Elad Benari

Report: 85 Syrian Soldiers Defect to Turkey

Nearly 300 Syrians have defected to Turkey, including 85 soldiers, Turkey's state-run news agency reports.

Mofaz Urged to Resign Over Plesner Committee

The heads of the “suckers’” movement call on Minister Shaul Mofaz to quit the coalition over the disbanding of the Plesner Committee.

Romney to Visit Israel, Meet Netanyahu

Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, will visit Israel this summer to meet with Netanyahu and other leaders.

Soldier Dismissed for Refusing to Ambush Vandals

IDF soldier dismissed from a commanders’ course after refusing to participate in an ambush to catch “price tag” vandals.

Kenya Arrests Terrorists who Targeted Israelis

Two Iranian terrorists who were arrested in Kenya were planning to attack Israeli, American, British and Saudi targets in the country.

New Home Front Campaign Focuses on Earthquakes

Home Front Command launches new campaign aimed at informing Israelis about earthquake preparedness.

Certificates Given to Mount Herzl Victims

President Peres and Chief of Staff Gantz hand certificates of excellence to two outstanding soldiers who were injured on Mount Herzl.

IAF Strikes Terror Cell in Northern Gaza

IAF aircraft attack a terrorist cell in Gaza as it prepares to launch rockets at southern Israel.

PA Facing 'Worst Financial Crisis' Ever

The Palestinian Authority government is facing its “worst financial crisis” since its establishment, its labor minister says.

Russia May Have Helped Down Turkish Jet

Russia may have helped shoot down the Turkish aircraft near Syria, officials tell The Sunday Times newspaper.

Peres, Netanyahu Write Letters to Egypt's Morsi

Both President Peres and PM Netanyahu have sent separate letters to Egypt’s new Islamist president, calling for continued peace.

Jordan's King to Islamists: Take Part in Elections

Jordan's King urges the Islamist opposition to take part in upcoming elections, despite their dissatisfaction with reforms.

Hamas Denounces Sentence Given to Mastermind

Hamas’ military wing, denounces the 54 life terms handed down to its former senior commander, Ibrahim Hamad.

PA Officials: Israel Spreads Drugs Among Youth

Palestinian Media Watch exposes five articles in an official PA daily in which officials accuse Israel of spreading drugs among youth.

Iranian Commander: Israel Will be Destroyed

Iranian commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh says Israel will be destroyed if it ventures an attack on Iran.

Syria: 83 Killed, Forces Storm Damascus Suburb

At least 83 people killed across Syria, hundreds trapped in Douma as regime forces storm the town in Damascus province.

Hamas Presents Video of 'Collaborators'

Hamas shows 20-minute video documentary, in which alleged collaborators with Israel confess.

Morsi During Campaign: Jihad Is Our Path

During his election campaign, Egyptian president-elect Mohammed Morsi reiterated his commitment to jihad and to the Islamic sharia law.

Tibi: Ramon in Taibe, Arafat in Netanya

MK Tibi: Willing to name a new aerospace center in Taibe after Ilan Ramon, if Netanya names its city hall after Arafat.

Hamas Concerned Over Israeli Disengagement

Hamas concerned over the possibility that Israel will unilaterally withdraw from Judea and Samaria, isolating Jerusalem.

2nd Phase of Ulpana Eviction: Force and Arrests

Second group of families from the Ulpana neighborhood evicted. Police remove one couple by force.

South Sudan Files Formal Protest over Infiltrators

South Sudan files formal protest with Israel over its treatment of the issue of the illegal infiltrators.

EJP Outraged Over German Circumcision Ruling

European Jewish Parliament expresses outrage over ruling that circumcision should be considered a physical assault.

Jews, Muslims Outraged Over Circumcision Ruling

Jewish and Muslim leaders in Germany condemn a court's decision to outlaw the circumcision of boys.

U.S. Group Cancels Talk by Syria's Grand Mufti

Foundation for Middle East Peace rescinds an invitation to Syria's top Muslim cleric after learning he threatened suicide bombings.

Russia Suspends Missile Contract with Syria

Russia’s main weapons producer suspends its contract with Syria to supply S-300 long-range missile systems.

Regev: Social Protesters Are Leftist Anarchists

MK Miri Regev: the social protesters are left-wing anarchists who act against the State. They do not want social change.

Evicted Ulpana Children Suffering Trauma

The Welfare Department in Beit El is helping the evicted children of the Ulpana neighborhood get over the trauma of losing their homes.

Hamas Blames Mossad for Death of its Member

Hamas says that its member Kamal Hussein Ranaja, who was killed in Damascus, was murdered by Israel's spy agency.

Mubarak's Morale Down Following Morsi's Win

Egypt's former president is slipping in and out of a coma and his morale has plunged following the Muslim Brotherhood's victory.

Senior Hamas Official Murdered in Damascus

A senior member of Hamas was murdered in Damascus, the group says, vowing to investigate the murder.

Hamas Terror Mastermind Convicted of 46 Murders

Israeli military court rules that Hamas member Ibrahim Hamad is guilty of ordering terror attacks which murdered 46 Israelis.

Hamas: Morsi Win will Lead to Recognition

Hamas official: Morsi's victory could enable Hamas to secure international recognition. We still won't recognize Israel, however.

Mofaz to Meet Abbas in Ramallah

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will meet Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz in Ramallah next Sunday, reports say.

Social Protest Activists Set Up Tents in Tel Aviv

Social protest activists set up some 20 tents in a park near the central train station in Tel Aviv, this time approved by the city.

Turkey Deploys Troops Along Border with Syria

Turkey deploys a large number of military vehicles to the Syrian border after Syria downs its jet.

Russia Has No Problem Recognizing Palestine

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, says Russia has no problem recognizing an independent Palestinian state.

Court Extends Remands of Yad Vashem Desecrators

Jerusalem Court extends the remand of three suspects who desecrated the Yad VaShem Holocaust memorial.

Syria in a Real Situation of War, Says Assad

Syrian President Bashar Assad tells the new parliament that Syria must secure victory in the war against anti-regime rebels.

Terrorists Fire Four Grad Missiles at Netivot

Terrorists from Gaza fire a barrage of four Grad missiles at Netivot. Iron Dome intercepts two of them.