Elad Benari

Target in Somalia was 'Foreign Fighter Commander'

The U.S. raid in Somalia on Saturday reportedly targeted a Kenyan of Somali origin known by the name Ikrima, say officials.

Iran Arrests 4 Suspects in 'Nuclear Sabotage Plot'

Iran has arrested four people suspected of attempting to sabotage one of its nuclear plants.

Fatah Official: Israel is to Blame for Attack

Jibril Rajoub condemns attacking children, but says Israel is responsible for Psagot attack because of the "settlements."

Elimination of Syria's Chemical Arsenal Begins

Warheads, aerial bombs and chemical mixing equipment destroyed as campaign to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons begins.

Star of David Not Allowed on Temple Mount

Cops forced a Magen David Adom volunteer to remove his jacket with the organization’s emblem before entering the Temple Mount.

More than 155,000 Tons of Goods Enter Gaza

5,549 trucks carrying 155,312 tons of goods entered Gaza in September, according to figures released by the IDF.

Death Toll in Egypt's Bloody Sunday Stands at 51

51 people were killed and more than 246 wounded as Egyptian security forces clashed with Morsi supporters.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Put Back on Respirator

Doctors decides to put the spiritual leader of the Shas party back on a respirator due to breathing difficulties.

Tunisian Deal Brings an End to Islamist Gov't

Tunisia's political rivals have agreed on a timetable for the Islamist coalition to quit and be replaced by a government of independents.

Assad: I've Made Mistakes

Syrian President admits that he has made “mistakes”, but continues to refuse to talk to the "terrorist" rebels.

U.S. Captures Al-Qaeda Leader in Libya

U.S. forces have captured a top Al-Qaeda figure wanted for the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.

Iran's FM: Obama Insulted Iranians

President Obama shouldn't have told PM Netanyahu that the military option was still on the table regarding Iran, says Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Nationalist MKs Denounce Terror Attack

The government must stop releasing terrorists, says MKs from the Likud and Bayit Yehudi following Psagot terror attack.

U.S. Targets Senior Al-Shabaab Terrorist

U.S. Navy SEALs took part in a raid in Somalia, aimed at capturing a senior leader of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group.

Egypt Allows PA Pilgrims to Travel to Saudi Arabia

Egyptian authorities have allowed Gazans to cross through on their way to the Hajj, as tensions with Hamas continue.

Inspectors Report 'Progess' in Syria

A team of chemical weapons experts has reported it has made “encouraging initial progress” towards removing Syria’s chemical arsenal.

Greece: Deputy Leader of Neo-Nazi Party Arrested

Greece continues crackdown on the Golden Dawn party, arresting its deputy leader and remanding its leader in custody.

Israel to Run for Security Council Seat in 2019

Israel plans to run for a rotating seat on the UN Security Council for 2019-2020, says ambassador Ron Prosor.

U.S. Official: Enforce Iran Talks with Sanctions

Any diplomatic engagement with Iran should be accompanied by enforcement of sanctions, says Wendy Sherman.

Netanyahu: I'd Consider Meeting Rouhani

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he wouldn't rule out a meeting with Iran's president, but says Rouhani's diplomatic solution is "hogwash."

Cyprus: Gas Reserves Lower but Substantial

Gas reserves off Cyprus are nearly a third less than initially estimated but remain "substantial," says the country's energy minister.

Iran's Top General: Netanyahu is a 'Warmonger'

Iranian chief of staff says that Netanyahu's threat of military action is nothing but an act of "desperation".

Gunmen Target Russian Embassy in Libya

Unknown gunmen attacked the Russian embassy in Tripoli. No injuries were reported.

Hamas Executes a Prisoner Convicted of Murder

Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers hang a prisoner who was convicted of murder, the first death penalty for a criminal offence since 2012.

Rouhani: Israel is Upset

Iranian President says that Israel is "upset and angry" with signs of an emerging new relationship between his country and the West.

Netanyahu: Khamenei Rules Iran, Not Rouhani

The world must insist on tough negotiations that ensure Iran does not develop a nuclear weapon, Prime Minister Netanyahu tells NBC.

Obama 'Exasperated' by Shutdown

President Barack Obama announces he won't negotiate with the Republicans until they end the government shutdown.

U.S. Shutdown May Delay Aid to Israel

A prolonged U.S. federal government shutdown could delay military assistance to Israel, says the State Department.

Iran's Cyber Warfare Commander Found Dead

Mojtaba Ahmadi, commander of Iran’s Cyber War Headquarters, was found shot dead northwest of Tehran.

Hungary's Deputy PM: We Turned Our Backs on Jews

Hungary must acknowledge its role during the Holocaust, the country's deputy prime minister says.

Iran: Israel Arrested Spy to End 'Isolation'

Iran claims that Israel's arrest of an Iranian spy was a desperate act aimed at ending the Jewish state's international "isolation".

Jordan Arrests 3 for Supporting Brotherhood

Three Jordanian men have been arrested for carrying posters supporting Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood.

Yachimovich Criticizes Netanyahu's UN Speech

Prime Minister Netanyahu presented the right facts in the wrong way at the UN, charges opposition leader.

Syria Death Toll Tops 115,000

At least 115,206 people have been killed in Syria's devastating 30-month conflict, says a human rights group.

Peres: Iran Must Back its Statements with Actions

The European Union must maintain the pressure on Iran, says President Shimon Peres in a speech before the Dutch parliament.

Morsi Supporters Demonstrate in Tahrir Square

Anti-military protesters demonstrate in Cairo's Tahrir Square for the first time since President Mohammed Morsi was removed from office.

Lapid Denounces Anti-Semitism in Hungary

Hungarians share responsibility for the deaths of Jews during World War II, Finance Minister says in speech in Hungary's parliament.

Iran: Netanyahu Better Not Think of Attacking

Iran hits back at Netanyahu over UN speech, says it is ready to defend itself against any Israeli attack.

Yachimovich Criticizes Netanyahu Over Iran

Opposition leader says Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was “sowing panic” regarding Iran before he left for the United States.

House Passes Budget Offer

Shutdown getting closer: House approves a counterproposal to rein in ObamaCare and fund the government, then the Senate rejects it.