Elad Benari

Israeli Detained in Egypt Photographed Equipment

Egyptian officials say that 24-year-old Andrei Pashnichikov photographed security equipment in the Sinai.

U.S.: Deal Reached to Avert 'Fiscal Cliff'

The White House and top Republicans have struck a deal to avert huge New Year tax hikes and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff".

Clinton Expected to Make Full Recovery

Top U.S. diplomat Hillary Clinton is suffering from a blood clot in a vein in her head but should make a full recovery.

Erdogan Honors 13-Year-Old 'Pallywood Star'

A 13-year-old Arab girl who was featured in a video challenging IDF soldiers has been honored in Turkey.

Abbas Hopes for Palestinian State in 2013

"Next year will be the year of statehood and independence," PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says in Ramallah.

83% of Israelis: '67 Borders' Won't Bring Peace

Poll finds that a majority of Israelis do not believe that Israel making land concessions to the PA will bring an end to the conflict.

Edelstein: Peres Comments Hurt Public Diplomacy

"We spit blood trying to counter the Palestinian propaganda, and Peres takes our efforts backwards," says Minister Yuli Edelstein.

Officials: Assad Isolating Himself

Syrian President Assad is focusing on his personal safety, avoiding contact with others and moving to a different bedroom every night.

Olmert Attacks Livni Over 'Crushing Loss'

After previously considering running with Tzipi Livni, former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is now attacking his former Kadima colleague.

Canada Strips Nazi Criminal of Citizenship

An 88-year-old Ukrainian Canadian, has been stripped of his Canadian citizenship for the third time over suspected Nazi war crimes.

Brahimi: Syrian War is Worsening by the Day

International envoy Lakhdar Brahimi says he has a peace plan that could be supported by world powers.

Clinton Hospitalized Due to Blood Clot

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hospitalized after doctors discover a blood clot during a follow-up exam.

Atias: Likud is Hypocritical when Attacking Peres

Housing Minister Ariel Atias (Shas) criticizes the Likud for speaking out against comments made by President Peres regarding peace.

Akunis: How Come Not One Judge Was Against Zoabi?

MK Ofir Akunis expresses disappointment over Supreme Court ruling allowing MK Zoabi to run in the elections.

Abbas to Arab MKs: We Seek Peace with Israel

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, whose party's logo shows all of Israel as Palestine, claims he seeks peace with the Jewish State.

Egypt to Pursue a Relationship with Hizbullah

Egypt will pursue a relationship with Hizbullah as a “real political and military force”, says Egyptian ambassador.

Russia: Assad Can't be Forced to Step Down

Russia admits that Syrian President will not be persuaded to quit, insists there is still a chance of finding a political solution.

Rabbi Yosef: Vote Shas So We Can 'Bend Netanyahu'

Shas' spiritual leader tells yeshiva students to vote for his party so that Shas can "dictate terms to the government."

New York Woman Charged with Hate Crime

31-year-old woman charged with murder as a hate crime after shoving a New York man to his death in front of an oncoming subway train.

Arabs Caught with Firearms After Attacking

IDF troops catch two Arabs with a series of firearms after they throw a firebomb at them.

Security Forces 'Finish the Job' at Oz Tzion

Security forces in large numbers arrive at the Samaria outpost of Oz Tzion in order to finish the demolition that was started on Friday.

Egypt's Opposition to be Investigated

Egypt's public prosecutor orders a probe into the three leaders of the opposition, on suspicion of inciting followers to overthrow Morsi.

IDF's Newest Pilots Receive Their Wings

The 165th course of the Israel Air Force flight academy graduates in a special ceremony at the Hatzerim Air Base.

Clinton Continuing to Rest at Home, Says Aide

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's aide says she is recovering at home from a concussion sustained earlier this month.

Abbas Threatens to Disband PA

Abbas warns Netanyahu: If peace talks don't resume after the Israeli elections, you can take the keys and be responsible for the PA.

Expert: Likud Beytenu is the Biggest Mistake

Prof. Asher Cohen: Netanyahu's American advisor misled him. Merger with Lieberman will be the election's biggest mistake.

Sarsour Meets Terrorist who Killed 30 Israelis

Arab MK Ibrahim Sarsour (Ra’am) met with several jailed terrorists, including one who was involved in the Park Hotel massacre in 2002.

'Support Letter for Bibi Written Under Pressure'

The heads of Yesha regional authorities were forced to declare their support for Netanyahu, claims Benny Katzover.

Britain Condemns Recognition of Ariel University

"Ariel is beyond the Green Line in a settlement that is illegal," says Alistair Burt, Britain's minister for the Middle East.

Binyamin Council Head Plays Down New Intifada

Itzik Shadmi of the Binyamin Residents' Council: The IDF can stop an Arab popular uprising within a few hours.

Arch-Terrorist Barghouti Warns of Third Intifada

"If the occupation continues, then a third intifada will occur," says jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti.

Morsi: Constitution is a 'New Dawn' for Egypt

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi hails an Islamist-backed charter as "a new dawn" for his country.

Court Rejects Petition Against Ariel University

Supreme Court rejects a petition by heads of universities to issue an injunction against the recognition of the Ariel University Center.

Olmert: I Would've Apologized to Turkey

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has suggested that he would have apologized to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara incident in 2010.

Rivlin: Likud's Attack on Bennett Was Wrong

"The intensity of the criticism against Bennett raised him up a few levels," says Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin.

Rabin's Associate: Netanyahu Will Concede Lands

All the Likud's leaders talked like rightists but behaved like leftists, former PM Yitzchak Rabin's bureau chief reminds.

State Reaches Plea Bargain with Samaria 'Spies'

Five Samaria residents who were charged with espionage will serve minor sentences because no evidence was found against them.

PM and Jordan's King Discussed Syria's Chemicals

Reports indicate Prime Minister Netanyahu recently met Jordan's King Abdullah to discuss Assad's chemical weapons.

Report: Defected Syrian Helping U.S. Intelligence

The Syrian government's former spokesman, Jihad Makdissi, is co-operating with U.S. intelligence officials, the British Guardian reports.

Arab League Chief to Visit Ramallah

Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi will visit Ramallah and focus on a financial "safety net" to ease the economic crisis in the PA government.