While many are fretting about the US president's isolationism and abandonment of allies, Yaakov Amidror insists: 'I don't think Israel needs to be worried'

Erdogan spokesman calls PM's rebuke of offensive 'empty words of a disgraced politician,' claims Kurds are under Turkish protection

Prime minister warns against 'ethnic cleansing' of minority in northern Syria, does not mention decision by US president that paved way for offensive

PM avoids commenting directly on Trump decision, criticized by senior right-wing MKs as an abandonment of the Kurds, but says Jerusalem appreciates Washington's assistance

Former justice minister reiterates support for an independent Kurdistan; Blue and White's Hauser says murder of Kurds will lead to wave of refugees, increase regional instability

Officials tell Jerusalem-based medical NGO that interior minister 'unreachable' until after Passover, but Shevet Achim says clock is ticking for two-month old Roman