Elad Benari

Nasrallah:

Nasrallah: Israel's government is one of corrupt people and insane extremists

Days after cancelling speech due to health reasons, Hezbollah leader appears in public and says "there is no need to panic".

State Department spokesperson:

State Department spokesperson: Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit could lead to violence

Spokesperson for US Embassy in Israel says Ambassador Nides “has been very clear on the issue of preserving the status quo in Jerusalem".

Syria to UN:

Syria to UN: Condemn the repeated Israeli strikes

Syrian Foreign Ministry complains to UN after latest air strike attributed to Israel which shut down the Damascus airport.

New York:

New York: Suspect in New Year's Eve attack charged with attempted murder

The suspect, 19-year-old Trevor Bickford, to be charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of attempted assault.

Iran’s Defense Minister vows:

Iran’s Defense Minister vows: Iranian army will avenge the death of Soleimani

Iran’s Defense Minister: The commanders and perpetrators of this cowardly assassination will be punished for their shameful act.

Report:

Report: Britain to officially designate IRGC a terrorist organization

Sources tell The Telegraph the move is expected to be announced within weeks and is supported by British ministers.

White House official:

White House official: Biden's national security adviser planning Israel trip this month

Dates for Jake Sullivan's meetings have not been set yet, says administration official.

Zelenskyy:

Zelenskyy: Russia planning to exhaust Ukraine with prolonged drone attacks

Ukrainian President says Russia is planning a protracted campaign of drone attacks in a bid to demoralize his country.

Iran blacklists dozens of US officials over top commander's death

Iranian Foreign Minister says nearly 60 US officials have been blacklisted for their involvement in assassination of Qassem Soleimani.

Meta preparing to announce whether it will reinstate Trump

Decision on whether to allow former President back on Facebook and Instagram expected to come later this month.

New York City:

New York City: Machete-wielding teen attacks officers on New Year's Eve

Three officers assigned to New Year’s Eve celebrations injured by machete-wielding teenager who expressed militant support for Islam.

Syria claims:

Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike near Damascus, two Syrian soldiers killed

Explosions reportedly heard over Syrian capital. Military source says the strike targeted the Damascus International Airport.

Iran replaces central bank chief as rial plunges

Iran replaces the head of its central bank, after its currency shed nearly a third of its value in two months.

Iran's Foreign Minister:

Iran's Foreign Minister: The window for nuclear talks is still open

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran will alter course if the West doesn't change its behavior.

Blinken:

Blinken: I look forward to working with the new Israeli government

Secretary of State: We will work with the new government to address the many challenges facing Israel and the Middle East.

Iranian chess player plays without hijab

Iranian chess player Sara Khadem took part in international tournament without a hijab.

Whoopi apologizes again:

Whoopi apologizes again: I wasn't doubling down on hurtful comments

Actress and television host says she wasn't trying to repeat past claims on the Holocaust but simply trying to convey her previous remarks.

Gantz speaks to PA chairman:

Gantz speaks to PA chairman: Maintaining contacts is of paramount importance

Defense Minister tells PA chairman that international moves against Israel will make it difficult in promoting a peace process.

Jordan's King:

Jordan's King: We have red lines. We are concerned about the next intifada

Jordan’s King Abdullah II tells CNN he is prepared for conflict should the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites change.

Israel's Ambassador to Turkey presents credentials

Irit Lillian was appointed as Israel's Ambassador to Turkey after four years in which no Israeli Ambassador was appointed.

ADL blasts Whoopi Goldberg:

ADL blasts Whoopi Goldberg: Her comments about the Holocaust and race are deeply offensive

ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt blasts actress and comedian after she repeated past claims that the Holocaust wasn't about race.

Iran unrest:

Iran unrest: Raisi vows 'no mercy' against 'hostile' protests

Iranian President says foreign countries are "wrong" to think they will achieve their goals.

Abbas 'successor' curses him in newly released recordings

Hamas-affiliated website releases recordings of PA chairman's top aide, Hussein Al-Sheikh, insulting him and other top leaders.

Google apologizes over offensive definition of 'Jew'

Google apologizes after a search of the word "Jew" on the search engine revealed an offensive definition.

Iran blasts Britain after arresting alleged UK-linked network

Iran blasts Britain's "non-constructive role", a day after arresting "network" involved in anti-government protests.

Oman discusses expanding boycott of Israel

Oman’s Shura Council discusses expansion of boycott of Israel and prohibition of all contact with Israelis.

Pence running for President? Not so fast, says his spokesman

After reports say former VP has filed the required papers for 2024 run, his spokesman denies Pence had done so.

France:

France: Suspect in attack on Kurds had hatred for foreigners

Prosecutor says man suspected of killing three Kurds in Paris confessed to a "pathological" hatred for foreigners.

Hezbollah hands over suspect in death of UN peacekeeper

Private Sean Rooney was killed and three others injured when their UNIFIL vehicle was attacked in southern Lebanon.

Terror attack in Kafr Qassem:

Terror attack in Kafr Qassem: Two officers run over and shot, suffer minor injuries

Two police officers run over and shot. Terrorist neutralized. The officers taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Twitter introduces 'view count' feature for tweets

Twitter rolling out a new feature allowing users and their followers to see how many people have viewed their tweet.

Iran claims:

Iran claims: We arrested members of four teams linked to the Mossad

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry claims it identified and arrested members of four teams of operatives linked to the Israeli Mossad.

Iran criticizes Zelenskyy:

Iran criticizes Zelenskyy: Our patience is not endless

Iran's Foreign Ministry criticizes Ukrainian President who told US Congress that Iran is providing Russia with drones.

Iran:

Iran: We're ready to return to nuclear deal if our red lines are respected

Iran's Foreign Minister: Our understanding is that the other parties (to the nuclear deal) are returning to realism.

State Department spokesman:

State Department spokesman: Return to Iran deal is not on the agenda

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: The JCPOA hasn't been on the agenda for some time.

Iranian and EU officials meet amid stalled nuclear talks

Iran's Foreign Minister meets EU foreign policy chief on the sidelines of a summit in Jordan.

Trolling the opposition?

Trolling the opposition? Detroit Pistons wish Kyrie Irving a 'Happy Hanukkah'

Detroit Pistons wish Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving a happy Hanukkah after his suspension over antisemitism.

Following poll:

Musk says he will resign as Twitter CEO following poll on the issue

Twitter CEO: I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job!

Biden caught on video saying Iran deal is 'dead'

Video from sidelines of recent election rally shows Biden telling woman that the 2015 deal is dead but the US won't formally announce it.

Libya:

Libya: 17 former ISIS members sentenced to death

Libyan court sentences 17 former ISIS members to death, gives another 16 prison sentences.