The lack of transparency in German's foreign aid mechanism could make it difficult to implement the Bundestag's historic decision against BDS and actually stop money from reaching organizations that seek to isolate and delegitimize Israel.

The White House peace plan has been criticized for relying on what has been tried before but some say its a good start. “Chances of it getting implemented are there," says Palestinian economist. Under plan, Gulf states would help Palestinians upgrade their economy by investing $50 billion in projects.

Jordan argues that the decision not to allow "Jewish items" into the country stems from security concerns, and blasts the decision as "unreasonable" and "counter to common sense."

As Hezbollah is designated as a terrorist organization by many Arab nations, cutting aid to the Lebanese military, over which the Iranian-backed Shiite organization has a growing influence, would increase the pressure on Hezbollah's financial sources, Israeli security expert says.

Secularist Republican People's Party candidate Ekrem Imamoglu wins repeat mayoral election seen as test of Turks' ability to check what many saw as their president's increasingly authoritarian power.