Elad Benari

If EU Won't Blacklist Hizbullah, it's Irrelevant

The European Union is irrelevant because of its failure to blacklist Hizbullah as a terrorist organization, charges MK Avigdor Lieberman.

Erdogan Agrees to Meet Protest Organizers

Turkish Prime Minister to meet with leaders of the protest movement behind the anti-government demonstrations.

Austria to Begin Withdrawing from Golan on Wed.

Austria will begin withdrawing its 377 peacekeepers from the Golan Heights on Wednesday, says official.

Peres: The Palestinians Will Have their Own State

President Shimon Peres once again expresses support for a “two-state solution”.

Steinitz: Iran is Getting Closer to 'Red Line'

Iran is getting closer to reaching the “red line” set out by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, warns Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Yaalon Asked Netanyahu: Get Danon Under Control

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon reportedly asked Prime Minister to talk to his deputy over his comments about a two-state solution.

U.S.-Led Military Drill Starts in Jordan

Jordan announces the start of the “Eager Lion” military exercises, with the participation of 8,000 soldiers from 19 countries.

Obama Close to Approving Arms for Syrian Rebels

United States President Barack Obama is close to approving arms for the Syrian rebels, say officials.

Qaradawi Slams Hizbullah as 'Party of Satan'

Influential cleric Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi says Hizbullah seeks to “sow discord” among Muslims as it fights alongside Assad.

Austria Not Ruling Out Returning Peacekeepers

Austria's Foreign Minister says his country does not rule out returning its UN peacekeepers to the Golan Heights.

State Compensates Arab Victims of Rocket Attack

The State of Israel compensated two families of PA Arabs who were killed by a Qassam rocket fired by Gazan Hamas terrorists.

Number of Terror Attacks Down in May, Says ISA

May 2013 saw a decline in the number of terror attacks against Israelis, according to the monthly report by the Israel Security Agency.

Erdogan Remains Defiant After a Week of Protests

Turkish Prime Minister says that the anti-government protests "are bordering on illegality" and must end.

McCain Repeats Call for Action in Syria

"The only power that is not fully committed in this struggle is us," says U.S. Senator John McCain, a week after meeting Syrian rebels.

UN Chief Regrets Austria's Withdrawal from Golan

Ban Ki-moon says he regrets Austria’s decision to withdraw its troops from the UN peacekeeping force in the Golan Heights.

New PA Government Includes Ministerial Changes

PA prime minister Rami Hamdallah's new cabinet, includes changes in around half the ministerial portfolios.

Barak is Dangerous, Warns Journalist in New Book

A newly published book by journalist Ben Caspit outlines the "dangerous" character of former Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Abbas: Israel Wants Holy Temple Instead of Al-Aqsa

PA Chairman accuses Israel of trying to “destroy” the Al-Aqsa Mosque by allowing Jews to pray on the Temple Mount.

Galon Upset Over Ban of Inciting PA Official

Meretz chair blasts the Defense Ministry for refusing to allow PA official who called to nuke Israel take part in her party's conference.

JNF Withdraws from $500,000 Clinton Event

Following outrage in Israel and abroad, the Jewish National Fund says it won't pay former U.S. President $500,000 to speak at a gala.

Syrian MP: Army Can Respond to Israeli Attacks

The Syrian army has the green light to respond to any future Israeli attack without referring back to its “leadership,” says lawmaker.

Elkin: Netanyahu Ready to Talk Peace at Any Time

Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin says Israel is ready to talk peace, but Abbas chooses unilateral move instead of negotiating.

Saudi Arabia Bans Viber Messaging Application

Saudi Arabia shuts down Internet messenger application Viber for failing to comply with unspecified regulations.

ZOA Opposes Samantha Power's Nomination

ZOA cites Samantha Power’s record of outspoken anti-Israel statements, urges Senate to oppose her nomination.

PA Leaders Slam 'Occupation'

Palestinian Authority leaders mark the 46th anniversary of the Six Day War, call on Israel to return to the indefensible pre-1967 lines.

World Must Act Over Syria Use of Chemicals

French President Francois Hollande says that the world is obligated to act in response to evidence of sarin being used in Syria.

Arab League Condemns Hizbullah Over Syria

Arab League foreign ministers, meeting in Cairo, condemn Hizbullah's involvement in the Syrian civil war.

Iranian Envoy: Mossad Influencing IAEA Reports

The Iranian ambassador to the IAEA says Iran determined to take advantage of peaceful nuclear energy.

Netanyahu to Abbas: Give Peace a Chance

It's time for PA Chairman to give up his endless preconditions and come to the negotiating table, says PM Netanyahu.

Iran Scoffs at Argentina's Terror Charges

Iran has scoffed at charges levelled by the Argentine prosecutor investigating an anti-Jewish attack in Buenos Aires.

Egypt Sentences Employees of Foreign NGOs to Jail

Cairo court sentences 43 Egyptian and foreign employees of several NGOs to jail sentences. Kerry condemns.

U.S. Officials: Patriots May Remain in Jordan

United States officials confirm that Patriot missiles and F-16s being deployed to Jordan for military exercises may be kept there.

Abbas: The Ball is in Israel's Court

"The Palestinian demands are clear, so Israel must now accept them in order to begin negotiations," claims PA Chairman.

Fresh Violence As Turkey Protests Enter 6th Day

Turkish police use tear gas and water cannons on hundreds of protesters in Istanbul, Ankara and Hatay.

Iran's Bushehr Plant Damaged in Recent Earthquakes

Countries monitoring Iran's nuclear program say the country's nuclear reactor in Bushehr was damaged by recent earthquakes.

France: Syria Used Sarin Gas

French Foreign Minister says that tests on chemical samples from Syria make it certain that Sarin was used in the country.

Putin: Syria Doesn't Yet Have S-300

The delivery of Russian missile systems to Syria is legal but the contract "has not yet been realized," says Russian President.

Netanyahu Won't Appoint Kahlon to Head ILA

Despite a promise on the eve of the election, former Minister will not be appointed as head of the Israel Land Administration (ILA).

U.S. to Send Patriots and F-16s to Jordan

The United States will send a Patriot missile battery and F-16 fighters to Jordan for a military drill and may keep the weapons there.

Muslim Leaders Condemn Holocaust Denial

Muslim religious leaders and scholars issue a joint statement condemning any attempts to deny or justify the Holocaust .