Elad Benari

UNSC Condemns Syrian Violence in the Golan

UN extends UNDOF mandate while strongly condemning all military activity on the Golan Heights by the Syrian army and opposition fighters.

Erekat: Peace Talks Could be Extended if Necessary

Chief negotiator indicates that PA is willing to extend peace talks if a detailed framework is reached by their April deadline.

Likud Postpones Vote on Union with Yisrael Beytenu

Netanyahu convinces internal Likud court to prevent a vote on ending the partnership with Yisrael Beytenu.

Iranian: Without Deal, We Would've Attacked Israel

Iranian political analyst: If a deal with the West had not been reached, Obama would've had to beg Khamenei not to attack Israel.

Egypt Arrests Terrorist Involved in 2012 Attack

Egypt nabs a jihadist suspected of involvement in an ambush that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers near the border with Israel last year.

Kerry: Meeting with Syrian Islamists 'Possible'

Secretary of State says that “it is possible” the United States would meet with a newly formed Islamist Syrian rebel alliance.

Iran Unveils New Radar System

Iran's military claims new Arash radar system has high target detection capabilities.

Yaalon: Lebanese Army Will Place Shooter on Trial

The Lebanese army has arrested and will try the soldier who shot and killed IDF soldier Shlomi Cohen, says Defense Minister.

Syria: Aleppo Death Toll Tops 100

Syrian aircraft pound rebel-held areas of Aleppo for a third day, with hospitals reporting that more than 100 people have been killed.

Iran Says Talks with World Powers Will Resume

Iranian deputy foreign minister says Tehran will resume negotiations with world powers over its nuclear program in the coming days.

Likud May Veto Union with Yisrael Beytenu

The Likud Central Committee, which will convene on Wednesday, may veto a future union with Liberman’s party.

Edelstein to Head Most Important Committee

Knesset Speaker plans to appoint himself as temporary Chairman of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee due to coalition spat.

Video: Water Hurled as Egyptian Debate Turns Ugly

A televised debate on the political situation in Egypt turns ugly, as participants throw water at one another.

Rivals Abbas and Mashaal Hold Rare Telephone Call

Hamas leader telephones Abbas who assures him that he's not backing down of his demands from Israel.

Security Council 'Deplores' Border Shooting

UN Security Council condemns the killing of Israeli soldier Shlomi Cohen, calls for moves to ease tensions with Lebanon.

Hagel Phones Yaalon, Reiterates Commitment on Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary calls Israeli Defense Minister to continue their "close consultations on shared regional security challenges."

Morsi Supporters to Boycott Referendum

The Islamist supporters of deposed Egyptian president announce they will boycott a referendum on a new constitution next month.

Lebanese Army Investigating IDF Soldier's Killing

Lebanese army says a soldier "acting on his own accord" was behind the killing of IDF soldier Shlomi Cohen.

Saudi Official Shakes Hands with Israelis

Saudi Prince Turki Al-Faisal speaks with MK Meir Sheetrit at conference in Monaco, but refuses invitation to visit the Knesset.

ASA Head: Others Worse, We'll Still Boycott Israel

ASA head admits that many countries have worse human rights records than Israel's, but still supports academic boycott of Jewish state.

Shamir to Replace Begin in Bedouin Discussions

Agriculture Minister Yair Shamir is expected to replace Benny Begin as the person in charge of implementing the Prawer Plan.

Syrian Army Drops Explosive Barrels on Aleppo

At least 36 people, including 15 children, killed in regime air raids on rebel districts in Aleppo.

'Besieged' Gaza Gets Diesel Through Israel

Gaza, whose Hamas leaders claim is under an “Israeli siege”, receives PA-bought diesel through a border crossing with Israel.

Kerry 'Encouraged' by Progress in Peace Talks

Secretary of State insists that concrete progress has been made in peace talks, but won't provide details.

Iran to Keep Talking to West Despite Blacklist

Iran's Foreign Minister says talks with world powers will continue, despite an American blacklist of companies that violated sanctions.

Yaalon Helps Woman in Jerusalem

A woman whose car was stuck on one of Jerusalem’s snow-covered streets was helped by none other than Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.

Rice Hosts Israeli Delegation for Talks on Iran

White House says that Obama's national security adviser hosted meetings with Israeli officials to talk about the deal with Iran.

Report: Likud Officials Fed Up with Lapid

Senior Likud members are fed up with the behavior of Yesh Atid and are hinting that there will be changes in the coalition if this keeps up.

MK Ohayon: Haifa U's Conduct is Inappropriate

MK Ohayon to demand urgent discussion over Haifa U's refusal to grant doctorate to Professor Aumann for political reasons.

Lebanese Soldier Opens Fire at IDF Soldiers

A soldier from the Lebanese army opens fire at an IDF force near Israel's northern border with Lebanon.

Tunisian Parties Choose Interim Leader

Tunisia's political parties choose Industry Minister Mehdi Jomaa to head an interim government of independent figures.

Peres on Storm: We Also Have What to be Proud Of

President Shimon Peres highlights the "positive" aspect of the snowstorm: the fact that Israelis went all out to help one another.

France Pessimistic About Syria Peace Talks

French FM says the moderate Syrian opposition is in "serious difficulty", putting peace talks aimed at ending the crisis in trouble.

Date Announced for Egypt Referendum

A referendum on Egypt's draft constitution will be held on January 14-15, says interim President Adly Mansour.

Israel to Allow Diesel into Gaza

Israel will allow the import of 450,000 liters of industrial diesel to Gaza, which was hard hit by the weekend's storm.

18,000 Homes in Israel Still Without Power

IEC says 18,000 households remain without power as of Saturday night, including 9,000 customers in Jerusalem.

Washington Blacklists Companies That Helped Iran

Washington blacklists a dozen overseas companies and individuals for evading sanctions on Iran.

Hagel: We Still Support 'Moderate' Rebels

Hagel says his country will withhold non-lethal assistance to the rebels until it can assess who is in control of arms depots.

North Korea Executes 'Traitor' Uncle of Leader

North Korea executes the uncle of leader Kim Jong-Un, describes him as "despicable human scum".

UN Confirms Chemical Weapons Used in Syria

Final report by UN inspectors confirms that chemical weapons have been used at least five times during the Syrian conflict.