Elad Benari

Egypt surpasses 50,000 coronavirus cases

Egypt registers 1,218 new cases of the new coronavirus, bringing its total number to more than 50,000.

Trump blasts 'sick puppy' Bolton

Trump blasts former national security adviser following publication of excerpts from his new book.

45 new coronavirus cases confirmed in PA

Number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in PA rises to 745, with 570 having recovered.

UAE minister: Israeli sovereignty move could lead to call for one state

UAE minister of state for foreign affairs: If we lose the possibility of a two-state solution, we will really be talking one state.

Netanyahu presents Gantz with scenarios for sovereignty

Netanyahu proposes application of sovereignty over 30% of Judea and Samaria as well as a more "symbolic" step.

UAE minister: It's possible to work with Israel

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says: We can have a political disagreement with Israel and try to bridge other differences.

Germany doubles fund to preserve Auschwitz-Birkenau

Germany doubles its share of fund to preserve the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp to 120 million euros.

Abbas' adviser: Annexation will lead to intifada

PA continues to send threats and warnings meant to deter Israel from implementing sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Jordanian King: Sovereignty will threaten stability

King Abdullah to US congressional leaders: Israeli sovereignty move undermines the prospects of achieving peace and stability in the region.

Johnson: Israeli sovereignty would be a breach of international law

British Prime Minister says his government objects to Israel's sovereignty move and will work to make the case for a two-state solution.

IAEA chief urges Iran to cooperate with the agency

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog calls on Iran to allow access to two sites where nuclear activity may have occurred.

Trial of suspect in attack on German synagogue to begin in July

German man charged with deadly anti-Semitic shooting in Halle will go on trial on July 21.

Report: Jordan's King refusing to communicate with Netanyahu

PA news agency reports King Abdullah II is refusing to communicate with Netanyahu over the sovereignty plan.

IDF attacks in Gaza following Hamas rocket fire

Aircraft and tanks fire at terrorist targets in response to rocket that was fired toward southern Israel.

PA requests UN discussion on sovereignty

Palestinian Authority submits official request for UN session to discuss Israeli plan to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

UN hoping to persuade PA to accept UAE shipment

The PA has rejected coronavirus-related supplies from UAE since the delivery was coordinated with Israel.

Erekat: Annexation will destroy any chance of peace

PLO official says if Israel applies sovereignty over "one inch" of Judea and Samaria, it will be the destruction of the PA.

Egypt to reopen select tourist destinations to international flights

Egypt hopes to draw tourists to popular attractions that have been spared the ravages of the coronavirus.

Olmert: Israel doesn't need the Jordan Valley from a security standpoint

Former PM dismisses notion that Israel needs the Jordan Valley for security reasons as "unfounded nonsense".

Iran: Ready to resolve issues with IAEA

Iran expresses disappointment over IAEA report complaining of blocked access.

ICC president: We're undeterred by threats

International Criminal Court: US sanctions "undermine our common endeavor to fight impunity".

North Korea: Washington remains a long-term threat

North Korea says it sees no improvement in relations with the US, claims Trump only seeks to score political points.

Pan-Islamic body denounces Israeli sovereignty plan

Organization of Islamic Cooperation says Israeli sovereignty plan is a "serious escalation" which threatens the peace process.

Rouhani urges UN to oppose extension of arms embargo

Iran's President warns against US "conspiracy" to extend the UN arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.

German Foreign Minister: EU supports 'two-state solution'

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas meets Jordanian counterpart, says EU rejects any sovereignty plans by Israel.

Bennett: I'm convinced Netanyahu will not apply sovereignty

Yamina chairman on why he didn't join the government: Netanyahu didn't want us there, he never made an offer.

PA refuses medical supplies from UAE

For the second time in a month, PA refuses planeload of medical supplies from United Arab Emirates because it was coordinated with Israel.

PA to use its employees in fight against sovereignty

PA reportedly plans not to pay any salaries to its employees this month as part of the fight against Israel’s sovereignty plan.

Erekat: It's 'legal' for ICC to continue probing Israel

Senior PA official Saeb: It's "internationally legal" for ICC to investigate Israel despite PA’s abolition of all agreements with Israel.

Iran preparing for confrontation with US?

Islamic Republic appears to have constructed a new mock-up of an aircraft carrier off its southern coast for potential live-fire drills.

PA praises Saudi Arabia for rejecting Israeli sovereignty plan

Saudi Arabia recently denounced Israel’s plans to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and affirmed its support for the PA.

EU: US can't use nuclear deal to push for arms embargo on Iran

EU top diplomat: The US has already withdrawn from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, it can’t use the pact to impose arms embargo on Iran.

Nearly one in five Iranians may have contracted COVID-19

Senior Iranian health official says about 15 million Iranians may have been infected with novel coronavirus.

Argentina adopts IHRA's definition of anti-Semitism

Argentina joins a number of countries in adopting IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. Conference of Presidents welcomes the move.

Israeli official: Germany won't sanction Israel over sovereignty

Israeli diplomatic official says Germany will not respond harshly to Israel’s plan to apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria.

Iranian parliamentarians chant 'Death to America'

Lawmakers in Iranian parliament chant “Death to America” in a show of support for protesters over death of George Floyd.

North Korea cuts communication with South Korea

North Korea announces it will cut military and political communication links to its neighbor South Korea.

Colin Powell: Trump has 'drifted away' from the Constitution

Former Secretary of State endorses Joe Biden for president, says Trump lies "all the time."

North Korean leader appears at party meeting

Kim Jong Un stresses importance of "self-sufficient economy" in appearance at meeting of the politburo of the ruling Workers Party.

PA reports 8 new cases of coronavirus

Total number of cases of coronavirus in PA rises to 651, with 558 recoveries and five deaths.