Elad Benari

Erdogan invites Trump to Turkey

White House spokesman says Turkish President invited Trump to visit Turkey in 2019.

Turkey: US missile deal doesn't affect deal with Russia

Erdogan spokesman says Turkey’s purchase of Patriot missiles will not affect its deal to acquire S-400 missiles from Russia.

Barak considering joining anti-Netanyahu bloc

Former PM not ruling out possibility of returning to politics and taking on Netanyahu. Likud: The public kicked him out.

Zarif: We never said Israel should be destroyed

Iran’s Foreign Minister insists that Iranian officials have never threatened to destroy Israel.

Erekat: Dissolving 'parliament' in line with transition to state

PLO official: Court decision that dissolved Palestinian “parliament” goes hand in hand with the transition into the “State of Palestine”.

Iranian official: Corruption will annihilate 'Zionist regime'

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council meets Hamas delegation, predicts Israel will be destroyed due to corruption.

Macron criticizes Trump over Syria withdrawal

French President reacts to Trump decision on Syria, says "an ally must be reliable".

Report: Trump told Erdogan Syria is 'all yours'

According to CNN report, Trump and Erdogan discussed US withdrawal from Syria before Trump announced the move.

Iran: US presence in Syria was 'source of tension'

Iran welcomes US withdrawal of troops from Syria, says US military presence in Syria had been "a mistake".

Abbas says he will dissolve PA 'parliament'

PA chairman says he will dissolve the largely defunct Palestinian “parliament” following a court decision ordering the move.

Strasbourg shooter pledged allegiance to ISIS

French judicial official says the gunman who killed five people at the Christmas market in Strasbourg pledged allegiance to jihadists.

Iran launches drill near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches drill near Strait of Hormuz, a day after US carrier sails into Arabian Gulf.

Hamas livid over deaths of four terrorists

Gaza terror organizations threaten Israel following killing of four terrorists who demonstrated near the border fence.

EU increases funding to UNRWA

European Union announced it will commit a further 20 million euros to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".

Iran blames Israel for Albania's expulsion of diplomats

Iran says US and Israel to blame Albania's expulsion of two Iranian diplomats over security reasons.

Former Majdanek guard 'too sick' to face trial

German court says it won't put on trial 97-year-old former guard at Majdanek death camp due to his health.

Cruz introduces bill to sanction PA over terrorist payments

Texas Senator's bill would impose sanctions against PA officials who provide financial rewards for terror attacks.

Radical imam won't attend Toronto conference

Imam who called for the killing of Jews will not speak at conference at Islamic center in Toronto next week.

For the first time: IDF blows up terrorist tunnel in the north

The stage of neutralizing the tunnels in Operation Northern Shield begins with explosion of the first tunnel.

Watch: PA cleric says Allah 'turned Jews into apes and pigs'

PA TV airs anti-Semitic sermon by PA cleric who compared Jews to apes and pigs.

Oman to mediate Israel-PA talks?

Oman’s Foreign Minister arrives in Washington, reportedly to discuss mediation efforts Israel-Palestinian Arab conflict.

UN's food program cuts aid to Palestinian Arabs

World Food Program to cut food aid next year to Palestinian Arabs, cites shortage of funding due to US cuts.

Albania expels two Iranian diplomats

Albania reportedly expels two Iranian diplomats in connection with 2016 Albania-Israel soccer match threatened with terrorism.

BDS fail: Pink Floyd tribute band to perform in Israel after all

UK Pink Floyd Experience says it will perform in Israel after announcing shows were cancelled following pressure by Roger Waters.

Australian Labor Party calls to recognize 'Palestine'

National conference of Australia’s Labor Party approves resolution calling on next government to proceed with recognition of “Palestine”.

Arab League to Australia and Brazil: Abide by international law

Arab League calls on Australia and Brazil to "abide by international law" concerning the status of Jerusalem.

US concerned over Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon

State Department official hopes Lebanon's next government will work with Washington.

EU: Peace plan not based on 'two-state solution' will fail

Eight European Union member states say peace plan not based on "internationally agreed parameters" would risk being condemned to failure.

'What part of killing a baby is heroic?'

US envoy Jason Greenblatt rips Fatah for praising terrorists. "Disgraceful, vile and contemptible."

Watch: Former Hamas leader calls for 'guerrilla warfare'

In television interview, former Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal says Arabs in Judea and Samaria should wage "guerrilla warfare".

Jordan condemns Israeli plans to normalize communities

Jordan’s Foreign Minister blasts Israel's announcement that it will build new housing units and normalize communities in Judea and Samaria.

UN asks for donations for PA

United Nations urges donor states to provide $350 million in aid for the Palestinian Authority in 2019.

Texas teacher sues over anti-BDS law

Speech pathologist in Austin sues local school district for being fired after refusing to sign agreement that she won't boycott Israel.

Abbas envoy meets Shin Bet chief

Report: Senior PA official met Shin Bet head and discussed ways to end terror attacks throughout Judea and Samaria.

Report: IDF begins demolishing home of Barkan terrorist

Palestinian Arab media says IDF soldiers demolishing home of Ashraf Na'alwa who was eliminated last week.

Arab League: Australia should recognize 'Palestine'

Arab League Secretary-General calls on Australia to recognize eastern Jerusalem as the capital of "Palestine".

Patriots' wide receiver honors Pittsburgh victims

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, who is Jewish, pays tribute to 11 victims of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue.

Iranian general accidentally kills himself

General in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards kills himself while cleaning a gun.

Saudi Arabia criticizes Senate position on Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia insists murder of journalist does not reflect its policy after Senate votes to end US support for Yemen war.

Jordan: Australia's Jerusalem recognition breaches int'l law

Jordan condemns Australia’s decision to recognize western Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.