Syrian officials expressed optimism about the resumption of talks, but warned that this was "assuming the Israelis come to them seriously," KAN News reported.

This comes a day after The Jerusalem Post reported on the planned speaking tour of US-based Dr Shadee Elmasry, who has a history of extremist, antisemitic, and pro-terror views.

Trump appears to hope to work with interim President Delcy Rodriguez and other senior officials from Maduro's government, disappointing the opposition and contributing to the country's nervousness.

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said he is "not considering participation in hostilities outside Azerbaijan at all," repeating a sentiment shared by Azerbaijan officials last November.

Early on Friday, an individual spray-painted the marble facade and door glass panels of Congregation Shaarey Zedek with graffiti that included swastikas and the word "hate."

The report, which cited diplomatic sources, stated that Netanyahu called Putin to deliver the message to Iran after a recent rise in tensions between Tehran and Jerusalem.

As the IDF struggles to hit haredi enlistment goals, the military announced that it is making efforts to “expand the scope of recruitment from among the haredi public.”

Initial reports indicate that heavy gunfire was deployed against what appear to be drones near the main government building, and that the city's main ministries were evacuated.