Elad Benari

Syria Withdraws Troops from Golan

The Syrian government has withdrawn large numbers of troops from the Golan Heights and rebels have taken over, reports the Guardian.

Livni: I Was Educated to Remember and Never Forget

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni attended a ceremony marking Yom Hashoah at the Massuah Institute for the Study of the Holocaust.

Iran: West Targeting Syria Because of Israel

Senior Iranian lawmaker charges that the Western media is creating a hype against Syria in order to divert attention from “Israel’s crimes”.

Adelle's Mother to Hass: Come See My Daughter

Mother of three-year-old Adelle Biton invites Haaretz writer Amira Hass to come to the hospital and see what rock-throwing can do.

UN: 4 Million People Are Displaced Inside Syria

The UN says some four million Syrians are displaced inside the country and in dire need of international help.

Hamas Arrests Two Salafists Over Rocket Attacks

The Hamas terrorist movement has arrested two hardline Islamists in connection with rocket attacks on Israel.

Yechimovich Slammed by Opponents

Labor chairwoman passes a series of proposed changes to the party’s constitution, as her opponents attack her over failure in the elections.

Abbas Agrees to Suspend ICC Action Against Israel

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will temporarily refrain from unilateral action against Israel to give peace talks a chance to resume.

Tourists Allowed to Cross Border from Jordan

21 Israeli tourists who were stuck in Jordan after their security officer went missing were allowed to return to Israel.

Iran Talks Tough Ahead of New Nuclear Discussions

The world must accept Iran's right to enrichment, says the country's chief nuclear negotiator.

Syrian Regime Slams Hamas's Mashaal

A Syrian regime newspaper slams Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal for breaking with Damascus, says he's given up on resistance.

Legal Forum: Investigate Haaretz Writer

The Legal Forum for the Land of Israel asks the Attorney General to investigate Haaretz writer Amira Hass for incitement.

Netanyahu Meets Norwegian FM

Netanyahu meets Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, discusses Iran’s nuclear program as well as the latest rocket attacks.

Ashton 'Cautiously Optimistic' About Iran Talks

EU foreign policy chief said she was cautiously optimistic over the outcome of talks this week between Iran and world powers.

Abbas: Freeing Terrorists is Our Priority

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says that the freeing of terrorists serving time in Israeli prisons is a "priority" for his leadership.

Arab MK Denounces 'Israeli Apartheid' in Toronto

MK Jamal Zahalka, elected to the Knesset, claimed there is no democracy in Israel and that Arabs are victims of Israel’s “apartheid” policy.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket at Southern Israel

No injuries or damages as Gaza rocket lands in open area in the Eshkol Regional Council.

Kerry to Push for Peace During Next Israel Visit

U.S. Secretary of State will visit the region next week in yet another attempt to push Israel and the PA to resume peace negotiations.

Terrorist Killed After Throwing Firebomb

One terrorist killed after IDF soldiers open fire at two terrorists who threw firebombs at them in northern Samaria.

Syrian Cleric Supported Blowing Up Israeli Targets

A pro-Assad cleric who was killed last week in a suicide bomb attack advocated for bombing American and Israeli targets around the world.

Toronto Student Union Passes BDS Resolution

The undergraduate students’ union at Toronto's York University has passed a resolution to endorse the BDS campaign against Israel.

IDF Imposes Passover Closure on PA Areas

IDF imposes a general closure on PA-assigned areas ahead of the Passover holiday. It will be in effect until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m.

Hamas Sentences Man to Death for Spying for Israel

Gaza’s Hamas rulers sentence a local man to death by strangulation after he was convicted of spying for "an enemy entity".

U.S. Quietly Unblocks Financial Aid to PA

The United States has quietly unblocked almost $500 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority which had been frozen by Congress.

Kerry to Iraq: Stop Allowing Flights to Syria

Washington is "watching what Iraq is doing," U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warns Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

Syrian Rebels: Army Used Chemical Weapons

Members of the Syrian opposition claim that Assad’s forces fired phosphorous at rebels in the town of Adra.

PA Official: Kerry Will Present 'Plan of Action'

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has begun to push for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the PA.

Iran's Supreme Leader: We're Open to Direct Talks

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei signals openness to U.S. offers to hold direct talks on his country's disputed nuclear drive.

Obama Visit Enters Third and Final Day

Obama will lay wreathes at the tombstones of Herzl and Rabin, visit Bethlehem and meet Netanyahu before taking off for Jordan.

UN to Investigate Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

The UN will investigate whether chemical weapons have been used in the Syria conflict, Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon says.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Registers as NGO

A day after a panel of judges recommended its dissolution, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood was registered as an NGO.

Obama to Bennett: We Should Talk

U.S. President Barack Obama told Minister Naftali Bennett that he would be interested in speaking to him, despite their differences.

Damascus Suicide Bombing Kills 42

A suicide bomb attack on a mosque killed 42 people, including Syria's most prominent pro-regime Sunni cleric, and wounded dozens of others.

Abbas Welcomes Obama's Jerusalem Speech

PA chairman welcomes President Obama’s speech in Jerusalem, as Hamas condemns Obama for “adopting Israel’s position”.

MK Shaked: Judea and Samaria Are Our Iron Dome

MK Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi) rejected Obama's remarks that "settlement activity is counterproductive to peace."

Steinitz: Obama Won't Interfere in Defense

Obama told Netanyahu that he will not tell him how to act when it comes to matters of Israel’s defense, says Minister Steinitz.

2nd Day: Meeting with Abbas, Speech in Jerusalem

Obama to begin the second day of his visit to Israel and the PA, in which he will meet PA Chairman and deliver a speech in Jerusalem.

Judges Recommend Dissolution of Brotherhood

Egyptian judges recommend the dissolution of the Muslim Brotherhood, say it has no legal status.

Calls for Inquiry Into Use of Chemicals in Syria

Britain, France and the U.S. call for a UN inquiry into accusations by the Syrian government and opposition of chemical weapons attacks.

Obama: U.S., Israel Talking About Extending Aid

U.S. President Barack Obama says that Israel and the United States are opening talks on extending U.S. military aid beyond 2017.