Elad Benari

Rambam Hospital Prepared to Treat Syrians

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara tours Haifa's Rambam Hospital, assured it is prepared to receive casualties from Syria.

French TV Defends Airing of Merah Recordings

French television channel TF1 defends decision to air recordings of Toulouse terrorist, as his victims' families are outraged.

Attackers to be Prosecuted for Anti-Semitism

French judge rules: the anti-Semitic motive of two Arabs who attacked a Jewish student will be included in the lawsuit against them.

Jerusalem Still Israel's Largest Populated City

Jerusalem remains Israel’s largest city in terms of population, according to figures released by the Central Bureau of Statistics.

Almagor Head: Release Terrorists, Get Attacks

Meir Indor, Chairman of the Almagor organization, warns against Netanyahu’s reported intention to release dozens of terrorists.

IAF Retaliates for Attacks, Strikes Hamas Targets

IAF aircraft strike a terrorist base and another terror target, both belonging to the Hamas terror group.

TAU's Research on Bats Could Help Neuroscience

Dr. Yossi Yovel of Tel Aviv University develops bat colony born and raised in captivity to unlock the secrets of behavior and cognition.

Barroso Talks Peace and Iran with Netanyahu

José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, meets PM Binyamin Netanyahu. The two talk about the peace process and about Iran.

Morsi Orders Dissolved Parliament to Reconvene

Egyptian President Morsi calls Islamist-dominated parliament to reconvene, defying a military decree dissolving the legislature.

European Commission Chief: Resume Peace Talks

European Commission chief Barroso meets Abbas, calls to return to peace talks. Abbas, meanwhile, reiterates preconditions.

Muslim B'hood Leader Calls for Jihad on Israel

The supreme leader of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood calls every Muslim to save Jerusalem from the "Israeli rapists."

Abbas to Ask Swiss Experts to Test Arafat's Body

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will ask Swiss experts who probed Arafat's death to take samples from his body for further tests.

Toulouse Terrorist: I'm Not Afraid of Death

French television releases recording of terrorist Mohammed Merah, revealing what he told French police during a standoff.

Ya'alon, Plesner Hold First Meeting on Draft Law

Deputy PM Ya'alon and MK Plesner, who were appointed to head a team to formulate a new draft law, hold positive first meeting.

Law: Sanctions on Infiltrators who Transfer Money

Ministry of Justice publishes a proposed bill: It will be a criminal prohibition for infiltrators to transfer funds abroad.

Assad Blames U.S. for Fueling Uprising

In an interview on German TV, Syrian President Bashar Assad says the U.S. is partnering with those “terrorists”.

Poll: 46% of Israelis Favor Kadima Leaving

Poll conducted for Channel 10 News finds that 46 percent of Israelis believe that Kadima should quit the coalition over Draft Law crisis.

In Future, Half the Population Won't Enlist

Hebrew U expert: The changing birthrate among different sectors may lead to a point where half the people be exempted from military service.

Libya's Outgoing Leaders Push for Sharia

Libya's outgoing National Transitional Council: Sharia should be the “main” source of legislation.

Clinton to Visit Israel, Discuss Peace Efforts

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Israel and Egypt as part of an eight-nation tour which began Thursday.

Ariel Students Remain Optimistic

Students at the Ariel University Center express optimism about being recognized. "We rely on the Education Minister and the Prime Minister."

Top Syrian General Defects to Turkey

Manaf Tlass, a Syrian general who was a leading member of Assad's inner circle, has defected to Turkey.

Company Sold Technology to Syria - and Israel

An Italian company revealed to have sold technology to Syria also won an Israel Railways tender.

Netanyahu Ready for Personal Sanctions on Evaders

Netanyahu meets heads of coalition parties, says he would be willing to impose personal sanctions on hareidim who evade service.

15th General Defects from Syria to Turkey

A Syrian general and a number of soldiers among 66 Syrians who flee into Turkey in one day.

Ahmadinejad Calls Morsi, Invites Him to Tehran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad calls Egypt's new president and invites him to the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.

MK Levin Welcomes the 'No Occupation' Report

MK Yariv Levin welcomes the conclusions of a panel headed by a retired judge that there is no Israeli “occupation” in Judea and Samaria.

Soldier Who Refused to Ambush Vandals Suspended

The IDF suspends a Kfir Brigade fighter who refused to participate in an ambush to catch “price tag” vandals for six months.

Al-Qaeda Inspired Group Claims Syria Attacks

Al-Nusra, an Al-Qaeda inspired group, has claimed responsibility for dozens of attacks across Syria.

Israeli Rabbi Attacked on Paris Subway

Rabbi Asher Idan from Jerusalem was attacked and robbed of 600 euros while traveling on the subway in Paris.

Officials Condemn Decision on Ariel University

Officials in the Knesset, Judea and Samaria, condemn CHE for not recognizing the Ariel University Center.

Mofaz to Netanyahu: Time for Actions, Not Words

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz strongly rejects Netanyahu’s welcoming of the Draft Law committee's recommendations.

PA to Seek UNESCO Recognition for More Sites

Following its success with the Church of the Nativity, PA will seek to have additional religious sites recognized by UNESCO.

Migron Residents: The Circumstances Have Changed

Itai Hemo, spokesman for Migron, tells Arutz Sheva that the buying of most of the land by the residents has 'shuffled the cards.'

British Documents Reveal Attitudes Toward Bibi

Documents seen by website The Commentator reveal: Britain thinks Netanyahu uses PA incitement to delay peace talks.

Peres: America Remains Israel's Greatest Ally

President Shimon Peres congratulates the U.S. on its Independence Day during a reception at the home of Ambassador Daniel Shapiro.

Barak Tries to Get Netanyahu and Mofaz Talking

Defense Minister Barak tries to mediate between Netanyahu and Mofaz amid a coalition crisis over the Plesner Committee.

Netanyahu: There's Reason for Hope

PM Netanyahu's Message for the July 4, 2012 US Independence Day

Abbas Launches Broadest Weapons Crackdown

Some 200 arrested over the past few weeks, as Abbas launches broadest weapons crackdown in years, faces own loyalists.

Roman Catholics Welcomes Decision on Bethlehem

Roman Catholic Church says the granting of world heritage status to the Church of the Nativity is a "diplomatic victory" for PA.