The Trump administration’s courage in repudiating the nonsensical idea that Jews are legally unwelcome in their indigenous lands should be celebrated by all people with conscience and a knowledge of history.

Kulanu leader is said to have shared his plans with close associates but it remains unclear whether he would step down from the post of finance minister or just remove his name from running in the next parliamentary election, likely to be held in early 2020.

US officials say "significant cache" of suspected weapons and advanced missile components en route to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels was nabbed in the northern Arabian Sea. Smuggling weapons into Yemen is a violation of a UN Security Council resolution.

The terrorist group that controls the coastal enclave urges masses to resume mass Friday protests near the Israel-Gaza security fence following a three-week hiatus.

Move comes after France, Germany and the United Kingdom warn UN that "Iran’s developments of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles" go against a UN Security Council resolution calling on Tehran not to undertake any activity related to such missiles.