Elad Benari

Abbas spokesman: He's ready for meeting with Netanyahu

PA chairman's spokesman claims Abbas is ready for three-way meeting with Israel in Moscow if Putin calls for one.

UK Labour suspends MP over anti-Semitism comments

Chris Williamson, a close ally of Jeremy Corbyn, suspended after saying Labour was "too apologetic" over anti-Semitism allegations.

IDF attacks Hamas military compound

IAF airplanes and helicopters strike Hamas military compound in central Gaza following balloon bomb attack on Gaza envelope.

'They're establishing Palestine over our heads'

New Right chairman Naftali Bennett expresses concern over Trump administration's peace plan.

French sports retailer won't sell hijab

French sportswear retailer Decathlon scraps plans to sell hijab for women runners in France following public outcry.

'I saw the video and I was shocked'

Netanyahu renounces Likud campaign ad showing graves of soldiers. "I understand the bereaved families because I am part of them."

Syrian President meets Iran's Supreme Leader

Syrian President visits Iran for the first time since start of Syrian conflict, thanks Iran for its assistance.

Trial of former Nazi guard likely won't be restarted

Trial of 95-year-old Johann Rehbogen, a former SS guard in Stutthof, was suspended in December due to health concerns.

Pompeo: Our policy regarding Iran is unchanged

Secretary of State responds to abrupt resignation of Iranian Foreign Minister, says Iran "must behave like a normal country".

Lebanon: British decision on Hezbollah won't impact relations

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister says Britain’s decision to blacklist Hezbollah's political arm will not impact bilateral relations.

Iran says it foiled enemy attempts to sabotage its missiles

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards accuse unspecified "enemies" of trying to sabotage the country's missiles.

Britain to ban Hezbollah's political wing

British Home Secretary reportedly to ban the political wing of Hezbollah to prevent its supporters from parading its flag on UK streets.

Gaza protesters call on Abbas to resign

Thousands of protesters in Gaza call on PA chairman to resign amid continued tensions with Hamas.

Netanyahu seeks 'ceasefire' with Bennett

PM reportedly conveys message to New Right chairman that it would be better not to attack one another during the election campaign.

Attempt to smuggle pistols from Jordan foiled

Border Police officers and IDF forces prevent smuggling of dozens of pistols from Jordan to Israel. Four suspects arrested.

Saudi Arabia names first female ambassador

Princess Rima bint Bandar to serve as Saudi ambassador to the United States amid tensions over Khashoggi murder.

Iranian FM promises to 'surprise' Trump

Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country’s response to US sanctions will come as a “surprise” to President Donald Trump.

'We've accomplished 90% of our objectives in Syria'

Senior Iranian official says his country will keep working with Syria against “the Zionist regime of Israel”.

Iranian navy to hold drill in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy announces annual three-day drill in strategic Strait of Hormuz amid continuing tensions following reimposition of US sanctions.

PA to cut civil servants' salaries

PA announces cut in salaries to civil servants, following Israeli decision to withhold tax transfers to PA.

US to leave small group of peacekeepers in Syria

White House says US will leave some 200 American troops in Syria for a period of time after pullout.

Abbas reiterates: It's the full tax money or nothing

PA chairman reiterates he will not accept tax transfers from Israel if the PA’s payments to terrorists are offset.

Gantz and Lapid to run together

Israel Resilience and Yesh Atid agree on joint Knesset run. Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi joining as well.

Iran's FM not ruling out war with Israel

Mohammad Javad Zarif accuses Israel of “adventurism” in Syria, says Iran "cannot exclude" possibility of military conflict.

Macron: France will adopt int'l definition of anti-Semitism

French President denounces anti-Semitism, says "anti-Zionism is one of the forms of modern anti-Semitism."

US concerned over Hezbollah's role in Lebanon cabinet

US ambassador to Lebanon meets PM Hariri, expresses concerns over Hezbollah's growing role in the new Cabinet.

Abbas: We will pay every penny to the martyrs

PA chairman says he doesn't want Israel's money if it will offset the payments to terrorists.

Thousands protest against anti-Semitism in Paris

Thousands take to the streets of Paris to protest spate of recent anti-Semitic attacks.

Eighth British Labour MP resigns over anti-Semitism

Joan Ryan quits Labour Party, citing a "culture of anti-Jewish racism".

Omani FM: Palestinian state a condition for normalization

Omani Foreign Minister says there is no normalization with Israel.

Report: Qatar won't finance Gaza's electricity after April

Qatari envoy reportedly says his country will stop financing Gaza’s electricity after April.

Rouhani: US sanctions are 'economic war'

Iranian President describes US sanctions imposed on Iran as an economic war.

Suspected Istanbul terrorist denies charges against him

Main suspect in New Year's Day 2017 shooting attack in Istanbul denies charges in court. One of the victims in the attack was an Israeli.

Livni: Netanyahu agreed to negotiations based on '67 borders

Tzipi Livni claims Netanyahu, during talks spearheaded by John Kerry, agreed to hold negotiations on the basis of uprooting territories.

Two policemen killed in explosion in Cairo

Two Egyptian killed, three wounded when explosive device carried by terrorist they were pursuing goes off in heart of Cairo.

Katz: Gantz now opposes things he once supported

Newly appointed Acting Foreign Minister criticizes former Chief of Staff, who once supported Iran deal and now opposes it.

BDS fail: Muslim congresswoman used Israeli technology

Despite endorsing BDS, US Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib used Israeli technology to build her website.

Poll: 63 seats for right-wing bloc

Kan 11 News poll shows that Likud and Gantz's party are maintaining stability. Left does not have a coalition, even if Arab parties join.

Twitter temporarily bans Khamenei's account

Twitter temporarily bans Iran's Supreme Leader from tweeting after ht posed a message threatening author Salman Rushdie.

Assad warns Kurds: The US won't protect you

Syrian President warns country’s Kurds that the US would not protect them against any Turkish offensive.