Elad Benari

NSA Collected 200 Million Text Messages a Day

The NSA has collected almost 200 million text messages a day from across the globe, reveal Edward Snowden documents.

IDF Spokesman: We Won't Hesitate to Up the Ante

"If they step up their terrorist attacks, we will not hesitate to step up our response," warns IDF Spokesman Moti Almoz.

UN Envoy Blasts 'Palestinian Solidarity Year'

UN "allocates endless resources to advancing lies and half-truths of the Palestinian leadership", charges ambassador Ron Prosor.

Shalom to Head Israeli Delegation to UAE

Minister of Energy and Water's visit to Abu Dhabi conference marks the first visit of an Israeli delegation to the UAE since 2010.

American Aid to Egypt May be Restored

Congress prepared to allow Obama to restore $1.5 billion in aid to Egypt, if it is proven that a democratic transition is taking place.

Former Lebanese PM's Assassination Trial to Begin

Four members of Hezbollah to go on trial in absentia for the 2005 killing of former Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri.

Senator: Can't Let Israel Determine About War

Senator Feinstein causes outrage after declaring that "we cannot let Israel determine when and where the United States goes to war."

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Rocket Attack

IAF aircraft hit terror-related sites in Gaza, several hours after a rocket barrage targeted the city of Ashkelon.

Report: Benghazi Attack Could Have Been Prevented

Benghazi attacks could have been prevented by fixing "known security shortfalls," concludes Senate report.

Terrorists Open Fire at Shomron Resident

Terrorists open fire at the vehicle of a resident of Havat Gilad, who miraculously is unhurt.

Egyptian Official Hints Constitution Approved

95% of voters may have approved Egypt's new constitution, says official as vote counting is underway.

Peres: Be Grateful for U.S. Friendship

"We must not underestimate our relationship with the Americans," says President Peres following diplomatic row.

Gaza Rocket Barrage Targets Ashkelon

Iron Dome intercepts five rockets fired at the city of Ashkelon. No physical injuries or damages.

Nationalists Protest Against NIF

Im Tirtzu organizes demonstration against the radical leftist NIF as details of its involvement in illegal migrants' protest are revealed.

Revealed: Netanyahu Had an Off-Shore Bank Account

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu held a bank account in the tax haven of Jersey Island between 1999-2003, finds Globes newspaper.

Egyptian Officials: First Brotherhood, then Hamas

Senior Egyptian officials say the military plans to take on Hamas in Gaza, which is a "threat to Egypt's national security."

Iran's FM Condemned for Honoring Terrorist

U.S. condemns Iranian Foreign Minister for laying a wreath at the tomb of Hezbollah terrorist Imad Mughniyeh during his visit to Beirut.

Pentagon Unveils Details of Osprey Sale to Israel

Pentagon to sell sell six tilt-rotor Osprey aircraft to Israel, in a deal worth $1.13 billion.

Israel Complains to UN Over Rocket Fire

"Since 2005, Gaza has become a terrorist base used by Hamas to shoot rockets," says Israeli envoy Ron Prosor in complaint to UN.

Senate Democrats to Wait with Iran Sanctions Bill

Senate Majority Leader Reid wants to see how the Iran-West deal is played out before bringing new sanctions to a vote.

Restaurateur who Employed Murderer Indicted

Police file an indictment against the owner of restaurant which employed Nadal Amar who murdered IDF soldier Tomer Hazan.

Fight the Battle for Israel in the Fight for Truth

"Taglit promises the future of the Israeli State and the Jewish Nation," says PM Netanyahu at Taglit Mega Event.

Rouhani: World 'Surrendered' in Nuclear Deal

Iranian President boasts that world powers effectively "surrendered" to Tehran with the newly struck nuclear deal.

Yaalon: I Didn't Intend to Offend Kerry

Following public storm over his comments, Defense Minister says he had "no intention" of offending Secretary of State Kerry.

'Arab States Will Never Recognize a Jewish State'

PA foreign minister: Arab states told Kerry that they fully support the PA's stand that it will not recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Muslim Brotherhood Warned Ahead of Referendum

Egypt's interior minister warns the Muslim Brotherhood that troops will use unprecedented force if vote on new constitution is disrupted.

Britain to Help Destroy Syria's Chemical Weapons

Britain to provide the U.S. equipment and training to help it destroy Syria's chemical weapons arsenal more quickly.

EU's Ashton Plans to Visit Tehran

European Union foreign policy chief announces plans to visit Iran within weeks, after being invited by the country's foreign minister.

Netanyahu to Biden: Abbas Doesn't Want Peace

PM Netanyahu tells visiting U.S. VP that recent comments by PA Chairman were proof that he does not want peace.

Ariel: We'll Build, Even if U.S. Won't Approve

Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria will continue even if the Americans don’t like it, declares Housing Minister.

Sharon to be Commemorated in Belarus

Limmud FSU conference in Belarus to feature a special event in memory of Sharon whose parents were born in Belarus.

Biden: Seize the Moment, Make Peace

U.S. Vice President meets President Shimon Peres, urges Israel to make peace with the PA.

Obama: Now Isn't the Time for New Sanctions

Now would not be the right time for Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran, says Obama, days before nuclear deal to be implemented.

Thousands of Officers to Secure Sharon's Funeral

Former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will be laid to rest Monday, in a complex operation that will be secured by some 4,000 police officers.

Khamenei: U.S. Greatest Violator of Human Rights

MEMRI translates Iranian Supreme Leader's speech from last week, during which he referred to the United States as “Satan.”

Syria: ISIS Executes Members of Rival Groups

Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist State of Iraq and the Levant executes dozens of rival Islamists as fighting between rebels continues.

Illegals to End Strike but 'Continue Struggle'

Illegal immigrants will return to work, but promise to continue to fight the new infiltrators' law.

Biden to Meet Netanyahu During Israel Visit

U.S. Vice President to meet Netanyahu and Peres as he heads a delegation to Sharon's funeral.

Friends of Syria Urge Opposition to Attend Geneva

The "Friends of Syria" alliance says opposition groups should attend peace talks in Geneva.

Iran to Receive $550 Million on February 1

As nuclear deal is implemented, Iran will receive the first $550 million installment of a total of $4.2 billion on Feb. 1.