Eric Lander resigns following internal report found credible evidence he bullied and demeaned his staffers, despite early indications he would be allowed to keep position

At the same time, US president and NATO allies make clear there are no plans to send troops to aid the former Soviet republic against Russian forces

Premier's office says conversation also addresses US killing of Islamic State leader and Russia-Ukraine conflict; Bennett re-invites president to visit Israel

Local mayor says soldiers are from the US Army's 82nd Division; Washington has said it will send 3,000 additional troops to eastern Europe to defend NATO members from 'aggression'

Senate majority leader also quotes passage from Leviticus to 'love your neighbor as yourself'; US president hails bravery of rabbi, congregants held hostage at Texas synagogue

Women and children still killed in raid, when al-Qurayshi detonated a suicide vest

Jerusalem, which was familiar with al-Qurayshi because he once held 'Israel file' in IS, was reportedly notified by US of action to take him out, helped track his location

US president reveals terror chief al-Qurayshi was target of raid that reportedly saw fierce firefight centered on home in Idlib province, with women, children among 13 killed

Trading Trump's attempt to hit a grand slam for more modest target of preventing war between Israel and Palestinians, Washington makes humble inroads while keeping focus elsewhere

Nomination had been delayed due to historian's sharp criticisms of Republicans, despite appeals from Jewish community groups in wake of Colleyville synagogue attack