Elad Benari

Olmert: Israel doesn't need the Jordan Valley from a security standpoint

Former PM dismisses notion that Israel needs the Jordan Valley for security reasons as "unfounded nonsense".

Iran: Ready to resolve issues with IAEA

Iran expresses disappointment over IAEA report complaining of blocked access.

ICC president: We're undeterred by threats

International Criminal Court: US sanctions "undermine our common endeavor to fight impunity".

North Korea: Washington remains a long-term threat

North Korea says it sees no improvement in relations with the US, claims Trump only seeks to score political points.

Pan-Islamic body denounces Israeli sovereignty plan

Organization of Islamic Cooperation says Israeli sovereignty plan is a "serious escalation" which threatens the peace process.

Rouhani urges UN to oppose extension of arms embargo

Iran's President warns against US "conspiracy" to extend the UN arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.

German Foreign Minister: EU supports 'two-state solution'

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas meets Jordanian counterpart, says EU rejects any sovereignty plans by Israel.

Bennett: I'm convinced Netanyahu will not apply sovereignty

Yamina chairman on why he didn't join the government: Netanyahu didn't want us there, he never made an offer.

PA refuses medical supplies from UAE

For the second time in a month, PA refuses planeload of medical supplies from United Arab Emirates because it was coordinated with Israel.

PA to use its employees in fight against sovereignty

PA reportedly plans not to pay any salaries to its employees this month as part of the fight against Israel’s sovereignty plan.

Erekat: It's 'legal' for ICC to continue probing Israel

Senior PA official Saeb: It's "internationally legal" for ICC to investigate Israel despite PA’s abolition of all agreements with Israel.

Iran preparing for confrontation with US?

Islamic Republic appears to have constructed a new mock-up of an aircraft carrier off its southern coast for potential live-fire drills.

PA praises Saudi Arabia for rejecting Israeli sovereignty plan

Saudi Arabia recently denounced Israel’s plans to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and affirmed its support for the PA.

EU: US can't use nuclear deal to push for arms embargo on Iran

EU top diplomat: The US has already withdrawn from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, it can’t use the pact to impose arms embargo on Iran.

Nearly one in five Iranians may have contracted COVID-19

Senior Iranian health official says about 15 million Iranians may have been infected with novel coronavirus.

Argentina adopts IHRA's definition of anti-Semitism

Argentina joins a number of countries in adopting IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. Conference of Presidents welcomes the move.

Israeli official: Germany won't sanction Israel over sovereignty

Israeli diplomatic official says Germany will not respond harshly to Israel’s plan to apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria.

Iranian parliamentarians chant 'Death to America'

Lawmakers in Iranian parliament chant “Death to America” in a show of support for protesters over death of George Floyd.

North Korea cuts communication with South Korea

North Korea announces it will cut military and political communication links to its neighbor South Korea.

Colin Powell: Trump has 'drifted away' from the Constitution

Former Secretary of State endorses Joe Biden for president, says Trump lies "all the time."

North Korean leader appears at party meeting

Kim Jong Un stresses importance of "self-sufficient economy" in appearance at meeting of the politburo of the ruling Workers Party.

PA reports 8 new cases of coronavirus

Total number of cases of coronavirus in PA rises to 651, with 558 recoveries and five deaths.

PA seeking UN condemnation of Israeli sovereignty plan

Knowing they will face a US veto at the Security Council, PA plans to send draft resolution against sovereignty to General Assembly.

Report: Bush and Romney won't support Trump

Former US President and Utah Senator will reportedly not support President Donald Trump’s reelection.

New York Times' op-ed editor resigns

Editor of The New York Times' editorial page resigns following publication of controversial op-ed from Republican Sen. Tom Cotton.

Pelosi: Unilateral annexation undermines our interests

House Speaker warns against Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Iran releases US Navy veteran after two years

US Navy veteran Michael White released by Iran after the US released an Iranian scientist.

'King Abdullah will not cancel the peace agreement'

Source close to Jordanian King says he will not annul the peace agreement with Israel despite his opposition to sovereignty.

Iran reports most new cases of COVID-19 since outbreak began

Iran announces 3,574 new cases of coronavirus, the most in one day since the pandemic started.

Attacker of German synagogue recaptured after escaping prison

Gunman accused of attacking Halle synagogue during Yom Kippur recaptured by German authorities after attempting a prison escape.

PA refuses to receive tax revenues from Israel

Senior PA official says PA refused to receive tax revenue dues from Israel because it ended all agreements with Israel.

Six new cases of coronavirus discovered in PA

Total of six new cases of coronavirus registered in PA as Abbas extends state of emergency by one month.

Joint List MK tests positive for coronavirus

MK Samy Abu Shahadeh tests positive for coronavirus after his driver tested positive for the virus.

PA threatens to turn to UN over Israeli sovereignty

PA “foreign minister” says PA will push for UN resolution against Israel’s intention to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Toronto's York University introduces new accountability measures

New procedures follow external review process after violent protests last November during a program run by a Jewish campus club.

Rouhani calls on EU to act US sanctions

Iranian President tells Finnish counterpart that US is imposing "cruel" and "illegal" sanctions on his country.

Biden wins primaries in Rhode Island, South Dakota and New Mexico

Former Vice President wins primaries in several more states as he continues on his path to the Democratic nomination.

Jordan: Annexation will have 'grave consequences'

Jordan’s Foreign Minister warns application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would have a dire effect on Jordanian-Israeli relations.

Hitler's birth home to turn into a police station

Austrian officials unveil plans to "neutralize" Nazi leader's birth house.

Gaza mosques to reopen after coronavirus shutdown

Hamas authorities urge worshipers to abide by social distancing requirements when mosques reopen after being closed for three months.