Elad Benari

Pompeo: Iran sanctions could return if arms embargo isn't extended

Secretary of State warns of a return of UN sanctions on Iran if Security Council fails to extend arms embargo.

State Department: Abbas inconsistent on commitment to non-violence

Annual US State Department report says PA chairman has failed to consistently maintain a stance regarding non-violence.

Biden wins New York primary

Former US Vice President continues to add to his already insurmountable primary lead.

Iranian parliament condemns IAEA's anti-Iran resolution

Iran's Parliament says IAEA resolution was adopted due to pressure from US and its allies.

Ashkenazi meets Cypriot counterpart, discusses sovereignty

Foreign ministers of Israel and Cyprus meet as Israel seeks to defuse European opposition to sovereignty plan.

Report: Seven fighters killed in Syria air strikes

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says seven fighters, including two Syrian soldiers, killed in air strikes attributed to Israel.

North Korean leader suspends military action against South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chairs meeting of Central Military Commission, decides to suspend military action plans against South Korea.

UNHRC condemns Israeli sovereignty plans

United Nations Human Rights Council condemns sovereignty as part of a series of anti-Israel measures.

PA to present UN resolution against sovereignty

PLO Secretary-General says draft resolution against Israeli sovereignty plan will be presented to Security Council.

Jordan, Netherlands oppose sovereignty

Jordanian Foreign Minister speaks to Dutch counterpart, stresses importance of international efforts to thwart Israeli sovereignty plan.

PA registers record number of new coronavirus cases

PA records 142 new infections over a 24-hour period, "the highest rate in a single day" since the start of the outbreak.

Will White House approve limited sovereignty move?

Source says US officials could discuss a step-by-step process for Israel to apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria.

American man among victims of UK stabbing attack

US ambassador to Britain confirms American man was among the three victims stabbed to death in a park in the town of Reading.

Roger Waters: Zionism an 'ugly stain' that must be removed

Watch: Pink Floyd co-founder gives interview to Hamas-affiliated news agency, slams Sheldon Adelson, Trump and Ambassador Friedman.

Iran's Parliament Speaker rules out talks with US

Speaker of Iran's Parliament says Iran is not opposed to diplomacy and negotiations, but negotiations with the US are forbidden.

PA reports 49 new cases of COVID-19

The PA has witnessed a new wave in the spread of the novel coronavirus over the past 10 days.

'We prefer popular resistance but our fingers are on the triggers'

Fatah official Jibril Rajoub: We do not believe in transition to the bloody square, but that may change if Israel applies sovereignty.

WHO reports largest single-day increases in global COVID-19 cases

WHO reports 8,708,008 cases of coronavirus with 461,715 deaths worldwide.

Australia: Melbourne kindergarten defaced with '4th Reich'

Anti-Defamation Commission condemns vandalism in kindergarten in Melbourne’s Albert Park.

Iran: It's possible to reach a solution with IAEA

Iranian Foreign Minister says “an agreeable solution is possible” for IAEA request for access to two nuclear sites.

PA urges Greece to take position against sovereignty

PA cabinet leader to Greek PM: Don't undermine international law by allowing Israel to apply sovereignty.

Gantz: No to sovereignty in areas with 'many Palestinians'

Defense Minister stresses importance of bringing any potential sovereignty move before the professionals.

Egypt surpasses 50,000 coronavirus cases

Egypt registers 1,218 new cases of the new coronavirus, bringing its total number to more than 50,000.

Trump blasts 'sick puppy' Bolton

Trump blasts former national security adviser following publication of excerpts from his new book.

45 new coronavirus cases confirmed in PA

Number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in PA rises to 745, with 570 having recovered.

UAE minister: Israeli sovereignty move could lead to call for one state

UAE minister of state for foreign affairs: If we lose the possibility of a two-state solution, we will really be talking one state.

Netanyahu presents Gantz with scenarios for sovereignty

Netanyahu proposes application of sovereignty over 30% of Judea and Samaria as well as a more "symbolic" step.

UAE minister: It's possible to work with Israel

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says: We can have a political disagreement with Israel and try to bridge other differences.

Germany doubles fund to preserve Auschwitz-Birkenau

Germany doubles its share of fund to preserve the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp to 120 million euros.

Abbas' adviser: Annexation will lead to intifada

PA continues to send threats and warnings meant to deter Israel from implementing sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Jordanian King: Sovereignty will threaten stability

King Abdullah to US congressional leaders: Israeli sovereignty move undermines the prospects of achieving peace and stability in the region.

Johnson: Israeli sovereignty would be a breach of international law

British Prime Minister says his government objects to Israel's sovereignty move and will work to make the case for a two-state solution.

IAEA chief urges Iran to cooperate with the agency

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog calls on Iran to allow access to two sites where nuclear activity may have occurred.

Trial of suspect in attack on German synagogue to begin in July

German man charged with deadly anti-Semitic shooting in Halle will go on trial on July 21.

Report: Jordan's King refusing to communicate with Netanyahu

PA news agency reports King Abdullah II is refusing to communicate with Netanyahu over the sovereignty plan.

IDF attacks in Gaza following Hamas rocket fire

Aircraft and tanks fire at terrorist targets in response to rocket that was fired toward southern Israel.

PA requests UN discussion on sovereignty

Palestinian Authority submits official request for UN session to discuss Israeli plan to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

UN hoping to persuade PA to accept UAE shipment

The PA has rejected coronavirus-related supplies from UAE since the delivery was coordinated with Israel.

Erekat: Annexation will destroy any chance of peace

PLO official says if Israel applies sovereignty over "one inch" of Judea and Samaria, it will be the destruction of the PA.

Egypt to reopen select tourist destinations to international flights

Egypt hopes to draw tourists to popular attractions that have been spared the ravages of the coronavirus.