Elad Benari

U.S. Calls for 'Restraint' Over Temple Mount

The United States calls for both Israel and the PA to exercise restraint after the Grand Mufti is arrested for throwing chairs at Jews.

Obama and Netanyahu Speak About Security, Peace

U.S. President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu speak by telephone about "regional security issues and Middle East peace."

Lapid: I Won't Give Away Money I Don't Have

Finance Minister Yair Lapid attempts to justify the budget cuts. "The rich are getting hit too."

'Governance Bill' Passes Preliminary Knesset Vote

A bill limiting the number of ministers to 19 passes preliminary Knesset vote, after being denounced by the opposition.

Hawking Confirms He is Boycotting Israel

British physicist Stephen Hawking confirms that he cancelled his trip to Israel because of an academic boycott, not illness.

'We Were Right to Warn About Netanyahu'

The Binyamin Residents’ Council: Reports about a construction freeze are proof we were right about Netanyahu.

PLO 'Not Aware' of New Israeli Construction Freeze

Israel has not notified the PLO of any changes to its policy regarding construction in Judea and Samaria, says negotiator Saeb Erekat.

U.S., Russia Seek Conference on Syria

The U.S. and Russia agreed to push both sides in the Syria conflict to find a solution and hold an international conference.

WJC Urges EU to Ban Far-Right Parties

The World Jewish Congress urged Europe's governments to consider a ban on far-right parties, at the end of a conference in Budapest.

Danon: I'm Not Aware of Any Construction Freeze

Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon says he is not aware of any silent freeze on construction in Judea and Samaria.

Assad: Attacks Proof that Israel Supports Rebels

Syrian President says recent alleged Israeli airstrikes exposed the involvement of Israel and other countries in the events in Syria.

Lapid Raises Cigarette Prices

Hours after introducing budget cuts and tax increases, Finance Minister Yair Lapid signs an order calling to raise the prices of cigarettes.

Syrian Rebels Abduct 4 UN Peacekeepers

Rebels on the Syrian side of the Golan abducted four Filipino UN peacekeepers in the same area where 21 peacekeepers were recently held.

Bennett: No One Has the Right to Split Jerusalem

Ministers, MKs and rabbis gathered at the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva for the annual Jerusalem Day celebration. March to Kotel in early morning.

U.S. 'Skeptical' that Rebels Used Chemical Weapons

The United States says it is "highly skeptical" of an assertion by a UN investigator that Syrian rebels used chemical weapons.

Germany Arrests Former Auschwitz Guard

Hans Lipschis, a 93-year-old alleged former guard at Auschwitz, arrested by Germany. He claims he was a cook.

41 Nations Launch Exercises in the Persian Gulf

The U.S. Navy says envoys from 41 nations have gathered in Bahrain to begin drills in the Persian Gulf.

Senator Offers Legislation to Arm Syrian Rebels

Senator Robert Menendez offered legislation that would allow the U.S. to provide lethal weapons to the Syrian opposition.

China Discusses Four-Point Peace Plan with Abbas

Chinese president Xi Jinping discussed a four-point proposal for peace talks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Syrian Hackers Target The Onion's Twitter Feed

Syrian Electronic Army hacks the Twitter feed of satirical website The Onion, injecting its own sardonic spin on the conflict.

Court Releases Convicted Terrorist

Court rules that terrorist who planned a suicide attack in Tel Aviv will be released, saying the State violated an agreement with the PA.

Israel and Turkey Close to a Compensation Deal

Turkish and Israeli officials have come "close" to a deal on compensation for the 2010 raid on the Mavi Marmara.

Survivors Say 'Never Again' at Mauthausen

Leaders and Nazi camp survivors commemorate the liberation of the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria.

Minister Shalom: Add Hizbullah to EU Terror List

Water and Energy Minister Silvan Shalom speaks at WJC plenary, calls for tougher punishment for anti-Semitism.

Elkin Calls Out Google for Recognizing 'Palestine'

Deputy FM calls on Google to reconsider its decision to use the name "Palestine" instead of "Palestinian Territories".

Official: US Knew About Airstrikes After the Fact

Intelligence official says the U.S. was not given any warning before the airstrikes in Syria allegedly carried out by Israel.

Syrian Minister: All Possibilites Open

Syria's Information Minister says that alleged Israeli attack "opens the door to all possibilities."

WJC President: Hungarian Jews Considering Leaving

World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder warns that rising anti-Semitism in Hungary is causing local Jews to consider leaving.

Hungarian PM: Zero Tolerance for Anti-Semitism

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban tells WJC that anti-Semitism is"unacceptable and intolerable".

Hamas Continues to Crackdown on Salafists

Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers have arrested several radical Salafists for "security and criminal rulers".

Livni and Kerry Meet to Talk Peace

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni meets with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss reviving the Middle East peace process.

S&P Downgrades Israel's Local Currency Rating

S&P lowers Israel’s long- and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings to 'A+/A-1'. Lapid unfazed.

Erdogan: No Doubt Assad Used Chemical Weapons

Turkish Prime Minister says there is no doubt that Assad has used chemical weapons and that he'll discuss this with Obama.

Hotovely: Arabs Don't Want Peace

Deputy Transportation Minister says the attempted terror attack near Mitzpeh Yericho is proof that the PA is not interested in peace.

Hagel: U.S. Not Ruling Out Arming Syrian Rebels

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel acknowledges his government is no longer ruling out arming Syrian rebels.

General: Situation is Fragile, No 'Third Intifada'

Former IDF commander in Judea and Samaria: the security situation remains "fragile" but I don't believe there will be a third intifada.

Wounded Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel

A Syrian citizen who was wounded in the country’s civil war was brought by IDF soldiers to the Ziv Hospital in Tzfat.

It's Official: Deri Named Shas Leader

MK Aryeh Deri officially named as the leader of the Shas party, replacing Eli Yishai who chaired the party over the last 13 years.

U.S. Releases Pictures of Benghazi Attack Suspects

FBI releases pictures of three men who were present during the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi.

Bereaved Dad: Release Terrorists, Get Attacks

The terror attack at the Tapuach Junction is a direct result of Israel releasing terrorists, says bereaved father from Haifa.