Dermer rejected the criticism that Netanyahu’s decision to go ahead with the speech against the Iran deal despite US President Barack Obama’s bitter opposition was a colossal mistake.

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Hallel Bareli, an 11th grader, will be the youngest torch lighter at this year’s traditional Independence Day ceremony on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem.

The ceremony was organized by Combatants for Peace Movement in cooperation with the Parents’ Circle - Families Forum.

The talks, among members of the 17-nation International Syria Support Group (ISSG), are scheduled as the five year-old conflict enters a “critical situation.”

During the conflict between Israel and Gaza, more than 4,500 missiles were fired by Palestinian terrorists on 70 percent of the Israeli population.

Politicians, settler leaders, area residents and survivors of the initial four communities that were built in that area prior to the War of Independence came to the center’s ribbon- cutting event.

Despite the setback, Clinton is still heavily favored to become the Democratic candidate in the Nov. 8 election.