sensitive" or "tense" than in the past, but there is no real diplomatic crisis.