Both victims were evacuated to Beilinson Hospital, reported Magen David Adom.

"There’s no question authoritarian leaders around the world have drawn inspiration from the fact that the president of the world’s oldest and most powerful democracy is shattering democratic norms."

Tehran has 'ramped up' terror plans, claims State Department paper.

The Darkenu organization, which is organizing the rally responded by accusing Edlelstein of "preferring narrow political considerations" and twisting their intentions.

The arrest of Hongwei may mean that if the issue of arresting Israelis come up, there may be fewer officials at the top ready to risk their own necks to give Israel a fair shake.

Some shops are limiting purchases of tomato paste, which is used in many Persian dishes, and some lines have sold out as people buy up existing stock.

According to unconfirmed reports a possible interception was made by the Iron Dome missile defense system over Netivot.

"The pain of assimilation around the world is destroying the Jewish nation," said Interior Minister Aryeh Deri.