Elad Benari

Netanyahu: Resettle Beit Hamachpela in Hevron

"Whoever tries to uproot us from the city of our forefathers will achieve the opposite," says Prime Minister after Hevron sniper attack.

Mortar Shell Hits Southern Israel, No Casualties

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fired a mortar shell that hit the Eshkol Regional Council in southern Israel on Sunday night.

UN's Middle East Envoy Condemns Soldier's Murder

UN envoy Robert Serry condemns Tomer Hazan's murder by an Arab terrorist, appeals for "calm on the ground."

Egypt Closes Rafiah Crossing Yet Again

Egypt closes the Rafiah crossing with Gaza, cites concern for "the security of Palestinian citizens."

Syria Hands in Data on Chemical Arsenal

Syria hands over complete data on its chemical arsenal, meeting a Saturday deadline to avert military strikes

Somali Terrorists Claim Kenya Attack

Somali Al-Shabaab claims responsibility for attack in Nairobi, says attack is retaliation for Kenya’s military intervention in Somalia.

Lapid: Israel Dealing with 'Beastly People'

Finance Minister responds to the abduction and murder of 20-year-old soldier Tomer Hazan by a PA Arab terrorist.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Taken to Hospital Again

93-year-old spiritual leader of the Shas party treated for weakness and dehydration. He's in good condition.

Egypt Freezes Brotherhood's Assets

Egypt continues its ongoing crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood.

Envoy: Fighting Could Draw Israel into Syrian War

UN's Mideast envoy: The clashes between Syria's army and rebels on the Golan Heights risk drawing Israel into Syria's civil war.

U.S. Slams Arab Push to Criticize Israel

Arab push to single out Israel over its nuclear arsenal won't help reach a nuclear-free Middle East, says American envoy to IAEA.

Obama Willing to Test Rouhani's Statements

Obama says he wants to test whether Iran’s new president is serious when he says he wants to open a dialogue with the United States.

Israel to Allow Building Materials into Gaza

In the latest “gesture” to Abbas, Israel will allow limited quantities of building materials for use by the private sector into Gaza.

Khamenei Calls for 'Flexibility'

Iran’s Supreme Leader signals he is open to President Hassan Rouhani's more moderate approach to foreign relations.

Lapid on Syria and Iran: Words Are Not Enough

In the Middle East, "you have to have sticks with the carrots," Finance Minister tells CNN.

White House Confirms Obama-Netanyahu Meeting

President Obama will host Netanyahu in Washington at the end of the month, confirms spokesman.

UN Powers Begin Talks on Syria Resolution

Diplomats launch talks on a resolution that would demand the destruction of Syria's chemical arsenal.

PA: Egypt to Re-open Rafiah for Special Cases

Egyptian authorities will open the Rafiah crossing between Egypt and Gaza for students and medical patients, says PA.

9/11 Victim Identified 12 Years Later

A man killed in the September 11 attacks in New York becomes the 1,638th victim to be identified through the re-testing of remains.

White House: Obama Won't Meet Rouhani

There are no plans for Obama and Iran's President to meet at the UN General Assembly, the White House says.

Syria Blasts Turkey for Shooting Down Helicopter

Turkey is trying to escalate tensions along the border with Syria, accuses Syrian army.

U.S.: Report Proves Assad Used Chemicals

Susan Rice: UN report reinforces our assessment that the Syrian regime was behind the chemical attack.

U.S., UK and France to Boost Aid for Rebels

The U.S., UK and France have agreed to bolster Syrian rebels by providing them with more aid.

Man Throws Firecrackers at White House

The White House was locked down after a man threw firecrackers over the outer fence, hours after Washington gun massacre.

UN Envoys: No Doubt Assad is Behind Attack

Ambassadors to the United Nations call to hold Syrian President accountable for the chemical attack on August 21.

Yaalon: Military Threat Brings Solutions

The deal over Syria's chemical weapons proves that a credible threat of force can bring diplomatic solutions, says Defense Minister.

Egypt Finds Evidence of Hamas Involvement in Sinai

Hamas rejects Egyptian army's allegations that it has been cooperating with Sinai terrorists.

Abbas: Meet Our Conditions, Then We Can Have Peace

PA Chairman tells university graduates in Jericho: Unless all our demands are met, there will not be a peace agreement with Israel.

UN Inspectors Hand In Report on Syria

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon receives inspection team's report on last month's chemical attack in Damascus.

Syrian Jihadists: We Killed Dozens of Alawites

Al-Nusra Front says its people attacked three villages in Homs and killed dozens of members of Assad's Alawite clan.

Hollande Doesn't Rule Out Syria Strike

"The military option must remain" despite Syria's agreement to eradicate its chemical weapons, says French President.

Syria: We Take This Agreement Very Seriously

Syria's information minister says his country "does not waste time" and is already implementing the Russia-U.S. deal.

Likud Members Doubt that Peace is Possible

"The Arabs' goal has always been to destroy us," says Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin.

Kerry to Syria: You’re Not Off the Hook Yet

"The threat of force remains," Kerry warns Syria in a news conference with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Syrian Rebels Reject U.S.-Russia Initiative

"We cannot accept any part" of the initiative to disarm Syria of its chemical weapons, says Free Syrian Army head.

Egypt Threatens Islamist Protesters

Egypt's interior ministry warns Islamist protesters it will crack down on them if they block roads or obstruct traffic.

McCain and Graham Slam Syria Agreement

"Assad will deceive the world," say Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham of the U.S.-Russia agreement on Syria's chemical weapons.

Rockets from Syria Hit Eastern Lebanon

Three rockets launched from Syria hit the Bekaa Valley of eastern Lebanon on Saturday, causing no casualties.

Kerry to Visit Israel on Sunday

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Jerusalem to hold talks with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

U.S. Calls on Egypt to Cancel State of Emergency

"We remain opposed, as we have from the beginning, to the state of emergency" in Egypt, says State Department.