Elad Benari

Indonesian President: Our policy towards Palestine hasn't changed

Indonesia's President says Israel's participation in soccer tournament in his country means no change to its foreign policy.

Netanyahu responds to Biden: Israel makes its decisions by the will of its people

PM responds to Biden: Israel makes its decisions by the will of its people and not based on pressures from abroad.

Biden on Israel: I'm very concerned, Netanyahu won't be invited in the near term

US President comments on the recent goings on in Israel, says he will not be inviting Netanyahu to the White House in the near future.

Canada announces new sanctions against Iran

Canada targets two entities and eight individuals as part of new sanctions against Iran over human rights violations and drone production.

US welcomes freezing of judicial reform in Israel

National security spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is not worried that Israel could devolve into civil war.

North Korean leader calls to expand nuclear arsenal

Kim Jong Un calls to scale up the production of weapons-grade nuclear materials.

FIFA delays U20 World Cup draw due to host Indonesia's issues with Israel

Israel and Indonesia do not have diplomatic relations, and Bali governor called to ban Israel from taking part in the tournament.

Gulf countries to Blinken: Condemn Smotrich's comments on Palestinian people

Gulf Cooperation Council writes to US Secretary of State, condemn comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

'Urgent need for compromise': US 'deeply concerned' over developments in Israel

National Security Council Spokesperson urges compromises on judicial reform following dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Following Gallant's dismissal: Israel's Consul General in New York resigns

Israel's Consul General in New York, Asaf Zamir, resigns from his post: It is now time for me to join the fight for Israel's future.

US strikes Iranian targets in Syria following drone attack on US base

The US air strikes came after a drone believed to be Iranian struck a Coalition base in northeast Syria.

Sources: Syria and Saudi Arabia to reopen embassies next month

The re-establishment of ties between Riyadh and Damascus follows Saudi Arabia's agreement with Iran.

Lawyers of Tree of Life shooter: He has schizophrenia and brain impairments

Lawyers for Robert Bowers raise concerns over their client's mental state as his trial is set to begin.

North Korea tests new nuclear underwater attack drone

North Korea also confirms it fired cruise missiles during the weapon test and firing drill.

Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers to meet following restoration of ties

Saudi Foreign Minister and Iranian counterpart agree in phone call to meet and pave the way for the re-opening of embassies.

Top US official John Kirby: Israel remains a strong ally and a deep, deep friend

White House National Security Council Coordinator says "our support for Israel’s security will remain ironclad."

Nasrallah: We'll respond immediately if Israel starts a war

Hezbollah leader won't comment on Megiddo Junction attack: If Israel starts a war, it could lead to a battle in the entire region.

Lebanon condemns Smotrich's 'deliberately provocative' statement

Lebanon joins in on condemnation of remarks made by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that “there’s no such thing as a Palestinian people”.

In rare move: Israel's Ambassador to the US summoned by State Department

Ambassador Michael Herzog summoned to meeting with Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman following approval of law repealing Disengagement.

Syrian reports: Israel carried out air strike on Aleppo airport

Syrian media report alleged Israeli air strike in the Aleppo area. Country’s air defense systems activated.

UN expert: Iranian authorities may have committed crimes against humanity

UN Special Rapporteur on Iran says Iranian authorities committed violations in recent months that may amount to crimes against humanity.

Amazon to lay off thousands of additional employees

Amazon announces it will axe another 9,000 roles in a second round of layoffs in recent months.

National Security Advisor to Jordan: Israel committed to uphold the peace treaty

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi speaks to Jordanian Foreign Minister following uproar over Smotrich's comments in Paris.

Egypt's Sisi discusses nuclear plant with Russian officials

Construction by Russia's state-owned energy corporation of Egypt's first nuclear plant began in July of last year.

After Saudi-Iran deal: Iranian President invited to visit Saudi Arabia

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi welcomes invitation from Saudi Arabia's King Salman to visit the kingdom.

Senator Richard Durbin tests positive for COVID-19

Durbin, the No. 2 Senate Democrat, also tested positive for COVID-19 in July 2022.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: Stand ready to conduct nuclear attacks at any time

North Korea conducts exercises “aimed at improving tactical nuclear attack capabilities and war deterrence".

Netanyahu speaks to Biden: Israel was and will be a strong and vibrant democracy

Netanyahu and Biden speak about Iran and judicial reform. White House: Biden offered support for compromise on the proposed reforms.

US and Saudi officials: Iran agreed to halt weapons shipments to Houthis in Yemen

Officials say Iran has agreed to halt weapons shipments to Houthis as part deal to re-establish diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.

UK bans TikTok from official government devices

The move follows similar restrictions imposed by Canada, the European Union and the United States.

China, Iran and Russia hold drills in Gulf of Oman

The exercises come amid heightened tensions between the US and China.

Once again: North Korea launches ballistic missile

This is North Korea’s third round of weapons testing this week as South Korean and US troops continue joint military drills.

Israel's offensive woes continue in loss to Dominican Republic at World Baseball Classic

Israel's tournament will come to an end on Wednesday after they face Venezuela.

North Korea: Our missile launches helped train for missions at any time

North Korea confirms latest missile test, says the launches were a military drill designed to "annihilate the enemy" if necessary.

Iran: Khamenei pardons more than 22,000 arrested during protests

The statement by Iran's judiciary head offers glimpse of the full scope of the government's crackdown on anti-government protests.

Team Israel on wrong side of history in second WBC game

Israel held without a base runner for eight innings in 10-0 mercy rule loss to Puerto Rico.

Iraq: 22 ISIS terrorists killed in military operation

The operation took place in Iraq's western province of Anbar.

Iran: Agreement with Saudi Arabia will help end Yemen war

Iran and Yemen have been on opposing sides in the conflict in Yemen.

Team Israel rallies in the 8th inning to win its first World Baseball Classic game

Israel puts up three runs in the 8th against Nicaragua's best reliever to win its opener.

North Korea test-fires missile from a submarine

The launch comes one day before the US and South Korea start large joint military exercises.