Central Bureau of Statistics says Israeli exports to Asia grew by 23.5% between March and May 2019, while imports from the continent dropped by 17.1%. Imports of goods from the EU comprised 41%, whereas 14% of imports were of US origin.

Given its showing in the previous election under Avi Gabbay, Labor must choose experience this time around if it hopes to restore the public's faith in the party.

"Without US leadership, our partners and allies would be vulnerable to bad actors at the UN. This is particularly true in the case of Israel, which is the subject of unrelenting bias and hostility in UN venues," says Kelly Knight Craft.

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, "Entrepreneurship is in Samaria's DNA." Nearly 2,000 small and medium-sized businesses, many in the tourism industry, operate in Judea and Samaria.

News of snub comes as US special envoy Jason Greenblatt indicates White House may delay release of highly anticipated "deal of the century" until after High Holidays, September election.