The United States is not taking part in this weekend’s G20 summit in Johannesburg, the White House said Thursday, denying comments from South Africa’s president who had said Washington wanted to participate.

Guy Gilboa-Dalal, an Israeli hostage released last month after more than two years in captivity, said in a television interview that he was sexually assaulted in captivity in Gaza.

The USCIS has taken a preliminary step towards a ‘Gold Card’ program, allowing wealthy foreign nationals to gain permanent residency through significant government donations. A draft application form has been submitted for review, outlining donation requirements of $1 million for individuals and $2 million for corporations, with a $15,000 application fee.