Elad Benari

Syrian Warplanes Test British Defenses in Cyprus

RAF Typhoon fighters recently won a mid-air showdown with two Syrian warplanes heading towards Britain’s base in Cyprus.

Kerry on Assad: The Evidence Speaks for Itself

U.S. Secretary of State dismisses Syrian President's claims that there is no evidence he used chemical weapons against his own people.

Egypt Shuts Down Rafiah Crossing

Egypt closes the Rafiah crossing with Gaza, citing "security concerns" following a crackdown on Sinai terrorists.

Turkish Official: Normalization with Israel Soon

Turkish-Israeli talks to end a diplomatic crisis between the two countries are on track, says a Turkish official.

Hundreds March in Ramallah Against Peace Talks

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine organizes march in Ramallah against the peace negotiations with Israel.

Iran's FM: Iran Never Denied the Holocaust

In a Twitter exchange with Nancy Pelosi's daughter, Iran’s foreign minister says his country no longer denies the Holocaust.

PA Minister Announces Next Terrorist Releases

The remaining PA terrorists will be released on October 29, December 29 and March 28, claims Minister of Prisoner Affairs.

Former Iranian President: Assad Attacked with Gas

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani breaks with Iran's tradition of protecting Assad, says the Syrian leader used chemical weapons.

Egypt: 11 Brotherhood Members Sentenced to Life

Egyptian military court sentences 11 members of the Muslim Brotherhood to life in prison for "aggression" against the army.

Jewish Groups Back Obama on Syria

AIPAC and ADL ask Congress to support Obama's proposal for a military strike in Syria.

Poland's Top Court to Rule on Kosher Slaughter Ban

Poland's top court will consider whether Jews and Muslims can perform kosher and halal slaughter despite a recent ban.

Senate Committee May Vote Wednesday on Syria

Senators reportedly reach an agreement on a resolution for military force in Syria. Vote expected Wednesday.

Iranian Warns U.S. Against Attacking Syria

An attack on Syria will spread the "spirit of jihad" among Muslims, warns commander in the Revolutionary Guards.

Hagel: Failure in Syria Hurts Our Credibility

Hagel to Senate committee: Failure to take action in Syria's will damage America's pledge to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Former PM Sharon Undergoes Stomach Surgery

Ariel Sharon underwent surgery to replace the feeding tube connected to his digestive system. There's no change in his condition.

Ban: Syria Attack Should be Approved by UNSC

United Nations Secretary General suggests that American intervention in Syria would be illegal unless approved by the Security Council.

'Syria Strike Will Hurt Israeli Interests'

Senior Iranian official Alaeddin Boroujerdi warns: A U.S. strike on Syria will affect the entire region.

Egyptian Body: Dissolve Muslim Brotherhood

State Commissioners Authority recommends that the Muslim Brotherhood be dissolved and its headquarters closed.

Pro-Assad Hackers Hit Marines Website

Computer hackers break into the Marine Corps recruiting website, call Obama "a traitor who wants to put your lives in danger."

German Intelligence: Assad Behind Chemical Attack

German intelligence has enough evidence to conclude that Assad ordered the chemical attack in Damascus, reports Der Spiegel.

2 PA Arabs Try to Break Into Ben Gurion Airport

State of emergency declared at airport after Arab truck breaks entry barrier. Two PA Arabs have been apprehended, no explosives found.

White House Prepared to Rework Proposal on Syria

U.S. administration open to changes in Obama's Syria proposal so long as they are "within the parameters" he previously explained.

Another Senior Brotherhood Member Arrested

Egyptian security forces have arrested Muslim Brotherhood leading figure Saad El-Husseini, the latest in a string of arrests.

McCain: Voting Against Strike is Catastrophic

Senator John McCain urges a vote in favor of the President's proposal for using military force in Syria.

Pope to 'Investigate' Polish Slaughter Ban

Pope Francis has ordered an investigation into a Polish ban on the ritual kosher slaughter of animals, says WJC head Ron Lauder.

Assad: Striking Syria Could Lead to a Regional War

Syrian President challenges the world to provide proof that his regime attacked civilians with chemical weapons.

Egypt Arrests Al-Qaeda Head in Sinai

Muhammad Ibrahim, commander of an Al-Qaeda-linked group in the Sinai peninsula, arrested in ambush by security forces.

Syrian Rebel Leader Praises Minister Uri Ariel

Rebel leader talks to Israeli television, thanks Housing Minister for speaking out against chemical attack.

Merkel: Germany Won't Participate in Syria Attack

German Chancellor Angela Merkel calls for "collective answer" by the UN to the chemical attack in Syria.

Turkey Invites Israeli Diplomat to Reception

Despite the still tense relations between the countries, Turkey's President invited a senior Israeli diplomat to a reception on August 30.

Arab States Call for Action in Syria

Arab League urges the UN and the international community to "take the deterrent and necessary measures" against the Assad regime.

U.S. Sending Aircraft Carrier to Middle East

Warning to Syria? The USS Nimitz and other ships in its strike group are heading toward the Red Sea.

IDF Releases Most Reservists

The IDF began to release some of the reservists that were called up in preparations for a possible U.S. military strike in Syria.

Morsi to be Tried for Inciting to Murder

Egypt's state prosecutor refers ousted President Mohammed Morsi for trial on charges of inciting the murder of protesters.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Taken to Hospital Again

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef taken to hospital following a deterioration in his health condition.

Report: Brotherhood Leader Suffered Heart Attack

Egypt’s Interior Ministry denies media report that Muslim Brotherhood head Mohamed Badie died from a heart attack in prison.

Did Assad's Son Taunt the U.S. Army on Facebook?

A Facebook post reportedly by Syrian President's son may not have been authentic, but has nevertheless caught attention.

Egypt: Terror Attack in Suez Canal Fails

Authorities in the Suez Canal say that a terrorist staged an unsuccessful attack on a container ship passing through the canal.

Lebanon Arrests 2 Suspects in Rocket Attack

Two suspects have been arrested over an August 22 rocket attack from Lebanon on northern Israel.

Reid: Syria Strike 'Justified and Necessary'

Assad committed "atrocities" against civilians with a chemical weapons attack, says Senate Majority Leader.