During the visit, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Chabad officials, recited Psalms, and prayed for the success of his trip to the US capital, as well as for the return of the hostages.

Experts say that the US's decision to withdraw from a UN review of its human rights record is a worrying sign for Washington.

Israeli forces carried out raids in southern Syria, detaining suspects and uncovering weapons amid reports of strikes near former Iranian positions.

UK Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters urges negotiation with Palestinians, stressing that peace is the only way to secure Israel’s future and end the cycle of violence.

According to IDF sources, Israel lulled the Houthi leaders into a false sense of security, making them think the Jewish state lacked credible intelligence on their location.

The restrictions mean that  Abbas would likely not be able to travel to New York to deliver an address to the annual gathering, as he typically does.

“We will preserve the lives of the captives to the extent that we can,” the terror group said. “They will remain with our fighters in the places of confrontation, exposed to the same risks.”

The E3 offered to delay reinstating sanctions - known as snapback - for up to six months if Iran adresses concerns about its nuclear program.