Elad Benari

'Joint List Could Bring 50 Seats'

Israel’s former U.S. ambassador believes the joint Knesset list between the Likud and Yisrael Beytenu could bring as many as 50 seats.

Israel Releases Another Hunger Striking Terrorist

Israeli authorities release former hunger striker Hasan Safadi, a terrorist detained in Shechem in 2011.

Peres Refuses to Run in Elections Despite Pressure

President Shimon Peres has refused to end his term early and run in the next Knesset elections, despite pressure from left on him to do so.

Egypt Refuses to Upgrade Relations with Israel

Egypt rejected an Israeli request to upgrade the relations between the countries, according to a report in Ma’ariv.

Romney Has Advantage in Ohio

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has a two-point advantage in Ohio, according to a Rasmussen poll.

Israel, Greece Conduct Joint Military Exercise

The Israeli Air Force and the Greek Air Force recently concluded a two-day joint exercise on Greek soil.

'Frankenstorm' Hits U.S. East Coast

Hurricane Sandy floods cities along the eastern U.S. coast. One Queens NY resident killed by a fallen tree.

Netanyahu: I'm Not Going Anywhere

Netanyahu at Likud convention: I intend to lead the State of Israel for many years.

Expert: PA Statehood Bid a 'Political Suicide'

The Palestinian Authority’s unilateral bid at the United Nations is a political suicide, according to Middle East expert Dr. Guy Bechor.

Rocket Barrage from Gaza Hits Eshkol Region

Gaza-based terrorists fired a barrage of 12 rockets at southern Israel in the overnight hours. No physical injuries or damages.

Elkin: Netanyahu Wants to Adopt Levy Report ASAP

PM Netanyahu has expressed interest in adopting the Levy Report as soon as possible, MK Ze’ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva.

Iran Has Advanced UAVs, Claims Defense Minister

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi says that the UAV that recently penetrated into Israel is not Iran’s most advanced.

Dempsey Arrives in Israel, Meets Barak

Gen. Martin Dempsey arrives in Israel to observe Austere Challenge 12, the largest-ever military exercise between the two countries.

Thousands Evacuated as U.S. Prepares for Sandy

New York authorities order the evacuation of 375,000 people from low-lying coastal areas, more than 7,400 flights cancelled.

Netanyahu, Lieberman Fueled by Fear, Claims Livni

The union between the Likud and Yisrael Beytenu parties is fueled by fear, former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni charges.

Argentina, Iran to Discuss 1994 Bombing Again

Argentine and Iranian representatives will meet to discuss a 1994 bombing of a Jewish aid association in Buenos Aires.

Ben-Ari to Run Together with Marzel and Ben-Gvir

MK Michael Ben-Ari and nationalist activists Baruch Marzel and Itamar Ben Gvir will run on an independent list in the upcoming elections.

Anti-Semitic Party Gains Strength in Ukraine

Svoboda, an anti-Semitic party in Ukraine, has gained strength and passed the electoral threshold.

IAF Airstrikes Target Terror Sites in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike several terror targets in Gaza in retaliation for latest wave of rocket attacks.

Hamas Leaders Killed in Syrian 'Palestinian' Camp

Two Hamas leaders killed by the Syrian army in a Deraa area which serves as a camp for people registered as Palestinian refugees.

Grad Missile Hits Be'er Sheva

Terrorists fire Grad missiles at Be'er Sheva's civilians. IAF kills Hamas terrorist in Gaza.

Netanyahu, Lieberman's Advisor Predicts 45 Seats

The joint Likud-Yisrael Beytenu Knesset list could bring the two parties 45 seats, according to advisor Arthur Finkelstein.

Fired Economist to Run with Likud

Economist Shlomo Maoz, the Sephardic Jew who was fired for denouncing "white" Ashkenazi elites, announces he will run with the Likud.

Syrian Rebels Declare 'Ceasefire' Dead

Syrian rebels declared ceasefire well and truly dead. At least 221 killed since Friday.

Sudanese Factory Hit in Airstrike, Say Experts

Satellite images of the aftermath of the explosion in Sudan suggest the site was hit in an airstrike, says the Satellite Sentinel Project.

Netanyahu, Monti Plan to Expand Cooperation

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Italian PM Mario Monti. The two emphasize their determination to further enhance and expand cooperation.

Iran in Final Stages of Placing Centrifuges

Western diplomats warn that Tehran is in its final stages of placing centrifuges in the underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordow.

No Reliable Intelligence During Benghazi Attack

Panetta: U.S. military leaders ruled out sending in forces during the attack in Benghazi because of a lack of reliable intelligence.

First Post-Union Poll: Tie for Right and Left

The Likud-Yisrael Beytenu union gives the right and left bloc an equal number of seats, preliminary poll finds. Left includes Arabs.

Syria's Army, Rebels Confirm Friday Ceasefire

Syria's army and main rebel force confirm they will cease fire on Friday, but both sides reserve the right to respond to any aggression.

EU Talks to Iran About Nuclear Negotiations

The EU, leading diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear program, has talked to Tehran to bring it up to date.

Report: Israeli Drone Destroyed Weapons in Sudan

Israel carried out a drone raid on a convoy south of the Sudanese capital last month, foreign intelligence sources say.

EJP Initiates Dialogue with the Muslim World

A delegation from the European Jewish Parliament (EJP) made a landmark visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Feiglin: Fear of Deri Led to Political Merge

Fear over the return of Aryeh Deri to the Shas party caused Netanyahu to run together with Yisrael Beytenu, according to Moshe Feiglin.

Swastika Painted in Elevator of Brooklyn Building

A swastika was found painted in the elevator of a building in a Jewish section of Brooklyn on Tuesday.

Sudan to UN: Condemn Israel

Sudan demands that the UN Security Council condemn Israel over its supposed air attack on a Sudanese weapons factory.

Morsi Stands Up for 'Palestinians'

Egypt does not accept nor can turn a blind eye to any aggression against 'Palestinians', says President Mohammed Morsi.

Abbas: Talks with Israel Can Resume After UN Bid

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says that talks with Israel can resume after the PA gains non-member status in the United Nations.

STL Says it Can Try Hariri Killers

Special Tribunal for Lebanon can try four members of Hizbullah for the murder of former prime minister Hariri, say judges.

U.S. and Israel Sign Off on Loan Guarantees

U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Israeli Finance Ministry Director mark the extension of the U.S.-Israel Loan Guarantee program.