Elad Benari

Rouhani criticizes ban on Telegram

Iranian President says ban imposed on popular messaging app is “the opposite of democracy”.

German 'Nazi Grandma' fails to show up for prison sentence

Holocaust survivors’ group urges German authorities to intensify search for 89-year-old Ursula Haverbeck, convicted of Holocaust denial.

Britain hopes to convince Trump to remain in Iran deal

Britain’s Ambassador to the U.S. says Britain believes it can address Trump's concerns on Iran nuclear deal.

Lebanon holds first election in nine years

Voter turnout in Lebanon's parliamentary election at 49.2 percent, down from 54 percent the last time elections were held.

Giuliani suggests Trump will rip up Iran deal

Former New York City Mayor suggests Trump plans to pull the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear agreement.

British Foreign Secretary to discuss Iran deal with Trump

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will fly to Washington to urge Donald Trump not to scrap Iran nuclear deal.

Tunisia bid for Youth Olympics blocked over ban of Israelis

Bid by Tunisia to host 2022 Youth Olympics blocked because the country recently banned Israeli athletes.

Britain: Abbas remarks unhelpful to peace

Britain’s Middle East minister criticizes PA chairman's anti-Semitic speech, says his remarks were deeply concerning.

Abbas re-elected as PLO chief

PA chairman to continue serving as chairman of the Executive Committee of the PLO.

Germany criticizes Abbas's anti-Semitic speech

German Foreign Minister says his country was responsible for one of the worst crimes in history.

UN envoy: Abbas statements are deeply disturbing

UN's Middle East Envoy condemns PA chairman's speech suggesting the role of Jews in the banking sector led to the Holocaust.

U.S. concerned about human rights abuses in North Korea

State Department says Washington will continue to pressure North Korea over its human rights abuses.

PLO official: Abbas didn't deny the Holocaust

Saeb Erekat refutes claims that PA chairman denied the Holocaust, says Abbas has no problems with Jews but rather with the "occupation".

Iranian official: We'll retaliate against Israel's aggression

Senior Iranian official says his country will retaliate against Israeli "aggression" in Syria at the right time and place.

Japanese PM: We won't move our embassy to Jerusalem

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets Abbas, reiterates support for two-state solution.

Poll: Likud gaining strength, Levi-Abekasis weakening

Poll published by Channel 20 finds Likud would win 32 seats if elections were to be held today.

Kerry: Netanyahu showed why Iran deal was needed

Former Secretary of State argues that the intelligence information revealed by Netanyahu shows why Iran deal was necessary.

Khamenei: Those who confront us will be defeated

Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses the United States on of trying to stoke a “regional crisis”.

Senator Cruz: Iran deal 'truly catastrophic'

Texas Senator praises Netanyahu’s revelations about Iran, calls on Trump to pull out from the deal.

White House: Iran must never have nuclear weapons

White House responds to Netanyahu's presentation on Iran, says it is examining the information he presented carefully.

Britain: We were never naive about Iran

Britain responds to Netanyahu's revelations on Iran, says nuclear deal remains "vitally important".

Mogherini responds to Netanyahu

EU High Representative of for Foreign Affairs says she hasn't seen arguments from Netanyahu that Iran isn't complying with nuclear deal.

Missiles fired toward Iranian base in Syria

Loud explosions heard at Syrian army base near Hama which may have been used by Iranian militia.

Bolton: Trump hasn't decided whether to leave Iran deal

National Security Advisor says Trump undecided on leaving the Iran nuclear deal ahead of his May 12 deadline.

Rouhani: Nuclear deal is not negotiable

Iranian President tells French counterpart the nuclear deal is not negotiable in any way.

Britain, France and Germany reiterate commitment to Iran deal

Leaders of Britain, France and Germany say Iran deal "the best way of neutralizing the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran".

Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran

White House says Trump spoke with Netanyahu about the problems posed by Iran's "destabilizing activities”.

Hamas: PA tried to assassinate its cabinet chief

Hamas claims PA officials were responsible for the attempted assassination of Rami Hamdallah last month.

Trump: Meeting with Kim could take place within 3-4 weeks

Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader could take place within three or four weeks and "whatever happens, happens".

U.S. urges sanctions on Iran's missile program

Advisor to Pompeo says U.S. is urging its European allies and others to impose sanctions on Iran to curb its missile program.

Kim and South Korean President hold historic meeting

North Korean leader holds historic summit with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.

Arabs with bomb caught near Jerusalem

Border Police officers capture suspicious vehicle carrying two Palestinian Arabs with a pipe bomb.

Mattis: Israel-Iran confrontation increasingly likely

U.S. Defense Secretary says a military confrontation between Israel and Iran in Syria is becoming increasing likely.

Rouhani lashes out at 'tower builder' Trump

Iranian President rules out any changes or additions to 2015 nuclear deal.

U.S. official: We don't seek to renegotiate Iran deal

U.S. non-proliferation envoy says Washington hoping to fix Iran deal's flaws with supplementary agreement.

Macron: France wouldn't be the same without Jews

French President denounces anti-Semitism, calls for toughness in fighting it.

Report: Russia to deliver new defense systems to Syria

Russia's Defense Ministry says the country plans to deliver new air defense systems to Syria in the near future.

Germany: Iran deal can't be renegotiated

Spokesman for German Foreign Ministry says keeping the nuclear deal with Iran is a top priority for the country.

Netanyahu thanks Czech President

PM Netanyahu welcomes announcement that Czech Republic will relocate its embassy to Jerusalem, hopes decision will be implemented quickly.

20 civilians killed in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Syria

20 civilians killed in week-long regime airstrikes on Damascus neighborhood of Yarmouk.