Elad Benari

Iran: Nuclear talks won't resume for another two to three months

Iranian Foreign Minister says stalled talks aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers unlikely to resume anytime soon.

Gaza fishing zone expanded, Kerem Shalom crossing reopens

Following a security assessment, Israel announces additional relief measures for Gaza.

Event in Washington to celebrate 1st anniversary of Abraham Accords

Event in Washington on September 14 will be attended by officials from both the Trump and Biden administrations.

Iran: We won't accept negotiations for the sake of negotiations

Iran's Foreign Minister: Negotiations must be aimed at serving the interests of the Iranian people, US must speak to us with respect.

Bomb-laden drone crashes into airport in Saudi Arabia

Houthis blamed after bomb-laden drone crashes into an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, wounding eight people.

'Jeopardy!' producer out following disparaging remarks about Jews

Mike Richards, who already stepped down as host of the popular game show, is now also out as executive producer.

Federal prosecutors won't seek death penalty for Poway shooter

Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for man charged in deadly shooting at Chabad of Poway in April 2019.

Iran: We'll downscale nuclear activities if US complies with 2015 deal

Iranian Foreign Ministry says Iran will downscale its nuclear activities only if US fully returns to 2015 nuclear deal.

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and older

The move comes one week after the FDA granted full approval to the vaccine.

Iran and Syria vow to confront US sanctions

Iran and Syria vow to take “mighty steps” to confront US sanctions, say their relations will strengthen under Iran’s new leadership.

UAE to resume visas to fully vaccinated tourists

UAE will resume issuing visas to all tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday.

IAEA: North Korea restarting one of its nuclear reactors

UN atomic watchdog says North Korea appears to have restarted nuclear reactor that is widely believed to have produced plutonium.

Gantz meets Abbas: Israel seeks to strengthen PA’s economy

Defense Minister meets PA chairman to discuss security-policy, civilian and economic issues.

Algeria threatens to divert gas supplies from Morocco pipeline

Algeria threatens to divert Spain-bound natural gas exports via an undersea pipeline that bypasses Morocco.

PA: The US alone cannot be in charge of the peace process

Senior PA official says Palestinian Arabs insist that any future peace talks with Israel be held as part of international peace conference.

Lebanese PM subpoenaed in Beirut blast probe

Judge issues subpoena for Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister after he failed show up for questioning on Beirut port blast.

Merkel cancels Israel visit due to situation in Afghanistan

The German Chancellor had been scheduled to visit Israel this weekend and meet Bennett and Herzog.

Biden calls Bennett after postponement of meeting

US President calls PM Naftali Bennett, thanks him for his understanding regarding the postponement of their meeting.

Iran's parliament approves almost all of Raisi's cabinet

Lawmakers approved 18 out of 19 candidates put forward by new Iranian President for cabinet posts.

Pfizer seeks US approval of booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer says it has started the application process for a third dose of its vaccine for everyone ages 16 and older.

US officials: We'll consider other means if Iran talks fail

Biden administration officials say US will consider using other means to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapons should talks fail.

Israelis to be exempted from US visas soon?

State Department spokesman says Secretary of State and PM Bennett agreed on the importance of Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program.

Toronto area politician's campaign sign defaced

Liberal Party candidate shares photos of a campaign sign defaced with a swastika and the word “Nazi”.

Ra'am MK passes away after heart attack

MK Saeed Alkharumi from Ra’am party passes away from heart attack at 49.

Egypt authorizes locally produced COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine is co-produced by the Chinese company Sinovac and the Egyptian Holding Company for Biological Products and Vaccines.

WHO calls for two-month moratorium on booster shots

Head of World Health Organization calls on countries to suspend booster shots as a means of reducing global vaccine inequality.

Pentagon to require service members to be vaccinated

Pentagon announces it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.

Mayim Bialik to return as guest host of 'Jeopardy!'

Jewish actress tapped as guest host of popular game show following the resignation of Mike Richards.

IDF attacks targets in Gaza in retaliation for balloon terrorism

IDF fighter jets strike weapons manufacturing site in Khan Yunis, terror tunnel entrance in Jabalia and underground rocket launch site.

Iran reports new daily record of COVID-19 deaths

Iran's health ministry reports 684 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities to 102,038.

Egypt to close Rafah crossing until further notice

Egypt will close Rafah crossing until further notice on Monday, citing security reasons.

US-led coalition shoots down drone in eastern Syria

Fighter jet with US-led coalition shoots down drone in eastern Syria after it was deemed a threat.

Lebanon: Israel blatantly violated our airspace

Lebanon's Defense Minister complains to UN following air strike on Syria that was attributed to Israel.

US envoy: We're preparing contingency plans if Iran talks fail

Special envoy Robert Malley says US and European allies could sanction Iran if talks on return to 2015 nuclear deal fail.

Algeria blames Israel and Morocco for wildfires

Algeria says group backed by Morocco and Israel is one of two groups responsible for devastating wildfires that hit the country this month.

Report: Blinken was warned last month about collapse of Kabul

State Department cable last month warned top officials of the potential collapse of Kabul after US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Syrian media reports Israeli air strike near Damascus

Syrian air defense systems reportedly confront "Israeli aggression" over Damascus.

PA official: COVID-19 situation is getting worse

PA health official warns of worsening COVID-19 situation amid the spread of the Delta variant.

Britain criticizes Polish restitution law

British minister says Poland should provide legal avenues for victims of the Holocaust to pursue restitution claims.

WHO criticizes wealthy countries over booster shots

WHO condemns wealthy countries for providing booster shots while millions around the world have yet to receive one dose.