The new method is based on setting up fake profiles on social media and then contacting Israelis who have business ties with various people around the world and tend to travel internationally. 

The bloc, which also hit three Iranian prisons with asset freezes, blacklisted Hossein Salami, head of the Revolutionary Guards, the most powerful and heavily armed security force in the Islamic Republic.

Emirati Ambassador to Israel Mohamed al Khaja meets with CEO of Start-Up Nation Central Professor Eugene Kandel to discuss areas of possible collaboration between Israel and the UAE.

Yamina leader says party will not derail a confidence vote if PM presents a right-wing government, but could ultimately side with opposition if Netanyahu fails.

Netanyahu, who hosted Austin as part of his tour of Israel after he visited various Israeli military sites, told the Pentagon chief and former CENTCOM commander that "Iran continues to support terrorism in five continents."