Hamas closes Gaza-Israel border in response to commander’s killing The action was to prevent the assassin or assassins from leaving the strip; Hamas blames Israel for the killing.
AIPAC opens conference with appeal to bipartisanship amid polarization Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer made it clear his government preferred the Trump administration to its predecessor.
Arkansas lawmakers vote to ban boycott of Israel The measure prohibits state agencies from contracting with or investing in companies that boycott Israel.