A controversial but very popular politician, Ayelet Shaked calls on all parties right of Likud to join forces and form a massive bloc ahead of the Sept. 17 election. Party co-founder Naftali Bennett: The country is more important than personal advancement. The country needs a unified Right.

Trump says Israel under Netanyahu's leadership has become "technology powerhouse and a world class economy." PM has led Israel with "commitment to values of democracy, freedom, and equal opportunity that both our nations cherish and share!" Trump says.

Following Iran's seizure of British-flagged oil tanker, Mohammad Zarif accuses US National Security Adviser Bolton of "turning his venom against the UK in hopes of dragging it into a quagmire."

Reporters from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, Egypt to meet Israeli officials, visit Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and museum, Knesset, Jerusalem's holy sites on trip.

Senior Trump adviser will lead US delegation on tour of Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE to finalize details of $50 billion economic development plan for Palestinians, Jordan, Egypt, and Lebanon.