Elad Benari

Report: Monsey stabbing suspect kicked out of boot camp

Military officials say Grafton Thomas began Marine Corps boot camp but was separated from the service for "fraudulent enlistment".

Kim: US will 'suffer helplessly' if it maintains hostile approach

North Korean leader warns the world will witness a "new strategic weapon" from his country in 2020, says US will suffer for its "hostility".

Trump warns Iran following riots at Iraqi embassy

Trump on Twitter: Iran will pay a very big price! This is not a warning, it is a threat.

Russian FM: Iran nuclear deal in danger of 'falling apart'

Sergei Lavrov says Iranian nuclear deal could collapse due to the US and the EU's failure to comply with it.

Israel to permit imports of Gazan strawberries

The move is expected to significantly lower the price of strawberries in Israel.

Pompeo and Netanyahu speak following US attacks in Iraq

Pompeo tells Netanyahu that US "will take decisive action to defend its citizens and their interests against Iranian threats."

Iraq condemns US air strikes against Iranian-backed militias

Iraq's National Security Council says it will "reconsider" working with US-led coalition following air strikes.

Iran says it captured ship carrying smuggled fuel

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it seized a ship in the Persian Gulf suspected of carrying smuggled fuel.

Lawyer for Monsey stabbing suspect requests mental evaluation

Lawyer for Monsey stabbing suspect Grafton Thomas says his client us suffering from hallucinations and hearing voices.

Germany: Two suspects arrested after Jewish cemetery vandalized

Two men aged 21 and 33 arrested for allegedly knocking over 40 tombstones in a Jewish cemetery in western Geilenkirchen.

Orly Levy against alliance with Meretz: We'll lose seats

Labor chairman Amir Peretz is considering uniting with Meretz, but Gesher chairwoman opposes the idea.

British Labour MPs: Anti-Semitism among reasons for election failure

British Labour MPs who lost their seats cite party's "unwillingness" to stand up to anti-Semitism as one issue that led to election loss.

US national security adviser warns North Korea against missile test

Robert O’Brien warns North Korean leader Kim Jong Un against conducting a ballistic missile test as a “Christmas gift" for the US.

NYC Mayor: We're in the middle of a race-hate 'crisis'

Bill de Blasio says NYPD will beef up patrols of Jewish neighborhoods and introduce anti-bias-crime programs in public schools.

Abbas reiterates: No elections without eastern Jerusalem

PA chairman responds to reports that Israel will ignore his request to permit elections in eastern Jerusalem.

Pompeo condemns 'despicable' stabbing in Monsey

Secretary of State on stabbing in Monsey: This despicable act of anti-Semitism during Hanukkah celebrations is sickening.

US bombs headquarters of pro-Iran group in Iraq

US bombs headquarters of Kata'ib Hizbollah group after a series of attacks in Iraq against American interests.

Monsey stabbing suspect may be linked to earlier attack

Authorities investigating whether Grafton Thomas is tied to a recent stabbing near a local synagogue.

Trump urges end to bloodshed in Syria's Idlib

US President calls for governments in Moscow, Damascus and Tehran to stop bloodshed in last stronghold of Syrian rebels.

Abbas spokesman: The pressure on Israel will continue

PA chairman's spokesman says efforts with international parties are continuing to pressure Israel to allow PA elections in Jerusalem.

Again: Headstones vandalized at Jewish cemetery in Slovakia

More than 20 headstones vandalized at Jewish cemetery in northern Slovakia, the second such incident in a week.

Earthquake strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake, considered moderate, hits near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant.

Turkey detains 20 suspected ISIS members

Turkey detains almost two dozen suspected Islamic ISIS militants in Istanbul amid crackdown on the group.

Hamas: Abbas should issue elections decree soon

Hamas leader says PA chairman should issue decree for holding elections and thus force Israel to permit them in eastern Jerusalem.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF fighter jets and helicopters attack several Hamas targets in retaliation for rocket fire on southern Israel.

Internet outages again reported in Iran

Wave of internet outages imposed in Iran ahead of commemorations for those killed in unrest last month.

Report: 5 killed in attack on Iranian-backed militia in Syria

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports five dead in missile strike near the town of Al Bukamal along the Syria-Iraq border.

Australian PM: ICC has no authority to discuss PA issue

Australian Prime Minister tells Netanyahu his country does not recognize the "State of Palestine" or its status as member state of the ICC.

Iranian chess champion seeks nationality change

Iran’s top rated chess champion decides not to play for his country, in apparent reaction to its informal ban on competing against Israelis.

Abbas: Elections in eastern Jerusalem - or no elections at all

PA chairman says issuing a presidential decree for holding elections is dependent on whether they could be held also in eastern Jerusalem.

Egyptian publisher sent to prison for distributing Israeli novel

Founder of Egyptian publishing house sentenced to five years in prison for distributing Arabic version of novel about spy for Israel.

Iran begins new work at heavy water reactor

Iran begins new operations at Arak reactor, in a move which appears to be meant to pressure Europe.

Gaza fishing zone to be re-extended

Maritime fishing zone for Gaza to be re-extended to 15 nautical miles, after being reduced last week following rocket attack.

Iranian official: We'll respond to Israeli attacks

Senior adviser to Khamenei warns Israel of response for the attacks in Syria attributed to the Jewish state.

Poway street renamed after synagogue shooting victim

Lori Lynn Lane in Poway dedicated in memory of Lori Lynn Gilbert-Kaye, who was killed in shooting attack at Chabad in April.

Netanyahu thanks Pompeo

Netanyahu speaks with US Secretary of State and thanks him for standing alongside Israel in the wake of ICC prosecutor's decision.

Iran threatens fifth step to scale back nuclear commitments

Senior Iranian official says Iran will take a fifth step of scaling back its commitments under 2015 deal, blames Europe.

Egypt releases former chief of staff from jail after a year

General Sami Anan was arrested in January of 2018 after announcing he would challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in the presidential election.

Cruz: We are grateful for our close ally Israel

Texas Senator wishes the Jewish people a Happy Hanukkah.

Syria claims to have intercepted missiles fired from Israel

Syrian media reports that air defense systems intercepted missiles fired from Israel in the Damascus area. Israel not commenting.