Elad Benari

Muslim Bloc Calls for Palestinian State

Organization of Islamic Cooperation says the world should support a Palestinian state and work to end "Israeli occupation."

Water-Sharing Initiative Officially Signed

"This is a historic agreement," says Minister Silvan Shalom as he signs a deal with Jordan and PA to save the Dead Sea.

Zarif: Impose New Sanctions and Deal is Dead

Iran’s Foreign Minister warns that any new American sanctions on his country would kill the deal reached in Geneva.

Knesset Passes New Infiltrators Law

After heated debate, Knesset passes law which allows illegal migrants to be jailed for up to 12 months. Leftists MKs: This is a disgrace.

Kerry to Visit Israel, PA Yet Again

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will be in the region again on Wednesday to pressure the sides to reach a peace agreement.

Edelstein to Lead Delegation to Mandela Memorial

Knesset Speaker MK Yuli Edelstein and five other MKs will represent Israel at memorial service for late South African President.

'South Africans Don't Hate Israel'

South Africa’s ambassador to Israel says Mandela identified with "the oppressed" but didn't hate Israel.

Israel to Allow Construction Material into Gaza?

Palestinian Authority official says Israel will once again allow construction material into Gaza starting Tuesday.

Report: Kerry to Postpone Terrorist Release

Kerry may delay release of terrorists from Israeli prisons in order to get PA to agree to his proposed security arrangements.

Egypt Acquits 155 Protesters Arrested in October

Egyptian court acquits 155 people arrested during clashes in the capital between Muslim Brotherhood protesters and police.

Roger Waters Compares Israel to Nazi Germany

Pink Floyd vocalist says in interview that Israel's policy is similar to what went on in the 1930s in Germany.

Netanyahu Won't Attend Mandela Memorial

Prime Minister Netanyahu says he will not be attending Tuesday’s memorial for Nelson Mandela, cites financial and security reasons.

Report: Saudi Intelligence Head Met Mossad Chief

Citing a "well connected" source, Iran's Fars news claims the head of Saudi intelligence met in Geneva with Mossad chief Tamir Pardo.

Arabs Wave PLO Flag in the Center of Haifa

Jewish demonstrators who held a quiet rally in Haifa were shocked when Arab demonstrators responded - by waving the PLO flag.

Labor MK to Lapid: Don't Play Games on Our Back

MK Eitan Cabel tells Finance Minister that the Labor party has no business in the coalition at the present time.

Egypt: 21 Morsi Supporters to be Released

Courts in Egypt order the release Saturday of 21 women and girls jailed over an Islamist opposition protest.

Jordanians Protest, Demand Security

In the latest "Arab Spring"-style protests in the Hashemite kingdom, demonstrators across the country call for security and safety.

UN Inspectors to Visit Iran's Arak Plant

UN nuclear inspectors to visit the Arak heavy water plant for the first time in more than two years.

Herzog: Liberman Trying to Sabotage Peace

Opposition leader slams Foreign Minister for saying that there is no chance of peace with the PA in the near future.

Yaalon: There's No Peace Partner, Only Incitement

Peace will never come so long as the Arabs don't recognize Israel's right to exist, says Defense Minister.

Kerry: Iran Deal Will Make Israel More Secure

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry defends the deal signed with Iran, says his country would never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Obama: Judea and Samaria Must Not be 'Gaza 2'

President Obama says at Saban Forum that there cannot be a situation where Judea and Samaria becomes a security threat.

Gaza 'Collaborator' Sentenced to Death by Hanging

Hamas-run military court sentences a man to death by hanging after finding him guilty collaborating with Israeli authorities.

Arab MKs Ask Kerry to Stop Bedouin Land Plan

Prawer-Begin Plan is "ethnic cleansing" of Negev Bedouin, claim Arab MKs in letter to Kerry.

U.S. Military on Alert in Yemen Following Attack

The United States raises its alert status in Yemen, after a suicide bomber and gunmen target Yemen's defense ministry, killing 52 people.

Opposition Claims Assad Used Chemicals Again

Syrian opposition says Assad's forces used poison gas near Damascus, Syrian government denies it did.

Obama Meets U.S. Jews, Defends Iran Deal

U.S. President defends his diplomacy with Iran before an audience of Israeli diplomats and senior members of the U.S. Jewish community.

Expert Dismisses French Report on Arafat's Death

A French report ruling out poisoning in Arafat's death has a glaring inconsistency, says the co-author of a Swiss probe.

Pentagon Preparing to Destroy Syrian Chemicals

Pentagon to destroy Syria's chemical weapons stockpile using a system that has not yet been tested at sea, say officials.

Diskin Mocks Netanyahu's Expenditure Report

"Soon they'll send the lackeys to explain why it's okay to have three houses at our expense," writes former Shin Bet chief.

Kerry: There's Progress, but I Can't Say More

Secretary of State John Kerry says that progress has been made in talks Israel-PA peace talks, but won't provide details.

U.S. May Consider Allowing Iran Some Enrichment

Wendy Sherman says U.S. would consider a "limited, modest enrichment program" in final deal with Iran.

Report: Gaydamak Released, Returns to Israel

Arcadi Gaydamak, the wealthy businessman wanted over the "Angolagate" scandal, freed after two weeks in a Swiss prison.

Minister Peretz in Landmark Visit to Turkey

Environment Minister in Istanbul, the first official visit by an Israeli minister since the relations between the countries broke down.

House Concerned Over Uranium Enrichment

U.S. lawmakers concerned about Iran's ability to continue enriching uranium, say the Obama administration gave Iran too much in Geneva.

Iran Arrests 16 for Helping Anti-Gov't Websites

Iran's Revolutionary Guard arrests 16 accused of providing material to “anti-government websites”.

Liberman Meets Ban at UN Headquarters

Foreign Minister Liberman meets UN chief. Iran and peace talks are among issues discussed.

Kerry Will Discuss Iran Deal with Netanyahu

State Department official says Kerry will update Netanyahu on deal reached between Iran and the West.

Erekat to Kerry: Save the Peace Process

PA negotiator urges Secretary of State to salvage peace talks, says Israeli "settlements" and "crimes" are to blame for lack of progress.

Officials: Diskin 'Detached from Reality'

Israeli officials close to Prime Minister Netanyahu hit back at criticism by former Shin Bet chief, say he has a personal vendetta.