These are Bennett’s Orwellian two minutes of hate. And if they go on, and if the media continues to participate in them, together with Netanyahu’s trial, they will be the death of Israel’s democracy.

"This is a decision that will not contribute to the promotion of Israeli-Palestinian relations. It will adversely affect the bilateral relations between Israel and Norway," Foreign Ministry says.

A US delegation led by Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf is in the region on a three-day visit.

Any potential visit to Saudi Arabia likely would be aimed at bolstering relations with the country at a time when Biden is trying to find ways to lower gasoline prices in the United States.

UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the strike hit three arms depots for Iran-backed militiamen inside the airport, adding that the northern runway at the facility was damaged, as was the observation tower.