Elad Benari

Israelis Believe Apology to Turkey Was a Mistake

71% of Israelis believe Israel's apology to Turkey was not justified, finds new poll.

White House Cautious on Egypt

White House spokesman says the U.S. needs to review what happened in Egypt, when asked if Obama sees the regime change as a coup.

Congress Holding Up Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Congressional committees are holding up a plan to send U.S. weapons to Syrian rebels, according to U.S. sources.

Morsi Appointed PM Resigns

Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil, who was on his way out in any case, tenders resignation.

Syria Rejects Proposal for Ramadan Ceasefire

Syria rejects the proposal by the opposition of a ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan.

Egyptian Opposition: Outlaw Brotherhood

Egyptian opposition group Tamarod calls for an outlaw of the Muslim Brotherhood after weapons are found in its Cairo headquarters.

Egypt's President Sets Timetable for Elections

Egypt's constitution will be amended within five months, and parliamentary elections will be held two months after that.

Knesset Approves Extension of Summer Time

The Knesset approves the second and third readings of the bill to extend Daylight Saving Time until the end of October.

New Head of Syrian Opposition Offers Assad a Truce

Ahmad Jarba, the new president of the Syrian National Coalition, has offered a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan.

Hamas Uncovers Counterfeiting Ring

Hamas police in Gaza uncover a counterfeiting ring that forged some 20 million Israeli shekels.

Egyptian Soldier Killed in Latest Sinai Violence

Egyptian soldier killed by unidentified gunmen in the northern Sinai town of El-Arish.

Ziad Bahaa El-Din Offered to be Egypt's Next PM

After Salafists object to Mohamed ElBaradei, Egypt offers commercial lawyer Ziad Bahaa El-Din to become Prime Minister.

John Kerry's Wife Hospitalized

Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, is in critical but stable condition.

Eini Agrees to Delay Strike Announcement

Histadrut chairman agrees to delay announcement of work dispute after a meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Saar: Running with Lieberman Cost Us Seats

The Likud won fewer seats in the last election because of the union with Yisrael Beytenu, says Interior Minister Gideon Saar.

Obama: We Don't Support One Party or Another

The United States is “not aligned” with any political party or group in Egypt, President Barack Obama clarifies.

Egyptian Presidency: ElBaradei is PM? Not Yet

Mohamed ElBaradei has not yet been chosen as Egypt’s interim prime minister, says spokesman.

Russia Blocks UN Demand for Access to Syrian City

Russia blocked a UN Security Council demand that Syria allow immediate access to civilians trapped in Homs.

Gulf Countries Coordinating Sanctions on Hizbullah

Senior GCC officials met in Riyadh to coordinate sanctions against Hizbullah because of its support for the Syrian regime.

U.S. Cautious on Egypt

U.S. national security team calls for a quick return of a democratically elected civilian government in Egypt.

Newspaper: Anti-Semitic Cartoon a Misunderstanding

German newspaper expresses regret after publishing a cartoon depicting Israel as a ravenous monster.

Gunmen Attack Sinai Airport, Military Checkpoints

At least one dead as Islamist gunmen open fire on the El Arish airport and at three military checkpoints.

Court Documents: Mandela in Vegetative State

South African government denies Mandela is in a permanent vegetative state, as outlined in court documents.

Tunisian President: It Won't Happen Here

Tunisia’s President Moncef Marzouki rules out the risk of Tunisia's elected authorities being deposed.

Peres: America the Greatest Giver in History

"Peace is a moral call from our Torah," says President Shimon Peres as Americans celebrate 4th of July.

Egypt's FM: There Was No Military Coup

Egyptian FM Mohamed Kamel Amr tells John Kerry that the overthrow of President Mohammed Morsi was not a military coup.

Netanyahu on 4th of July: We're True Friends

Israel is an island of stability in a turbulent region, says Netanyahu at U.S. embassy's Fourth of July reception.

Eilat Given the 'All Clear'

Police say residents of Eilat can resume their regular routine, hours after locals report hearing loud explosions.

Abbas 'Optimistic' About Resumption of Talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had made "useful and constructive proposals", says PA Chairman.

Egypt's Military Boosts Presence in the Sinai

Hamas says Egypt's military has boosted its presence in the Sinai Peninsula. Israel says move was coordinated with it.

Rowhani Welcomes Facebook, Rejects Segregation

Iran's president-elect expresses progressive views about civil liberties, freedom of expression and the internet.

Labor MK: Hareidim Want to Make a Decent Living

MK Erel Margalit criticizes those who discriminate against hareidim based on their physical appearance.

'Mubarak Must be Smiling'

Israel’s former ambassador to Egypt, Zvi Mazel, predicts that the fall of Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood are close.

Morsi Addresses Nation, Says He Won't Step Down

Morsi vows to protect his "constitutional legitimacy" with his life in a live speech.

Morsi to Army: I Will Not be Dictated To

Egypt's President demands that the withdraw a 48-hour ultimatum for him to resolve the conflict with his political opponents.

Al-Qaeda Inspired Terror Plot Foiled in Canada

Two residents of British Columbia arrested in a terror plot that involved placing pressure cooker bombs at the local legislature.

400 Demonstrate in Paris Against Bomber Exhibit

Some 400 people took to the streets of Paris to demonstrate against a photo exhibition which glorifies Arab suicide bombers.

Landau: A Palestinian State is Not Feasible

The Palestinian Authority, not Israel, should make concessions for peace negotiations, says Tourism Minister Uzi Landau.

Syrian Jihadists Publicly Behead Catholic Priest

Terrorists behead priest accused of collaborating with Assad's regime, then post a video of the beheading online.

Egypt's Foreign Minister Resigns

Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr has tendered his resignation, reports state news agency.