Elad Benari

White House Backs Rice's Comments on Bibi Speech

White House spokesman says Susan Rice's comments are "entirely consistent with what the President has already said".

Kerry: Netanyahu Was Wrong About Interim Deal

Secretary of State questions PM Netanyahu's judgment when it comes to Iran, points out he was wrong about interim deal.

Netanyahu Turns Down Invitation to Meet Democrats

PM Netanyahu declines invitation from Senators Durbin and Feinstein to meet with Democrats during his trip to Washington next week.

Iranian Dissidents: Iran Has Secret Nuke Site

National Council of Resistance of Iran says Iran has been hiding from the West an "underground top-secret site" that is enriching uranium.

Netanyahu Invited to Meeting with Democrats

Senators Richard Durbin and Dianne Feinstein invite Israeli PM to meet with Democrats when he visits Washington for his Congress speech.

Watch: Israeli Ambassador Hands Out UN's 'Oscars'

Speaking to the Security Council, Ambassador Prosor provided his take of what the Oscars would look like if they were handed out by the UN.

PA to Appeal Decision on Terrorism Liability

PA says allegations it encouraged terrorism are "baseless", promises to appeal New York court's ruling.

Some Progress Reported in Iran-West Talks

United States official says some progress was in talks with Iran, but both sides stress much remains to be done.

Netanyahu: Keep Punishing Terrorist Supporters

Netanyahu responds to the ruling by a New York court that the PA must pay damages to victims of attack in Israel.

Fatah Member: Why Doesn't ISIS Attack Israel?

Fatah Central Committee member claims in interview that ISIS's conduct is "an extension of the Zionist enterprise."

Netanyahu, Livni Trade Barbs Over Jerusalem Attack

Likud says Jerusalem stabbing occurred after Livni said she's willing to split Jerusalem. Livni: Netanyahu has no limits.

Abbas Threatens Israel Over Frozen Tax Revenues

PA chairman tells European leaders he will stop security coordination with Israel if it continues to withhold the PA’s tax revenue.

Arab States Worried About Iran Deal

Arab governments reportedly tell Washington they fear a bad deal with Iran will cause a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

Iran's FM Told to Stop Yelling at Kerry

Iran's Supreme Leader reportedly orders Mohammad Javad Zarif to stop shouting at John Kerry during nuclear talks.

Psaki Responds to Netanyahu: There's No Deal Yet

State Department spokeswoman questions PM Netanyahu's claim that Israel knows the details of the planned deal with Iran.

Italy Postpones Vote on Recognition of 'Palestine'

The Italian parliament postpones to vote on a non-binding bill calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state.

State Dept.: Kerry Will be 'Out of Town'

Where will Kerry be when Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Congress? "Probably out of town", says his spokeswoman.

Jeb Bush 'Eager' to Hear Congress Speech

Former Florida Governor says he is surprised by White House reaction to Netanyahu's upcoming speech to Congress.

Dennis Ross Suggests 'Anytime' Inspections in Iran

Former American diplomat proposes ways to reconcile differences with Israel over the impending deal with Iran.

Radio Hints Jews Responsible for Anti-Semitism

Swedish public radio issues apology after the Israeli ambassador was asked about the responsibility of Jews for anti-Semitism.

Danish Jewish Radio Station Off Air After Attacks

Denmark's Radio Shalom advised by intelligence service to temporarily cease broadcasts "for security reasons".

'Mr. and Mrs. Netanyahu, Shame On You'

Former Netanyahu housekeeper responds to claims that he was behind the excessive spending in the Prime Minister's Residence.

Obama Thinks Netanyahu Authorized Leaks on Iran

Journalist David Ignatius: Obama suspects Netanyahu authorized leaks of details about the nuclear talks with Iran.

Blair to Hamas: Do You Want Peace?

Visiting Gaza, former British PM calls on Hamas to clarify whether it would accept a long-term peace alongside Israel.

Officials Deny Obama is 'Punishing' Israel

Senior officials in Washington deny Channel 2 report that the Obama administration stopped sharing information with Israel on Iran.

Bennett: Israel Won't be the Next Czechoslovakia

Jewish Home chairman: Netanyahu's speech to Congress is essential so that Israel can make its case against a bad deal with Iran.

Herzog: One More Seat than Likud and I'll be PM

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog continues to express confidence that the “Zionist Camp” will head the next coalition.

Shots Fired Near Copenhagen Synagogue

One person dead and two wounded in shooting attack near a synagogue in central Copenhagen.

Jewish Democrats: End 'Firestorm' Over Netanyahu

Reps. Steve Israel, Ted Deutch and Nita Lowey say speaker John Boehner "politicized" U.S. relations with Israel.

Ayala's Classmates: Where's the Condemnation?

Classmates of 11-year-old firebomb victim write to UN chief, ask for condemnation of attack.

Hamas: Zoabi Ban a 'Badge of Honor'

Hamas brands the decision to ban Hanin Zoabi from running as "racist", but also says it's a badge of honor to the extremist MK.

Secret Iranian Unit Ships Weapons in Mid East

Fox News reveals the details of a covert Iranian cell which is fueling the bloodshed throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

S. African Council Seeks to Expel Jews

Students Representative Council at the Durban University of Technology demands administration kick out students who support Israel.

Rouhani: Can't Stabilize the Mid. East Without Us

Iran's president suggests that reaching a nuclear deal with his country could have an effect on all the issues troubling the Middle East.

Sweden Announces Aid Package to 'Palestine'

Recognizing "Palestine" comes with responsibilities, says Swedish PM as he announces a multi-million-euro aid package for the PA.

Rouhani to the West: Seize the Opportunity

Iran’s President calls on world powers to “seize the opportunity” of a landmark nuclear deal with his country.

'Zionist Camp' Backtracks on Support to Bar Zoabi

Joint Labor-Hatnua list reportedly caves to pressure from Arab parties and will not support a move to bar MK Zoabi from running.

Senators to Boehner: Postpone Netanyahu Speech

Democrats circulate a petition asking Speaker John Boehner to postpone the speech by Netanyahu until after Israeli elections.

Independent Senator to Boycott Netanyahu Speech

"I’m not going. I may watch it on TV," says Senator Bernie Sanders of PM Netanyahu's speech before Congress.

Zionist Camp Vows to Send Extremists to Opposition

Joint Labor-Hatnua list fires back at Netanyahu who clarified he will not form a coalition with leftist parties.