Elad Benari

Southern Israel's Schools to Remain Closed

Despite the ceasefire, the Home Front Command instructs schools in southern Israel to remain closed on Thursday.

IDF Summarizes Operation: 1,500 Gaza Targets Hit

The IDF hit more than 1,500 targets in Gaza during Operation Pillar of Defense, according to a statement of summary.

Terrorists Fire 20 Rockets Since Ceasefire Begins

Gaza’s terrorist rulers mark the ceasefire by firing 20 rockets in three hours at southern Israel.

Poll: Nationalist Camp Gains Strength

Israel’s nationalist parties could win 66 seats in the next election, new poll finds.

Jordan's King Warns Netanyahu

Jordan’s King Abdullah II telephones Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and warns against a ground operation in Gaza.

Minister Katz: The Shomron is the Safest Place

"In an age where missiles are being fired at Israeli cities, Samaria is the safest place," says Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz.

Photos: Missile Hits Rishon LeZion Building

A Gaza missile destroyed the upper floors of a residential building in Rishon LeZion.

U.S. Criticizes Erdogan After New Remarks

Erdogan accuses Israel of "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza, U.S. says the comments are "not helpful".

Netanyahu: We Avoid Hitting Innocents, They Don't

Netanyahu: I'm not sure there's another military that goes to such great lengths to keep innocents out of harm's way.

IAF Hits Hamas Center in a Gaza Media Building

In a surgical airstrike, the IAF hits a Hamas center located in the building housing AFP's Gaza City office. No reporters hurt.

Video: IAF Hits Gaza Tunnels

IAF hits dozens of terrorist sites in Gaza, including tunnels tunnels through which fuel is transferred to terrorists.

Clinton: Our Commitment to Israel is Rock Solid

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to the cameras after arriving in Israel for meetings on a ceasefire.

Security Council in a Deadlock Over Gaza

Security Council hits a deadlock on the Gaza conflict, as US says it opposes any action that undermines efforts to reach a ceasefire.

IAF Airstrikes Hit Bank, Senior Hamas Terrorist

IAF aircraft strike Gaza branch of the National Islamic Bank, as well as the home of Jaabari successor, Raed Al-Attar.

Erdogan: Israel is a 'Terrorist State'

Israel is a "terrorist state" that "massacres innocent children,” Turkish PM claims.

U.S. Sending Ships to Evacuate Americans in Israel

CNN: 3 US warships on standby in the eastern Mediterranean in case of need to assist Americans leaving Israel. Embassy denies report.

Nasrallah: Israel Has Failed in Gaza

Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah pledges his group's support for the Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza.

Report: Gaza Ceasefire 'Within Hours'

A ceasefire between Israel and Gaza could go into effect “within several hours”, according to Al-Arabiya.

Dozens of Gaza Targets Attacked

IDF hits a slew of terrorist targets on the sixth day of Operation Pillar of Defense.

Terrorists Target Judea and Samaria

PA Arabs throw rocks and firebombs at Israeli citizens and soldiers in a series of attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Peres: There is No 'Occupation' in Gaza

Hamas cannot possibly say that it is firing rockets at Israel because of the “occupation”, President Shimon Peres tells French FM.

IDF Releases Third Video Disproving Hamas Lies

IDF Spokesperson releases a third video which disproves the lies disseminated by Hamas during Operation Pillar of Defense.

Updated Home Front Instructions for Israelis

Home Front Command issues updated instructions to Israeli citizens residing at a distance of up to 40 kilometers from Gaza.

Hamas Won't Commit to Ending Rocket Fire

Senior PLO official Nabil Shaath says there are little chances for a ceasefire, because Hamas refuses to accept Israel's conditions.

IDF Has Hit 1,110 Targets in Gaza

The IDF has hit over 1,110 targets in Gaza since the beginning of Operation Pillar of Defense last week.

Lieberman, Chambliss Support Operation in Gaza

Senators Saxby Chambliss and Joe Lieberman both express support for Israel’s Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza.

National Union Elects Knesset List

Members of the Tekuma Central Committee choose the party’s list for the upcoming Knesset elections. MK Uri Ariel will head the list.

Syrian Opposition to Appoint Ambassador to France

France invites Syria's new opposition coalition to send an ambassador to Paris.

Nasrallah: Ground Assault on Gaza is 'Stupid'

Any attempt by Israel to launch a ground assault against Hamas is a "stupid mistake", according to Hizbullah's leader.

Abbas: Gaza Operation is Because of Statehood Bid

PA Chairman claims that the IDF operation in Gaza is meant at preventing the PA from seeking statehood at the United Nations.

Arab Foreign Ministers Blame Israel

Arab foreign ministers denounce Israel's operation in Gaza at an emergency meeting, call to prosecute Israel for war crimes.

IDF Not Ruling Out Gaza Ground Offensive

The head of the IDF’s Southern Command says that the option of a ground operation in Gaza remains on the table.

Bullets Hit IDF Jeep Near Syria Border

Syrian bullets hit an IDF jeep during a patrol along the border. No one was hurt and the IDF fired back.

100 Gaza Rockets Fell in Gaza Itself

Out of 824 rockets fired from Gaza at Israel over the past few days, 100 have landed in Gaza itself, statistics show.

IDF Videos Disprove Hamas Propaganda

Hamas has made false claims it caused damage to Israeli cities and soldiers. The IDF sets things straight.

Iran Condemns 'Barbaric Offensive' in Gaza

Iran's Foreign Minister calls on the UN and the EU to halt what he calls Israel's "barbaric offensive” in Gaza.

Panetta: Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks to Defense Minister Ehud Barak, reaffirms that Israel has the right to defend itself.

UN Sends Protest to Syria Over Golan Attacks

UN sends protest letter to the Syrian government for claiming it had UN permission to attack rebel opponents in the Golan Heights.

Haifa U. Denounces Students who Mourned Jaabari

The University of Haifa denounces a group of its students who mourned the loss of Hamas arch-terrorist Ahmed Jaabari.

UN Chief to Visit Israel in Wake of Gaza Operation

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will visit Israel next week in an attempt to bring an end to Israel’s military operation in Gaza.