"Hezbollah must understand that we will not allow it to realize the destructive ambitions of its Iranian patrons," GOC Northern Command Maj. Gen. Amir Baram says. Should conflict erupt in the northern sector, "Lebanon may pay a heavy price for its collaboration with Shiite terrorism," he warns.

Tehran is cautiously pushing the envelope as a signal to the US president that his conduct could lead him to an unwanted destination.

Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV says a missile hit the arrivals hall at Abha Airport, causing substantial damage. Three women and two children among the wounded, who were of Saudi, Yemeni and Indian nationalities, report says.

Hanoked Dairy, which helps break Guiness World Record with cheese exhibit at 2019 Mondial du Fromage, also takes home silver medal. Second Israeli cheesemaker, Hanan Hagaban, wins bronze at event.

In Europe, he defended a vision of benign nationalism and a political order based on free peoples.