Elad Benari

Egypt Wants to Revoke Hamas Leader's Citizenship

Egypt working to revoke the citizenship of Mahmoud al-Zahar, whose Hamas movement was declared a terrorist group.

Rouhani: Nuclear Deal will Be Good for All

Iran’s President remains hopeful of a comprehensive agreement with world powers.

Labor MK Suspended Over Media Leak

MK Omer Bar-Lev suspended from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee for leaking a letter that should have been classified.

Sudan: Death Sentence for Pregnant Woman Not Final

Sudanese parliament speaker says the death verdict for woman who converted to Christianity is in the hands of the judiciary.

Hamas: 'Unity Government' Coming Within Days

Hamas claims a new “Palestinian consensus government” will be finalized within days.

Zarif: Nuclear Deal Still Possible

Iranian Foreign Minister says that clinching a final nuclear deal with world powers is still "possible" despite a tough round of talks.

Gunmen Storm Libyan Parliament

Forces loyal to a rogue Libyan general launch a military assault against parliament, then suspend its operations.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Congratulated over Championship

"You did it big time", Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Maccabi Tel Aviv coach after victory.

Herzog to Livni and Lapid: Leave the Coalition

Opposition leader says Lapid and Livni should leave the government over peace talks failure.

Egypt: Bomb Hits Election Rally in Cairo

Three people hurt by a bomb at a Cairo election rally for presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

'Livni Like a Satellite that Lost Contact'

Jewish Home slams Justice Minister Tzipi Livni over her meeting in London with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Egyptian Host Kicks Guest Out for Doubting Islam

Egyptian journalist Riham Said kicked out a guest for saying, among other things, that Mohammed was not Allah's messenger.

UN: Iran Continuing Ballistic Missile Program

Despite reducing illicit purchases that breach UN sanctions, Iran is pursuing development of ballistic missiles, UN report reveals.

Sudanese Woman Given Death for Being Christian

Pregnant Sudanese woman who married a Christian man sentenced to death for refusing to recant her Christian faith.

Kerry: 'Raw Data' Suggests Syria Used Chlorine Gas

U.S. Secretary of State says he has seen “raw data” indicating that the Syrian government has used chlorine gas in a “number of instances”.

Livni and Kerry Meet in London to 'Catch Up'

State Department says Livni-Kerry surprise meeting in London is not indicative of progress in stalled peace talks.

Egyptologist: We Invented Tom and Jerry

Egyptian urologist and Egyptologist says that Egypt invented pretty much everything.

Olmert's Former Bureau Chief to be Sentenced

Judge David Rosen to determine whether he accepts the plea bargain signed with Shula Zaken.

Egypt: 79 Morsi Supporters Given Jail Terms

79 supporters of ousted Egyptian president given jail terms of between five and 10 years over their involvement in deadly clashes.

Hamas Forces Leave Abbas's Gaza Home

Gaza security forces leave PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas's house in Gaza City, as unity pact continues to be implemented.

Syria Denies Using Chlorine Against Civilians

"Chlorine gas has never been used by the government," claims Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister in an interview.

Khamenei: Israel the 'Most Wicked Terrorists'

Iran’s Supreme Leader slams Israel in a series of tweets on "Nakba Day".

Shrinking Socks Irk Iranian Soccer Players

Members of Iran's World Cup team complain that they have been supplied with faulty equipment.

Peres: Peace Talks Are Paused - Not Finished

Despite the failure of peace talks, President Peres remains ever optimistic that they will resume.

France: Too Bad Obama Didn't Strike in Syria

France's Foreign Minister says the Syrian regime is believed to have used chemical weapons 14 times since late 2013.

Danny Glover Calls for Boycott of Israel

Actor Danny Glover and other protest screening of documentary in Tel Aviv, call to boycott Israel.

Saudi Arabia Reaches Out to Rival Iran

Saudi Arabia says it is ready to negotiate better relations with its longtime regional rival, invites Iranian Foreign Minister to Riyadh.

Tuesday is Sentencing Day for Olmert

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, convicted on two counts of bribery, expected to be given prison sentence.

Iran, IAEA Tight-Lipped After Latest Talks

Iran and the UN atomic watchdog tight-lipped after talks aimed at clearing allegations of Tehran's efforts to develop nuclear weapons.

Syrian Jihadists Ban Mannequins in Shops

Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant bans mannequins in shops in its stronghold of Raqa.

PA: List 'Price Tag' Perpetrators as Terrorists

PA asks world to list perpetrators of "price tag" attacks as terrorists. Arab terrorist attacks not included in request.

Sisi: There's a Chance for True Peace with Israel

Leading candidate for Egypt’s presidency says there is a chance for “true peace” with Israel, if it adopts the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.

UN Report Shows How Iran is Bypassing Sanctions

Confidential new report seen by Reuters highlights Iran's methods of evading the sanctions that were imposed on it.

Islamic Jihad Demonstrates Capabilities

Islamic Jihad says it is prepared "for confrontation with the Israeli occupation" as it holds a military maneuver.

Khamenei Says West is Being 'Stupid and Idiotic'

Iran's Supreme Leader says that Western expectations for Iran to limit its missile program are "stupid and idiotic".

Sisi: If Needed, We'll Amend Treaty with Israel

Egypt’s leading presidential candidate says he would be willing to consider making changes to the peace agreement with Israel.

Latvian Nursery School: We're Free of Jews

A nursery school in Latvia owned by anti-Semitic politician posted a sign stating it was “Judenfrei” (free of Jews).

Egypt Charges 200 Members of Jihadist Group

Egypt charges 200 suspected members of the Al-Qaeda-inspired Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis with carrying out over 50 attacks.

Hamas MP: Jihad the Only Way to Liberate Palestine

Ahmad Abu Halabiya, a lawmaker with Hamas, called in a recent sermon for jihad against Israel.

Turk Who Murdered Wives Looks for New Partner

62-year-old Turkish man who murdered his two former wives appears on a local TV marriage program in an attempt to find a new partner.