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Israel is objecting to two members of the oversight board, the foreign minister of Turkey and a senior official from Qatar.
That's because Israel sees Qatar and Turkey as primary backers of Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's asking the matter be raised with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
But analysts in Israel say Netanyahu knows there's not much Israel can do about it.
Qatar and Turkey are Trump's close allies, and Trump said in a social media post that those countries would help demilitarize Hamas.
Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
Embassy in Jerusalem says given ongoing regional tensions, travelers should plan ahead in case of unexpected crises.
is advising its citizens against all but essential travel to Israel.
There was a 12-day war between Israel and Iran last summer, and that is stoking concerns that Iran could attack Israel again if the U.S.
strikes Iran amid the ongoing unrest there.
Most airlines are operating flights as normal to Israel, but Lufthansa and its partners Swiss and Austrian Airlines are only allowing daytime flights to Israel and neighboring Jordan, so flight crews do not stay overnight.
Israel has not issued any security guidelines for its own citizens, and it's unclear if President Trump is considering taking action against Iran.
Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
The United States has struck Venezuela, and President Trump says captured its leader.
Our reporters will have the latest on this extraordinary development.
I'm Daniel Estrin.
After a months-long campaign to oust the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, President Trump says he's come through with his threats.
The U.S.