Elad Benari

Iran records highest single-day toll of COVID-19 cases

Iran records more than 5,000 new infections and 322 deaths in one day.

Brazilian President endorses Trump

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro becomes latest world leader to endorsed US President.

France cracks down on pro-Hamas group after beheading

French President Emmanuel Macron says pro-Hamas group with ties to beheading of teacher will be dissolved.

'Security ties with Israel are on the table'

UAE Economy Minister hails agreement with Israel in interview with i24NEWS: It will open a lot of opportunities.

Syrian report: IDF attacked Hezbollah post near Quneitra

Syrian media reports Israeli attack on positions used by Syrian army and Hezbollah to gather intelligence on the IDF.

Erekat remains in critical but stable condition

Spokesperson for Hadassah Medical Center says senior PLO official was connected to an ECMO machine in order to support his lung function.

IDF attacks underground Hamas infrastructure

The attack was carried out in response to the rocket fire from Gaza on southern Israel earlier in the evening.

Iran and Ukraine discuss compensation for downed plane

Iran hosts officials from Ukraine to discuss compensation for Kiev-bound passenger plane that Iran shot down in January.

Maryland Senator: Biden will always stand by Israel

Senator Ben Cardin speaks to members of Orthodox Jewish community, says Biden would be a "true trusted ally".

UAE government ratifies agreement with Israel

UAE government says agreement with Israel "reflects the Emirati approach based on moderation and the prevalence of the culture of dialogue."

Sudan's PM thanks Trump: This will help us get debt relief

Sudan begins transferring compensation money to US terrorist victims in exchange for its removal from list of state sponsors of terrorism.

French police raid Islamist network following beheading attack

French police carry out 40 raids of Islamist networks, three days after beheading of history teacher near Paris.

Ireland returns to coronavirus lockdown

Ireland will be the first EU country to return to coronavirus lockdown, as Prime Minister issues nationwide "stay at home" order.

Italian PM announces new coronavirus restrictions

As part of the new measures, restaurants will have to close at midnight while amateur team sports are banned.

Iran's Defense Minister: Stage is set for us to buy arms

Iranian Minister of Defense: US tried to extend arms embargo, but its international influence has diminished.

Trump envoy: Our conversations with the Saudis have been positive

Trump's Middle East envoy Avi Berkowitz says Trump's push for Israeli-Arab rapprochement is gaining momentum.

ISIS condemns Israel's normalization deals with UAE and Bahrain

ISIS spokesman calls for attacks in Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Israel's normalization accords with the UAE and Bahrain.

UN envoy condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

UN's Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov says Israeli construction will "undermine the achievement of the two-state solution".

Man who plotted to bomb Colorado synagogue pleads guilty

Richard Holzer arrested in November 2019 by FBI over plot to attack Temple Emanuel in Pueblo.

Saudi FM: Normalization with Israel unlikely any time soon

Saudi Foreign Minister speaks at Washington think tank, says focus should be on resuming Israel-PA peace negotiations.

Leaders of Greek neo-Nazi party sent to 13 years in prison

The Golden Dawn party was convicted last week of running a criminal organization.

PA blasts Israeli approval of Judea and Samaria construction

Abbas spokesman says Israeli decision "violates all international legitimacy resolutions".

Iran reports cyberattack against two government institutions

Iranian media reports “large-scale” cyberattack against ports and banking.

Twitter to remove posts that deny the Holocaust

Twitter follows in the footsteps of Facebook, which announced a similar move earlier this week.

First Lady reveals: Our son had COVID-19 too

Melania Trump reveals that her son Barron also had COVID-19, but showed no symptoms and has since tested negative.

Argentine Football Association adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

IHRA working definition offers a comprehensive description of anti-Semitism in its various forms.

UAE official: We have grown accustomed to PA's lack of loyalty

UAE minister of state for foreign affairs fires back after PA official attacks UAE over agreement with Israel.

PA cabinet leader: God help us if Trump wins

Mohammad Shtayyeh says a Trump victory in the US presidential elections will be disastrous.

Hezbollah criticizes make-up of delegation for talks with Israel

Hours before start of Israel-Lebanon maritime border talks, Hezbollah expresses opposition to composition of Lebanese delegation.

'Israel must maintain a qualitative military edge'

US Rep. Brad Schneider: There's bipartisan consensus in Washington, Israel's security concerns are a top priority on Capitol Hill.

PA urges EU to play role in peace process

PA cabinet leader urges EU to recognize an independent Palestinian state and play role in future political process.

Greek court rejects leniency for Golden Dawn leaders

Greek court refuses lawyers' requests to be lenient on leaders of neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn.

Simon Wiesenthal Center welcomes Facebook's decision on Holocaust denial

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center applauds Facebook's decision to update its hate speech policy to ban Holocaust denial and distortion.

Johnson & Johnson pauses study of COVID-19 vaccine

Study of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine paused due to unexplained illness in a study participant.

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization tests positive for coronavirus

Iran has registered a total of 496,253 COVID-19 cases and 28,293 deaths since February.

Trump urges UAE Crown Prince to persuade other countries to join Israel agreement

US President seeks to UAE Crown Prince about Abraham Accords, says other Middle East countries should follow the same path.

IAEA chief: Iran doesn't have enough uranium for one bomb at this stage

IAEA chief says Iran continues to enrich uranium but does not at this stage have enough enriched uranium to make one nuclear bomb.

Assad: No relations with Israel until we restore our lands

Syrian President stresses that ties with Israel are conditional on Israel giving up the Golan Heights.

Greek court adjourns sentencing in radical party's case

Greek court adjourns sentencing procedure for 18 former lawmakers of Golden Dawn party.

US targets 18 Iranian banks in latest round of sanctions

US slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's financial sector in an effort to further shut Iran out of the global banking system.