Donald Trump has said he will postpone his trip to Israel until after he becomes President of the US.
The presidential hopeful has attracted controversy after calling for a "complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States".
Mr Trump also said he would schedule his meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he is elected.
Mr Netanyahu earlier released a statement saying he will still meet with the businessman, but "rejects [his] recent remarks about Muslims."
"The State of Israel respects all religions and strictly guarantees the rights of all its citizens," the statement said.
“At the same time, Israel is fighting against militant Islam that targets Muslims, Christians and Jews alike and threatens the entire world.”
A petition to ban Donald Trump from entering the UK has now passed 380,000 signatures, and will be considered for debate in the House of Commons.
