The assessment in Israel is that had there been no opposition to the move among government officials, the sale would have already been approved. On the other hand, given that Jerusalem's request has not been denied, some estimate that eventually, Washington will give the green light. 

The prime minister will travel to the United States on Monday night, ahead of an address to the General Assembly on Thursday.

Kochavi will meet senior French and Polish military officials to discuss Israel's security challenges, including the Iranian nuclear program as well as efforts to arm Hezbollah.

Poised to become Italy's first woman prime minister, Giorgia Meloni speaks with Israel Hayom, saying Putin "crossed a red line" while dismissing the Left's "ridiculous accusations" of fascism against her.

IDF commander Col. T. breaks media silence to warn that over the years, Iran has accumulated money and weapons for its nuclear program, terror activities and proxies in the region. He says the IDF must prepare to strike a blow if and when necessary, otherwise "we may wake up to developments that we were not prepared for in time."