Elad Benari

Officials: Released Terrorists Behind Sinai Attack

Egyptian security officials: several of the terrorists involved in recent Sinai attack had been released from prison by Morsi.

Haniyeh Irritates Fatah by Attending Tehran Summit

Fatah fumes as Hamas PM says he will attend the meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Iran.

Former Syrian MP Flees to Jordan

A former Syrian MP, Nasser Al Hariri from Daraa, has fled to Jordan along with large numbers of Syrian officers.

Dayan Not Bothered by J Street Campaign

Recent publicity given to Yesha Council Chairman Danny Dayan by the New York Times has angered J Street, but Dayan takes it in stride.

Morsi Protects Journalists After Editor Detained

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi cancels the practice of temporarily detaining journalists for so-called “publication offences.”

Circumcision Still Occurring in Germany

Rabbi Uri Gamson of Germany says local Jews are continuing their regular routine, despite attempts to ban circumcision in the country.

Clinton Asks Egypt: Keep Communication with Israel

Clinton asks Egypt’s foreign minister to keep communication with Israel amid tensions over deployment of forces to the Sinai.

Israeli Makes Forbes List of Powerful Women

Israeli businesswoman Shari Arison takes the 64th spot on the Forbes magazine list of the 100 most powerful women in the world.

Ya'alon: History Will Judge the U.S. on Iran

Strategic Affair Minister Moshe Ya’alon places the responsibility on the United States if Iran realizes its nuclear ambitions.

Jews Outraged as Circumcision Issue Hits Denmark

A former Jew in Denmark said that circumcision is a ritual in which 'black-clad men' mutilate a baby. Local Jews outraged.

Iran Has Installed Hundreds of New Centrifuges

Ahead of a new IAEA report, diplomats reveal that Iran has installed hundreds of centrifuges at its underground facility in Fordo.

Egyptian Source: 1,600 Terrorists in Sinai

Egyptian police have identified 120 individuals out of 1,600 in North Sinai who are wanted for terrorism, says a security source.

Labor MK Visits Samaria

MK Daniel Ben-Simon (Labor), a strong proponent of giving up lands to the PA, toured the Binyamin region and met local residents.

Gantz: Israel is Ready for Any Scenario

IDF Chief of Staff on the threats facing Israel: Anyone who thinks he can ‘get rid of Israel’ will discover the deadly power of the IDF.

State to Pay Peace Now Over Hevron Home Case

Court grants the State an extension in responding about a home in Hevron, but also rules that Peace Now be compensated for the delay.

U.S.: There's Still Time for Diplomacy on Iran

State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland tells reporters: We believe there is still time for diplomacy to work with Iran.

Police Officer Reprimanded, Fined for Teargassing

A police commander has been reprimanded and fined for spraying tear gas at a resident of the Shomron community of Yitzhar.

South Africa Decides to Label Yesha Products

Israel slams South Africa after it announces that products made in Judea and Samaria will not be labeled as products of Israel.

PA Arabs Flock to Tel Aviv to Mark End of Ramadan

Thousands of PA Arabs flocked to the beaches of Tel Aviv this week as they marked the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Shas MKs Meet Turkish Government Representatives

Expert who was in Turkey with Shas MKs tells Arutz Sheva: They found it easy to communicate with traditional Islamists.

Syrian Opposition: No Talks with 'Criminal' Assad

Senior member of the Syrian opposition rejects remarks that Syria is ready to discuss Assad's resignation.

Source: Sinai Operation Coordinated with Israel

An Egyptian military source says the operation in the Sinai Peninsula is well-coordinated with Israel, despite suggestions otherwise.

IAEA to Meet Iranians, Demand Access to Parchin

IAEA to renew its efforts to gain access to Iranian military installations in which nuclear experiments may have taken place.

Terrorists: Harming Al-Aqsa Will Open Hell

The Popular Resistance Committees terrorist organization threatens Israel against harming the Al-Aqsa mosque.

Doctor Contracts TB After Treating Infiltrators

11 staff members at the Ichilov Hospital, including one doctor who treats illegal infiltrators, have contracted tuberculosis.

Iran's FM: Israel Not in a Position to Attack

Iran's Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Salehi, dismisses the possibility that Israel will launch a military strike on his country.

Egyptian Expert Calls to Change Peace Agreement

Egyptian expert tells the Muslim Brotherhood's website he supports changing some parts of the agreement between Israel and Egypt.

German Rabbi Sued for Performing Circumcision

A doctor sues a German rabbi in the city of Hof for performing a circumcision on a baby and “physically harming” him.

Syria Ready to Talk About Assad's Resignation

Qadri Jamil, Syria’s deputy prime minister, says Syria ready to discuss the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad.

U.S. Seizes $150 Million Linked to Hizbullah

United States officials seoze $150 million as part of a crackdown on a money laundering scheme linked to Hizbullah.

Egypt to Dedicate Budget to the Sinai

Egypt’s Defense Minister promises to dedicate money for the development of the Sinai, asks local tribal leaders to hand in weapons.

Court Rules Hotel Owner Discriminated Against Jews

The Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica and its owner illegally discriminated against a group of young Jews, a jury rules.

Obama to Assad: Using Chemical Weapons a Red Line

Obama warns Assad to heed warnings to neither use nor move chemical or biological weapons or face consequences.

Man Imprisoned for Possessing Stolen Torah Scroll

A New York court has sentenced a resident of Liberty to prison for possessing a Torah Scroll stolen from a synagogue in Monticello.

Rabbi Metzger to Address German Officials

Following controversy regarding circumcision in Germany, Israel’s Chief Rabbi will work to accelerate local legislation on the issue.

Burgas Victim Recalls the Terror Attack

Gilat Kolangi, who lost her husband Itzik in the terror attack in Bulgaria, recalls the difficult moments of the attack.

Netanyahu Pressuring Shas to Support Iran Strike

PM Netanyahu is pressuring the leader of the Shas party, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, to support an Israeli attack on Iran, say sources.

Arab Victim of Brawl Suffers from Heart Disease

Police say that the Arab who was wounded in a brawl on Thursday night suffers from a heart disease.

Report: Germany Sending Data to Syrian Rebels

Germany has been sending intelligence information to Syrian rebels, according to a report in Bild Am Sonntag.

New York State Senator Tours Samaria

Samaria hosted David Storobin (R), New York State Senator, who toured the region and could not hide the fact that he was deeply impressed.