Sumela Monastery, listed as a tentative UNESCO world heritage site, was reopened on Aug. 15, 2010

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for political courage to reach a deal in the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip.

EU foreign policy chief said the EU along with other international donors will continue to support and fund UNRWA

Lieberman criticized the Israeli leadership, saying it has failed to change since the Hamas attack nine months ago.

Nearly 38,600 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 88,900 injured since the start of the Israeli offensive.

The FBI noted that the shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, acted alone in the attack during Trump's rally.

Political uncertainty in the US supported a higher US dollar, affecting global oil demand and prices.

Polling stations opened at 7am for more than 9 million eligible voters, with results expected after 3pm local time.

Tel Aviv estimates 120 Israelis are still held in Gaza, while Hamas says many of them have been killed in airstrikes.

Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally, leading to a swift response from security agents.