Elad Benari

Erekat Vows to Intensify Efforts Against Israel

PA chief negotiator says the results of the elections means PA will continue to pursue Israel at ICC.

Liberman: We Survived a 'Targeted Assassination'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says "forces within and outside the political system" tried to eliminate his party.

Netanyahu: This is a Great Victory

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Likud members after exit polls show he will head the government for a fourth time.

Senators May Vote Next Week on Iran Legislation

Senate Foreign Relations Committee may act as soon as next week on a bill allowing Congress to approve or reject Iran deal.

U.S. Brushes Off Comment on Palestinian State

"Many things are said before elections" is State Department's response to Netanyahu's comments about a Palestinian state.

U.S. Denies Blair Being Pushed Out of Quartet

State Department spokeswoman says reports that former British PM is leaving Quartet are "incorrect".

Iran: Deal Possible if Americans Ignore 'Zionists'

Iran's Vice President claims the Americans are influenced by the "Zionist lobbies", thus preventing a nuclear deal.

Hamas Leader on Iran: They Can Liberate Palestine

Hamas leader Mahmoud Al-Zahar defends his group's relations with Iran, says Tehran believes "in our ideology".

Report: Blair to Step Back as Quartet's Envoy

Former British PM reportedly has recognized that a frontline role in the Quartet is no longer tenable.

Hamas Accuses PA of Causing Violence in Gaza

Hamas’s interior ministry claims PA security forces are behind a wave of violence in Gaza.

McCain Stands Behind Republican Letter to Iran

Senator John McCain says Republicans stand behind a letter to Iran's leaders despite an outpouring of criticism.

Kerry and Abbas to Meet in Egypt

Secretary of State to meet PA chairman and Jordan's King to discuss the PA's economic crisis.

World Powers Considering Lifting Iran Sanctions?

Major world powers have quietly begun talks on a UN resolution to lift sanctions on Iran if a nuclear agreement is struck.

Kerry: Senators Can't Change Iran Agreement

Secretary of State claims lawmakers won't be able to change the terms of nuclear agreement with Iran because it won't be legally binding.

Petition: Charge Senators Who Wrote Iran

Petition to White House calls for charges of treason against 47 senators who warned Iran against a nuclear deal with Obama.

Clinton Blasts Republicans Who Wrote to Iran

Former Secretary of State wonders if Republicans who warned Iran against a deal were trying to help Tehran.

Netanyahu: A Likud Victory is Not Guaranteed

As Labor opens a lead over Likud in polls, PM Netanyahu encourages voters to vote Likud in order to give it many seats.

Tibi: Liberman is a 'Jewish ISIS'

Arab MK fires back at Foreign Minister who advocated “cutting of the heads” of Arabs who were not loyal to Israel.

Turkey: Mossad Betrayer Withdraws from Elections

Hakan Fidan, the head of Turkish intelligence who exposed a Mossad network, withdraws candidacy for elections.

Sisi Appeals for More Aid from the United States

Egypt's President appeals to the United States to play a greater role in helping his country fight terrorism.

Diskin: Likud Turned Dagan into Ungrateful Leftist

Former Shin Bet chief blasts PM Netanyahu and the Likud for their reactions to Meir Dagan's comments at leftist rally.

Obama Blasts Republicans Over Letter to Iran

President Barack Obama criticizes letter warning Iran's leaders that any nuclear agreement will not be valid after 2016.

Arabs to Propose Resolution to 'End Occupation'

Arab League to propose new resolution calling for end to “Israel's occupation” and plans to later bring it before the UN.

Egypt to Reopen Rafah Crossing for Two Days

Egypt to reopen border crossing with Gaza on Monday and Tuesday to allow humanitarian cases to cross.

Giuliani Attacks Obama's Actions on Iran

Former New York City mayor says Washington must take a stronger stance against Iran.

Zarif: We Might Accept a 10-Year Freeze

Iran's foreign minister suggests a 10-year moratorium on some aspects of his country's nuclear program might be acceptable to Tehran.

PLO to End Security Cooperation with Israel

PLO decides to end security cooperation with Israel because it is withholding the PA's tax revenues.

Iran's Zarif: We're Very Close to a Deal

Iran's Foreign Minister says United States and Iran have nearly reached a nuclear deal, but there are still details left to be negotiated.

Jeb Bush: Netanyahu Delivered a 'Powerful Message'

Former Florida Governor praises the speech given by PM Binyamin Netanyahu, says Iran's nuclear program must be stopped.

Senate to Debate Iran Legislation Despite Veto

Senate to begin debate next week on bill that would require Obama to submit any final nuclear deal with Iran for Congress' approval.

Netanyahu: Support for Israel is Bipartisan

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets the bipartisan leadership of the Senate following Congress speech, thanks them for their support of Israel.

Bennett: Iran Deal is an 'Unmitigated Disaster'

Jewish Home chairman warns that a nuclear Iran would not only endanger Israel but also New York, London and Paris.

Susan Rice: A Bad Deal is Worse Than No Deal

National Security Adviser tells AIPAC that Obama is committed to Israel's security and will not agree to a bad deal with Iran.

Obama: Disagreement Won't Destroy Ties

President Obama says the disagreement with Israel about Iran won't be permanently destructive" to relations between the countries.

'Netanyahu Speech Won't Complicate Iran Talks'

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says Netanyahu's Congress speech "shouldn't" complicate Iran-West talks.

Netanyahu to Unveil Details of Iran Agreement

Member of Netanyahu's entourage says he will unveil some details of the agreement with Iran during his Congress speech.

Feinstein: Netanyahu 'Doesn't Speak for Me'

Senator Dianne Feinstein blasts Netanyahu over his Congress speech, says he is arrogant to assert he speaks for all Jews.

Republican: Obama Doesn't Support Israel Enough

Senator Marco Rubio says Obama wants a deal with Iran to be the hallmark of his second term.

Hamas: Egypt a 'Friend of the Israeli Occupation'

Hamas denounces Egypt for declaring it a terrorist organization, saying the decision targets "the whole Palestinian people".

Boehner: Netanyahu's Speech Isn't Destructive

House Speaker says he "couldn't disagree more" with Susan Rice's comments on PM Netanyahu's Congress speech.