Unlike today, Israel was then the darling of the world with its fresh, young, pioneering spirit and adored idealism. Those days are gone.

Around 11,000 Jews lived in Donetsk, the center of the current insurgency, prior to the outbreak of hostilities two years ago, but after two years of grueling conflict, just over 2,000 remain.

"He simply does not have the experience to be president" Christie said of Rubio. "We've watched it happen, everybody, for the last seven years," he added, referring to US President Barack Obama.

Heideman has been involved for decades addressing Israel issues, anti-Semitism and the boycott, divestment, sanctions campaign in his capacity as international president of B’nai B’rith.

The United States will work with the UN Security Council on "significant measures" to hold North Korea to account for its launch, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.

"You can’t expect children who experienced extreme violence for it to not have permanent psychological damage,” says Caryl Stern.

Security forces shoot assailant after he attempted to flee; his condition is unknown.

Vandals attempted to torch Givat Sorek synagogue dedicated to murdered Israeli youth Eyal Ifrach, Gil-Ad Shaer and Naftali Fraenkel.