One of the most complex logistical operations Israel has seen in years will begin on Wednesday afternoon, as Air Force One lands in Tel Aviv. President Joe Biden's itinerary includes meetings with PM Lapid and President Herzog, a visit to an IAF base and Yav Vashem, and a meeting with PA leader Abbas.

The Emirati court thus overturned the original death sentence for Fida Kiwan, a 43-year-old resident of Haifa. Lawyers say they plan to appeal further; Kiwan's brother says the state is dragging its feet on the case.

In the period since the signing of the Abraham Accords some two years ago, says Defense Minister Benny Gantz, there have been more than 150 meetings between Israeli defense officials with their counterparts across the Middle East, not including Jordan and Egypt, in which Israeli weapons have been sold for over $3 billion.

Russian President accuses Western allies of fueling the hostilities, charging that "the West wants to fight us until the last Ukrainian."

One of his nation's most powerful and influential figures, Abe was fatally shot during a campaign speech in western Japan. World leaders condemn assassination. PM Lapid: Abe was one of the most important leaders of modern Japan, and a true friend of Israel.