Elad Benari

Israel Considering Making Prisoner X Report Public

The Prosecution is considering making public the report which determined that "Prisoner X" committed suicide while in prison.

EU Expresses Concern Over Hunger Strikers

EU calls on Israel to respect its obligations towards terrorist prisoners, expresses concern about four detainees on a hunger strike.

'Even if We Wanted Nukes, US Couldn't Stop Us'

Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons but if it wanted to, the U.S. could not thwart it, says its supreme leader.

Egypt to Arm Policemen in Wake of Cop Protests

Egypt will arm low ranking policemen with pistols, after they held protests demanding weapons and better work conditions.

MEP: Make Efforts to Name Hizbullah a Terror Group

Polish MEP Michal Tomasz Kaminski has called on EU's Ashton to step up Europe’s efforts to designate Hizbullah a terrorist organization.

France to Return Stolen Art to Jewish Owners

France will return seven paintings to the heirs of two Jewish families whose artworks were stolen during World War II.

Kerry: Syria Death Toll May Have Reached 90,000

U.S. Secretary of State says the death toll in Syria may have reached 90,000, citing figures given to him by his Saudi counterpart.

Released Terrorist: Kill Collaborators with Israel

Released Lebanese terrorist Samir Kuntar called, on Hizbullah's television network, to kill anyone who is caught collaborating with Israel.

Israeli Security Delegation Arrives in Cairo

A four-man Israeli security delegation arrived in Cairo, according to Arabic media sources.

Assad Will Fall, Says Son of Killed Lebanese PM

The killers of Lebanon's former premier Rafiq Hariri will be punished "sooner or later," his son Saad says.

Arabs Detained After Police Discover Rifle

Police officers who stopped a suspicious Arab vehicle discovered a Kalashnikov assault rifle. 3 PA Arabs taken for questioning.

MK Shai Reveals: Labor is Talking with Likud

Despite party chairwoman's Yechimovich past objections to joining Netanyahu's coalition, Labor and Likud are talking.

Republicans Block Vote on Hagel Nomination

Republicans successfully block Chuck Hagel's nomination to be Secretary of Defense, forcing a 10-day delay in his confirmation vote.

UN 'Concerned' Over Hunger Striking Terrorists

A UN official expresses concern about the well-being of hunger-striking PA Arab terrorist prisoners.

Hamas Claims to Have Sent Delegation to Bulgaria

Hamas, a recognized terror group in Europe, claims to have sent a delegation to EU member Bulgaria.

Netanyahu, Mossad Head Criticized on 'Prisoner X'

Government officials pointed fingers at PM Netanyahu and Mossad chief Tamir Pardo over the way they dealt with the “Prisoner X” affair.

Egypt Approves New Controversial Protest Law

Egypt's cabinet approves a new draft law regulating public demonstrations that is slammed by rights groups as restrictive.

Havat Gilad Residents Thwart Attempted Sheep Theft

Residents of Havat Gilad were able to thwart a late night attempt by Palestinian Authority Arabs to steal a large flock of sheep.

Rebels Seize Most of Military Base Near Aleppo

Rebels in northern Syria seize most of a military base, their third a major battlefield success in as many days.

Iran, IAEA Agree on 'Some Points' in Latest Talks

Iran agrees on "some points" in talks with UN atomic experts in Tehran, two weeks before meetings with world powers.

Iran Denies its Officials Will be Questioned

Iran denies that Iranians facing arrest warrants for their roles in the AMIA bombing will be questioned by an Argentine judge.

Barak, Panetta Meet at the Pentagon

Defense Minister Ehud Barak talks about Syria and Iran with Pentagon chief Leon Panetta.

Obama Focuses on Internal Matters

President Obama dares Republicans to help build a "thriving middle class," reform immigration and curb gun crime in State of the Union.

Abbas Issues 'Warning' About Hunger Strikers

PA Chairman calls on the international community to intervene urgently in support of terrorist prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails.

Prosor to EU: Name Hizbullah a Terror Organization

Israel’s ambassador to the UN: Bulgaria's report on the Burgas attack proves that Hizbullah's reach goes far beyond the Middle East.

Police Swarm Cabin in Hunt for Ex-Cop Killer

U.S. sheriff's deputy dies after a shootout with fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner, who was barricaded in a mountain cabin.

Bennett: We Have an Opportunity to Bring Change

MK Bennett at the Conference of Presidents: There's a considerable common denominator between us and Yesh Atid.

Senate Committee Approves Hagel's Nomination

A U.S. Senate committee has approved by a vote of 14 to 11 the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense.

Clashes Outside Presidential Palace in Cairo

Egyptian police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters outside the presidential palace.

Shapiro: Obama's Visit Symbolizes Strong Ties

President Obama’s visit to Israel is important for the strengthening of the ties between the U.S. and Israel, says Ambassador Dan Shapiro.

PA Slams Israel Over Beit El Construction

PA outraged over Israel’s approval of Beit El construction, says there will be no negotiations so long as 'settlements' continue.

Hamas Launches Own News Agency

The Hamas terror movement, which rules Gaza, has set up its own news agency, called Al Rai.

Spain: Suspected Terrorist Remanded in Custody

A suspected terrorist detained last week in Spain has been remanded in custody pending investigation.

Israeli Detained in Egypt Sentenced to Two Years

Andrei Pashnichikov, the Israeli who was arrested in Egypt, has been sentenced to two years in prison, Egyptian media claims.

Defense Min. Approves Rebuilding of Ulpana Homes

Defense Ministry gives final approvals for the reconstruction of the buildings that were evacuated in the Ulpana neighborhood of Beit El.

Netanyahu: Iran Getting Closer to 'Red Line'

Netanyahu at the Conference of Presidents: Iran is getting closer to the red line I set at the United Nations.

Former Amb.: Egypt Unrest Won't Ease Anytime Soon

Israel’s former ambassador to Egypt, Zvi Mazel, predicts that riots in Egypt will continues in the foreseeable future.

Hagel in 2008: US Shouldn't Think of Bombing Iran

A newly surfaced video shows Chuck Hagel as having expressed in 2008 more concern over Israel's nuclear weapons than Iran's.

Iran Resumes Converting Uranium Into Fuel

Iran appears to have resumed converting small amounts of its higher-grade enriched uranium into reactor fuel, diplomats say.

MEMRI Releases Video of Near Fight on Hizbullah TV

MEMRI has released a translated video clip of a discussion on Hizbullah’s television channel which turned into a confrontation.