Popular travel blog notes that Israel's economic powerhouse has a vibrant Middle Eastern vibe with a unique blend of rich cultural heritage, friendly locals, and a whole gamut of opportunities for "food, shopping, and learning."

UN General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, and many other diplomats and UN officials are expected to attend the event. It honors the International Day of Yoga, which Narendra Modi persuaded the UN to designate in 2014 as an annual observance.

Critics accused Thomas Nides of equating the horrific murder on Tuesday with the civilian casualties during an IDF Jenin raid a day earlier. In his tweet he said he was “deeply concerned about the civilian deaths and injuries that have occurred in the West Bank these past 48 hours, including that of minors."

Netanyahu, you ran on a ticket of restoring security and you won a sixth term. If the government can't do what you promised – let better qualified people take charge.