Elad Benari

Decision on Channel 10 Closure Postponed

Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein instructs government to postpone decision on cash-strapped Channel 10 until after the elections.

PA's Resolution Defeated at Security Council

PA's unilateral resolution calling on Israel to "end the occupation" fails to receive the nine required votes to pass.

Is Hamas Considering Direct Talks with Israel?

Hamas said to be reviewing its strategy and might consider talking directly not just with Israel, but with the West as well.

Obama Not Ruling Out Opening Embassy in Iran

"I never say never," says President Obama when asked whether he could envision opening an embassy in Iran.

PA Toughens Language in UN Resolution

Palestinian Authority presents a more toughly-worded UN draft resolution on statehood, but a date on the vote is yet to be determined.

In Danger of Closing, Channel 10 Goes Dark

Channel 10 employees cease broadcasts for the night, point finger at Prime Minister Netanyahu for channel's financial problems.

Hamas: PA's Draft Resolution is 'Disastrous'

Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar condemns resolution setting a deadline for Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria.

Lapid: We Won't Split Jerusalem

Yesh Atid chairman vows his party would never split Jerusalem, and also launches a tirade against PM Netanyahu and his lack of diplomacy.

Two Officers Stabbed in Jerusalem's Old City

Two police officers stabbed and lightly wounded near the Lion's Gate. The stabber fled the scene.

Russia Expresses Support for PA's UN Resolution

Russia says it intends to support the draft resolution which would set a deadline for Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

Zoabi: Danon's Video 'Filled with Violence'

As she promised to do, MK Hanin Zoabi complains to police against MK Danon's animated campaign video, says it incites to violence.

Zoabi vs. Danon: Arab MK to Complain to Police

Balad party to file a complaint with the police against MK Danny Danon, over campaign video portraying her as a villainous traitor.

'Buying Gas from Israel Like Dealing with Satan'

A Jordanian parliamentarian declares she would rather set herself on fire than have her country buy gas from Israel.

Ya'alon: We Don't Want an Escalation

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon reiterates that Israel will respond to any acts of aggression from Gaza.

Erekat: UN to Vote on Resolution 'Very Soon'

Chief PA negotiator claims the Security Council will vote on the PA's unilateral resolution before the end of 2014.

Herzog and Livni: Bibi is Exploiting Jerusalem

Labor leader and Hatnua chairwoman dismiss Netanyahu's criticism of their comments on Jerusalem.

BBC TV Chief 'Deeply Troubled' by UK Anti-Semitism

BBC director of TV Danny Cohen says he has "never felt so uncomfortable" being a Jew in Britain as he has over the past year.

Herzog to Likud: Stop Attacking Peres

Labor leader blasts the Likud party after it exchanged jabs with former President Shimon Peres over poverty.

Swedish MP Says Jews Aren't True Swedes

Bjorn Soder, deputy speaker of the Swedish parliament, says Jews should ditch their identity if they wish to be considered Swedes.

PA Envoy: We Want to Prosecute Israel at ICC

The Palestinian Authority’s UN envoy declares that the PA plans to join the ICC "at an appropriate time."

Danon: The PA is 'Playing with Fire'

MK Danny Danon says that Israel will respond to any unilateral move by the PA with a unilateral move of its own.

Likud: Voting Liberman Could Mean Leftists

Likud and Yisrael Beytenu banter back and forth after Foreign Minister Liberman says he would not rule out joining a Labor-led coalition.

Jewish Home: Joint List with Likud is 'Unfounded'

The Jewish Home dismisses the idea of a joint list with the Likud, despite poll showing they would win 33 seats together.

State Dept: Position on 'Settlements' Won't Change

State Department spokeswoman responds to Minister Ya'alon's comment that Obama is responsible for construction freeze.

Labor MK: Herzog-Livni Pact 'End of Extreme Right'

"Herzog and Livni, well done," says MK Stav Shaffir of joint Labor-Hatnua list.

Erekat: Hope Israelis Will Elect a Peace Partner

PA chief negotiator says that in the upcoming elections, Israelis will choose between being a "peace partner" and an "occupier".

Bennett: If Someone Shot at You, You'd Shoot Back

Jewish Home chairman explains that it was Hamas, not Israel, that made a mistake by placing missiles in schools and hospitals.

Knesset Expected to Dissolve Itself Today

Barring any last minute surprises, the Knesset will vote on the second and third readings of the bill to dissolve itself.

Jordanian MP Reaffirms His Hatred for Jews

Jews are "worthy of hatred", says the Jordanian parliamentarian who led a prayer in honor of Har Nof terrorists.

Hamas: Annihilate Brothers of Apes and Pigs

Former Hamas Interior Minister promises to annihilate and destroy the Jews who build "settlements" around Al-Aqsa.

Kahlon Party Generates Much Speculation

Media speculates that former Mossad chief and former MK Shama-Hacohen will run with Moshe Kahlon.

Belgium Planning to Recognize 'Palestine'

Belgian legislators are working on a resolution to recognize a Palestinian state, following suit with several other European countries.

Khamenei: America's Problems Caused by Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader claims socio-economic problems in the United States are caused by Israel's "domination" of the government.

Lapid, Liberman and Kahlon May Cooperate

Yair Lapid, Avigdor Liberman and Moshe Kahlon, who wish to see Netanyahu out as PM, may cooperate in the elections, says Channel 10.

Hamas Hails Coalition Collapse as 'Victory'

Hamas spokesman says the collapse of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s is a sign of the group’s “victory” over Israel.

Lapid Won't Try to Become Opposition Leader

Yesh Atid chairman assures Labor chairman he will not try to lead the opposition despite being the largest party in it.

Yechimovich: Public is Fed Up with Netanyahu

After failed Netanyahu-Lapid meeting, Labor MK says Netanyahu's government did not have a "drop of ideology".

Netanyahu-Lapid Meeting Fails, Elections Likely

Prime Minister Netanyahu sets five conditions to Finance Minister in order for the coalition to keep functioning.

Elkin: The Coalition Won't Dissolve Over State Law

Coalition chairman says he is open to talks about rewording the Jewish State Law, says it's up to Lapid to change his behavior.

Meridor: Livni Offered Me to Join Hatnua

Former Minister says that after he was placed in an unrealistic spot on the Likud's election list, Livni suggested he join her instead.