Besides Johnson, Biden joins James K. Polk, James Buchanan, Rutherford B. Hayes, Calvin Coolidge and Harry Truman, who all decided not to stand for a second elected term.

Netanyahu also said that Israel does not seek to resettle Gaza and that after the war with Hamas terrorists, the enclave should be led by Palestinians who do not seek to destroy Israel.

Following Israel's strike on Hodeidah, Yemen and its people face the blow of the attack, but may face greater complications due to Houthi rule.

A second Trump presidency could transform the American economy while bolstering Israel's regional ties through expanded diplomacy. However, plenty of challenges could undermine this hope.

The participants reportedly held talks in Abu Dhabi last week hosted by Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the op-ed said, and included Israeli and American officials.

As Israel grapples with the aftermath of October 7, the ethical and strategic dilemmas surrounding hostage negotiations intensify, raising real questions about balancing lives and national security.

Kiril's body was recovered along with the bodies of three other hostages recovered on Wednesday.

The speech itself broke little ground: It was long on crowd-pleasing rhetoric but offered few new plans or positions.