Elad Benari

Pakistani Minister Places Bounty on Maker of Film

Pakistan's Railways Minister places a $100,000 bounty on the head of the maker of an anti-Islam film that has sparked violence.

U.S. Denies Visas to Iranians Coming to UN

The U.S. has denied entry visas to 20 Iranian officials accompanying Ahmadinejad to attend the UN General Assembly meeting in New York.

Morsi: U.S. Should Show Respect for Arab Values

Egypt's President: If Washington asks Egypt to honor its treaty with Israel, it should live up to its commitment to Palestinian self-rule.

PA: No Peace Will Leave Arabs in 'Apartheid' State

PA report warns that lack of movement toward peace with Israel will cause Arabs to live in Israeli "apartheid" state.

Gaza's Salafists Angered by Hamas Crackdown

Gaza's Salafist radicals are angered by Hamas' steps to crack down on them. Is a confrontation inevitable?

Obama in Florida: No Nuclear Weapons for Iran

President Obama speaks in Tampa, Florida: I've been absolutely clear that our policy is not to allow Iran to get a nuclear weapon.

Iran Minister: We Can Wipe Israel Off the Earth

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi: Tehran is capable of wiping the Israeli regime off the earth.

Arafat's Nephew Against Exhumation

The nephew of former PA Chairman Yasser Arafat opposes French plans to exhume Arafat’s body, favors international commission of enquiry.

Video of Stevens Murder: What Really Happened

Video which some news outlets claimed had showed Libyans trying to save Ambassador Stevens turns out to show the opposite.

Tunisia Bans Friday Protests

Tunisia to ban all demonstrations on Friday, after receiving a tip-off about preparations for violence over cartoons of Mohammed.

Syria: At Least 30 Killed in Massive Explosion

At least 30 civilians killed in a massive explosion in northeast Syria. State media blames a helicopter gunship crash on an accident.

U.S. Warns Israel: Iran Strike May Affect Peace

U.S. officials recently warned Israel that Egypt and Jordan could annul their peace treaties with the Jewish State if it attacks Iran.

Abbas Offers Condolences to Terrorist's Family

PA Chairman Abbas calls Hamas leader Ahmed Yousef, whose brother was killed in an IAF air strike near Rafiah.

Libyan Security Official Quits

Libyan official quits his job, highlighting tensions in the security establishment after a terror attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.

Prosor Criticizes UN Over 'Unilateral' Decisions

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Ron Prosor, criticizes the UN over its unilateral decisions regarding the Palestinian Authority.

'Israel Has the Ability to Defend Itself'

The head of Israel's Nuclear Energy Commission, Shaul Horev, warns Iran that Israel can defend itself on its own.

IMF, World Bank Warn: PA Risks 'Social Upheaval'

The Palestinian Authority faces a $400 million budget shortfall, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund warn.

Lebanon: Hizbullah Supporters Protest in Tyre

Thousands of supporters of Hizbullah protest against a U.S.-made film mocking Islam and cartoons of prophet Mohammed.

Report: Iran Sending Weapons to Syria Via Iraq

Iran has been sending large quantities of weapons to the Syrian regime using civilian aircraft, an intelligence report reveals.

Morsi Adviser: Amending Treaty 'a Matter of Time'

An adviser to Egypt's President says amending the treaty with Israel is "a matter of time," says such a move is necessary.

Egypt On High Alert in Sinai

Egyptian security services announce state of high alert in Sinai after receiving information about possible attacks on local officers.

IDF Foils Terror Attack, Kills 2 Gaza Terrorists

The IDF in a joint operation with the Shin Bet foils a planned terror attack, as IAF aircraft kill two terrorists in southern Gaza.

Syrian Army Tested Systems for Poison Gas Shells

Witnesses tell the Der Spiegel magazine that the Syrian army tested missile systems for poison gas shells.

Saudi Arabia Threatens to Block YouTube

Saudi Arabia threatens to block YouTube in the kingdom if Google does not respond to a request to deny access to an anti-Islam film.

EU's Ashton to Consult with UN Partners About Iran

Catherine Ashton will consult with UN partners in New York after face-to-face talks with Iran's Saeed Jalili.

Erekat: Romney's Comments Are Unacceptable

PA negotiator Saeb Erekat attacks Romney over comments that the PA does not want peace. "No peace means continued occupation."

NJ Couple Killed While Walking Home from Synagogue

A husband and wife who were returning home from synagogue in East Brunswick this past Shabbat, were struck by a car and killed.

Iran Threatens to Hit Israel and U.S. Bases

The head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards says his country will target U.S. bases in the Middle East and Israel if attacked.

Netanyahu: Iran Puts Zealotry Above Survival

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Iran's leaders are guided by "unbelievable fanaticism" and can't have nuclear weapons.

Panetta: Red Lines Are Political Arguments

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta sides with Obama, reject Israel's demand of "red lines" for Iran.

3 Injured as PA Arabs Attack Jewish Village

Three Jews lightly injured after being attacked by Arabs who tried to reach the village of Esh Kodesh in the Binyamin area.

Al-Qaeda Releases Another Video of U.S. Hostage

In the second video in two days, Warren Weinstein asks his wife to contact American Jewish communities to secure his release.

Alan Gross' Lawyer: He is Not Healthy

The lawyer for U.S. contractor Alan Gross, who is in jail in Cuba, rejects claims by Havana that his client is in good health.

Abbas Calls Peres to Wish a Happy New Year

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls President Shimon Peres, wishes Israelis a Happy New Year.

U.S. Treasury Freezes Nasrallah's Assets

U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah and two other members, for their role in aiding the crackdown in Syria.

Obama Hints Egypt Not an Ally

The White House does damage control after Obama hints that the U.S. no longer considers the Egyptian government an ally.

IAEA Passes Resolution Criticizing Iran

The UN atomic agency's board approves with a crushing majority a resolution criticizing Iran. China and Russia vote in favor.

Obama: Let's Renew the Bond with Israel

President Obama says the Jewish New Year is a time to "renew the unbreakable bond we share with our friends and allies."

Libyan PM: 'Big Advance' in Consulate Attack Probe

Libyan Prime Minister Mustafa Abu Shagur says arrests made in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi.

Netanyahu and Gantz Attend Combat Drill

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu watched a drill of the IDF's Golani Brigade. "All of Israel supports you," he told the soldiers.