After political disputes prevented a vote on bill, U.S. envoy appealed to opposition to prevent delay in Israel's inclusion in the VWP; Israel must still comply with under 3% rejection rate for visa applicants

While avoiding directly mentioning Iran, fleet's decision to offer cash and other goods for actionable intelligence in the Persian Gulf and other strategic waterways may increase pressure on the flow of weapons to Yemen proxies

On his first official visit since being appointed, prime minister to discuss Iran deal and express Israel's concerns; Joining PM on trip are National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata, Military Secretary Avi Gil and close advisers

Explainer: testimony comes as Netanyahu is beginning his campaign to retake the prime minister's office after losing to Naftali Bennett's coalition in the ballot last year; witness seen as credible and knowledgeable after being personally involved in the alleged transactional relations

Ice rolls down the Italian mountainside favored by hikers in summer with 15 still missing, hiker and his Israeli girlfriend survive by crouching down as 'sea of ice came down on us' ; climate change considered possible factor