Israel was not established to be a safe haven for Jews, but to foster a society that presents a desirable and sustainable alternative to a ruptured and hate-filled world.

Muslim tourists to the country were worried that the hot dogs did not abide by Muslim dietary laws.

Never before in history and likely never again will such a small group of people create such influence as did Jews in the 20th century.

Modi made the comments in light of a recent clandestine operation conducted by the Indian military that saw multiple Pakistani militant bases in occupied Kashmir destroyed last month.

"Since its reunification in 1967, the holy city has again become a magnet for visitors of all faiths and denominations."

The battle for Mosul is expected to leave behind a vast humanitarian crisis, the UN estimates around a million to be displaced.

Chantal Belzberg, director of OneFamily organization, described the UNESCO resolution as “outrageous” and called for Jewish unity around Jerusalem and the Western Wall.

Speaking in English to Russia's state-backed Rossiya 24 channel, Asma Assad, a London-born former investment banker, did not say who made the offers.