Elad Benari

UN to begin to distribute Qatari aid to Gazans

Nearly 100,000 beneficiaries in Gaza will begin to receive the Qatari cash aid as of Monday.

IAEA, Iran reach agreement on access to surveillance equipment at nuclear facilities

IAEA Director General says new agreement with Iran will allow space for diplomatic talks.

IDF attacks Hamas outposts, Iron Dome intercepts rocket

IAF fighter jets attack four Hamas military outposts. Meanwhile, Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired towards southern Israel.

North Korea test fires long-range cruise missiles

North Korea says it carried out successful long-range cruise missile tests over the weekend.

International Judo Federation bans Algerian who refused to face Israeli

International Judo Federation bans Algerian judoka and his coach for ten years after he refused to face Israeli during Tokyo Olympics.

Israel permits Slovakia to open cultural branch in Jerusalem

Deputy Foreign Minister gives Slovakian Ambassador letter of approval granting Slovakia permission to open a cultural branch in Jerusalem.

Bahraini airline announces flights to Israel

Gulf Air announces it will operate two weekly flights to Tel Aviv starting at the end of the month.

PA to charge members of security forces over death of activist

PA to charge 14 members of its security forces for allegedly beating anti-Abbas activist Nizar Banat to death.

Egypt attempting to revive Israel-PA peace talks

Egypt's intelligence service preparing to put the final touches on a "new peace initiative".

Condition of PA official who contracted COVID-19 improves

PA "health minister" says Jibril Rajoub is in good condition as he recovers from COVID-19.

Israel names first ambassador to Bahrain

Supreme Appointments Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs names Eitan Na’eh as Israel’s first ambassador to Bahrain.

Member of ISIS 'Beatles' pleads guilty to helping murder captives in Syria

One of four members of British ISIS squad pleads guilty in US courtroom to helping the group torture and murder captives in Syria.

Reports of air strike in Syria, explosions heard in central Israel

Syrian media report air strike in the Damascus area. Residents of central Israel report hearing explosions.

PA welcomes any international peace initiative, says cabinet leader

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on international community "to protect the principle of the two-state solution".

France and Germany urge Iran to return to nuclear talks

French Foreign Minister says it is urgent for Tehran to return to talks, while Germany asks it to resume talks "as soon as possible."

US has administered third dose to over 1 million people

CDC: A third dose of either Pfizer or Moderna has been administered to over 1 million people since August 13.

Iran: Nuclear talks won't resume for another two to three months

Iranian Foreign Minister says stalled talks aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers unlikely to resume anytime soon.

Gaza fishing zone expanded, Kerem Shalom crossing reopens

Following a security assessment, Israel announces additional relief measures for Gaza.

Event in Washington to celebrate 1st anniversary of Abraham Accords

Event in Washington on September 14 will be attended by officials from both the Trump and Biden administrations.

Iran: We won't accept negotiations for the sake of negotiations

Iran's Foreign Minister: Negotiations must be aimed at serving the interests of the Iranian people, US must speak to us with respect.

Bomb-laden drone crashes into airport in Saudi Arabia

Houthis blamed after bomb-laden drone crashes into an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, wounding eight people.

'Jeopardy!' producer out following disparaging remarks about Jews

Mike Richards, who already stepped down as host of the popular game show, is now also out as executive producer.

Federal prosecutors won't seek death penalty for Poway shooter

Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for man charged in deadly shooting at Chabad of Poway in April 2019.

Iran: We'll downscale nuclear activities if US complies with 2015 deal

Iranian Foreign Ministry says Iran will downscale its nuclear activities only if US fully returns to 2015 nuclear deal.

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and older

The move comes one week after the FDA granted full approval to the vaccine.

Iran and Syria vow to confront US sanctions

Iran and Syria vow to take “mighty steps” to confront US sanctions, say their relations will strengthen under Iran’s new leadership.

UAE to resume visas to fully vaccinated tourists

UAE will resume issuing visas to all tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday.

IAEA: North Korea restarting one of its nuclear reactors

UN atomic watchdog says North Korea appears to have restarted nuclear reactor that is widely believed to have produced plutonium.

Gantz meets Abbas: Israel seeks to strengthen PA’s economy

Defense Minister meets PA chairman to discuss security-policy, civilian and economic issues.

Algeria threatens to divert gas supplies from Morocco pipeline

Algeria threatens to divert Spain-bound natural gas exports via an undersea pipeline that bypasses Morocco.

PA: The US alone cannot be in charge of the peace process

Senior PA official says Palestinian Arabs insist that any future peace talks with Israel be held as part of international peace conference.

Lebanese PM subpoenaed in Beirut blast probe

Judge issues subpoena for Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister after he failed show up for questioning on Beirut port blast.

Merkel cancels Israel visit due to situation in Afghanistan

The German Chancellor had been scheduled to visit Israel this weekend and meet Bennett and Herzog.

Biden calls Bennett after postponement of meeting

US President calls PM Naftali Bennett, thanks him for his understanding regarding the postponement of their meeting.

Iran's parliament approves almost all of Raisi's cabinet

Lawmakers approved 18 out of 19 candidates put forward by new Iranian President for cabinet posts.

Pfizer seeks US approval of booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer says it has started the application process for a third dose of its vaccine for everyone ages 16 and older.

US officials: We'll consider other means if Iran talks fail

Biden administration officials say US will consider using other means to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapons should talks fail.

Israelis to be exempted from US visas soon?

State Department spokesman says Secretary of State and PM Bennett agreed on the importance of Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program.

Toronto area politician's campaign sign defaced

Liberal Party candidate shares photos of a campaign sign defaced with a swastika and the word “Nazi”.

Ra'am MK passes away after heart attack

MK Saeed Alkharumi from Ra’am party passes away from heart attack at 49.