Israel applies Western thinking to the Gaza problem and concludes that if only they had something to lose, they'd stop fighting. But Hamas doesn't want anything of its own; it wants what Israel has and is willing to pay for it in blood.

Moti Kahana says his only goal is to prevent oil exports from Kurdish-held northern Syria to Iran and the Assad regime. Kahana to Israel Hayom: "I do not serve any side in this story because I have one goal – for Syria to be democratic, free and live in good neighborliness with Israel. I don't serve Israel, I am an American citizen, but everyone can benefit from this."

Eydar: "I thank Italian President Mattarella and the government of Italy, and I hope to justify the faith that has been placed in me."

Upon arrival in New York, Mohammad Javad Zarif is only allowed to travel between the UN, the Iranian UN mission, and the Iranian ambassador's residence. State Dept. official: Limitations "fully consistent" with 1947 UN "headquarters agreement."

Netanyahu slams EU after it says Iran's violations of nuclear deal are not "significant" breach. "It seems there are those in Europe who will not wake up until Iranian nuclear missiles land on European soil. But then it will be too late, of course," Netanyahu says.