Israeli diplomatic sources told The Jerusalem Post that they “expressed concern about the visit.”

Oscar Ghez Collection’s pieces, produced by 18 persecuted Jewish artists from France and revived by University of Haifa students, are featured in a newly launched museum exhibit.

Joined by protesters nationwide, people crowding downtown Washington waved signs and chanted "shame" as religious leaders and activists urged the administration to be more welcoming of foreigners.

Military says Israel will not open borders to fleeing Syrians but humanitarian aid will continue.

"The overthrow of this regime requires... requires an organization and a strong political alternative, and requires a liberty army."

Up to 160,000 Syrians have fled areas of fighting near Dara’a. Some of them have sought shelter near the border with Israel.

Only suspect ballots flagged in formal complaints or official reports on fraud will be recounted, a spokesman for the panel of judges conducting the recount said on Saturday.

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