Elad Benari

EU to discuss whether to modify policy on Israel and PA

EU foreign ministers will "deeply discuss" the situation in the Middle East following Luxembourg request to recognize "Palestine".

Iranian official threatens to 'flatten' Tel Aviv

Senior adviser to IRGC threatens Israel in response to Foreign Minister Katz’s statement that an Israeli attack on Iran is a possibility.

US believes Iran responsible for rocket attacks in Iraq

Officials say US government believes Iran is behind a series sophisticated rocket attacks on joint US-Iraq military facilities in Iraq.

Abbas: We'll cancel agreements if Israel annexes Jordan Valley

PA chairman says elections will be held in PA, but only if Israel allows eastern Jerusalem Arabs to vote.

Guatemala to declare Hezbollah a terrorist organization

Guatemala President-elect meets Foreign Minister Katz: "The friends of Israel are my friends and the enemies of Israel are our enemies."

Luxembourg pushing for recognition of 'Palestine'

Luxembourg pushing for all EU member states to recognize Palestinian state in response to US policy shift on Judea and Samaria.

FBI believes Pensacola shooter acted alone

Investigators believe Saudi Air Force lieutenant acted alone when he killed three people at US Navy base.

Kerry endorses Biden for president

Former Secretary of State says former VP is the candidate "to fix what Trump has broken".

Gabbay: I regret not entering Netanyahu's government

Former Labor chairman: Gantz needs to make the difficult decision of entering Netanyahu's government.

Iran vows to continue ballistic missiles program

Iran responds to European countries' letter to UN, says it is determined to go ahead with disputed ballistic missile program.

Rouhani: Window on talks with US isn't closed

Iranian President says Tehran hasn’t closed window on talks with US, but again conditions them on withdrawal of sanctions.

Upgrade in Israel-Morocco relations?

Netanyahu and Pompeo discussed during their meeting Lisbon an upgrade of economic relations between Israel and Morocco.

France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles

France, Germany and the United Kingdom say Iran defied UN call by developing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.

UK Jewish newspaper to Corbyn: This is a REAL apology

The Jewish News urges Labour leader to issue a real apology for the anti-Semitism in his party, includes a suggested text.

Report: Fighter jets attack Iranian weapons depots in Syria

Arab media report explosions near an Iranian site on the border between Syria and Iraq.

IAEA still waiting for info on uranium found in Tehran

New head of UN's atomic watchdog says IAEA is still waiting for information from Iran on discovery of uranium at a site near Tehran.

Trump considering sanctioning Turkey over S-400 purchase

Trump suggests S-400 controversy with Turkey was a result of Obama's refusal to sell Ankara the Patriot system.

Motion against Jewish student in Montreal rejected

Student’s Society of McGill University’s Board of Directors rejects motion calling for Jewish student to resign over trip to Israel.

Iraq arrests former ISIS leader's deputy

Iraqi security forces say they arrested ISIS' Abu Khaldoun, who was deputy of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Pompeo and Netanyahu to meet in Lisbon

State Department confirms PM and Secretary of State will meet in Lisbon when Pompeo visits the city on Wednesday and Thursday.

Jordan: Construction in Hevron undermines peace

Jordan's Foreign Minister condemns Israeli decision to build Jewish neighborhood in Hevron, says it undermines "two-state solution".

Montreal university sides with Jewish student

McGill University sides with Jewish student who was threatened with removal from student union board of directors over a trip to Israel.

US quietly releases aid to Lebanon

The Trump administration has released more than $100 million in military assistance to Lebanon after delaying the aid for several months.

Labour fails to mention Jews in video that champions diversity

British Labour Party fails to mention Jews in elections campaign video that champions the rights of over 20 other groups.

Central Election C'tee director: Elections can be held earlier

Director of the Central Election Committee says the committee would be able to prepare for elections on February 25, 2020.

IRGC commander: Our missiles are aimed at 21 US bases

IRGC commander says Iran can launch 20,000 missiles per day, is prepared for “the greatest war against the greatest enemy.”

Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iranian threat

White House spokesman says Netanyahu and Trump discussed Iranian threat as well as other critical issues.

Pompeo welcomes Bolivia's renewal of ties with Israel

Secretary of State welcomes Bolivia’s announcement that it would renew its diplomatic ties with Israel after 10 years.

Erekat blames US for Israeli construction in Hevron

Senior PLO official: Israel’s decision to build new Jewish neighborhood in Hevron a direct result of US policy shift on Judea and Samaria.

Iraqi protesters again set fire to Iranian consulate

For the second time in less than a week, anti-government protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf.

Report: Iranian forces opened fire on unarmed protesters

New York Times says death toll in recent Iran protests from is between 180 and 450 people, and possibly more.

Edelstein contemplating running for Likud leadership

If Israel goes to elections and Likud holds primaries for party leadership, Edelstein may join the race.

Poll: Blue and White - 35, Likud - 33

Israel Hayom poll finds no change in blocs a week after PM's indictments. Jewish Home-National Union does not pass the electoral threshold.

Report: Germany to outlaw Hezbollah

German magazine reports government plans to outlaw Lebanese terror organization. Interior Ministry spokesman denies the report.

North Korean leader 'satisfied' after latest test

Kim Jong Un oversees “successful test” of super-large multiple launch rocket system.

IDF demolishes homes of Dvir Sorek's murderers

IDF forces demolish homes of terrorists who murdered Dvir Sorek in stabbing attack in August.

Abbas: US policy change emboldens Israel

PA chairman blasts Trump administration’s announcement on legality of Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Katz to the UN: Disarm Hezbollah

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz comments on UN Secretary General's report against Hezbollah: Fully implement all Security Council resolutions.

France could reimpose sanctions on Iran

French Foreign Minister says his country could trigger mechanism in 2015 deal that could lead to the reimposition of UN sanctions.

Khamenei: We foiled a 'very dangerous' plot

Iranian Supreme Leader accuses "Global Arrogance" and "Zionism" of being behind recent protests against fuel price hike.