"There is already terrible traffic across the city, and now there'll be even more," Yasser Tabiya, a Jerusalem-based taxi driver said.

Citing “security sources,” the Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar said that the alleged assassination attempt took place last month.

"Having access to flight proven lunar lander technology and the expertise of IAI engineers makes Firefly well placed to gain a foothold in the cislunar market," said Firefly CEO Dr. Tom Markusic.

"It was a missed opportunity," one US source said of Zakka's June 11 release and the US decision not to pursue talks.

Christians United for Israel ended a three-day summit in Washington with its 5,000 activists.

Haptic technology simulates the the senses of touch and motion through vibrations, enhancing the remote control of a device, or in this case, an animal.

“I am delighted to see you again, Sebastian. You have been a tremendous friend of the state of Israel , a champion of fighting antisemitism, and great leader for Austria,” Netanyahu said.

The number of troops is not very large, including only fifteen percent more French soldiers, but it is a symbolic win for the US which is trying to get others to shoulder the burden more.