Elad Benari

Iranian official: Bolton appointment 'a shame'

Senior Iranian official blasts appointment of John Bolton as U.S. National Security Adviser.

University of Ottawa rejects BDS a third time

University of Ottawa rejects motion to endorse anti-Israel movement.

Iranian MP blasts soccer player who played against 'Zionists'

Lawmaker in Iran slams sports federation for allowing star to return to the international squad despite appearing against Israeli team.

Israelis warned against traveling to Turkey, Egypt and Jordan

Counter-Terrorism Bureau issued updated travel warnings ahead of the Passover holiday.

IDF attacks observation posts in Gaza

IDF attacks two observation posts in northern Gaza hours after series of “Red Alert” incoming rocket sirens sounded in the south.

Pelosi to lead Democratic delegation to Israel

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, along with ten House Democrats, to visit Israel and Jordan.

IAF attacks Hamas target in southern Gaza

Israel Air Force attacks Hamas terror target in retaliation for incident in which border fence was damaged.

Erdogan ally to take over Turkey's largest media holding

Turkish businessman with close ties to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to buy Turkey's largest media holding.

Egypt to reopen Rafah crossing for two days

Egyptian authorities to reopen Rafah crossing for two days for the passage of humanitarian cases.

Danon to UN: Want compensation? Ask Hamas

Israeli Ambassador responds to UN request for compensation from Israel for damage to UN schools in Gaza.

Khamenei: We've neutralized American plans in the Middle East

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses U.S. of creating groups like ISIS to distract people from "Zionist regime".

Two Jordanians jailed for planning attacks for ISIS

Two Jordanians sentenced to 10 years with hard labor for planning attacks on the Amman embassies of Russia, Iran and Israel.

Hamas names suspect in attack on PA cabinet leader

Hamas says it searching for suspect in last week’s bomb attack on PA cabinet leader Rami Hamdallah.

Senate expected to approve Taylor Force Act this week

Senate expected to pass Taylor Force Act which would cut funding to the PA if it continues to pay terrorists.

Iran's Foreign Minister fires back at Trump

Mohammad Javad Zarif responds to Trump after he blasted the Iranian regime.

UN condemns chemical weapons use in Syria

UN Security Council condemns continued use of chemical weapons in Syria as OPCW investigates alleged chemical use in Eastern Ghouta.

Hotovely to Friedman: We stand behind you

Deputy Foreign Minister sends message of support to U.S. ambassador to Israel who was cursed by PA chairman.

Saudi Arabia: Iran deal is flawed

Ahead of Trump's meeting with Crown Prince, Saudi Foreign Minister criticizes 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.

France: Consider new sanctions on Iran

France urges European Union to consider new sanctions on Iran over its involvement in Syria’s civil war and its ballistic missile program.

Hamas: Abbas trying to cause chaos

Hamas blasts PA chairman for blaming the group for last week’s bomb attack against PA leader Rami Hamdallah.

Greenblatt: Abbas must choose between hate and peace

Trump’s envoy denounces PA chairman who called Ambassador Friedman the "son of a dog".

Republican Senator expects Trump to pull out of Iran deal

Senator Bob Corker says he expects Trump to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement in May.

Hamas: Israel exposed an old tunnel

Hamas claims tunnel demolished by the IDF was not operational, says Israel trying to create "illusion of power".

Greenblatt: Hamas is burying Gaza's future

Trump’s envoy condemns Samaria terrorist attack, blasts Hamas for welcoming it.

Iranian official: We won't accept changes to nuclear deal

Senior Iranian official warns Europe against cooperating with U.S. attempts to change 2015 nuclear deal.

IDF attacks Hamas target in Gaza

IAF fighter jets attack Hamas target in central Gaza in response to explosive device that was detonated near the border.

Iran: Saudi Crown Prince is 'simple-minded'

Iran lashes out at Saudi Crown Prince who likened Khamenei to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

U.S. army: Iran has stopped its provocations in the Gulf

U.S. military official Iranian navy has deliberately halted provocations of U.S. Navy ships in the Persian Gulf.

Lebanon to increase military presence along border with Israel

Lebanese PM says his country plans to increase its military presence along its southern border, says Israel "remains the primary threat".

Iranian official: U.S. determined to leave nuclear deal

Iran's deputy foreign minister says dismissal of Tillerson shows that Washington is set on quitting the nuclear deal.

Hamas widens probe into attempt on Hamdallah's life

Hamas launches committee to investigate bomb explosion that targeted PA leader Rami Hamdallah.

Netanyahu on Pompeo: We will work very well together

PM Netanyahu welcomes appointment as Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo, known for his opposition to Iran deal.

'Superman' on Israel: All I’ve imagined and more

Superman actor Dean Cain, who is visiting Israel, says he has dreamed about visiting the Jewish state for years.

Pentagon official: Iran deal still in our best interests

U.S. Central Command chief says Iranian nuclear deal is still in the best interests of the United States.

Trump envoy: Gazans have been brought to the brink of collapse

Jason Greenblatt condemns attack on PA leader's convoy, calls it an attack on the welfare of the people of Gaza.

Haredim welcome draft law approval

Haredi parties pleased after draft law approved in first reading, promise to continue the legislative process during summer session.

Trump to host Saudi Crown Prince

U.S. President will host Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 20.

Haley: We're prepared to act on Syria

U.S. Ambassador to the UN says Washington remains prepared to act if Security Council fails to act on Syria.

Greenblatt to present proposals on Gaza situation

White House brainstorming session scheduled for Tuesday will present proposals for improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Report: Paraguay, Honduras ready to move embassies to Jerusalem

Army Radio reports Paraguay and Honduras are ready to relocate their embassies to Jerusalem if Netanyahu visits their countries.