Elad Benari

Netanyahu: The Operation Continues

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu reiterates that Operation Protective Edge in Gaza will continue for as long as necessary.

U.S. Blasts Israel for Attack on UN School

Israel once again criticized for an attack on a United Nations school in Gaza.

Hamas: Not Committed to Unilateral Israeli Moves

Hamas spokesman says the group is ready to continue fighting.

Thousands Attend Pro-Israel Rally in Paris

Paris Jewish community holds first major pro-Israel rally since the start of Operation Protective Edge.

Five Soldiers Killed Near the Border with Gaza

Five soldiers killed by mortars and rockets fired at them near the border. 61 soldiers killed so far in Operation Protective Edge.

White House Welcomes Ceasefire

White House says it strongly supports the three-day ceasefire in Gaza, urges "restraint" until it begins.

Pentagon: Too Many Civilians Have Been Killed

Pentagon says Israel should do more to minimize civilian casualties.

Hamas Fires Rockets After Ceasefire Announcement

Salvo of rockets fired towards Shfela region. Iron Dome intercepts two.

Kerry: Israel and Hamas Agreed to Ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire starting Friday morning, according to Secretary of State Kerry.

IDF Soldiers Killed in Booby-Trapped UN Building

Three IDF soldiers killed when explosives detonated within a booby-trapped UN building in Gaza. UNRWA yet to comment.

Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Israel

Senate passes a resolution that states the its support of Israel’s right to defend itself from Hamas rocket attacks.

Abbas Declares Gaza a 'Humanitarian Disaster Area'

PA Chairman urges UN to adopt the necessary measures for declaring Gaza a disaster area.

Israel Blamed and Condemned for Shelling UN School

UNRWA blasts Israel for shelling one of its schools in Gaza. IDF says initial investigation shows rockets were fired from the school.

Negotiator Won't Provide Deadline for Iran Talks

Wendy Sherman refuses to provide senators with a hard deadline for a deal with Iran.

UNRWA Finds Another Rocket Stockpile in School

UNRWA finds another rocket stockpile at one of its schools in Gaza, the third time since the beginning of Operation Protective Edge.

'Jews, the End is Near', Says Graffiti in Rome

Anti-Semitic graffiti and swastikas appear across Rome in the wake of Israel's operation in Gaza. Rome's mayor condemns.

Chile Recalls Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza

Chile recalls its ambassador to Israel for questioning, says it is "disappointed" over Israel's operation in Gaza.

Hamas: No Ceasefire Until Siege Ends

In a rare audio message, the head of Hamas’s “military wing” reiterates the group's conditions for a ceasefire.

Mashaal: We Fight the Occupiers, Not the Jews

Hamas leader says he is willing to co-exist with anyone, including Jews, but not with "the occupiers".

Israeli Aircraft Hit Home of Hamas Leader Haniyeh

Israeli aircraft hit the home of Hamas's former PM Ismail Haniyeh.

Terrorists Fire Rockets Towards South and Center

Sirens heard in Eshkol, Ashdod and Tel Aviv. Iron Dome intercepts three rockets.

Gantz to Residents of Gaza: Stay Away from Hamas

Chief of Staff asks residents of Gaza to stay away from areas in which Hamas operates, so they are not harmed by the IDF’s operations.

Turkish Group Plans 'Flotilla II' to Gaza

IHH organizing a "Freedom Flotilla II", claims again it will be carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Video: Abbas's Son Compares Israel to Nazis

During a televised interview as he donated blood to "Gaza martyrs", PA Chairman's son verbally attacked Israel.

Iran to UN: Do More to Stop the 'Zionist Crimes'

Iran's Foreign Minister criticizes the United Nations for failing to end Israel's operation in Gaza.

Danon Blasts Obama Over Ceasefire Demand

"We need a break from the fire that is coming from the Obama administration," says MK following President's conversation with Netanyahu.

IDF Not Responsible for UNRWA School Deaths

IDF confirms firing a mortar round into UNRWA school in Gaza, but says the school was empty at the time.

Obama Stresses Need for Ceasefire

Obama reiterates "serious and growing concern about the rising number of Palestinian civilian deaths" in conversation with Israeli PM.

Egypt Summons Turkish Envoy Over Erdogan Comments

Egypt summons the Turkish charge d'affaires to complain about Erdogan's calling Sisi a "tyrant".

Israel Calls Out UNRWA Over Shelling Claims

UNRWA's claims that an evacuation of a Gaza school was prevented are untrue, says the IDF.

Arabs Riot Near Jerusalem, Attack Security Forces

Thousands of Palestinian Arabs riot in Qalandiya, throw rocks, firebombs and use live fire against IDF and Border Police officers.

UN Chief 'Outraged' Over Rockets in UNRWA Schools

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expresses "outrage and regret" over the placing of rocket in UN-run schools.

Islamist: Gaza Will Rub Israel's Nose in the Mud

Deputy head of the radical Islamic Movement in Israel threatens that Gaza will repay Israel "in spades".

Iranian Christian to Have Lips Burnt

Iranian judge sentences a Christian man to have his lips burnt with a cigarette for eating during Ramadan.

U.S., Canada Criticize UNHRC

United States and Canada criticize the United Nations Human Rights Council over its intention to investigate the IDF's operations in Gaza.

Kuwaiti Cleric to Hamas: No Ceasefire

A Kuwaiti cleric recently called on Hamas not to agree to a ceasefire until Israel is erased.

Watch: Berlin Protesters Shout 'Jew, Cowardly Pig'

Protest against Israel’s operation in Gaza in Berlin gets ugly as protesters chant anti-Jewish slogans.

Abbas Threatens to Pursue Israel Over Gaza

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas slams Israel, vows to make an effort to "stop the aggression on Gaza".

Kerry, Aides Checked with Metal Detector in Cairo

Egyptian security officers checked Kerry and his aides as they arrived for a meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Watch: Netanyahu Presents Ban with Hamas Rockets

During Ban Ki-moon’s visit to Israel, PM Netanyahu presented him with the rockets and operating methods of Hamas terrorists.