Elad Benari

Security Council to Vote on Sanctions on Syria

UN Security Council will vote on a resolution that threatens Syrian authorities with sanctions if they do not stop using heavy weapons.

Two U.S. Tourists Freed by Captors in Sinai

Two Massachusetts tourists who were abducted in the Sinai region freed after three days in captivity.

Likud MKs' Rating Drops Because of Regulation Law

The Knesset’s rejection of the recent regulation bill has caused the rating of several Likud ministers to drop.

Qaddafi Eliminated Those Who Knew His Jewish Roots

Nuri al-Mismari, who served as a personal aide to Muammar Qaddafi: He silenced anyone who knew about his Jewish roots.

Fatah Opposes Opening Gaza-Egypt Border

Fatah says it is opposed to the opening of Gaza’s border with Egypt, says Hamas supports Israeli policy of giving Egypt control of Gaza.

Clinton: I Don't Expect Pollard to be Freed

Clinton to reporters after meeting with Netanyahu: Pollard was convicted of espionage and sentenced to life imprisonment. That won't change.

Clinton Taunted, Accused of Helping Brotherhood

Clinton taunted by chants of "Monica, Monica" by tomato-throwing demonstrators in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria.

Netanyahu Regrets Joining Forces with Kadima

Netanyahu’s associates say he regrets having added Kadima to the coalition, considering early elections.

Clinton Lands in Israel to Talk Peace and Iran

U.S. Secretary of State lands in Israel, will hold top-level talks on Iran's nuclear program and the stalled peace process.

Langfan Joins Forces with Shomron Liaison Office

Attorney Mark Langfan joins forces with the Shomron Liaison Office, explains importance of Judea and Samaria to Italians.

Arabs Torch Beit Hamachpela Residents' Belongings

Arabs took advantage of the Sabbath to set fire to a container belonging to the evicted residents of Beit Hamachpela in Hevron.

Protester's Self-Immolation Sparks New Rallies

About 2,000 protest in Tel Aviv against public housing conditions in Israel. Protests also in Jerusalem, Haifa and Be’er Sheva.

'Obama's Hate for Israel Keeps Pollard in Jail'

Joseph de Genova, Jonathan Pollard's prosecutor, believes Obama's hate for Israel means there is no chance for his freedom.

Saudis Give PA Emergency Donation

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad hails an emergency $100 million donation received from Saudi Arabia at the request of PA Chairman Abbas.

Syria: 'Most Intense' Fighting in Damascus

Syria's army blasts rebel strongholds in Damascus, sparking the “most intense” fighting in the capital since the revolt erupted.

Israel Prize Laureate Killed in Accident

Prof. Shlomo Bentin, who received the Israel Prize this year, was killed in a car accident near the University of California, Berkeley.

Defecting Diplomat: Only Force Can Topple Assad

Nawaf Fares, Syria's ambassador to Iraq who defected: There is no way Assad can be pushed from power without force.

Arafat's Medical File Released in Death Probe

PA releases former Chairman Yasser Arafat's medical files as part of an investigation into his death.

Israel Preparing for Action in Syria

Former Mossad chief Danny Yatom: Israel is preparing for military action in Syria, if its chemical weapons end up in the hands of Hizbullah.

U.S. Slaps New Sanctions on Iran

U.S. imposes additional sanctions on Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile proliferation networks and identifies Iranian "front" companies.

Assad's Forces Massacre Hundreds in Hama

Syrian government troops, using tanks and helicopters, massacre more than 100 people in the province of Hama.

Netanyahu and Mofaz Talk, Agree to Talk Even More

PM Binyamin Netanyahu and Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz hold late night meeting on draft law. Agreement yet to be reached.

U.S. Deploys Robot Subs in the Gulf

The United States has deployed a fleet of robot subs in the Gulf amid concerns that Iran will block the Strait of Hormuz.

Ex-General: Khamenei Lying About Nukes

Former general of Iran's Revolutionary Guards accuses supreme leader Khamenei of lying when he says Iran's nuclear program is peaceful.

West Seeks Sanctions on Assad

Western powers seek a UN resolution that gives Assad ten days to silence his heavy guns or face tough sanctions.

Tally in Libya Suggests Defeat for Islamists

Libya's Islamists suffer a major defeat in Benghazi, but still believe that they can dominate the next congress.

Woolsey Repeats Position on Pollard

Former CIA director Woolsey repeats his position that Jonathan Pollard should be released from prison, but doubts Obama will do it.

Mofaz, Netanyahu Meet, Talk About Draft Law

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz meet about the new draft law. Meeting ends without progress.

Lebanon Suspends Assistance to Syrian Refugees

Lebanese authorities suspend medical assistance to Syrian refugees, say the decision is “technical, not political.”

Rabbis in Letter to Peres: You Should Apologize

Pikuach Nefesh organization sends Peres a letter over his remarks that Jewish settlement threatens Israel’s Jewish majority.

Syria's Ambassador to Iraq Defects

Syria's ambassador to Iraq, Nawaf Fares, has defected from the regime of embattled President Bashar al-Assad.

Iron Dome Battery Placed in Eilat

Iron Dome anti-missile battery placed in the city of Eilat, IDF says it is part of a program testing the system's integration capabilities.

Russia Sends Naval Flotilla to its Base in Syria

Russia sends a naval flotilla of seven warships to its naval base at Tartus. Officials claim deployment unrelated to Syrian unrest.

PA Sets Date for Local Elections, Hamas Unhappy

PA cabinet sets October 20 as date for local elections. Hamas warns the decision would “affect reconciliation negatively.”

Israel Releases PA Arab Soccer Player

Mahmoud Sarsak, a PA Arab soccer player who staged a hunger strike while in an Israeli jail, freed and returned to Gaza.

Outgoing Egyptian Ambassador: Peace is Strong

Egypt's outgoing ambassador to Israel, Yasser Ridah, says his country’s peace agreement with Israel is strong and sturdy.

Pentagon: Iran Continuing to Improve its Missiles

New Pentagon report finds that Iran’s military continues to improve the accuracy and killing power of its ballistic missiles.

Top Egypt Court Freezes Morsi's Decree

Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court freezes President Mohammed Morsi's decree reinstating the Islamist-led parliament.

Peres Under Fire for Anti-Settlement Comments

President Shimon Peres comes under fire for saying the Jewish settlement enterprise is a threat to Israel’s Jewish majority.

Hotovely's Bill Adopts 'No Occupation' Report

MK Hotovely to submit a bill which adopts the principles of a report that states Judea and Samaria are not "occupied territories.”