Elad Benari

Morsi Announces Date for Referendum

President Mohammed Morsi calls a December 15 referendum on the controversial draft constitution. Protests for and against him continue.

Labor Contenders Await Primaries Results

Results of Labor primaries expected at 10:00 a.m. Friday morning. 58% of Labor members voted.

Hamas Welcomes, U.S. Condemns UN Vote

Hamas hails the UN decision to recognize 'Palestine', calls it a victory. "The decision changes nothing," says U.S. ambassador Rice.

Morsi: Decree Only Temporary

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi says his sweeping powers will expire after a new constitution is approved through a referendum.

Wounded UN Soldiers Receive Treatment in Israel

Two Austrian soldiers who were wounded in Syria flown to the Rambam Hospital in Haifa for treatment.

Most of Europe Voted in Favor of 'Palestine'

The Czech Republic was the only European country that voted against the recognition of “Palestine”.

PA Arabs Celebrate as World Reacts to UN Decision

"World countries have given Bibi Netanyahu a slap in the face," says Meretz chairwoman Zehava Galon.

Netanyahu: Abbas Speech Venomous

Netanyahu says that UN decision to recognize "Palestine" is "a meaningless decision that will not change anything."

Prosor: UN Resolution Pushes Peace Backward

"The world waits for Abbas to speak the truth that peace can only be achieved through negotiations," says Israeli ambassador.

UN Recognizes 'Palestine'

138 countries vote in favor of accepting 'Palestine' as non-member observer state. Ayalon: This is a historic defeat for Palestinians.

Labor Primaries Pit Yechimovich Against Peretz

Labor primaries will be a tight race between candidates favored by current chair Yechimovich and former chair Amir Peretz.

Morsi to Address the Nation About Power Grab

Egyptian President to address his nation on Thursday, discuss his decree from last week which expands his powers.

Iran Criticizes UN Over Condemnation

Iran criticzes a UN committee for passing a resolution condemning its human rights record, says the West uses the issue for political gain.

Clinton: Path to Palestine Doesn't Go Through NY

The only path towards a Palestinian state is through direct negotiations, says U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Hamas's Mashaal to Visit Gaza Next Week

Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal is to make his first-ever visit to Gaza at the end of next week, say officials.

Abbas Rejects Last Minute U.S. Pressure on UN Bid

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and Middle East envoy meet Abbas, fail to get him to withdraw his resolution to the UN.

Olmert to Select Kadima's Knesset List

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is not going anywhere and will be be part of the committee that will select Kadima’s Knesset list.

Tibi Once Again Joins PA Delegation to UN

MK Ahmed Tibi joins the PA delegation to the UN for its statehood bid. MK Matalon responds: He belongs behind bars.

Israel Transferred Money to PA Despite UN Bid

Two days before the vote in the UN on the PA's statehood bid, Israel transferred 200 million shekels to the PA to pay its employees.

Hungary Condemns MP Over 'Jewish List' Remarks

Hungarian government condemns the remarks made by a far-right MP to compile a list of residents "of Jewish origin."

IDF Cmdr. 'Surprised' by Quick Halt to Rocket Fire

The head of the IDF’s Southern Command says he was “surprised” at how quickly the rocket fire from Gaza stopped last week.

Iranian Hackers Break Into IAEA Systems

Iranian hackers break into the computer systems of the International Atomic Energy Agency, publish confidential material.

UN Condemns Iran and Syria for Human Rights Abuses

A key United Nations committee passes non-binding resolutions condemning human rights abuses by Iran, Syria and North Korea.

Livni Motivated by Ego, Charges Lapid

Former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni was motivated by her ego in choosing to form a new party, says Yesh Atid chairman.

Tens of Thousands Protest Against Morsi Power Grab

Egyptians in huge numbers take to the streets to protest President Morsi's decision to assume sweeping powers.

PA's UN Envoy Confident Statehood Bid will Pass

PA envoy to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, calls world powers to follow France and support the entity’s unilateral statehood bid.

Likud List Won't Hurt NU, Says Candidate

Orit Strook, a candidate on the National Union’s Knesset list, says she does not believe the Likud list will negatively affect her party.

Lieberman to be Indicted for Breach of Trust

The major case against Lieberman will be closed, but he will be indicted on charges of breaches of trust in another case.

Ban Calls for New Efforts for Two-State Solution

UN chief Ban Ki-moon calls for renewed efforts to achieve a two-state solution following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Iranian Warships to Return to Sudan

Iranian warships will return to Sudan one month after a similar port call followed Khartoum's accusation that Israel bombed a factory.

Montreal Host Suspended Over Anti-Semitic Remarks

Montreal radio talk show host Jacques Fabi suspended for one month for not being tough enough with an anti-Semitic caller.

Leftists Dismayed Over 'Extreme' Likud List

Leftist parties express their dismay as Likud members place the more nationalistic candidates at the top of the party's Knesset list.

Livni to Announce Knesset Run

Former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni to hold a press conference on Tuesday morning, announce she is running in the next election.

Netanyahu: The Likud is the Party of the People

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to Likud members: We have a strong team that represents all sections of the people.

Feiglin: I Feel a Great Responsibility

Moshe Feiglin responds to his good showing in the Likud's primaries: I hope to faithfully serve my nation in the Likud.

Nationalists Score Victory in Likud Primaries

A victory for nationalists in the Likud as Moshe Feiglin ranks 14th in the primaries. Begin, Meridor likely out.

Official: Britain Has 'Responsibility' for PA

Britain has a "historic responsibility" to support the PA's unilateral statehood bid, says the PA's envoy to Europe.

Syrian Civil War Spreads to Damascus Outskirts

Regime helicopters pound the outskirts of Damascus as the fighting in Syria's civil war continues.

PA to Release Hamas Prisoners in 'Gesture'

The Palestinian Authority will release Hamas-affiliated detainees and allow Hamas to attend PLO meetings in Judea and Samaria.

Hamas to Investigate Executions of 'Collaborators'

Hamas will establish a committee to investigate the execution without trial of seven Gazans during Operation Pillar of Defense.