Elad Benari

Abbas spokesman blasts new Israeli construction near Maaleh Adumim

PA chairman's spokesman says Netanyahu's announcement of new construction in E1 area crosses "red lines".

Mike Bloomberg to address AIPAC conference

Former New York City Mayor and Democratic presidential hopeful to speak at AIPAC policy conference in Washington, DC.

Calm maintained in the south, but schools to remain closed

The last siren in southern Israel was heard after 11:00 p.m., before a ceasefire reportedly went into effect.

Remaining parties to Iran nuclear deal to meet in Vienna

Remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal will meet in Vienna on Wednesday in another attempt to preserve the agreement.

Iran says 12 dead from coronavirus, rejects claims of higher death toll

Iran's government says only 12 people died nationwide from new coronavirus, rejects claims by Qom lawmaker that 50 had died.

Security Council calls for 'two-state solution' to be respected

UN Security Council reiterates support for "two-state solution" and stresses need to make an effort to launch credible peace negotiations.

Pence and Pompeo to address AIPAC conference

Pro-Israel lobby confirms both US Vice President and Secretary of State will speak at policy conference next week.

European Commission blasts anti-Semitic Belgian parade

European Commission says anti-Semitic floats at Aalst parade are "incompatible" with EU values.

Arab League condemns planned Israeli construction in Jerusalem

Arab League says new Jerusalem construction is meant to "perpetuate the apartheid system" and "destroy the two-state solution".

55,000 students will stay at home, IDF closes roads adjacent to Gaza border

IDF orders closures of areas and roads adjacent to Gaza border fence. 55,000 students will not go to school following rocket fire.

Iranian hard-liners win in Tehran amid lowest voter turnout in decades

Iran's interior ministry says voter turnout in parliamentary elections stood at 42.57%. "Moderate" Rouhani suffers blow as hard-liners win.

Bernie Sanders to skip AIPAC policy conference

Jewish Senator announces he will not attend annual AIPAC conference due to platform it provides to "leaders who oppose Palestinian rights".

Anti-Semitic Belgian carnival goes ahead despite calls for it to be cancelled

Parade in Aalst once again includes participants dressed in anti-Semitic costumes, with some dressed up as Nazi officers.

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Damascus

IDF confirms air strike on terrorist targets belonging to Islamic Jihad in both Damascus and Gaza.

Iraq halts travel to Iran amid coronavirus outbreak

Iraqi authorities issue restrictions on travel to Iran after several cases of coronavirus are detected in that country.

PA accuses Netanyahu of 'systematically' destroying two-state solution

Abbas spokesman blasts Netanyahu following his announcement of new construction in Judea and Samaria.

Foreign Minister calls on Belgium to ban anti-Semitic carnival in Aalst

Mayor of Aalst says Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz's call to ban carnival which displayed anti-Semitic float is "disproportional".

IDF soldiers open fire at Arab who tried to run them over

Suspected ramming attempt near Beit El: Palestinian Arab vehicle speeds toward soldiers, who open fire at the driver and injure him.

Syrian journalist: Jews 'make miracles out of the impossible'

Watch: Syrian journalist refutes claim that Israel thwarts democracy in Arab countries, praises the Jewish people.

8 dead in shooting in Germany

At least 8 people shot dead in the city of Hanau, near Frankfurt. Suspected shooter found dead.

PA cabinet leader: Europe should recognize 'Palestine'

Mohammad Shtayyeh meets EU representative, urges EU to fill the void caused by "failure" of Trump peace plan.

Zarif: Trump was spooked by my meeting with Democratic Senator

Iran’s Foreign Minister claims his recent meeting with Senator Chris Murphy spooked the Trump administration.

Sanders calls Israeli government 'racist'

Republican Jewish Coalition blasts presidential hopeful who called Israeli government racist: Outrageous.

Two people dead from coronavirus in Iran

Two residents of the city of Qom die after testing positive for the new coronavirus.

PA threatens legal action against Amazon

PA blasts Amazon for offering free shipping to Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria but not to Palestinian Arab ones.

Connecticut Senator defends meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy says he met Mohammad Javad Zarif because it is "dangerous not to talk to one's enemies".

Passengers begin disembarking from coronavirus-stricken ship

Passengers begin disembarking from the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Among them are 12 Israelis who will return to Israel on Friday.

Erekat to companies operating in Judea and Samaria: Leave the 'settlements'

Senior PLO official calls on companies named in UN blacklist to cease doing business in "settlements".

Gantz turns down Netanyahu's request for televised debate

Blue and White chairman dismisses Netanyahu's challenge for televised debate as a spin to divert attention from PM's trial.

Abbas speaks to Merkel, reiterates opposition to 'Deal of the Century'

PA chairman urges German Chancellor to back negotiations based on international legitimacy.

Bahraini man sentenced to prison for burning Israeli flag

Bahraini Supreme Court rejects appeal of man who burned an Israeli flag during protest, upholds three-year prison sentence.

Poll: Left and Arabs - 57 seats, right and haredim - 56

Blue and White is the largest party with 34 seats, while the Likud wins 33 seats, according to Walla! news poll.

Satellite photos show damage from air strike in Damascus

Attack attributed to Israel destroyed weapons storage sites at Damascus International Airport. Israel not commenting.

EU will respond to Trump plan after Israeli election

Foreign affairs chief says EU won't pass official resolutions on Trump's peace plan until "after Israeli elections".

Iran seeks to maintain ties with Lebanon

Iranian Parliament Speaker congratulates Lebanon's new government, says Iran is keen on maintaining excellent bilateral ties with Lebanon.

Rouhani: We'll never negotiate with the US under pressure

Iranian President vows his administration will resist the US "maximum pressure" campaign.

PA cabinet leader: Trump deal will be 'buried very soon'

Mohammad Shtayyeh lashes out at Trump’s peace proposal, says it is nothing but an agreement between he and Netanyahu.

Bennett asks, Likud will stop attacking

Yamina chairman sends messages to Netanyahu's associates saying he wants to avoid a confrontation with the Likud.

Saudi minister: Trump deal has 'positive elements'

Saudi Minister says Trump's peace plan has positive elements but may not be implemented due to PA resistance.

Saudi Foreign Minister: Crown Prince has no plans to meet Netanyahu

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is not planning to meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.