Elad Benari

Google Reveals How Much it Paid for Israeli App

Google reveals it paid $966 million to acquire Israeli online mapping service Waze in June.

Egyptian Army Gives Brotherhood an Ultimatum

The Egyptian army gives the Muslim Brotherhood until Saturday to sign up for political reconciliation.

Obama Won't Define Egypt Situation as a 'Coup'

U.S. does not plan on defining the overthrow of Egypt’s government as a coup, which would require cutting off of aid.

Terrorist to be Deported Back to Canada

A 24-year-old Canadian who has been held in Mauritania on terror-related charges has been released and will be deported to Canada soon.

British Women Join Jihad in Syria

Britain’s Channel 4 aired an exclusive story about British citizens who travelled to Syria to join jihadists in their fight against Assad.

Yaalon: Don't Cooperate with EU

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon orders that any EU request relating to Judea, Samaria and Gaza be turned down because of its latest ban.

Two Killed in Petah Tikva Car Explosion

Two people were killed and two others wounded as a result of an explosion inside a vehicle. Police say incident is criminal related.

Kerry Calls PA a 'Country'

John Kerry accidentally refers to areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority as a country. His spokeswoman: No change in our policy.

Hamas Censors News Outlets for 'False News'

Hamas closes Ma'an and Al Arabiya in Gaza, claims the two distribute "false news regarding the smear campaign against Hamas and Gaza."

Netanyahu: We're Ready to Talk Peace Right Away

"Our team is ready" to talk peace with the PA, Prime Minister Netanyahu tells visiting Japanese Foreign Minister.

Spain: At Least 69 Dead in Train Accident

At least 69 are dead and more than 140 injured after a train derailed in northwestern Spain.

Turkey: Israeli Compensation Not Enough

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister says his country will not be satisfied with Israel simply paying compensation to the Marmara victims.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: I Won't Stray from the Torah

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, Israel’s new Sephardic Chief Rabbi, promises to be "the chief rabbi of everyone."

Egypt: Arrest Warrants Against Brotherhood Leaders

Egypt's prosecutor issues arrest warrants for nine Muslim Brotherhood officials, including leader Mohammed Badie.

Drowning Brazilian Teen Dies after Shark Attack

A drowning Brazilian teenager was attacked by a shark as lifeguards approached to pull her out of the water. She died later.

Nasrallah: Blacklist the IDF, Not Hizbullah

Hizbullah leader says that Europe should blacklist Israel's "military wing" as a terrorist organization.

U.S. Delays Delivery of F-16s to Egypt

The U.S. is delaying the planned delivery of four F-16 fighter jets to Egypt because of the situation in the country, says the Pentagon.

Rabbi Lau: I am Everyone's Rabbi

Rabbi David Lau, the new Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi, says he wishes to create a society whose members respect one another and respect Judaism.

Syria: EU Blacklist of Hizbullah Serves Israel

The Syrian regime criticizes the EU’s decision to blacklist the military arm of Hizbullah, Syrian opposition welcomes the decision.

British Singer Cancels Israel Concert Amid Threats

Eric Burdon, former lead singer of the British band The Animals, cancels an August concert in Israel, citing threatening emails.

Senate Panel Approves Power's Nomination

Samantha Power, Obama's pick to serve as UN envoy, approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Video: MK Lipman Inspires Olim

"Dream, think big and believe in your children," MK Dov Lipman tells new immigrants who arrived on Nefesh B'Nefesh flight.

80% of Gaza Tunnels Have Been Destroyed

About 80% of the tunnels used to smuggle goods and arms into Gaza from Egypt are "no longer functioning", estimates UN envoy Robert Serry.

NBN Co-Founder to Olim: Follow Your Dreams

Tony Gelbart, co-founder of Nefesh B’Nefesh, addressed the 231 new Israeli citizens who landed in Israel on Tuesday.

Prosor: EU's Hizbullah Blacklist is Not Sufficient

Distinguishing between Hizbullah's political and military arms is like trying to separate a right arm from a left arm, says Israeli envoy.

IDF Official: Global Jihad is at Our Doorstep

Syria is attracting more and more Islamist elements and the threat may affect the entire region, says the head of Military Intelligence.

Tibi Temporarily Suspended

Ethics Committee decides to suspend Ahmed Tibi from chairing any Knesset debates, but only for one week.

Dempsey: No-Fly Zone Would Cost Billions

Imposing a no-fly zone over Syria would cost $1 billion a month and put U.S. aircraft at risk of being shot down, assesses General Dempsey.

Four People Killed in Ongoing Egypt Clashes

Four people were killed in clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi.

Yaalon Welcomes EU Blacklist of Hizbullah

"Hizbullah is a dangerous and reckless terrorist organization," points out Defense Minister in reaction to EU ban.

Polish Minister: Court Needs to Rule on Slaughter

Poland's top court will have to rule whether kosher slaughter can be performed, says Polish Minister Michal Boni.

Expert: The Chances of Peace Are Zero

The PA refuses to negotiate with Israel and, as long as that is the case, peace will never come, predicts Professor Avraham Diskin.

Kerry Finalizing U.S. Team for Peace Talks

No confirmation on whether Martin Indyk has been chosen to head the U.S. negotiating team.

Hizbullah on EU Blacklist: It's All Israel's Fault

Hizbullah accuses Europe of bowing to Israeli demands in blacklisting its so-called “military wing.”

High Court Rejects Appeal Against Rabbi Eliyahu

The High Court rules that Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu will be allowed to run for the position of Sephardic Chief Rabbi.

Polish Minister Promises to Fight Slaughter Ban

The Polish Minister in charge of a committee on solving the kosher slaughter ban says he's prepared to go to the Constitutional Court.

Khamenei: The U.S. Can't be Trusted

Iran's supreme leader says that talks with the U.S. are possible, but warns that Washington is "not trustworthy".

EU to Discuss Blacklisting Hizbullah

Monday could be a crucial day for Hizbullah, as EU foreign ministers may decide to blacklist the group’s so-called “military wing.”

Legal Experts to Ashton: Cancel the Boycott

Judea and Samaria is not occupied territory, therefore the EU ban on it should be lifted, legal experts tell Catherine Ashton.

Danon: Construction Freeze? No Way!

Deputy Defense Minister vows to fight any initiative to freeze Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria or release terrorists.