Elad Benari

Khamenei aide: The Americans and Zionists are weaker

Top military aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader warns that Iran has taken the necessary measures to respond to any U.S. and Israeli threats.

White House: Peace efforts will continue

White House press secretary says Kushner and Greenblatt's meetings in the region were productive.

Report: Israeli missiles fall near Damascus airport

Syrian TV reports two Israeli missiles fell in the vicinity of the Damascus international airport.

Trump silent on timetable for peace plan

At meeting with Jordanian King, Trump says "progress" made in the Middle East but won't offer timetable for announcing Israel-PA peace plan.

Zarif: Failure to save nuclear deal would be very dangerous

Iran's Foreign Minister warns that failure to save 2015 nuclear deal would be "very dangerous" for Tehran.

Erekat blasts Kushner after newspaper interview

PLO Secretary General says Trump’s senior adviser "represents a policy of dictation".

Corbyn: Labour government would recognize 'Palestine'

British Labour leader says a Labour-led government would recognize “Palestine” as a state.

It's official: Erdogan wins presidential election

Turkey’s election authority chief confirms incumbent president had won presidential election in the first round.

Abbas, Haniyeh congratulate Erdogan

PA chairman and Hamas leader congratulate Turkish President on his reelection.

History in Saudi Arabia as women permitted to drive

Notorious longstanding ban on female driving in Saudi Arabia lifted at midnight on Sunday.

Washington to Syrian rebels: Don't expect support from us

Washington tells main Syrian rebel factions they should not expect military support to help them resist government offensive.

Kushner: I'm ready to work with Abbas

Trump's senior adviser sends a message to Palestinian Arabs as PA chairman continues to boycott him. "You deserve a bright future".

Iran to U.S.: Force Israel to denuclearize

Iran's Foreign Minister sets 15 conditions for improving relations with Washington.

Merkel: Solutions needed for Iran's 'aggressive tendencies'

German Chancellor says European countries share concerns over Iran's ballistic missile program.

Iraq militia vows revenge for deadly Syria raid

Iraq's Hezbollah Brigades pledges revenge for deadly air raid on its fighters in Syria, blames United States or Israel for the attack.

Jordan's King to meet Trump

Jordan's King Abdullah II sets off for the United States, will discuss Israel-PA peace with Trump.

Watch: British Muslim cleric calls to wipe Israel off the map

During Al-Quds Day rally in London, radical cleric warns Israel that the "resistance" will wipe it off the map.

Rouhani: We will never surrender to American pressure

Iranian President says the Iranian people will not give in to U.S. pressure as Iran faces economic sanctions.

Cruz applauds Trump over UNHRC withdrawal

Texas Senator says UNHRC spends time criticizing Israel while ignoring crimes of groups like Hamas.

Erekat blasts American withdrawal from UNHRC

PLO secretary general says United States advancing "international anarchy" after its withdrawal from Human Rights Council.

Kushner and Greenblatt meet Saudi Crown Prince

Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman hosts Trump's special envoy and adviser discuss Israel-PA peace process.

Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza

45 rockets, mortars fired towards southern Israel. Three explode in communities in the Eshkol region.

Report: Rafah Crossing to remain open indefinitely

Border crossing between Egypt and Gaza to remain open until further notice, officials say.

Britain: U.S. withdrawal from UNHRC 'regrettable'

British Foreign Secretary says despite UK will continue to support UNHRC despite its criticism of the body.

Iran atomic chief: Europe's proposals aren't good enough

Ali Akbar Salehi tells UN chief that Europe’s proposals to salvage 2015 deal are not satisfying for Tehran.

It's official: U.S. withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

Ambassador Haley says UNHRC "not worthy of its name" and announces the United States will withdraw.

Explosive thrown at Border Police post in Hevron

Terrorist throws explosive device near Cave of the Patriarchs before fleeing the scene. The incident ended without injuries.

Erdan: Investigate Joint List chairman

Public Security Minister asks A-G to investigate MK Odeh after he took part in Jerusalem conference organized by terror groups.

FIFA asked to ban anti-Israel Iranian soccer player

Soccer fans file complaint FIFA against Iranian forward who reposted Khamenei's anti-Israel tweet.

American official says Israel behind Syria air strike

U.S. official tells CNN an air strike close to Iraq-Syria border was carried out by Israel. IDF not commenting.

U.S. and South Korea agree to suspend joint drill

United States and South Korea to suspend joint military exercise following Trump-Kim summit.

IDF attacks 9 Hamas targets in Gaza

Responding to arson terror and explosive kites and balloons, IAF fighter jets strike nine targets in northern Gaza.

Former Obama adviser rips Trump over summit with Kim

Susan Rice says Trump-Kim summit was a bigger success for North Korea.

Rocket sirens heard in southern Israel

Incoming rocket siren heard in Gaza Belt and in the Ashkelon vicinity. Three launchings identified toward Israeli territory.

Egypt raises fuel prices as part of new austerity measures

Egypt announces new hikes on fuel prices as part of austerity measures tied to an IMF loan.

Report: U.S.-led coalition attacks Syrian army position

Syrian military says coalition aircraft bombed position belonging to the Syrian army in eastern Syria, leading to deaths and injuries.

PA spokesman: Trump's peace efforts will achieve nothing

Abbas spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh says Kushner and Greenblatt's meetings will be a complete failure.

IDF attacks vehicle of head of kite terror squad

IDF aircraft targets vehicle of one of the leaders of the squads that launched arson and explosive balloons and kites from Gaza.

PA official: Jews 'are not a people'

Watch PA envoy to Iraq says Jews “are not a people”, invites Iraqi militias to “liberate Palestine”.

FIFA confirms taking action against PA soccer chief

Governing body of soccer confirms disciplinary proceedings have started against Jibril Rajoub over his remarks against Messi.