Elad Benari

U.S. Won't Present Award to Egyptian 9/11 Fan

State Department announces that an Egyptian activist won't receive an award until her anti-Semitic tweets are reviewed.

Obama Hints Trip Not Meant to Resume Peace Talks

U.S. President Barack Obama tells American Jewish leaders his Israel visit is not meant to resolve a "specific policy issue."

Report: Lapid Will Replace Yishai

Likud Beytenu is reportedly close to signing a coalition agreement with Yesh Atid; Lapid will replace Shas's Yishai as Interior Minister.

Holland Calls to Label Products from 'Settlements'

The Dutch government asks retail chains to mark Israeli products from in Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.

UNSC Condemns Kidnapping of Peacekeepers

United Nations Security Council condemns the seizure of peacekeepers by Syrian rebels, demands their immediate release.

Egyptian Court Cancels Parliamentary Elections

Egypt's administrative court orders the cancellation of controversial parliamentary elections scheduled for April 22.

Results of Arafat Probe Not Expected Till May

The results of a probe into claims that former PA chairman Yasser Arafat was poisoned will not be known until the end of May.

PA Plans to Register Sites with UNESCO

PA forms a committee to prepare applications to register sites on UNESCO's world heritage list, including the Dead Sea.

Israel Allows Turkish Food Trucks into Gaza

A spokesman for COGAT announced that Israel had approved the transfer of three trucks of food supplied by the Turkish government into Gaza.

Peres in EU: Still Holding Out Hope for Peace

President Shimon Peres expresses hope the Middle East will draw inspiration from the EU by achieving peace.

Chairman of MB Called for Israel's Destruction

A video posted by MEMRI shows a clip from 2006 in which an official from Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood party called for Israel’s destruction.

WJC Cancels Appearance Over Erdogan Comments

Erdogan’s anti-Israel statement causes WJC official to cancel his planned participation in an event attended by Turkey’s Deputy PM.

Peres Honors Belgians Who Saved Jews

President Shimon Peres kicks off a European tour with a homage to 22 Belgians honored for saving Jews during the Holocaust.

Powers Concerned Over Iran Nuclear Progress

Six world powers say they are "deeply concerned" by Tehran's recent atomic upgrades.

Top U.S. Commander: Sanctions on Iran Not Working

Iran’s behavior poses the greatest risk to stability in the Middle East, warns Gen. James N. Mattis.

IAEA Chief: Iran Must Allow Access to Parchin

Yukiya Amano calls on Iran to allow access to the Parchin military base, where nuclear weapons research may have taken place.

Prosor Warns UN of Potential Escalation in Golan

UN ambassador Ron Prosor in a letter to the UN: Israel will not stand by while its citizens' lives are at risk from Syria's recklessness.

Egypt: Security Building in Port Said Set Ablaze

The main security building in Egypt's Port Said set ablaze as fighting continues between police and protesters.

Students at Toronto University Pass BDS Motion

The University of Toronto Mississauga Students' Union voted in favor of endorsing a 2005 call for a BDS campaign against Israel.

Barak and Biden Meet in Washington

Defense Minister Ehud Barak met in Washington with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.

Former MK Discovers Temple Mount Discrimination

Former Labor MK Daniel Ben-Simon cut short a visit to the Temple Mount after he personally witnessed the discrimination of Jews.

Peres to Raise Pollard Issue During Obama's Visit

President Shimon Peres meets Esther Pollard, says he will talk about Jonathan's release with President Obama during his visit.

Egypt: Policeman Killed in Port Said Unrest

A policeman was killed in Port Said after the authorities decided to move prisoners awaiting a verdict over involvement in a soccer riot.

Hamas: Israel Placed Spying Devices in Weapons

Hamas refused to accept a missile shipment from Libya, claiming it included Israeli spying and tracking devices.

Hamas Prime Minister Calls for 'Prisoner Intifada'

Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh urges PA Arabs to continue the “prisoners' intifada” to support terrorist detainees in Israeli jails.

'We Mean It that All Options Are on the Table'

Barak addresses AIPAC, calls on world to clearly tell Iran that all options are on the table to prevent its nuclear aspirations.

Kerry Says Erdogan's Comments Are 'Objectionable'

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry rejects Turkish PM’s comments against Zionism, calls on Turkey and Israel to repair their relationship.

Erdogan's Statements Offensive and Wrong

The White House condemns the remarks made by Turkish Prime Minister who compared Zionism with fascism in a public address.

Iran's FM Hails Nuclear Talks as a 'Milestone'

Iran's negotiations with world powers reached "a turning point", Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi told an Austrian network.

Obama Won't Come if There's No New Coalition

U.S. officials have reportedly told Israel that if there is no new government in place by March 16, Obama will not arrive for his visit.

Bennett on Erdogan: The Answer is to Fight

The only way to respond to those who are against Zionism is to get up and fight, says MK Naftali Bennett.

Senate Resolution: Back Israel if it Attacks Iran

A group of senators introduces a new resolution which says that the U.S. would back Israel militarily if it were to attack Iran.

Yesh Atid Rejected Hareidim, Says Likud Negotiator

Yesh Atid tells the Likud that it will refuse to be part of a coalition with hareidi-religious parties.

A-G Rejects Request to Investigate MK Zoabi

A-G rejects a request to launch an against MK Zoabi for saying Jews have no right to live in security because they are “occupiers”.

Most Israelis Prefer Coalition without Hareidim

An overwhelming majority of Israelis would like to see the hareidi-religious parties being kept out of the coalition, new poll shows.

Netanyahu Condemns Erdogan's Statements on Zionism

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sharply the statement by the Turkish Prime Minister comparing Zionism to fascism.

Korb Arriving to Aid Efforts to Release Pollard

Hebrew daily Maariv says Former Assistant Sec'y of Defense arriving to confer on how to approach the subject during Obama visit.

PLO Calls for Boycott of Jerusalem Marathon

PLO claims involvement in the Jerusalem Marathon implies acceptance of Israel's “illegal annexation” of eastern Jerusalem.

Jack Lew Confirmed as U.S. Treasury Secretary

Obama's former chief of staff, Jack Lew, was confirmed as the next U.S. Treasury secretary.

Netanyahu: Ratchet Up the Sanctions Against Iran

Netanyahu meets Sri Lankan External Affairs Minister, says Iran "continuing to defy the international community."