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By Itzhak Rabihiya

Writing on Twitter, vice president says he had 'great conversation' with Netanyahu, and that the 'United States fully supports Israel's right to defend itself from imminent threats... America will always stand with Israel'.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said he spoke on Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated American support for its Middle East ally – Ynet news publish today.

Israel said it conducted an air strike on Sunday against an arm of Iran's Revolutionary Guards in Syria and on Thursday Netanyahu hinted at possible Israeli involvement in a series of blasts in the past few weeks in Iraq. "Had a great conversation with Prime Minister @netanyahu this morning. The United States fully supports Israel's right to defend itself from imminent threats. Under President @realDonaldTrump, America will always stand with Israel!" Pence wrote on Twitter, without specifying the imminent threats.

Lebanon has also accused Israel of sending two drones that crashedin Beirut on Sunday morning, causing damage to a communications center operated by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Monday said his country had a right to defend itself after alleged the Israeli drone strikes that were akin to a "declaration of war." His comments came as a powerful bloc in the Iraqi coalition government made a similar statement. "What happened was similar to a declaration of war which allows us to resort to our right to defending our sovereignty," Aoun's office quoted him as saying on Twitter.

Two drones crashed early on Sunday in Beirut's southern suburbs, which are dominated by Hezbollah, prompting the Iran-backed movement to blame Israel and warn Israeli soldiers at the border to await a response.

Meanwhile President Reuven Rivlin paid today a visit on the Shnerb family at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital following the murder of Rina Shnerb in the terror attack near Dolev Friday 23 August.

The president visited Rina’s father, Rabbi Eitan Shnerb who wounded in the attack, whose condition has improved, and his son Dvir who was more severely injured. Both are now in the same hospital room. At their side were many close family members and friends who came to support Eitan and Dvir as they recover.

After the president offered his consolation to Rabbi Eitan, his son Dvir and daughter Tamar, Rabbi Eitan said, "The way in which Am Yisrael has taken us to its heart leaves us speechless. Our people is strong and we want to strengthen you too, Mr. President. We are all so strong and pray for the peace of the world and above all for our children’s safety. It is clear to me that if we do not love each other, we have no chance."

The rabbi told the president about the young people of Lod, and of the spiritual power of hundreds of young people who do not sink into despair and think about how to flourish and develop, despite the difficulties. "I think that's what Rina would like. She was so deep and thought so much about life, her purpose in this life and what home she would have. Always with joy, a smile, "the rabbi said.

"Rina was very upset about how much time we waste our mobile phones," Rina's sister Tamar told the president and shared with him the family's initiative in her memory. "On Friday, my mom asked everyone who could to take a break from their phone in her memory, to do something meaningful. We are also asking people to take a break every day and to do something meaningful with their time."

From there, the president paid a visit on Nahum Nevis, who was severely wounded in the ramming attack that occurred Friday 16 August / 15 Av. His sister Noam was also wounded in the attack.

 The two were run over by a Palestinian terrorist while waiting at a bus stop near their home in Elazar in Gush Etzion. The president met their parents Naftali and Zehava Nevis beside Nahum’s and offered his support at this difficult time, and his prayers for their children's quick recovery.

Attached photo credit: Mark Neiman (GPO)