Elad Benari

Iran: We Can Destroy 'Every Spot' in Israel

Senior Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami says Iran is keeping its finger on the trigger and is ready to destroy Israel.

Moshe Abutbul Wins Beit Shemesh Re-Vote

Hareidi candidate Moshe Abutbul defeats Eli Cohen by a margin of some 1,000 votes in Beit Shemesh second election.

Jordan's PM Blames Israel for Judge's Shooting

The Israeli government is "completely responsible" for the shooting of Jordanian judge, says Jordan's PM Abdullah Nsur.

Bomb Explodes Outside Israeli Embassy in Cairo

Home-made bomb explodes in front of the Israeli embassy in Cairo. No one hurt.

Terrorists Fire Rocket at Southern Israel

Kassam rocket fired by Gaza terrorists explodes in an open area in the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council.

Amnesty: Syrian Regime Starving 'Palestinians'

Syrian forces are committing war crimes in the Yarmouk camp, says Amnesty International in new report.

France to Return 3 Looted Paintings to Owners

France to return 3 paintings seized by the Nazis to their rightful owners. So far, France has returned only 70 looted works out of 2,000.

Jordan Threatens 'Measures' Over Judge's Death

Jordan says it will take “firm measures” against Israel in the wake of the death of a judge who was shot dead trying to carry out an attack.

Danon: Netanyahu Behaving Like Sharon

Deputy Defense Minister says Kerry's framework "is trying to turn us into Meretz. That's not going to happen."

Fatah Officer Shot Dead in Lebanon

Jamil Zeidan, a high-ranking military official from Abbas’s Fatah faction, killed by gunmen in a "refugee camp" in southern Lebanon.

Cameron's Israel Visit is On

Officials confirm that British Prime Minister will visit Israel this week, where he will meet Netanyahu and address the Knesset.

Israeli Arrested for Selling Equipment to Iran

65-year-old Israeli detained for trying to sell paragliding equipment to Iran under the guise of "sporting equipment."

Israelis on a Cruise Refused Entry to Tunisia

Israeli tourists aboard a cruise ship prevented from entering Tunisia during a port call, due to "a procedural problem."

U.S. Condemns Iran Over Weapons Ship

Iran's attempt to send weapons to Gaza is a violation of a UN Security Council resolution, says White House spokesman Jay Carney.

Fatah Backs Abbas's Refusal to Recognize Israel

The Revolutionary Council of Fatah backs Abbas's "refusal to recognize the Jewishness of the State of Israel."

Shots Fired At Beit El Home

Arabs fire shots at home in the town of Beit El. No one hurt, but damage caused to window.

Fatah: We Have Not Ruled Out Military Options

Senior Fatah official tells Hezbollah television that a violent struggle against Israel isn't out of the question.

Syrian Rebels Release Nuns Kidnapped in December

A group of nuns who were kidnapped by rebels released in exchange for women prisoners who were held in regime jails.

Saudi Man Given 8 Years for Inciting on Twitter

Saudi Islamist given 8 years for inciting "families of those arrested for security reasons to protest".

Ariel: No Jew Will be Uprooted

Housing Minister responds to Netanyahu's comments that not all communities in Judea and Samaria will be part of Israel in a peace agreement.

Elkin: '1967 Lines' Are a 'Red Line'

Likud MKs will strongly oppose any negotiations that are based on the indefensible pre-1967 borders, warns Deputy Foreign Minister.

Arab League Backs Abbas on Recognition of Israel

Israel’s demand that it be recognized as a Jewish state is an “attempt to foil the talks”, claims head of Arab League.

'There Are Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Gaza'

"If Israel violates the truce, we fire our rockets," warns the head of a Gaza-based jihadist group.

Netanyahu Looking Into 'Enclave Peace Plan'

Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly looking into the option of applying a Dutch-Belgian enclave model to the peace agreement with the PA.

Students in Canada's Capital Boycott Hummus

Students at University of Ottawa campaign to have Sabra hummus banned because of its alleged connection with “Israel apartheid.”

Palin Urges Tougher Approach Towards Putin

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke," says former Republican vice presidential candidate.

Deputy British PM Opposes Kosher Slaughter Ban

"No government of which I’m part" will ban shechita, says Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

Danon: Likud Builds, it Does Not Destroy

Deputy Defense Minister responds to PM Netanyahu, who said that not all communities in Judea and Samaria will be part of a peace deal.

U.S.: No Need for PA to Recognize Israel

State Department spokeswoman says the U.S. believes there is no need for the PA to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Video: Saudi Provides Inside Look at Rebel War

A Saudi who fought in Syria reveals that the jihadist factions are fighting one another, not Assad.

Erdogan Threatens to Ban YouTube, Facebook

Amid pressure over corruption scandal, Turkey's prime minister threatens to take Internet censorship even further.

Susan Rice to Visit Israel in May

White House announces that National Security Adviser will travel to Israel in May. Last month she blasted Israel for criticizing Kerry.

Sudan: We Have No Connection to Caught Ship

Sudan says it has "nothing to do" with the Klos C ship, which Israel intercepted in the Red Sea.

Syria to Miss Another Deadline

Sources at the OPCW predict that Damascus will miss March 15 deadline to destroy 12 declared production facilities.

Abbas Aide: Extending Talks is Pointless

Former PA negotiator Mohammed Shtayyah says that the gaps between Israeli and PA negotiators only have widened in seven months of talks.

Iran's FM Links Weapons Ship to AIPAC Conference

The Klos C ship was "captured just in time" for the annual AIPAC conference, says Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Ukraine Asks Interpol to Arrest Yanukovych

Interpol studying a request by Ukrainian authorities to issue an international wanted persons alert for the arrest of ousted president.

Zaken Won't Testify Against Olmert

Prosecution stops talks with Shula Zaken's attorneys, cite lack of supporting evidence in her new testimony.

Clinton Compares Putin to Hitler, Then Denies It

Hillary Clinton says Russia's deployment of troops into Crimea recalls similar moves by Hitler.

March 'Critical' for Syria Chemical Operation

March will be a "critical" month for the operation to remove Syria's chemical weapons, says UN official tasked with overseeing the mission.