Elad Benari

UN body rejects resignation calls for anti-Israel rapporteur Francesca Albanese

UN body defends special rapporteur Francesca Albanese against calls for her resignation from European ministers who cited her latest attack on Israel.

'Ban him from all arenas'

New York host slams Spike Lee for PLO flag at NBA All-Star: Ban him

WFAN's Craig Carton calls for Spike Lee to be banned from NBA arenas after the director wore a Palestine Liberation Organization flag at the All-Star Game while Israeli star Deni Avdija made history.

Citing Israeli 'aggression'

Hezbollah rejects Lebanese disarmament plan, cites Israeli 'aggression'

Hezbollah rejects the Lebanese government's four-month disarmament timeline, claiming the plan serves Israeli interests.

Iran's Pezeshkian:

Iran's Pezeshkian: 'We are open to verification' of nuclear program

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian states Tehran is open to nuclear verification, insists the country is not seeking nuclear weapons.

Lebanon plans:

Lebanon plans four-month timeline for second phase of Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon's army says it needs at least four months to implement the second phase of disarming Hezbollah, whose leader condemns the government's disarmament efforts.

'They want to make a deal'

Trump to play indirect role in Iran talks: They want to make a deal

Trump stresses the importance of Geneva talks with Iran. Despite labeling Iran a "bad" negotiator, he believes Iran wants a deal to avoid serious consequences.

After Indonesia:

After Indonesia: Morocco to send soldiers to Gaza for multinational force

Morocco, along with Greece and Albania, is in advanced talks with the United States to send soldiers to Gaza, with the base for the foreign forces to be established between Rafah and Khan Yunis.

Resigned over antisemitism

Former UPenn President who resigned over antisemitism remarks to head Georgetown Law

Liz Magill, former president of the University of Pennsylvania, named the new dean of Georgetown Law, starting in August 2026. She faces scrutiny over her controversial remarks on antisemitism.

Bondi Beach terrorist appears in court for first hearing

Naveed Akram, accused of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre, appears in a Sydney court via video link.

Deni Avdija makes history as first Israeli NBA All-Star

Deni Avdija makes history as the first Israeli to play in the NBA All-Star Game. He finishes with 5 points, 4 assists, and plays key minutes for Team World, marking a historic achievement for Israel.

Iran’s FM arrives in Switzerland for nuclear talks with US

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, leads a delegation to Geneva for the second round of indirect nuclear talks with the US. Key issues include uranium stockpile and sanctions relief.

Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against BBC set for trial in 2027

US judge rules that President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech will proceed to trial in 2027.

WJC President joins calls for removal of UN rapporteur Albanese

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder calls for the removal of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese due to her anti-Israel statements. Austria, Germany, and France also demand her resignation.

Israel officially joins Board of Peace

Israel joins the US-backed Board of Peace as a founding member, alongside 27 other nations. Despite this, Prime Minister Netanyahu will not attend the inaugural meeting in Washington next week.

Iran’s top adviser:

Iran’s top adviser: Missile program is non-negotiable

Iran's missile program is a "red line" and non-negotiable, says Ali Shamkhani, amid US-Iran tensions.

Herzog calls antisemitism in Australia 'frightening' amid visit

President Isaac Herzog condemns rising antisemitism in Australia during his visit, offering goodwill to the Jewish community.

Graham:

Graham hails Trump and Netanyahu: They seek peace, but not in a fake way

Senator Lindsey Graham praises the White House meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, highlighting their focus on the Iranian threat and their leadership for peace and stability.

US official:

US official: Gaza ceasefire holding, Hamas disarmament to begin in March

Despite Hamas’s insistence that it will not disarm, US official declares disarmament will begin in March, with international stabilization force expected to expand.

Iran claims:

Iran claims Netanyahu's US visit aimed at undermining negotiations

Iran warns that Netanyahu’s US visit is aimed at derailing nuclear talks as it insists it is serious about negotiations.

Netanyahu arrives in Washington

Netanyahu arrives in Washington | Trump: Iran would be foolish not to make a deal

Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in Washington and meets Trump's envoys ahead of his talks with the President, who suggests Iran seeks a deal and warns they would be foolish not to pursue it.

Hezbollah leader:

Hezbollah leader accuses US and Israel of coordinated offensive against Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem accuses Israel and the US of waging a coordinated offensive against Lebanon, claims Israel is targeting civilians and infrastructure.

CENTCOM commends Lebanese forces for dismantling Hezbollah tunnel

CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper praises Lebanese forces for uncovering a Hezbollah tunnel, highlighting efforts to dismantle threats to regional peace and stability.

US official reiterates:

US official reiterates: Trump opposed to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

White House official reiterates President Trump’s opposition to Israel applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Trump made similar remarks to reporters last September.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

Iranian Foreign Minister: US must drop unrealistic demands

Iran may continue indirect nuclear talks if the US shows seriousness, says FM Araghchi, who calls on Washington to drop what he describes as its “unrealistic demands".

Hamas leader Mashaal rejects Trump disarmament plan

Senior Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal rejects President Trump’s call for Hamas to disarm, vowing to defeat Israel and defending Hamas’s October 7 massacre.

Iran arrests reformist figures for 'supporting the Zionist regime'

Iranian authorities arrest three reformist figures, including Reform Front leader Azar Mansouri. State media cite charges of acting against the constitution and coordinating with enemy propaganda.

Senate probes Mamdani over scrapping NYC antisemitism, anti-BDS orders

Senate panel investigating Mayor Mamdani for rescinding his predecessor’s antisemitism and anti-BDS orders, warning the move could jeopardize $2.2B in federal funding and weaken protections for Jewish students.

Trump:

Trump: Hamas must disarm or they won’t be around any longer

At the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump says Hamas must disarm or be destroyed and says Iran is negotiating because it fears US military action.

Iranian FM arrives in Oman for new round of talks with US

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Oman for a new round of nuclear talks with the US and is set to meet Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

Graham walks out

Lebanese army chief denies Hezbollah is a terror group, Graham walks out

Sen. Lindsey Graham says he ended a meeting with Lebanon’s defense chief after the general refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist group, warns the US cannot rely on partners who deny the threat.

UK:

UK: Six anti-Israel activists cleared in Elbit burglary trial

UK jury acquits six Palestine Action activists over a 2024 raid on an Elbit factory, while prosecutors consider retrial on charges where no verdict was reached.

Australian charged over death threats against President Herzog

Australian police charge 19-year-old for alleged online death threats against President Herzog ahead of his visit.

Trump:

Trump: Khamenei should be very worried

Trump tells NBC that Iran’s Supreme Leader should be “very worried," warning of severe consequences if Iran tries to restart its nuclear program.

Queens:

Queens teen arrested for antisemitic death threat emails to high school

17-year-old Queens teen arrested for sending antisemitic emails threatening to kill Jews, amid a rise in hate crimes.

Trump:

Trump: I don’t think Iran wants another Midnight Hammer

Trump says the US is negotiating with Iran and declines to reveal where talks will take place.

Report:

Report: Trump nearly pulled out of Iran talks after Gulf aggression

Wall Street Journal reports that Trump considered abandoning Iran talks after a drone incident and harassment of a US vessel, but negotiations are still expected to proceed later this week.

Saif Al-Islam Qaddafi, son of former Libyan leader, assassinated at his home

Saif Al-Islam Qaddafi, long seen as his father’s heir, reportedly assassinated in Libya, with conflicting accounts of where he was killed and no clarity on who carried out the attack.

As tensions surge

US shoots down Iranian drone near USS Lincoln as tensions surge

US jet shoots down an Iranian drone near the USS Lincoln as Iran harasses a US-flagged tanker, escalating tensions while Washington and Tehran prepare for possible negotiations.

Abbas announces first-ever direct elections for PLO parliament

PA chairman sets November 1 elections for the PLO’s parliament, the first time its members will be chosen by direct popular vote.

'Iran can't be trusted'

'Iran can't be trusted': Nikki Haley warns against deal with Iran

Nikki Haley warns the US against striking a deal with Iran, saying the regime lies and spreads terror, as officials prepare for possible nuclear talks in Istanbul.