Elad Benari

Kerry, Livni Meet in Jordan

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met in Amman as part of Kerry's ongoing efforts to renew peace talks.

Senator McCain Visits Syria, Meets Rebels

Sen. John McCain, a proponent of U.S. military action in Syria, crossed the Syrian border and met with rebels.

EU Agrees to Lift Arms Embargo on Syria

European Union foreign ministers agree to lift an arms embargo on Syria, but no decision made to supply weapons to rebels.

Netanyahu Asks Yaalon to Support New Draft Law

Prime Minister asks Defense Minister to support new draft law, despite his opposition to criminal sanctions against draft evaders.

Kerry Announces Plan to Boost PA Economy

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry unveils plan to boost the PA's economy by attracting $4 billion in private investment.

Steinitz: Peres Not a Spokesman for the Government

President Peres does not represent the Israeli government's views when he calls to resume peace talks, notes Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Israelis Report Anti-Semitism at Berlin Concert

Israelis attending a Beyonce concert in Berlin over the weekend were met with anti-Semitic chants from the audience.

Perry Committee Ends Meeting Without Agreement

Late night meeting of the Perry Committee ends because of an argument over criminal sanctions against hareidim who evade service.

MK Shaked: Welfare Minister Wrong

Welfare Minister Meir Cohen was completely wrong when he called to demolish “isolated settlements”, says MK Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi).

Peres and Abbas Meet in Jordan

Hours after he publicly called for resumption of peace talks, President Peres held a one-on-one meeting with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Reports of Explosion Near Lebanon Border

Residents of the border town of Metula reported hearing an explosion. IDF forces searching the area.

Report: Russia Cancels S-300 Deal with Syria

Israel has convinced Russia to cancel the sale of advanced missile systems to Syria, says a Russian official.

British Police Arrest 2 More Suspects in Beheading

British police made two further arrests and raided houses across London, following the brutal murder of Lee Rigby.

Hizbullah Has Lost 75 Terrorists in Syria So Far

75 Hizbullah terrorists have been killed in Syria since they first became involved in the country’s civil war.

Merkel Honored by EU Rabbis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel awarded the Lord Jakobovits Prize for European Jewry, honored at ceremony in Brussels.

Syria Accuses Israel of Health Violations

Syria slams Israel at the UN over the "deterioration of the health conditions" in "the occupied Golan."

MK Shaked Welcomes Report of Pessimism Over Peace

MK Shaked welcomes a report which says that an advisor to Minister Livni is pessimistic about reaching a peace deal with the PA.

'Allow Soldiers to Protect Themselves'

The daughter of Rabbi Dan Mertzbach expects that IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria be allowed to open fire when in danger.

Hague: Time Running Out for a 'Two-State Solution'

"The two-state solution does not have much longer," warns British Foreign Secretary during visit to Ramallah.

Google Says Gush Etzion is in 'Palestine'

Residents of Gush Etzion outraged to discover that, according to Google, they live in "Palestine".

Imams Pray for Holocaust Victims at Auschwitz

Muslim leaders from across the globe pray for the Holocaust dead, during a visit to the Auschwitz death camp.

Ahmadinejad to Contest Ally's Ban from Elections

Iran's President says he will ask supreme leader Khamenei to reverse the disqualification of his close aide from the presidential election.

FC Barcelona to Visit Israel and PA

Barcelona team members to hold sporting workshops for Israeli and PA Arab children in August.

Senate Unanimously Backs Pro-Israel Resolution

Senate unanimously backs a resolution which stipulates that the U.S. will assist Israel in an attack against Iran.

Defense Minister: Iran Remains the Biggest Threat

"The possibility of Iran having a nuclear weapon is a nightmare for the entire world. We must prepare," says Yaalon.

Sarkozy Hits Out at Europe Over Syria

"Europe is impotent and watching Israel act alone in Syria," says former French President during visit to Israel.

Minister Ariel: We'll Return to Gush Katif

Housing Minister Uri Ariel expresses hope that Israel will eventually return to Gush Katif.

IAEA: Iran Still Expanding Nuclear Program

Iran is opening up a potential second route to developing a nuclear bomb, says latest IAEA report.

Likud Dismisses Feiglin from Knesset Committee

MK Feiglin dismissed from the Knesset’s Education Committee, a punitive action due to his suspending his parliamentary activity.

Former Iranian President Barred from Elections

Iran's ex-president Rafsanjani barred from contesting the June 14 presidential election, along with a close aide to Ahmadinejad.

Prosor Slams Erekat Over 'Apartheid' Comments

"It is expected from someone who is in charge of negotiating to educate for peace and not for incitement," says UN ambassador Prosor.

Sen. Committee Approves Legislation to Arm Rebels

A key Senate committee approves legislation that calls for the U.S. to provide small arms to moderate rebels fighting Assad.

EU to Discuss Adding Hizbullah to Terror List

Britain files formal request for the EU to blacklist Hizbullah as a terror organization.

Comedy for Koby Returns for Tenth Run

Comedy for Koby brings North American comedians to Israel. Proceeds go to Koby Mandell Foundation, in memory of 13-year-old terror victim.

Gantz Warns Assad: Don't Escalate the Situation

"If Assad causes the situation in the Golan Heights to deteriorate, he will pay the price," warns IDF Chief of Staff.

U.S. Denounces Rise in Anti-Jewish Sentiment

State Department report finds there is a rise of both anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish sentiment around the world.

Erekat Backs Kerry, Blasts Israeli 'Apartheid'

PLO negotiator says PA will hold off on applying to join UN institutions to give peace a chance, then blasts Israel's "apartheid'.

Maduro: My Grandparents Were Jewish

Venezuela’s president denies accusations that he is anti-Semitic, claims that he is of Jewish descent.

At Least 51 Dead as Tornado Hits Oklahoma

A powerful tornado blasted an area outside of Oklahoma City, leveling homes and killing at least 51 people. 24 children feared dead.

Iran Approves Agreement with Argentina

Iran approves an agreement with Argentina on forming a commission to investigate a 1994 attack on a Jewish building.