“This is an expression of confidence by the world’s strongest stock exchange in Israel’s economy,” says Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon. “There are a lot of accessible investors looking to pursue the high tech sector in Israel," says Finance Ministry Director-General Shai Babad.

Geir Pedersen's arrival coincides with new rebel offensive in mountains of coastal Latakia province. Pedersen's visit follows meetings he held with Russian officials in Moscow, in which he urged the Kremlin to help stabilize violence in Idlib, support drafting new Syrian constitution.

Information provided by the Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence organization, and the IDF's Military Intelligence Directorate have helped foil at least 50 terror attacks planned by the Islamic State group and Iran in 20 countries across the globe over the past three years, Channel 12 reports. At least 12 of the aforementioned terrorist plots targeted Turkey.

Foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany, EU foreign policy chief accuse Iran of "pursuing activities inconsistent with its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal." European powers have not triggered a dispute resolution process contained in the deal, diplomats say.

As part of exercise, believed to have been prepared ahead of a possible Israeli ground incursion into the Gaza Strip, Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades deploy along borders, close of urban streets, declare curfew, and shut down fishing.