Many Russian olim in Israel feel safer there than in Russia despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to The Moscow Times. The olim believe that political tensions in Russia pose a greater personal threat than the multifront war in Israel. Some interviewees expressed a sense of solidarity with Israelis and a desire to help the country. They also noted that the Russian government seems to have abandoned its citizens, with many people in Moscow unaware of attacks in other regions. While acknowledging the dangers of the conflict, the olim feel that it is not safe for them to return to Russia.