Elad Benari

Hungary: Referendum on Hitler Ally Fails

Residents of a small Hungarian town have failed to stop a park from taking on the name of the country's Nazi-allied wartime leader.

French-Speaking Jews Connect to Bayit Yehudi

Habayit Hayehudi (Jewish Home) is gaining popularity among olim from France, who are finding "a home in the Jewish Home".

Libyan Leader Escapes Assassination Attempt

Mohammed Megaryef, president of Libya's national assembly, has escaped an attack on his hotel in the southern oasis of Sabha.

Senator Graham Slams Hagel Appointment

Chuck Hagel would be "the most antagonistic Secretary of Defense toward Israel", says Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Assad Speech 'Detached from Reality', Says U.S.

The United States State Department says Assad's speech is another attempt to cling to power.

Abbas Orders to Issue 'Palestine' Passports

Abbas orders the PA government to re-issue passports, identity cards, and other government documents so they include the "Palestine" stamp.

Likud Beytenu Official: We Prefer Lapid Over Shas

The Likud Beytenu would prefer to form a coalition with Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid over Shas, a senior official in the party says.

Arab Girl 'Doesn't Regret' Challenging IDF

A PA Arab girl who was seen in a widely disseminated video challenging IDF soldiers, says she does not regret her actions.

U.S. Begins Deploying Patriot Missiles in Turkey

U.S. deployment of Patriot missiles in Turkey begins. Missiles to help the country defend against any threats from Syria.

U.S. Concerned by Assad's Use of Iranian Missiles

The United States is becoming increasingly worried about Syria’s use of ballistic missiles supplied by Iran.

IMF Official to Visit Egypt, Discuss Loan

A top IMF official will visit Egypt on Monday for talks on a $4.8 billion loan frozen because of political unrest in the country.

Abbas: Say 'Palestine'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas orders all institutions to stop using the term Palestinian Authority and start using "State of Palestine".

Assad to Give Speech, May Offer a 'Peace Plan'

Syria's embattled President Bashar al-Assad is to make a rare speech Sunday and may present a five-point plan to end violence.

Bennett: Left's Anti-Likud Bloc is Not Serious

The Jewish Home will recommend Netanyahu as Prime Minister no matter what, says Naftali Bennett.

Netanyahu: I Never Ruled Out Any Parties

"I am a ready for a broad coalition, but some parties are rejecting me in advance," Netanyahu tells Channel 2.

Erdan: Livni Won't be Part of Peace Talks

Minister Gilad Erdan in television interview: Netanyahu told me that if Livni joins coalition, she won't take part in peace talks.

Morsi: No Negotiations with 'Descendants of Apes'

Long before he was elected as Egypt's president, Morsi rejected negotiations between Israel and the PA, reveals MEMRI.

Netanyahu: Iran Remains the Number 1 Threat

PM Netanyahu meets ambassadors in Jerusalem, stresses that Iran's nuclear ambitions are still the main threat over Israel.

Fatah Prepares for Anniversary in Gaza

Supporters of the Fatah movement start massing in the main squares in Gaza for the movement's first celebration since 2007.

Abbas Warns of Hardships Without Arab 'Safety Net'

PA Chairman warns that if Arab countries don't deliver on their promised 'safety net', the PA will be in a difficult situation.

Political Parties Ask Peres: Work to Free Pollard

Ten of Israel's parties from across the political spectrum have united in a call to President Peres to work for Pollard's release.

MK Katz Predicts 20 Seats for Jewish Home

The Jewish Home party will be even stronger than most polls says, with at least 20 seats, predicts outgoing MK Yaakov Katz.

Car Bomb Rips Through Damascus Gas Station

At least nine dead after a car bomb tore through a gas station in the Syrian capital Damascus' district of Barzeh.

Secularists Succeed in Banning Rabbi Ovadia App

Shas agrees to no longer use a smartphone app which allows users to receive blessings from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

U.S. Hopes for Israel-PA Peace in 2013

"Now is the time for leaders on both sides to display real leadership," says State Department spokeswoman about Israel and the PA.

24-Year-Old Jew Murdered in Iran

24-year-old Daniel Magrufta, who was dating the daughter of a member of the Revolutionary Guards, was murdered in Iran.

Chief Rabbis to Europe: Investigate Anti-Semitism

Israel's chief rabbis send letter to the President of the European Council, urge him to work to stop anti-Semitism.

UN Estimates Syria Death Toll at More than 60,000

More than 60,000 people have been killed in the Syrian conflict since March of 2011, says the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Koch: Judea, Samaria Essential to Israeli Security

"Why would you expect Israel to cooperate in its intended lynching?" former New York Mayor asks British Prime Minister.

Will Apple Buy an Israeli Navigation App?

Reports say Apple Inc. is in talks to buy Waze, a popular navigation app developed by Israelis.

Likud to Target Jewish Home 'Extremists'

In its latest campaign against the Jewish Home, the Likud will attack candidates on its list which are considered to be more "extreme".

Source: Egypt Interrogating Arrested Israeli

Egyptian prosecutors are interrogating 24-year-old Andrei Pashnichikov who is suspected of espionage, a judicial source says.

Poll: Likud Beytenu Doesn't Gain, Jewish Home Does

Israelis want Binyamin Netanyahu to continue as Prime Minister but still prefer Ehud Barak as Defense Minister, new poll finds.

Clinton's Condition Could Have Been Serious

Hillary Clinton was lucky that, being the top U.S. diplomat, her medical team had thought to do a follow-up MRI, medical experts say.

Egypt Prevented Smuggling Attempts into Gaza

Sources: Egypt has prevented three instances of smuggling of weapons into Gaza since Operation Pillar of Defense.

'Internal Criticism Promotes World Condemnation'

Israel needs to change its terminology when discussing Judea and Samaria with the world, says Minister Yuli Edelstein.

State Given Extension to Evict Amona

The Supreme Court gives the State an extension until April 30 to evict the residents of the community of Amona from their homes.

20 Syrian Troops Defect to Turkey

A group of some 20 Syrian soldiers, including a general, have defected from the army and fled to Turkey.

Police: Indict Feiglin Over Temple Mount Bowing

Report: Police to recommend that Moshe Feiglin be prosecuted over his bowing down during a visit to the Temple Mount.

Dozens of Tortured Corpses Found in Damascus

At least 30 tortured bodies found in a flashpoint district of Damascus as Syria violence continues into 2013.