Elad Benari

Muslim Leaders Condemn Holocaust Denial

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

Obama Slaps Sanctions on Iran's Currency

Obama signs executive order, authorizing new sanctions targeting Iran's currency and automobile industry.

Livni: Delaying 'Two-State Solution' a Mistake

Justice Minister claims that delaying the two-state solution would be a mistake on the part of those who call themselves Zionists.

Erdogan Claims Situation in Turkey Calming Down

Turkish Prime Minister says the situation in his country is “now calming down”, despite a fourth day of violent protests.

Knesset Bars Illegals from Sending Funds Abroad

Knesset approves final readings of a law that bars illegal infiltrators from withdrawing funds from Israel until their departure.

Expert: PA's New Prime Minister Means Nothing

Middle East expert Dr. Guy Bechor: Abbas's term as PA chairman ended years ago, so the appointment of his new prime minister is illegal.

Kerry Warns: Last Chance for Israel-PA Peace

If efforts to reach peace fail now, there may never be another chance, warns Secretary of State.

Egypt Seizes Explosives Meant for Sinai Smugglers

Egyptian authorities seize an entire ton of explosives destined for smugglers in the Sinai.

Netanyahu Meets with Israeli Youth Soccer Team

PM Netanyahu met in with Israel's national under-21 soccer team, ahead of the UEFA Under-21 Championship.

Germany Supports 'Settlement' Labelling Plan

Germany has given its support to a plan by the European Union to label products manufactured in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Gulf States to Consider Measures Against Hizbullah

Gulf States will consider taking measures against Hizbullah if it continues its involvement in Syria’s civil war.

Erdogan on Protests: I'm No Dictator

Turkish PM rejects claims that he is a dictator, points an accusing finger at the opposition and social media.

Abbas Names New Prime Minister

Rami Hamdallah will be the Palestinian Authority's new prime minister, replacing Salam Fayyad.

Yaalon: No to Criminal Sanctions Against Evaders

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon expresses his strong opposition to criminal actions against hareidi men who don't serve in the IDF.

Budapest Mayor to Review Anti-Semite Street Name

Mayor of Budapest orders a review of a decision to name a street after an "openly anti-Semitic" author.

U.S. Allows Sales of Comms Equipment to Iranians

U.S. eases some of the sanctions on Iran in order to give Iranians access to Internet services and social media.

PA: Israel Destroying Kerry's Efforts

PLO negotiator accuses Israel of "destroying" John Kerry's peace efforts by building new homes in Jerusalem.

State Dept.: Iran Increased Support for Terrorism

Iran boosted in 2012 its support for global terrorism to levels not seen for two decades, says annual U.S. State Department’s report.

U.S. Officials: Assad Doesn't Have S-300 Yet

Syrian President bluffing when he says that Russian advanced missile systems have already begun arriving in his country, U.S. officials say.

Letter to White House Being Tested for Ricin

A suspicious letter addressed to the White House and "similar" to one sent to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been intercepted.

Netanyahu Orders Protection Kits for All Israelis

Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered to ensure that personal protection kits, which include gas masks, are distributed to all Israelis.

PA Slams Israel for Calling Off UNESCO Mission

The PA's foreign ministry slams Israel for calling off a UNESCO investigative mission to Jerusalem, after the PA tried to politicize it.

U.S.: We Support Israel’s Ability to Defend Itself

The United States reiterates that Israel has the right to defend itself, even if Russia sells advanced missiles to Syria.

Canada Freezes Trade with Iran

Canada ratchets up its sanctions against Iran, bans almost all exports to and imports from the country.

Argentina Formally Accuses Iran of Terrorism

Argentine prosecutor says Iran opened secret intelligence stations in several South American countries to plan and conduct terror attacks.

Abbas Admits He's Under Pressure

PA Chairman admits he is under international pressure to resume talks with Israel and drop demands for a construction freeze.

Syrian FM: Assad Will Remain President Until 2014

Syria's Foreign Minister says that Assad will remain in power until 2014 and will run again if the people want him to.

Israel to Build in Jerusalem, U.S. Angry

An official in the White House reacts angrily to news report that Israel approves construction of 300 new homes in Jerusalem.

Lapid Skips Vote on VAT for Vacation in Paris

Finance Minister skips a vote on the rise in the VAT, raising the ire of the opposition.

Bahrain Forbids Opposition to Contact Hizbullah

Bahrain bans opposition groups from having contact with Lebanon's Hizbullah. Iran says decision is "regrettable".

Arab MK's Bill Will Ban Cartoons of Muhammad

Arab MK Ibrahim Sarsour reintroduces legislation that would ban the publication of materials that disparage the prophet Muhammad.

U.S. Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Alan Gross

Federal judge dismisses a lawsuit brought by Alan Gross against the U.S. government, for whom he was working when he was arrested.

Rebels to Hizbullah: Stop Attacking Us

Free Syrian Army warns Hizbullah to end its involvement in the Syrian conflict within 24 hours.

Elkin: The Jewish People Are Not Alone

Deputy Foreign Minister at Global Forum for Combating Anti-Semitism: Your coming here sends a strong message to anti-Semites.

Germany to Expand Funding for Holocaust Survivors

German government agrees to expand its funding of home care for Holocaust survivors, resulting in $800 million in new funding.

U.S. Backs EU, Condemns Russia

The U.S. condemns Russia for selling advanced missile systems to Syria, welcomes EU's lifting of an arms embargo.

Bennett: Israel Belongs to the Jews, Period

The only way to fight anti-Semitism is “to call a spade a spade”, says Minister Naftali Bennett at Global Forum for Combating Anti-Semitism.

Obama Asks for Plan for No-Fly Zone Over Syria

The White House has asked the Pentagon to draw up plans for a no-fly zone inside Syria, administration officials say.

Kerry's Plan for PA Receives Cool Reception

A $4 billion U.S. plan to boost the PA's met with a cool response as PA leaders insist on a political dimension to the stimulus.

Grandson of Dreyfus Asks Not to Auction His Letter

A grandson of Alfred Dreyfus urges a private collector not to allow a letter penned by his grandfather to be auctioned off in Paris.