Elad Benari

Sinai Jihadists Promise More Attacks

Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis says bus that exploded in Taba was "headed toward the Zionists", promises to continue its war against Egypt.

Labor Party Endorses Ben-Eliezer for President

Labor party officially endorses MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer as its candidate for president.

EU Gives OPCW Money to Destroy Syria's Chemicals

EU signs over 12 million euros to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Peres: Abbas is Serious About Peace

President Shimon Peres hails Abbas's comments on "refugees", tells Peruvian counterpart: We want to achieve peace with our neighbors.

Official: Iran Talks May Not Succeed

Senior United States official says talks between Iran and the P5+1 on a long-term deal will be long with no guarantee of success.

Kerry and Abbas to Meet in Paris, Discuss Peace

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will meet Secretary of State John Kerry in Paris Wednesday to discuss peace talks with Israel.

Shas Quits Shaked Committee Over Sanctions

Shas resigns from the committee working on the new draft law, cites disagreements regarding sanctions on hareidi draft evaders.

Netanyahu: Delegitimize the Delegitimizers

Those who call for boycotts of the Jewish state are "classical anti-Semites in modern garb," says PM Netanyahu.

Egyptian Play Blames Mossad for Arab Spring

Anti-Semitic play which aired on Egyptian television shows "hareidi Mossad agents" preparing "to control the whole world".

Itzik Collecting Signatures for Presidential Bid

Former Knesset Speaker Dalia Itzik has begun to collect signatures from MKs for her bid to be Israel's next president.

Free Syrian Army Fires its Chief

Rebel Free Syrian Army dismisses Selim Idriss as its military chief, cites difficulties faced by the Syrian revolution".

Two Dead in Akko Gas Tank Explosion

Two killed and ten others injured in an explosion in a residential building in Akko.

Saudi Arabia Gets First Female Newspaper Editor

The English-language Saudi Gazette appoints woman as its editor, a step forward in a country where women are repressed.

Hamas Blasts Abbas Over Meeting with Israelis

Meetings with Israelis reflect a "normalization of ties", says Hamas after PA Chairman meets Israeli students.

Al-Qaeda Linked Group Claims Taba Attack

"We will continue to harm Egypt", declares Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis terror group.

Minister: British Nationals in Syria a 'Concern'

British immigration minister James Brokenshire says individuals who trained and fought in Syria are "a big problem".

Nasrallah: Israel Benefits from Lebanon Turmoil

Hezbollah chief claims Israel and the United States infiltrated the groups that are attacking Hezbollah's strongholds.

Hamas: We Will Treat NATO Forces as 'Occupiers'

Hamas spokesman rejects Abbas's suggestion that NATO be deployed in the future Palestinian state.

WJC Says Hungary is Falsifying History

World Jewish Congress president supports decision of Hungary's Jews to boycott events marking the 70th anniversary of deportations.

Obama Pledges More Aid to Jordan

Obama pledges to provide Jordan with more aid as it copes with a flood of Syrian refugees.

Egypt Creating Buffer Zone Along Gaza Border

Egypt continues its crackdown on Gaza’s Hamas rulers, destroys 10 smuggling tunnels.

Akunis: '67 Borders' Like Jumping Off a Skyscraper

An Israeli withdrawal to the pre-1967 borders is equivalent to suicide, says Likud Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis.

Hezbollah, Sunnis Part of New Lebanon Government

Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam unveils new government, capping 10 months of political wrangling.

Steinitz: Jewish Home Was Wrong on Schulz

Strategic Affairs Minister says Jewish Home response to Martin Schulz's speech was "disproportionate".

Iranian TV Mocks Obama Over Sanctions Threat

Iranian host not threatened by Obama's declaration that he will come down on sanctions violators “like a ton of bricks”.

Hamas to UN: Your Textbooks Are 'Too Peaceful'

In its latest spat with UNRWA, Hamas blasts UN agency for using books that focus too heavily on "peaceful" conflict resolution.

Hezbollah Cancels Annual Rally for Dead Leaders

Hezbollah terror group holding off on its annual rally to mark the deaths of three of its senior commanders, including Imad Mughniyeh.

Putin Backs Sisi's Presidential Bid

Russian President endorses Egyptian army chief's presidential bid, sparking outrage from the United States.

Rolling Stones Urged to Boycott Israel

A new Facebook page calls the Rolling Stones to to boycott Israel due its "crimes against humanity."

Jewish Group Calls for Publication of Newest Trove

Jewish advocates call for the publication of newly found artworks at the home of an elderly German recluse.

Netanyahu Offers Cameron Assistance with Floods

PM Netanyahu speaks with British counterpart, offers assistance in dealing with the storms affecting Great Britain.

Hadassah Strike to Continue, May Get Worse

Meeting between employees and management ends with no results. Hadassah employees threaten further strike action.

Rabbi Lau: We'll Act to Reverse Danish Ban

Israeli officials react to Denmark’s decision to ban kosher slaughter as of next week. Bennett: "We stand behind the Jewish community."

EU Officials: Schulz Was Offended by MKs

EU officials say Martin Schulz is pro-Israel and was offended by Jewish Home's reaction to his speech in the Knesset.

Israel, PA Compromise Over 'Palestine' Papers

Gazans to be allowed into Israel for medical treatment if "State of Palestine" is blurred from their entry papers.

Orbach: Schulz Speech Was Downright Ugly

Minister for Senior Citizens dismisses criticism by the left of Jewish Home's walking out of Martin Schulz's anti-Israel speech.

Verete's Colleagues to Strike in Support of Him

Colleagues of leftist teacher Adam Verete outraged at honoring of student who exposed him, announce one-hour strike next week.

Erekat to Netanyahu: Say It - 1-9-6-7

Chief PA negotiator claims PA has made concessions while "stubborn" Israel has refused to give up anything.

Shapiro Meeting with Nationalist MKs

Ambassador Dan Shapiro has reportedly been meeting MKs from the right in an attempt to gauge their reaction to Kerry's framework.

Russia Rejects Obama's Criticism Regarding Syria

Russia accuses Washington of "biased distortion" after Obama criticizes Moscow for blocking UN sanctions on Assad.