Elad Benari

Abbas: Security coordination with Israel will continue

PA chairman pledges to continue security coordination with Israel despite US funding cuts to PA security forces.

Greenblatt to Abbas spokesman: You’re doing nothing for peace

Trump envoy fires back after PA chairman's spokesman blasts US support for "settlements".

Poll: Likud - 32 seats, Hosen LeYisrael - 22

Bennett and Shaked's New Right wins seven seats, Jewish Home-National Union wins five seats in Kan 11 poll.

Trump: 100% of ISIS caliphate has been liberated

Trump says officials will announce next week that “100 percent” of the ISIS caliphate had been liberated.

Watch: Iranian animation shows submarine sinking US carrier

Iranian television aired a computer-generated animation of an American aircraft carrier being sunk by an Iranian submarine.

Austrian President supports 'two-state solution'

Austrian President meets PA chairman, expresses support for a two-state solution.

Kushner to provide update on US peace plan

White House senior adviser will reportedly share update about Israel-PA peace plan during Warsaw Middle East conference.

Who will take responsibility for Eurovision security?

Supervisor of Eurovision Song Contest claims Netanyahu breached a commitment on securing contest in Tel Aviv.

Report: Trump and Kim to meet on February 27 and 28

Politico reports Trump plans to meet North Korean leader for two-day summit in Vietnam on February 27 and 28.

Senate approves bill including anti-BDS measures, aid to Israel

Senate approves by 77-23 majority a bill that codifies defense assistance to Israel and provides legal cover to states that target BDS.

EU warns Iran over ballistic missiles

EU welcomes new mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran, but also warns Islamic Republic over its ballistic missile program.

Danon: UN envoys were 'shocked' by Hezbollah tunnels

Israel's UN ambassador says it's critical to bring UN delegations to Israel to see for themselves the situation on the ground.

Sa'ar: A campaign of persecution against me

Former minister rejects PM's claims that he plotted to take the mandate to form the next government.

Nasrallah: Netanyahu lying and inciting against Lebanese gov't

Hezbollah leader responds to Netanyahu's comments that Hezbollah controls the government of Lebanon.

Iran to EU: Don't force us into boosting our missile range

Deputy chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warns Europe against trying to halt Iran's missile development.

Egyptian lawmakers seek to allow Sisi to extend rule

Egyptian lawmakers table constitutional changes that would allow President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to extend his rule beyond 2022.

Netanyahu: Sa'ar's trick will not work

Netanyahu again claims that Gideon Sa'ar conspired against him. Sa'ar in response: The claims are baseless.

Deputy Hezbollah leader: We only make up 10% of the government

Hezbollah's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, disputes Netanyahu's claim that Hezbollah controls the government of Lebanon.

Britain's Chief Rabbi defends Israel's right to host Eurovision

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis warns BDS activists could harm peace by calling to boycott Eurovision in Israel.

Balad MK: We're part of the Palestinian national movement

Outgoing MK Jamal Zahalka says his party identifies with Palestinians and not Israelis, blasts Netanyahu and Gantz.

Iranian President supports Venezuela's Maduro

Hassan Rouhani says US intervention in Venezuela’s internal affairs is “very ugly.”

Greenblatt to PLO official: My door is always open

US envoy responds to PLO's Hanan Ashrawi, who asserted that US officials are engaging in diplomacy through Twitter.

Poll: Gantz or Lapid to lead left?

TV poll asks the public who they prefer to see at the head of the leftist bloc.

Turkey denounces Israel's decision on Hevron monitors

Turkey blasts Israel's decision not to renew the mandate of the TIPH monitoring group in the city of Hevron.

Abbas hopes peace talks will resume after elections

Speaking with Israeli businessmen in Ramallah, PA chairman expresses hope that peace negotiations will begin following the election.

Iranian commander: We can defeat Israel in three days

Deputy IRGC Commander threatens Israel yet again, says new war will result in its "termination".

Poll: 28 seats for Likud, 19 for Gantz

Israel Hayom and i24NEWS poll gives Labor just five Knesset seats, while Feiglin's Zehut passes the electoral threshold.

EU introduces mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany try to save 2015 nuclear deal with trade mechanism that would bypass US sanctions on Iran.

Nine months later: Lebanon forms new government

Hezbollah to receive a larger number of ministries in Prime Minister Saad Hariri's new cabinet, announced after months of deadlock.

Watch: Iranian commander threatens Israel with annihilation

Deputy Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Zionists know that any new war will lead to Israel's annihilation.

Trump: Intelligence 'naive' when it comes to Iran

US President says his intelligence chiefs are “naive” for saying Iran continues to comply with 2015 nuclear deal.

Poll: Gantz gaining momentum at Labor's expense

Channel 12 News poll finds that Israel Resilience Party wins 21 seats, while Labor wins just six. Likud remains largest party with 31.

US aid to PA security forces to end this week

PLO official confirms PA asked US to end funding for security services due to fear of lawsuits over support for terror.

British cultural figures call for boycott of Eurovision

Group of British cultural figures sign letter calling on BBC to cancel Eurovision coverage because it is taking place in Israel.

Hamas seeks funding in Bitcoin

Terrorist group which rules Gaza calls on supporters to send it funds in popular virtual currency.

PA dropping bid to become full UN member

PA's UN envoy says he's dropping bid to become full member state due to "obstacles".

Florida takes step towards sanctioning Airbnb

Florida to place Airbnb on its scrutinized companies list in wake of its decision to boycott properties in Judea and Samaria.

Pittsburgh shooter charged with additional hate crimes

Robert Bowers indicted on 19 additional counts that include allegations of hate crimes.

EU to launch initiative to sidestep US sanctions on Iran

Germany’s foreign minister says EU will launch alternative channel to send money to Iran.

Iran: Netanyahu's statements are completely baseless

Spokesman for Revolutionary Guards Corps rejects Netanyahu’s statements that Israel attacked Iranian bases in Syria.