These events corresponded in time with increasingly hostile Cold War and the realization by the Soviet leadership that Israel was moving away from the socialist path, in addition to Jews being considered a security liability for their international connections and growing national awareness.
These events corresponded in time with visible upsurge of Russian nationalism, increasingly hostile Cold War and the realization by the Soviet leadership that Israel was moving away from the path of socialism. In addition, Jews were being considered a security liability for their international connections, especially to America and growing national awareness.