Elad Benari

US lawmakers: Add Israel to Visa Waiver Program

Group of Senators sign letter urging Israel’s addition to the US Visa Waiver Program.

Iran condemns Israel over alleged Syria strike

Iran's Foreign Ministry calls for action against Israel following alleged air strike on the port of Latakia.

Iran backs soccer player who wore jersey with Israeli flag

Iran's soccer federation supports player who wore a jersey bearing an Israeli flag during a friendly game.

Swastikas carved into ice at Montreal skating rink

B’nai Brith Canada condemns incident in which massive swastikas carved into ice at community skating rink on the Island of Montreal.

Saudi King: Iran should change its 'negative' behavior

Saudi King expresses concern over Iran's lack of cooperation with the international community.

US welcomes Gantz-Abbas meeting

State Department spokesperson: US very pleased Gantz hosted Abbas at his home in Israel.

Watch: Brawl in the Jordanian parliament

Brawl erupts in Jordanian parliament as verbal row escalates into punches.

US: There was 'modest progress' in Iran talks

State Department spokesman says some progress was made in nuclear talks, but it's too soon to say how substantive it was.

Hamas condemns Gantz-Abbas meeting

Hamas says meeting between Gantz and PA chairman "is a stabbing in the back of the intifada".

Poway synagogue shooter gets second life sentence

John Earnest, who carried out attack on Chabad of Poway, sentenced to second life sentence in prison, plus 30 years.

With Bennett's consent: Benny Gantz hosts PA chairman Abbas at his home

Defense Minister meets PA chairman at his home in Rosh HaAyin. Meeting was coordinated with Prime Minister Bennett's office.

Syria blasts Israeli plans to develop Golan Heights

Syria says Israel’s plans to develop Golan Heights are “dangerous and unprecedented”.

EU envoy to Iran talks: There's difficult work ahead

EU diplomat in charge of talks with Iran says sides are showing will to solve disputes, but difficult work remains.

Syria claims Israel attacked port of Latakia

Syrian media report that the country's air defenses thwarted Israeli air strike on the port of Latakia.

Two Jewish men attacked, called 'dirty Jews' in Brooklyn

NYPD investigating suspected hate crime after two Jewish men attacked in a store in Brooklyn.

Watch: Ballistic missiles fired during Iranian war games

The IRGC said last week's war games were meant to send a message to Israel.

Watch: Iranian politician criticizes Khamenei

Iranian politician Mostafa Tajzadeh criticizes foreign policy of Iran’s Supreme Leader.

First case of Omicron recorded in Gaza

PA “health ministry” says it identified first case of Omicron coronavirus variant in the Gaza Strip.

Outrage after Iranian soccer plays in match with Israeli coach

Iranian media criticizes soccer player who played in showcase match with Israeli coach Avram Grant.

Saudi Arabia says Iran and Hezbollah are helping the Houthis

Saudi-led coalition accuses Iran and Hezbollah of helping Yemen's Houthi rebels launch missiles and drones at the kingdom.

White House praises Trump for getting booster

White House press secretary says White House is “grateful” former President received a booster shot.

Iraq calls for direct negotiations between the US and Iran

Iraq's Foreign Minister says the time has come for Iran and the US to negotiate directly on Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Report: Blinken discussed Indonesia-Israel normalization

Secretary of State reportedly discussed possibility of Indonesia normalizing ties with Israel in meetings with officials in Jakarta.

Morocco and Israel mark one-year anniversary or normalization

Foreign Ministers of Israel and Morocco and Secretary of State Blinken hold video conference to mark first anniversary of normalization.

Montreal school board recognizes Jewish Heritage Month

Following efforts by B'nai Brith, largest English school board in Quebec recognizes May as Jewish Heritage Month.

FDA grants emergency authorization to Pfizer's COVID-19 pill

Pfizer says the drug, administered in a pill called Paxlovid, reduces risk of hospitalization and death by up to 90%.

Biden: Yes, I plan to run in 2024

Biden confirms to ABC News he plans to run again in 2024, says rematch with Trump would "increase the prospect" even more.

VP Harris tests negative for COVID-19 after staff member contracts the virus

VP Harris comes in contact with staff member who tested positive for COVID-19, but tests negative herself.

Trump aide sues House Committee probing Capitol riots

Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, seeks to block US House subpoena for his phone records.

Mansour Abbas: Israel is a Jewish state and will remain that way

Ra'am chairman makes surprising remarks: The State of Israel was born as a Jewish state. It is the decision of the people.

US preparing for possibility that talks with Iran fail

White House press secretary: The President asked the national security team to be prepared in case diplomacy fails.

Trump reveals he got a booster shot

Former President reveals during event in Dallas that he received a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

White House staffer who had contact with Biden tests positive for COVID-19

US President tests negative for COVID after having close contact with White House staffer who subsequently tested positive.

CDC: Omicron now accounts for 73% of US COVID-19 cases

CDC says Omicron is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the US.

Iran detects first case of Omicron variant

Iran has wrestled with the worst outbreak in the Middle East of COVID-19, with dozens of top officials having fallen ill.

Iran begins inspection of surveillance cameras at nuclear facility near Tehran

Iran begins technical inspection of new cameras provided by IAEA for the Karaj nuclear facility.

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood leader sent to life in prison

Cairo criminal court sentences acting supreme guide of the Muslim Brotherhood to life in prison for collaborating with Hamas.

Two US Senators test positive for COVID-19

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker announce they have tested positive for COVID-19 in breakthrough cases.

Iranian Twitter account threatens Israel

Arabic language Twitter account associated with Iran publishes image threatening to eliminate Israel in 2022.

Iran, world powers to adjourn nuclear talks

Diplomats say remaining parties to 2015 nuclear deal will meet Friday to adjourn talks.