Elad Benari

Blinken: Israeli-Saudi normalization would be transformative

Secretary of State highlights profound impact an Israeli-Saudi deal would have, but acknowledges that "achieving it is not easy".

US military: Iranian navy aimed a laser at US helicopter over the Gulf

US military says Iranian naval forces repeatedly aimed a laser at an American military helicopter over international airspace.

Trump to skip third Republican debate as well

Aide to former President confirms he plans to skip the third Republican debate, just as he did the first two.

Iran says it successfully launched a new satellite

Revolutionary Guards launch a military imaging satellite called the Nour-3, according to Iranian state media.

New report: Roger Waters wrote antisemitic emails, mocked Holocaust victims

New report by Campaign Against Antisemitism reveals latest examples of antisemitism by Pink Floyd co-founder.

Canadian PM apologizes for parliament honoring Nazi veteran

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologizes after a Nazi veteran was praised in parliament: It was a terrible mistake.

Despite Gaza border riots: Israel to allow workers to enter through Erez crossing

Palestinian Arab workers to be allowed to leave the Gaza Strip via the Erez crossing as of Thursday.

State Department spokesman: Iran must take de-escalatory steps on its nuclear program

State Department spokesman Matthew Miller calls on Iran to resume cooperation with IAEA if it wants to make space for diplomacy with the US.

Erdogan: Netanyahu could visit Turkey in October or November

Turkish President says preparations are underway for Netanyahu's visit to Turkey.

Biden's dog bites another Secret Service agent

This is the 11th known biting incident involving two-year-old German Shepherd Commander.

Report: Blinken signed letter recommending Israel to Visa Waiver Program

Sources tell Axios that Secretary of State recommended to allow Israel to join the US Visa Waiver Program.

Saudi envoy to PA: We're working towards establishing a Palestinian state

Saudi envoy to PA visits Ramallah for the first time amid Israeli-Saudi normalization talks.

Canadian House of Commons Speaker resigns after inviting man who fought for Nazis

Speaker Anthony Rota announces resignation over having invited a man who fought for the Nazis to attend Zelenskyy's address to Parliament.

Iranian official: We will continue peaceful nuclear activities despite the sanctions

Head of Iran's atomic energy organization says his country is unfazed by sanctions and will continue "peaceful" nuclear activities.

Egypt to hold presidential election in December

Egypt to hold presidential election over three days in December, but Sisi is highly likely to remain in power until 2030.

Iran claims: We have missiles that can hit Israel

Iranian official claims the country has "Israel-striker" missiles that can hit the Jewish state.

State Department: No decision has yet about Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program'

State Department spokesperson says a determination on Israel's candidacy for the Visa Waiver Program will be made "in the coming days".

US approves sale of spare parts to Saudi military

The $500 million sale will fund spare and repair parts for Saudi Arabia’s military.

UN chief to visit PA in October

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres informs PA chairman he will visit the region in October.

Adidas CEO: I don't think Kanye West meant the antisemitic remarks he made

Adidas CEO says he doubts rapper Kanye West “meant what he said” when he made antisemitic remarks that caused Adidas to cut ties with him.

Tunisia’s Djerba added to UNSECO World Heritage list

The resort island is home to the Ghriba synagogue, to which thousands of Jews flock every year on Lag Ba'Omer.

Erdogan: I intend to visit Israel soon

Turkish President meets Jewish leaders in New York, says he is very excited about his country's normalization with Israel.

Shots fired outside US embassy in Beirut

Embassy spokesperson says there were no injuries in the incident and the facility is safe.

Prime Minister’s Office: Biden-Netanyahu meeting mostly dealt with Israel-Saudi peace

Prime Minister’s Office summarizes meeting between Netanyahu and Biden: A good and friendly private conversation.

Report: Turkey supports Israeli-Saudi normalization

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells journalists his country supports attempts to normalize ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Iranian President: The US needs to prove its goodwill to revive nuclear deal

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accuses US of violating 2015 nuclear deal.

Netanyahu meets Erdogan: Our ties are improving

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Turkish President at UN General Assembly. PM's office: They discussed Israeli-Saudi normalization.

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.

Rep. Nadler blasts Trump: Your antisemitism is loud and clear

Rep. Jerry Nadler rips Trump over his criticism of liberal Jews in a post on Rosh Hashanah.

Message to Israel? Saudi FM: The two-state solution must return to the forefront

Saudi foreign minister says there will be no solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict without an independent Palestinian state.

EU to Iran: Reconsider ban on IAEA inspectors

European Union criticizes Iran's decision to withdraw accreditation from several inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog.

Belgian court sentences 2016 Brussels terrorists

Men found guilty of involvement in 2016 Islamist bombings in Brussels handed sentences ranging from 20 years to life in jail.

After latest fighting: Another ceasefire declared in Lebanese 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Previous ceasefires at the Ain Al-Hilweh camp near Sidon had collapsed within hours.

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany announce strategy to maintain nuclear sanctions on Iran even after they expire under terms of 2015 deal.

US approves most military assistance to Egypt despite concerns over human rights

US approves $1.215 billion aid package to Egypt, withholds $85 million related to release of political prisoners.

PA politicians livid at academics who criticized Abbas

Palestinian Arab politicians blast academics who wrote open letter criticizing PA chairman's antisemitic speech.

UN Human Rights Commissioner blasts Musk's campaign against ADL

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urges online platforms such as X to do more to battle hate speech.

US to withhold military aid from Egypt

US plans to withhold $85 million in military aid to Egypt due to its failure to meet conditions on political prisoners and other issues.

White House won't confirm Biden-Netanyahu meeting

"No meetings to speak to at this point", says White House official John Kirby when asked about reported meeting next week.

Blinken: Palestinian issue will be part of Saudi normalization deal

Secretary of State: Saudis told US that solving the Palestinian Arab issue is an important part of any normalization deal with Israel.