Elad Benari

Kerry welcomes end of UN's Iran probe

Secretary of State welcomes IAEA decision to close probe of Iran nuclear weapons, says it will allow to focus on deal with West.

Kerry warns: Israel could become a 'unitary state'

Secretary of State warns that without the two-state solution, terrorist groups will be strengthened and Israel could be "one big fortress".

Ambassador criticizes Israeli 'settlement growth'

Ambassador Samantha Power speaks at Haaretz Conference, says Israeli "settlements" raise questions about its objectives.

Israeli aircraft hit two Hamas targets in Gaza

Israel Air Force launches airstrikes against two terrorist infrastructures in retaliation for earlier rocket attack.

Trump and Saudi prince engage in Twitter war

Saudi prince tweets that Trump is a disgrace over call to ban Muslim entry to the Unites States. Trump fires back.

Is Greece planning to recognize 'Palestine'?

Greek news website reports that the Greek parliament is planning a vote on recognizing a Palestinian state later this month.

White House 'relieved' Trump postponed Israel trip

White House spokesman welcomes Trump's postponement of his Israel trip, says the trip could have inflamed the Middle East.

Rouhani: Trump's comments are 'hypocritical'

Iranian President dismisses Trump's comments, says they are hypocritical because the Americans themselves support terrorism.

Clinton: Abbas could be replaced by ISIS flag

Leading presidential candidate tells Saban Forum that PA chairman must be strengthened, says she believes in "two-state solution".

Bibi denounces Swedish FM's 'double standards'

Netanyahu protests Swedish Foreign Minister's anti-Israel remarks in conversation with Swedish counterpart.

Netanyahu: UN must continue to investigate Iran

PM responds to UN report showing Iran worked on nuclear weapons until 2009, says Iran must continue to be investigated.

Danon: UN must not turn a blind eye to terror

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN calls on the President of the Security Council to condemn the deadly terror wave against Israel.

Knesset approves state budget for 2015-2016

61 coalition members vote in favor of budget, ensuring a stable coalition until at least March of 2017.

'Assad used 90 percent of missiles on rebels'

Senior Israeli official says Syria has used most of its ballistic missiles on rebels, but has also transferred a few to Hezbollah.

IAF hits Hamas targets in Gaza

IAF strikes two terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas in northern and central Gaza, after Gaza rocket explodes near border fence.

Egyptian cleric: The West, not Islam, created ISIS

Egyptian cleric extends condolences to France but says West shouldn't be surprised by ISIS attacks.

Liberman: Swedish FM's comments 'hypocritical'

Yisrael Beytenu denounces Swedish Foreign Minister over comments linking Paris attacks with Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Iran stops dismantling centrifuges, despite deal

Iran stops dismantling centrifuges in Natanz and Fordow due to complaints by hardliners.

Kansas City shooter sentenced to death

Judge follows jury's recommendation and sentences Frazier Glenn Miller to death in murders at Kansas Jewish sites.

Senators denounce EU's labeling plan

Senators Ted Cruz and Kirsten Gillibrand head bipartisan initiative which expresses concern over plan to label Judea and Samaria products.

Jordanian cleric: Jihad against Jews is a duty

Jordanian sheikh who issued a fatwa against killing Jews now says it is a Muslim duty to kill Jews - but the Muslims are not yet ready.

Herzog: Labeling Israeli products rewards terror

Opposition leader rejects EU’s decision to label products from “Israeli settlements”, saying it does not promote peace.

Roger Waters may face protest outside show

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls for boycott of Roger Waters' gig in Sag Harbor, planning protest outside.

New Zealand moves forward with talks resolution

New Zealand presents draft UN resolution aimed at reviving peace talks despite objection from Israel.

Qatari minister says Israel 'offending Muslims'

Qatar’s Foreign Minister rules out cooperation with Israel, says it offends Muslims with its actions on the Temple Mount.

Top Hamas official: This intifada will never stop

Watch: Hamas’s former interior minister declares that Allah created man to "wage jihad".

Ya'alon: Iran deal is done

In meeting with American counterpart, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon hints Israel is no longer protesting the Iran nuclear deal.

Former MK Ben-Eliezer to be tried for corruption

Attorney General announced he will place former MK on trial on a host of charges, including bribery and tax evasion.

Roger Waters fears Hillary might use nukes

Former Pink Floyd star finds Hillary Clinton too hawkish, supports Jewish Bernier Sanders instead.

Palestinian professor: All Jews are 'fair game'

A dean at a Gaza university says terrorist attacks should target all of Israel - including Tel Aviv and Haifa.

Regev asks FIFA to act against PA soccer chief

Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev calls on FIFA to take action against Jibril Rajoub, who advocated attacks against "settlers".

Marmara attacker's family sues Barak over the raid

Relatives of 19-year-old American citizen who was killed in Marmara raid launch civil suit against former Defense Minister.

Infiltration Attempt Thwarted Near Yitzhar

IDF soldiers apprehend and shoot female terrorist who tried to break into the Shomron community of Yitzhar.

Iran Threatens Nuclear Plants

Speaker of Iran’s parliament warns the West his country will build nuclear plants if the implementation of the nuclear deal is delayed.

IDF Demolishes Home of Hevron Terrorist

Home of Maher Al-Hashalmoun of Hevron demolished at the instruction of Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon.

Lapid Blasts UNRWA Bias Following Terror Statement

Yesh Atid chairman sends letter to UN’s agency for condemning loss of Palestinian lives while ignoring Israeli victims of terror.

Kerry to Travel Israel to 'Calm Violence'

Secretary of State announces he will travel to the region to try to calm violence between Palestinians and Israelis.

Britain 'Concerned' by Israel's Use of Force

Britain’s Foreign Office condemns ongoing terror wave, but also calls out Israel for using force to quell Arab riots.

Kerry Urges Calm After Latest Round of Attacks

Secretary of State John Kerry condemns Tuesday's attacks on Israelis, urges both sides to take steps to restore calm.

Cabinet Approves Revoking Terrorists' Residency

Security cabinet approves a series of additional security measures in wake of ongoing terror wave.