U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman of Austin says boycotts are protected free speech, declaring the law fails to serve a compelling state interest. The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas filed the federal suit in December against Texas, arguing that it forces people to choose between First Amendment rights and their livelihoods.

Israeli official says Jerusalem decided to release two prisoners in "goodwill gesture" following recovery of remains of IDF soldier Zachary Baumel, who was declared missing in action in 1982 Lebanon War.

Newspaper retracts cartoon depicting Netanyahu as a guide dog wearing a Star of David collar leading a blind, kippah-wearing Trump. "The image was offensive, and it was an error of judgment to publish it," New York Times says.

Lori Kaye, 60, of Poway is killed after reportedly jumping in front of her rabbi to save him from the gunfire. Suspect surrenders to police, is identified as John Earnest, 19, of San Diego, who claims to have set a nearby mosque on fire last month.

In 2015, King Mohammed VI founded an institute to train imams and female preachers of Islam from Africa and Europe in the practice of moderate Islam. Many come from areas where extremist groups like Al Qaida and Islamic State are active.