Last week, violence between Gaza and Israel escalated after a botched Israeli operation in the Strip led to an exchange of fire and the death of a senior Israeli officer.

Michael Hayden, who led the CIA from 2006 to 2009, said he saw the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia as critical, but with Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman as less so.

Hillels Across Canada condemn the federation’s decision, which they said was “fueled” by hate and was “counterproductive to peace.”

The assailant fled the scene. Security forces have been called to the site of the attack in pursuit of the perpetrator.

“These winners are dedicated to making the world a better place,” the night’s emcee Gal Ravid told the audience in the Jerusalem Theater.

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Trump also said he would not cancel military contracts with the kingdom, saying such a "foolish" move would only benefit Russia and China.