Elad Benari

Egyptian publisher sent to prison for distributing Israeli novel

Founder of Egyptian publishing house sentenced to five years in prison for distributing Arabic version of novel about spy for Israel.

Iran begins new work at heavy water reactor

Iran begins new operations at Arak reactor, in a move which appears to be meant to pressure Europe.

Gaza fishing zone to be re-extended

Maritime fishing zone for Gaza to be re-extended to 15 nautical miles, after being reduced last week following rocket attack.

Iranian official: We'll respond to Israeli attacks

Senior adviser to Khamenei warns Israel of response for the attacks in Syria attributed to the Jewish state.

Poway street renamed after synagogue shooting victim

Lori Lynn Lane in Poway dedicated in memory of Lori Lynn Gilbert-Kaye, who was killed in shooting attack at Chabad in April.

Netanyahu thanks Pompeo

Netanyahu speaks with US Secretary of State and thanks him for standing alongside Israel in the wake of ICC prosecutor's decision.

Iran threatens fifth step to scale back nuclear commitments

Senior Iranian official says Iran will take a fifth step of scaling back its commitments under 2015 deal, blames Europe.

Egypt releases former chief of staff from jail after a year

General Sami Anan was arrested in January of 2018 after announcing he would challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in the presidential election.

Cruz: We are grateful for our close ally Israel

Texas Senator wishes the Jewish people a Happy Hanukkah.

Syria claims to have intercepted missiles fired from Israel

Syrian media reports that air defense systems intercepted missiles fired from Israel in the Damascus area. Israel not commenting.

Sanders: US policy should also be pro-Palestinian

Democratic presidential hopeful criticizes Netanyahu as "racist", says US policy must be pro-Palestinian as well as pro-Israel.

Turkey denies permitting Hamas to plot attacks against Israel

Turkey denies report that its soil is being used by Hamas to plot attacks against Israeli targets.

Arab League warns Brazil against embassy relocation

Arab League warns that Brazil's policy shifts on Jerusalem will "seriously damage Arab-Brazilian relations and interests".

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF aircraft attack underground infrastructure, naval target and terrorist compound in Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on the south.

Rocket from Gaza fired toward southern Israel

Rocket from Gaza fired at Sderot, intercepted by Iron Dome. IDF attacks Hamas weapons production site.

Cyprus adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Cabinet in Cyprus approves proposal to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism.

Canada again votes in favor of UN anti-Israel resolution

For the second time in a month, Canada changes course and backs Palestinian self-determination in UN vote.

Trump impeached by House of Representatives

House of Representatives impeaches Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Former MK Geulah Cohen dead at 94

Former MK and Israel Prize Laureate served in the Knesset for nearly 20 years as a member of the Likud and Tehiya parties.

'Under Netanyahu, Israel moved forward'

Deputy Defense Minister explains to Yair Lapid why he supports Netanyahu.

Abbas urges EU to pressure Israel on PA elections

PA chairman says that the PA has urged the EU to pressure Israel to allow Palestinian elections to be held in eastern Jerusalem.

State Department rejects Senate recognition of Armenian genocide

"The position of the Administration has not changed," says State Dept. after Senate recognizes mass killings of Armenians as genocide.

Litzman: The bloc with Netanyahu will continue

Deputy Health Minister echoes Deri, says "right wing bloc" in support of Netanyahu will continue.

Gravestones desecrated in Slovakia Jewish cemetery

Vandals desecrate 59 graves in 18th-century Jewish cemetery in northern Slovakia.

Irish journalist apologizes for anti-Semitic tweet

Irish Times journalist Kitty Holland apologizes after tweeting that Corbyn's defeat in Britain was "a great result for Zionism".

Austria foils attempt to attack Vienna Christmas market

Austrian authorities arrest three men who plotted a series of terror attacks, including a bombing at one of Vienna's Christmas markets.

Trump: We're watching North Korea very closely

Trump says he would be disappointed if something is “in the works” in North Korea.

Is this the 'Deal of the Century'?

Lebanese TV network claims Trump's peace agreement will include the establishment of a "New Palestine" and a shared Jerusalem.

US singer's Tel Aviv show to start earlier - because of election

Lionel Richie's show in Tel Aviv scheduled for the same day as Israel's election, will start earlier as a result.

Is Livni seeking to join Blue and White?

Israel Hayom report: Livni wants to return to politics and is courting Blue and White: Livni: It isn't true.

Qatar to donate additional $20 million to UNRWA

Qatar to contribute $20.7 million to support “Palestinian refugees” in Syria.

US envoy calls on North Korea to resume talks

US special envoy for North Korea says Washington is willing to discuss “all issues of interest.”

Iran defuses another cyber attack

Iran’s telecommunications minister says the country has defused a second cyber attack in less than a week.

Erdogan threatens to shut down strategic US bases

Turkish President threatens to shut down air base which hosts US nuclear warheads.

Israeli politicians congratulate Boris Johnson

Israeli politicians from across the spectrum on congratulate British PM's victory.

Former London Mayor: The Jewish vote wasn't very helpful

Ken Livingstone, who was ousted from Labour over anti-Semitic remarks, hints Jewish vote contributed to Labour's defeat.

Corbyn to step down following election defeat

Labour leader says it was a "disappointing night" after party projected to win just 191 seats, its worst showing since the 1930s.

Fatah VP meets UN envoy to discuss PA elections

Fatah's Mahmoud al-Aloul discusses with Nickolay Mladenov the PA's demand that elections be held also in eastern Jerusalem.

Tlaib falsely blames Jersey City shooting on white supremacy

Muslim congresswoman tweets that "white supremacy" is to blame for Jersey City shooting, later deletes it.

Johnson headed for victory in British election

Exit polls predict 368 seats for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Labour projected to win just 191 seats.