Defense asks for additional time to gather evidence indicating that the Jewish Agency hadn't violated any laws; Israel hopes to reach agreement, settle the issue outside court
First hearing called for Friday in case against the quasi-governmental Israel-immigration group, which is planning for the possibility it will need to cease activities in Russia
Quasi-governmental Israel-immigration group has begun making preparations for possibility Moscow will go through with its threats, though it aims to keep some activities going
Washington hoping for deal that preserves Jews' ability to travel to Israel, State Department spokesman says; rabbi warns dispute bolstering antisemitism