While the controversial leader who has made antisemitic and other racist comments in the past has expressed certainty that his party will win the elections, polls have indicated otherwise.

The WJC pointed out that holding the bodies of those killed in action and preventing the return of their remains for burial is a violation of the Geneva Convention.

The department's acknowledgment comes amid reports that White House officials have no intention to fill the post, despite pressure from Democrats, Republicans and Jewish community leaders.

US Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason D. Greenblatt is visiting Israel and the Palestinian territories this week.

The strikes are in retaliation for a rocket that was launched into southern Israel Wednesday night.

Iran’s “nuclear file is a concern for everyone,” said Kemal Okem, Turkey's ambassador to Israel.

The meeting between Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman and Trump was billed by the Saudis as a turning point in relations.

Benoit Loueillet, an official in the far-right National Front party, was suspended after he was recorded saying that "there was no mass murder as has been said."