Elad Benari

Malaysian PM defends ban of Israelis, denies being anti-Semitic

Malaysian Prime Minister says his country has the right to deny Israeli swimmers entry for a Paralympics qualifier.

Protesters crash Israeli Eurovision winner's performance

Protesters crash stage of Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals in France, call for boycott of contest in Israel.

Danon to Security Council: Curb Iran's missile threat

Ambassador Danon to Security Council: Iran is a rogue state, leading a frenzy of missile proliferation across the Middle East.

Netanyahu leaves for Chad: An important breakthrough

Netanyahu: Chad visit part of the revolution in the Arab and Muslim world. Iran and the Palestinians are trying to prevent it.

Watch: Fight in the Jordanian Parliament

Fight breaks out in Jordanian Parliament after MP is interrupted while discussing the right of MPs to speak freely.

Rivlin eats falafel with Holocaust survivor

Holocaust survivor David (Dugo) Leitner celebrates the fact that he is alive by eating falafel every January 18.

Israeli Ambassador thanks Florida Governor

Ambassador Ron Dermer says it's time to "boycott the boycotters" after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis threatens Airbnb with sanctions.

Report: US won't intervene if Israel attacks in Iraq

Russian network reports Pompeo told Iraqi PM the US will not intervene if Israel attacks Iranian targets in the country.

Malaysia: We won't host any more events involving Israel

Malaysia's foreign minister reiterates that Israeli swimmers will not be permitted into the country for Paralympics qualifier.

Rouhani: New satellite launch in a few months

Following failed attempt to launch satellite, Iranian president says the next one is coming.

US Muslim man arrested for plotting to attack White House

Federal authorities arrest Georgia man for plotting to attack prominent locations in Washington, including the White House.

Greenblatt: Report on peace plan 'not accurate'

US Special Representative says Israeli TV report on "Deal of the Century" is inaccurate, says speculation on its contents is unhelpful.

Al-Shabaab: Kenya attack because of Jerusalem recognition

Al-Shabaab terrorist group says it carried out attack in Nairobi in retaliation for Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Pompeo blasts Iran after satellite launch

Secretary of State: Iran shows yet again it is pursuing enhanced missile capabilities that threaten Europe and the Middle East.

Florida Gov. threatens Airbnb with sanctions over Israel policy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Airbnb could face sanctions over its decision not to list properties in Judea and Samaria.

PA to seek full UN membership

Palestinian Authority says it will launch a bid to become a full member of the UN, even though such a move will be blocked by the US.

Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu's proposal

Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu's proposal regarding the make-up of the party's list for the 21st Knesset.

Abbas to assume chairmanship of UN's Group of 77

Chairmanship of Group of 77 allows PA to operate like a member state of the UN.

US official criticizes Hezbollah

US under secretary of state visits Lebanon, says Hezbollah terror tunnels into Israel are unacceptable.

Iran: We don't have a military presence in Syria

Iran dismisses claims by Israeli officials that Iranian targets in Syria were attacked.

Trump and Erdogan discuss Syria

Turkish President and US President discuss creation of "security zone" in north Syria.

Residents of the north concerned: There are more tunnels

Israelis who live near the border with Lebanon were surprised to hear about the conclusion of Operation Northern Shield.

Jordanian King, Egyptian President call for 'two-state solution'

King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi affirm importance of efforts to achieve peace based on two-state solution.

Iran 'punishes' Poland

Iran cancels Polish film week in protest over Poland’s hosting of Pompeo's summit aimed at discussing Iran's regional influence.

Iran taking 'preliminary steps' to restart uranium enrichment

Iran's nuclear chief said country taking preliminary steps to design uranium fuel with a purity of 20 percent.

Kahlon: Can't argue with PM's feelings about investigations

Finance Minister reiterates he would not sit in a government headed by Netanyahu if he is indicted after a hearing.

Malaysia will not allow Israelis to attend Paralympics qualifier

International Paralympic Committee disappointed over Malaysia's refusal to allow Israeli swimmers to attend competition this summer.

Syria urges UN to take action against Israel

Syrian Foreign Ministry complains to UN following air strike near Damascus which it blames on Israel.

Lapid: I won't be in Netanyahu's government if he's indicted

Yesh Atid chairman makes clear he will not sit in a government headed by Netanyahu if the Attorney General decides to indict him.

Danon to Lebanon: Time to address Hezbollah's violations

Israel’s UN Ambassador responds to Lebanon's complaint over Israel building wall on the border.

IDF attacks two Hamas underground structures

IDF fighter jets target two Hamas underground structures in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack on southern Israel.

'Do you think Arabs wear a neon sign with the word stupid?'

PLO leader Saeb Erekat lashes out at Secretary of State following his speech in Cairo.

Two killed in accident in Haifa

Vehicle overturns and catches fire near the Krayot interchange. Two passengers pronounced dead.

Iran's Zarif: Wherever US interferes, chaos follows

Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Pompeo's Cairo speech, says Iran will never mimic US "human rights models".

Iran's Supreme Leader: US leaders are 'first-class idiots'

Iran’s Supreme Leader mocks US leaders but also acknowledges US sanctions are pressuring Iran.

Gabbay: Running with Gantz no longer an option

Labor chairman says he was trying for a year to convince former IDF Chief of Staff to join forces, without success.

US Muslim group sues over Maryland's anti-BDS law

Council on American-Islamic Relations files federal lawsuit against Maryland's ban on contracting with businesses that boycott Israel.

Kim pledges to achieve results in next meeting with Trump

North Korean leader pledges to make second summit with Trump achieve a result that would be welcomed by the international community.

Iran: We'll continue with aerospace program

Iran's Foreign Minister stresses Iran's aerospace program will go despite US warnings to stop.

Jordanian FM: Israel needs to withdraw from Golan Heights

Jordan’s Foreign Minister rejects Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, says area is “occupied Syrian territory”.