Elad Benari

IAEA chief 'confident' of cooperation with Trump

Head of UN atomic watchdog confident of "very good cooperation" with the United States on Iran's nuclear deal.

Iranian vessels have 'close encounter' with American ship

Iranian military vessels have close encounter with U.S. surveillance ship in Strait of Hormuz.

North Korea preparing for strike on American bases?

North Korea says its launch of four missiles was exercise for a strike on American bases in Japan.

Arab MK defends street in honor of 'symbol' Arafat

Joint List chairman Ayman Odeh defends naming a street after former PA chairman.

Ahmadinejad joins Twitter despite having banned it

Iran's former president joins Twitter after acting to ban it while in power.

Iran claims 'radar evading' fighter jet almost ready

Iran’s Defense Minister says the production of home-made fighter jet has entered its final stage.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles

North Korea fires at least four ballistic missiles into waters east of the peninsula.

Iran says S-300 system is operational

Iran says advanced S-300 defense system, which was bought from Russia, has been tested and is operational.

Montreal police investigating latest anti-Jew hate video

Montreal police asked to investigate second video showing hate sermon against Jews from same local mosque.

Abbas to visit Moscow in May

PA chairman will reportedly visit Moscow, discuss Israel-PA peace efforts.

French teen who attacked Jew given 7 years

17-year-old who attacked Jewish teacher in Marseille sentenced to seven years in jail.

Abbas deputy: We accept 'one-state solution'

PA chairman's deputy claims the PA accepts a “one-state solution” but Israel doesn't.

France: 4 family members suspected of terror plot

French authorities arrest four members of a family in connection with a plot to carry out an attack.

UN: Both sides guilty of war crimes in Aleppo

UN commission finds that both Syrian rebels as well as the regime are guilty of war crimes in Aleppo.

American official confirms death of deputy Al-Qaeda leader

U.S. intelligence official says missile fired by a CIA drone killed Al-Qaeda deputy leader in Syria.

Gaza rocket hits southern Israel

Rocket from Gaza explodes in open area in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. No injuries or damages.

Sadat's nephew expelled from Egyptian parliament

Nephew of Egyptian President who signed peace treaty with Israel expelled from parliament.

Russia and China veto resolution on Syria sanctions

Russia and China veto UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons.

Iran claims to have test fired missile

Iran claims it test fired submarine-launched cruise missile at naval drill in the Gulf.

Egypt deports senior Fatah official

Egyptian airport security deports PA official Jibril Rajoub, who in the past called to use nukes against Israel.

Sessions: Bomb threats against Jews 'very serious'

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions condemns recent bomb threats against Jewish groups.

Facebook shuts down Fatah's page

Facebook shuts down page of PA chairman's party over photo of Arafat with a weapon.

Hamas rejects international forces in Gaza

Hamas rejects Netanyahu's proposal to send international forces to Gaza as part of future peace agreement.

PA official hopes Iran will produce 1,000 nukes

PA envoy to Iran hopes Iran will produce 1,000 nuclear bombs, warns against Western enterprise that will "establish Greater Israel".

Rouhani to run for re-election

Iran's "moderate" President reportedly to announce he plans to run for re-election in May.

Rocket explodes in southern Israel

Rocket explodes in open region in the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council. No injuries or damages.

Report: Deputy Al-Qaeda leader killed in Syria

Unconfirmed reports say deputy leader of Al-Qaeda killed in a drone strike in Syria’s Idlib province.

Hamas condemns Egypt over tunnel destruction

Hamas blasts Egypt after three people die from toxic gas inhaled in a smuggling tunnel beneath Gaza's border with Egypt.

Abbas blames Israel for talks impasse

Visiting Lebanon, PA chairman claims he is extending his hand for peace but Israel refuses talks.

Security Council to vote on Syria sanctions

Security Council likely to vote on resolution sanctioning Syrian officials over chemical weapons attacks as early as next week.

Rouhani: We'll continue to support 'Palestine'

Iranian President promises to continue to support Palestinian Arabs, urges Muslim nations to do so as well.

Hollande: France insists on 'two-state solution'

French President says his country is committed to a “two-state solution” and that won't change.

Toronto mayor: No place for anti-Semitism in this city

Toronto mayor condemns anti-Semitic notes found in condo building in the city.

Egypt and Jordan: 'No concessions' on Palestinian state

Egypt's President and Jordanian King reiterate their support for a two-state solution.

ISIS claims rocket fire on southern Israel

ISIS says it fired two rockets on the Eshkol Regional Council on Monday.

Iran unveils 'smart and advanced' rockets

In latest military exercises, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches several sophisticated rockets.

Iran bans chess player for competing against Israeli

15-year-old Iranian banned from domestic chess tournaments after playing against an Israeli opponent.

Nasrallah to Israel: 'Count to 1 million' before starting war

Hezbollah leader again threatens Israel, warns his organization will not have red lines in future confrontation.

Republican senators seek more sanctions on Iran

Senator Lindsey Graham says Republicans will introduce legislation imposing more sanctions on Iran over its missile tests.

Herzog: Netanyahu 'ran away' from peace initative

Opposition chairman: Kerry's peace proposal was historic opportunity but Netanyahu backed off because it would have dismantled Likud.