Elad Benari

Bennett: Torah Students Will Not Go to Jail

Economy Minister says the planned hareidi rally against the new draft law is unnecessary. "Military service is a mitzvah, not a decree."

Obama Threatens Putin with 'Isolation'

U.S. President Obama phones Russian President Vladimir Putin, tells him Russia violated international law with its incursion into Ukraine.

Kuwaiti: Arabs Should Have their Brains Examined

Kuwaiti columnist Fouad Al-Hashem mocks Arabs who idolize their leaders. "The truth is that the Arabs are, in fact, 'all mental.'"

Lebanon to Complain to UN Over Israeli Airstrikes

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister asks the country’s UN envoy to file a complaint against Israel over two airstrikes that targeted Hezbollah.

Israeli Envoy: Vandalism Does Not Represent Japan

Israelis understand that the vandalism in Japan of Anne Frank's diary is "a single act," says Israeli envoy.

Zarif: We Will Not Close Down our Nuclear Program

Iran’s Foreign Minister says his country is willing to address concerns about its atomic activities but will keep its program "intact".

Obama to Meet Abbas on March 17

President Barack Obama will meet PA Chairman as part of Washington's efforts to convince him to embrace peace deal with Israel.

NATO, Russia in Talks on Syria Chemical Arms

Despite tensions over Ukraine, NATO and Russia are discussing a joint mission to protect a U.S. ship that will destroy Syria's chemicals.

Suspect Arrested in Petah Tikva Grenade Attack

Leader of a criminal organization arrested on suspicion of involvement in grenade attack in the Petah Tikva open air market.

Erekat Rejects Proposal to Extend Peace Talks

PA chief negotiator rejects Kerry's suggestion that April deadline for talks with Israel will be extended.

Police to Limit Muslim Access to Temple Mount

Israeli police will limit access for Muslim men to Al-Aqsa mosque compound during Friday prayers to prevent possible clashes.

Olmert: It's Time to Thank the Americans

Former PM blasts the MKs from the Land of Israel Lobby who made tough comments during meeting with Ambassador Shapiro.

Herzog Takes Coalition to Court Over Committee

Opposition leader files appeal in protest of delay in the appointment of a chairman to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Arab League May Turn to UN Over Al-Aqsa

Arab League discusseds the possibility of filing a complaint to the Security Council over alleged “Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa compound."

Syrian Army Kills More Than 170 Islamist Rebels

More than 170 Islamist rebel fighters killed in a Syrian army ambush near Damascus, the deadliest against the rebels for months.

Google Ordered to Take Down Anti-Islam Movie

United States appeals court orders YouTube to take down the "Innocence of Muslims" film that sparked protests in the Muslim world.

Kerry: Peace Talks will Continue Beyond April

Kerry admits there won't be a peace deal by April's deadline, but says, "I don't think anybody would worry if there's another nine months."

Muslim Who Beheaded London Soldier Gets Life

One of the two Muslims who publicly beheaded British soldier Lee Rigby in London given life in prison. His accomplice given 45 years.

PA Report: Abbas Threatened to End Talks

PA-based newspaper: Kerry demanded that Abbas recognize Israel, annex 10 Jewish communities and give up on Jordan Valley.

Former Olmert Aide May Testify Against Him

Shula Zaken, who has stood by former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for years, has changed her mind and may sign a plea bargain.

Syrian Refugees May Pass Afghan Refugees, Says UN

Syrians could soon overtake Afghans as the world's biggest refugee population, predicts UN's refugee commissioner.

Arab League to Discuss Al-Aqsa

PA requests an emergency session of the Arab League to discuss “recent Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

IEC Head: I'd Cut Off the Power to Gaza

IEC director Yiftah Ron-Tal calls on the state of Israel to help his company collect the PA's electrical debt.

Erdogan Under Fire for Leaked Conversations

Turkish Prime Minister criticized over recordings of conversations between him and his son, in which they discuss how to hide money.

Head of Jihadist Group Gives Rivals an Ultimatum

Al-Nusra Front leader warns ISIS: Accept arbitration in five days or be expelled from Syria.

Egypt’s FM Concerned About Debate on Temple Mount

Egypt’s Foreign Minister calls on Israel not to allow “extremists” to lead the political scene.

Sinai Terrorists Hit Gas Pipeline

Sinai-based terrorists blow up a pipeline that transports gas to Jordan, the latest in a series of similar attacks since 2011.

Official: Israel Behind Syria-Lebanon Airstrike

Unnamed Israeli official confirms Israel was behind an airstrike that hit a convoy carrying missiles from Syria to Lebanon.

Liberman: Likud Beytenu Has Come to an End

Foreign Minister speculates that his party and the Likud will run separately in the next election.

Greek Jewish Community Takes Germany to Court

Jews in Thessaloniki seeking the return of a ransom paid to Nazis to free thousands of slave laborers who were still sent to death camps.

Israel Guilty of 'Apartheid', Says Falk

In his final report to the UN, “human rights expert” Richard Falk accuses Israel of a "systematic oppression of the Palestinian people".

Norway Faces Danger from Syrian Jihadists

Norway’s intelligence agency says it fears an increased “terrorist threat” due to Norwegian nationals fighting in Syria.

Saudi Schools Ban Females Who Don't Wear Veil

Education departments in Saudi Arabia ban females who do not wear a face veil from entering girls’ schools.

Ukraine Synagogue Firebombed Amid Protests

The Giymat Rosa Synagogue in Zaporizhia, southeast of Kiev, was attacked by unknown individuals over the weekend.

German FM: 'Settlements' Are Disruptive

Ahead of visit to Israel, Germany's Foreign Minister says communities in Judea and Samaria are "obstacles to peace."

Merkel Repeats Call for 'Two-State Solution'

"Part and parcel of the secure future for the State of Israel is the two-state solution," says German Chancellor upon arriving in Israel.

Israel Hits Hezbollah Post in Lebanon

Israeli planes launch two air raids against a Hezbollah post on the border between Lebanon and Syria.

Rice Doesn't Regret Benghazi Comments

National Security Advisor has no regrets about characterizing the Benghazi attack as a "spontaneous response" to an anti-Islam video.

Morsi Accused of Leaking Secrets to Iran

Prosecutors accused Egypt's ousted president of leaking state secrets to Iran's Revolutionary Guards as part of a plot to destabilize Egypt.

Rouhani: Iran Determined to Reach Deal with West

Iran’s President says Tehran is determined to reach a “comprehensive and final” agreement with the six major world powers.