When Gantz was asked at the Knesset about whether the American peace plan could lead to a national unity government including Netanyahu, he said Israel comes first.

The Trump administration is not closing the door to potential nuclear talks with Iran by sanctioning Zarif, who it does not consider a significant decision maker, a U.S. official said.

Craft, a Republican donor who is currently ambassador to Canada, was confirmed despite opposition from Democrats who criticized President Donald Trump's nominee as too inexperienced for the post.

"Because I did my job well – getting my client the best result possible – I have now become a target of efforts to destroy my reputation and career."

Shurat Hadin, also known as the Israel Law Center, filed a motion requiring that the Interior Minister Aryeh Deri does not allow Omar to enter the country because of her support for BDS.

US envoy for peace and special representative for Iran want to encourage everyone to root for the Trump peace plan and unite against Iran's "illicit business and terror activities."

“As an MP I have visited Iran more than any other parliamentarian and the last time I went I did so with Jeremy Corbyn," said Ben Wallace.