Israel should foster ties with Sufi Islam after Sufi leader Sheikh Mehmet Adil al-Haqqani visited Israel last month despite a ban by many Islamic movements, who fear official visits will legitimize Israeli sovereignty over Islamic holy sites.

Louise Ellman, chairwoman of the Labour Friends of Israel parliamentary lobby, says: "I can no longer advocate voting Labour when it risks [Jeremy] Corbyn becoming PM. Under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, Jewish members have been bullied, abused and driven out."

With plans for a minority government seemingly off the table, Israel's political system is once again at an impasse the likes of which will not be overcome once Benny Gantz is given the mandate to form a government.

Hamas officials say Saudi authorities intensified a crackdown on the Islamist group's supporters in the kingdom this year, rounding up dozens of Palestinian doctors, engineers and traders across the country. The move apparently came as Hamas announced it has fully restored ties with Iran, Riyadh's longtime regional rival.

Resident of east Jerusalem attempts to run over border police who were on an arrest raid in the Al-Amari refugee camp. After the forces shoot and wound him, riots erupt.