Elad Benari

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.

Abbas Rejects Israeli Presence in Jordan Valley

PA Chairman declares that if Israel insists on maintaining security presence in the Jordan Valley, there will not be a peace agreement.

Lapid: Anyone Who Helps Me is My 'Brother'

Finance Minister addresses recent tensions with Bennett, says that anyone who helps him improve life for the middle class is an ally.

Report: A-G Won't Appeal Liberman Verdict

Officials recommend that Attorney General Weinstein not appeal Foreign Minister's recent acquittal.

Barkat Asks IDF and Police to Help Drivers

Jerusalem Mayor enlists IDF and police to help out the many drivers and cars that have been stranded due to the snow.

Regev: Talks on Prawer Plan Will Continue

MK Miri Regev says that the discussions over the Bedouin land plan will continue, despite claims that it is being shelved.

UN Offices in Yemen's Capital to Close Thursday

A warning of a possible attack in the part of Sanaa where UN offices are located prompts an order for staff to stay home.

Biden: Administration Working to Help Survivors

VP Joe Biden says the Obama administration is working to assist Holocaust survivors, many of whom live in poverty.

Two Saudi Women Detained for Driving

Saudi activists say that police have detained two women in Riyadh caught breaking an official ban on females driving.

Fischer to be Vice Chairman of Federal Reserve?

Former Bank of Israel Governor is leading candidate to become vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, say American sources.

Israel Complains to Dutch Ambassador Over Boycott

Foreign Ministry files a complaint with ambassador after Dutch water company cuts ties with its Israeli counterpart.

Senators Demanding Answers on Secret Iran Talks

Lawmakers are raising questions about the secret U.S. diplomacy with Iran that led to last month's nuclear breakthrough.

Jordan: Violence Against Israel Not Terrorism

Jordan’s Islamist-dominated parliament adopts a bill which stipulates that violence against Israel will not be a terrorist act.

Lapid: Don't Mess With the Ethiopian MKs

Yesh Atid head criticizes and threatens Magen David Adom for refusing to let an Ethiopian MK from his party donate blood.

OPCW Head: Israel Should Renounce Chemical Weapons

Head of Nobel winner OPCW says Israel should join the Chemical Weapons Convention, just like Syria did.

Senate to Wait on New Iran Sanctions

A victory for Obama? Senate Banking Committee announces it will hold off on passing a new Iran sanctions bill.

MK Chetboun: Why Are Students Meeting Abbas?

MK criticizes Student Union for planning to go to Ramallah. "Even the President of Guatemala isn't meeting Abbas," he notes.

Iran: Progress Made in Talks On Deal

Iranian officials say that progress has been achieved in expert-level talks over the implementation of a landmark nuclear deal.

PLO: Stop Production of Series in E. Jerusalem

PLO calls to halt production of a drama series to be filmed in eastern Jerusalem, says allowing it will "legitimize the occupation."

Rev. Guards Chief Has Harsh Words for FM Zarif

The head of the Revolutionary Guards slams Foreign Minister Zarif, who said a U.S. attack could paralyze Iran.

Republicans Slam Obama for Castro Handshake

"Neville Chamberlain shook hands with Hitler," notes John McCain after President Obama shakes hands with Cuban dictator.

Israeli Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize

Professors Arieh Warshel and Michael Levitt awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in ceremony in Stockholm.

Kerry: We Promised No New Sanctions

United States Secretary of State appeals to lawmakers to "hold off" on new sanctions against Iran.

Muslim Brotherhood Leader Appears in Court

Mohammed Badie says his movement perpetrated no violence as he appears in court for the first time since his arrest.

Two Senators Preparing New Iran Sanctions

Democratic Senator Robert Menendez and Republican Senator Mark Kirk close to agreeing on new Iran sanctions, say aides.

Netanyahu: Deal Should Dismantle Nuclear Program

PM Netanyahu tells visiting Guatemalan President that Iran's nuclear program is the greatest threat to the Middle East.

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.