Elad Benari

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.

UN's Envoy to Syria Plans to Quit

Syria peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi is on the verge of quitting amid growing frustration at deadlocked efforts to end the conflict.

UNIFIL: Hizbullah Replacing Lebanese Troops

The number of Lebanese troops along the border with Israel has decreased and Hizbullah is taking over, warns UNIFIL.

Widow: If the State Doesn't Respond, We Will

Tzofia Borovsky, the widow of Evyatar Borovsky, calls on Israel to respond to the terror attack which killed her husband.

Israeli Citizen Enters Lebanon, Detained by Army

An Israeli citizen entered Lebanon and was arrested by the Lebanese army. He will be returned after being interrogated.

Olmert: Hizbullah May Already Have Some Chemicals

Former PM says that Hizbullah may already be in possession of chemical weapons given to it by the Syrian regime.

Buffett Buys Remains of Israeli Company

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. pays $2.05 billion cash to buy the 20 percent it did not already own of the Israeli company Iscar.

Activist: Terrorists Should be Put to Death

Baruch Marzel says the terrorist who killed Evyatar Borovsky at the Tapuach Junction should not have been left alive.

Former Agriculture Minister Pesach Grupper Dies

Former Agriculture Minister Pesach Grupper passed away Monday night at the age of 88.

Hungary: Head of Group Victim of Assault

The head of a Hungarian minority rights group named after Raoul Wallenbeg was assaulted by anti-Semitic football fans.

U.S.: Much Work Needed on Syria

White House spokesman Jay Carney says “much more” work needs to be done to verify assessments that Syria used chemical weapons.

UAV Didn't Come from Lebanon, Claims Official

Lebanese security official denies that a drone downed by Israel last week had been sent from Lebanon.

Qatar Hints at Support for Swaps as Part of Peace

U.S. Secretary of State hosts talks with Arab League officials as part of his attempts to renew the Middle East peace process.

Russian Plane Targeted by Missiles Over Syria

Unidentified assailants fired two land-to-air missiles at a Russian passenger plane carrying over 150 people when it flew over Syria.

Ben-Eliezer: Hizbullah Receiving Chemical Weapons

MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer says the regime in Syria has begun to transfer chemical weapons to Hizbullah.