Italy is the only country so far to make such a commitment. Indonesia previously said it would participate in the stabilization force, but only with medical and construction teams. Turkey, which periodically announces its intention to participate, faces strong objections by Israel

Central Command said the assailant, who was killed, was a lone gunman affiliated with ISIS. The attack is the first to inflict casualties since the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad a year ago

Haifa's Mayor Yona Yahav announced Thursday that he is reversing a decision made the week prior, which banned demonstrations at the downtown Horev Center. 'This is an important reminder to the entire public that our duty as citizens in a democracy does not end at the ballot box,' the protest leaders said