Elad Benari

Anti-Semitic Belgian carnival goes ahead despite calls for it to be cancelled

Parade in Aalst once again includes participants dressed in anti-Semitic costumes, with some dressed up as Nazi officers.

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Damascus

IDF confirms air strike on terrorist targets belonging to Islamic Jihad in both Damascus and Gaza.

Iraq halts travel to Iran amid coronavirus outbreak

Iraqi authorities issue restrictions on travel to Iran after several cases of coronavirus are detected in that country.

PA accuses Netanyahu of 'systematically' destroying two-state solution

Abbas spokesman blasts Netanyahu following his announcement of new construction in Judea and Samaria.

Foreign Minister calls on Belgium to ban anti-Semitic carnival in Aalst

Mayor of Aalst says Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz's call to ban carnival which displayed anti-Semitic float is "disproportional".

IDF soldiers open fire at Arab who tried to run them over

Suspected ramming attempt near Beit El: Palestinian Arab vehicle speeds toward soldiers, who open fire at the driver and injure him.

Syrian journalist: Jews 'make miracles out of the impossible'

Watch: Syrian journalist refutes claim that Israel thwarts democracy in Arab countries, praises the Jewish people.

8 dead in shooting in Germany

At least 8 people shot dead in the city of Hanau, near Frankfurt. Suspected shooter found dead.

PA cabinet leader: Europe should recognize 'Palestine'

Mohammad Shtayyeh meets EU representative, urges EU to fill the void caused by "failure" of Trump peace plan.

Zarif: Trump was spooked by my meeting with Democratic Senator

Iran’s Foreign Minister claims his recent meeting with Senator Chris Murphy spooked the Trump administration.

Sanders calls Israeli government 'racist'

Republican Jewish Coalition blasts presidential hopeful who called Israeli government racist: Outrageous.

Two people dead from coronavirus in Iran

Two residents of the city of Qom die after testing positive for the new coronavirus.

PA threatens legal action against Amazon

PA blasts Amazon for offering free shipping to Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria but not to Palestinian Arab ones.

Connecticut Senator defends meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy says he met Mohammad Javad Zarif because it is "dangerous not to talk to one's enemies".

Passengers begin disembarking from coronavirus-stricken ship

Passengers begin disembarking from the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Among them are 12 Israelis who will return to Israel on Friday.

Erekat to companies operating in Judea and Samaria: Leave the 'settlements'

Senior PLO official calls on companies named in UN blacklist to cease doing business in "settlements".

Gantz turns down Netanyahu's request for televised debate

Blue and White chairman dismisses Netanyahu's challenge for televised debate as a spin to divert attention from PM's trial.

Abbas speaks to Merkel, reiterates opposition to 'Deal of the Century'

PA chairman urges German Chancellor to back negotiations based on international legitimacy.

Bahraini man sentenced to prison for burning Israeli flag

Bahraini Supreme Court rejects appeal of man who burned an Israeli flag during protest, upholds three-year prison sentence.

Poll: Left and Arabs - 57 seats, right and haredim - 56

Blue and White is the largest party with 34 seats, while the Likud wins 33 seats, according to Walla! news poll.

Satellite photos show damage from air strike in Damascus

Attack attributed to Israel destroyed weapons storage sites at Damascus International Airport. Israel not commenting.

EU will respond to Trump plan after Israeli election

Foreign affairs chief says EU won't pass official resolutions on Trump's peace plan until "after Israeli elections".

Iran seeks to maintain ties with Lebanon

Iranian Parliament Speaker congratulates Lebanon's new government, says Iran is keen on maintaining excellent bilateral ties with Lebanon.

Rouhani: We'll never negotiate with the US under pressure

Iranian President vows his administration will resist the US "maximum pressure" campaign.

PA cabinet leader: Trump deal will be 'buried very soon'

Mohammad Shtayyeh lashes out at Trump’s peace proposal, says it is nothing but an agreement between he and Netanyahu.

Bennett asks, Likud will stop attacking

Yamina chairman sends messages to Netanyahu's associates saying he wants to avoid a confrontation with the Likud.

Saudi minister: Trump deal has 'positive elements'

Saudi Minister says Trump's peace plan has positive elements but may not be implemented due to PA resistance.

Saudi Foreign Minister: Crown Prince has no plans to meet Netanyahu

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is not planning to meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Iranian commander: We're ready to strike the US and Israel

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns Iran is ready to strike the United States and Israel if they give it any reason to do so.

Report in Syria: Israel carried out air strike in Damascus

Syrian media says country’s anti-aircraft systems were activated against "hostile targets" over the capital.

PA cabinet leader threatens businesses on UN blacklist

Mohammad Shtayyeh threatens to take legal action against companies on UNHRC's blacklist of companies doing business in Judea and Samaria.

Iran warns Israel of 'crushing response' to any aggression

Iran's Foreign Ministry says the country will respond forcefully to any Israeli action against its interests in the region.

PLO welcomes UN blacklist of companies doing business in Judea and Samaria

PLO's Saeb Erekat calls companies operating in Judea and Samaria to "end their complicity in the denial of our right to self-determination."

AIPAC condemns UNHRC blacklist

Pro-Israel lobby says UNHRC blacklist "latest in a deplorable history of attacks on Israel by the UN and its agencies."

Democratic Rep. blasts 'shameful' UNHRC blacklist

Rep. Ted Deutch criticizes UN Human Rights Council following release of "blacklist" of companies which do business in Judea and Samaria.

Iranian official: We're looking for an excuse to raze Tel Aviv

Former IRGC Commander-in-Chief warns US against attacking Iran: We're looking for a pretext to attack Tel Aviv.

EU foreign minister warns Israel against annexation

Josep Borrell says Israeli annexation of Jordan Valley could lead to Palestinian Arab protests.

Gantz: Joint List will not be part of my government

Blue and White chairman says the gaps between he and the predominantly Arab party are too deep to bridge.

Andrew Yang, Michael Bennet suspend presidential campaigns

New York businessman and Colorado Senator drop out of presidential race following failure in New Hampshire primary.

Lebanon's Parliament approves new Cabinet

Prime Minister Hassan Diab's new Cabinet, which is supported by Hezbollah, wins vote of confidence from Parliament.