Elad Benari

Egyptian TV Host: Our Enemy Is Israel

Egyptian television has once again proven that hostility towards Israel exists despite the peace agreement between the two countries.

Abbas: We Can't Pay Salaries, it's Israel's Fault

PA Chairman blames Israeli "occupation" for his entity's difficult economic situation.

Egypt: Brotherhood Official to be Tried

A former leader of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt has been referred to trial on charges of insulting the judiciary.

Libyan Muslim Brotherhood: PM Zeidan Must Go

The leader of Libya’s Muslim Brotherhood political party says the country’s prime minister has failed and needs to be replaced.

Trial of 'Israeli Spies' Begins in Iran

A group of suspected Israeli spies have gone on trial in Iran, reports a local news agency.

Syria: 50 Killed as Rebels Fight Each Other

Almost 50 rebel fighters have been killed in three days of skirmishes between jihadists and mainstream rebels in Aleppo.

Protester Killed in Egypt Clashes

One protester was killed after security forces shoot at a march by supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi.

Security Council Backs Ban's Plan for Syria

The UN Security Council backs a plan by UN leader Ban Ki-moon for a mission to destroy Syria's chemical weapons.

Fifth Suspect Indicted in Hariri Murder

Tribunal investigating the assassination of former Lebanese PM Hariri has indicted a fifth suspect.

Hamas Leader to Visit Tehran

Khaled Mashaal, the head of Hamas’s political bureau, will visit Iran soon after two years of tense relations.

Marmara 'Activist': IDF Shot from Helicopter

One of the activists from the Mavi Marmara tells a Turkish court that IDF commandos opened fire from a helicopter as they raided the ship.

Lapid to Biden: Iran Should be Judged by Actions

Finance Minister Yair Lapid meets with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, discusses Iran and peace process.

Libya's Prime Minister: I Won't Resign

Hours after being kidnapped and released, Libya’s Prime Minister Ali Zeidan says he has no intention of resigning.

Iran Cancels Annual Anti-Zionism Conference

In the latest gesture, Iranian officials cancel the annual anti-Zionist New Horizon Conference.

'A Bad Deal is Worse than No Deal'

“A bad deal is worse than no deal" with Iran, Netanyahu tells a German newspaper as part of a series of interviews to European media.

Egyptian Accused of Spying for Israel

An Egyptian lawyer was accused of spying for Israel because he was surfing on Israeli websites in an Internet cafe.

Iranian Speaker: We Have a Surplus of Uranium

The speaker of Iran's parliament tells AP the country has a surplus of enriched uranium, then the Iranian parliament denies the remarks.

Mashaal: Stop Peace Talks, Start Armed Struggle

Hamas leader calls for an end to PA peace talks with Israel and for an armed struggle to “liberate Jerusalem”.

Morsi's Trial to Begin in November

The trial of Egypt's deposed president on charges of inciting the murder of protesters will start on November 4.

Syria: Scores Killed South of Damascus

Scores of Syrian rebels and army forces were killed in fierce fighting south of Damascus.

U.S. Official: We Are Ready to Talk to Iran

"The United States is ready to talk. We are ready to listen," says assistant secretary of state when referring to Iran's nuclear program.

Europe: There's Nothing Illegal About Circumcision

Council of Europe head responds to President Shimon Peres's letter, assures him there's no law banning male circumcision.

Flight Arrives in Israel After Emergency Landing

An El Al flight that made its way from Thailand and was forced to make an emergency landing in Eritrea arrived safely in Israel.

State Department Confirms Cut in U.S. Aid to Egypt

The Obama administration will cut hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Egypt until "progress" is made in restoring democracy.

Israel Condemns Iran on Disarmament Committee

Letting Iran serve on a disarmament committee is "inconceivable" and "erodes the UN's legitimacy", writes Israeli envoy.

IDF Officials Visit Nine-Year-Old Terror Victim

IDF's Head of Central Command and the head of the Binyamin Brigade visited Noam Glick who was shot at close range by a terrorist.

Libyan PM: Libyan Citizens Must Be Tried in Libya

Libya’s Prime Minister criticizes the United States for staging a raid in his country and nabbing a top Al-Qaeda leader.

Brotherhood Supporters Protest at Universities

Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood protest against the military at universities in Egypt.

Report: U.S. to Cut Off Aid to Egypt

The United States will cut off aid to Egypt in the wake of the July coup and the turmoil that has followed, says U.S. official.

Boehner: Obama Insisting On Our Surrender

U.S. House Speaker rejects Obama’s stance that he’ll talk to Republicans only after the partial government shutdown ends.

Obama: Captured Al-Qaeda Leader Will Face Justice

The United States will continue to go after Al-Qaeda-linked groups in Africa, says President Barack Obama.

Edelstein: Rouhani Lies While Developing Nukes

Any agreement with Iran must ensure that it will not be able to obtain nuclear weapons, says Knesset Speaker in Rome.

Obama: Raise the Debt Ceiling Or We're in Trouble

President Barack Obama says the U.S. economy risks a “very deep recession” if Congress doesn’t raise the debt ceiling.

Captured Al-Qaeda Leader Being Questioned

An elite U.S. interrogation team is questioning Abu Anas al-Liby, who was captured in Libya on the weekend.

U.S. Man Given 14 Years for Supporting Al-Qaeda

Khalid Ouazzani of Kansas City sentenced to 14 years in prison for conspiring to help send money to finance Al-Qaeda's terrorist activities.

Al-Sissi: Morsi's Ousting Prevented a Civil War

Egypt’s armed forces ousted former President Mohammed Morsi to avoid a “civil war,” says army chief in an interview.

Yaalon: Easing Sanctions will Encourage Rouhani

Defense Minister tells UN chief that easing the sanctions on Iran at this point in time would hurt the efforts to stop its nuclear program.

Iran's FM Insists on Right to Enrich Uranium

Enriching uranium "is the absolute right of Iran," says Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif ahead of next round of nuclear talks.

Netanyahu: Iran Must Give Up its Nuclear Ambitions

An agreement with Iran should require it to completely give up its centrifuges, says PM during meeting with Czech President.

Vehicle Attacked with Rocks on the Way to Funeral

A vehicle was attacked in Jerusalem by rock-throwing Arabs as it was making its way to the funeral of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.