Elad Benari

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.

UN Chief Urged to Condemn Khamenei's Remarks

Jewish lawyers ask Ban Ki-moon to condemn Khamenei's comments that Israel is "rabid dog".

Ahmadinejad Challenges Rouhani to Public Debate

Former Iranian President challenges successor to a debate intended to defend his record in office.

Report: U.S. May Let Iran Continue Enriching

The White House is examining ways to enable Iran to have its own “domestic” uranium enrichment program.

Zarif: Netanyahu is 'Desperate' Following Deal

Iran's foreign minister says Israel's prime minister "deceived the world for a long time" about the Iranian nuclear program.

Britain's New Iran Envoy Visits Tehran

Britain's new envoy to Tehran visits Iran, the first British diplomat to do so since 2011.

Nasrallah: No Israeli Strike Without U.S. Approval

Hezbollah leader predicts Israel won't attack Iran without U.S. approval, accuses Netanyahu of "psychological warfare."

White House: No New Sanctions

White House: Passing new sanctions on Iran, even with a delayed launch date, would give Iran an excuse to undermine the interim deal.

EU Threatens Action Against Israel and PA

The EU, fed up with the lack of progress in peace talks, threatens to cut annual aid to PA and label "settlement" products.

Actor and Comedian Sefi Rivlin Dies at 66

Sefi Rivlin, one of Israel's most successful comedians and a longtime member of the Likud party, dies at 66 of throat cancer.

Senators Still Pushing for New Iran Sanctions

U.S. senators are working to pass new sanctions on Iran by end of December, are not buying Obama's warnings.

Samantha Power Welcomes Israel to UNHRC

"For far too long Israel has been unfairly excluded" at the UN, says American ambassador.

Israel Asks Germany to Keep Art in Jewish Hands

Deputy FM Elkin urges Germany to give any Jewish-owned art from Munich trove to Jewish or Israeli museums if heirs are not found.

Syrian Rebels Capture Christian Town, Kidnap Nuns

Syrian rebels, including jihadist groups, capture the historic Christian town of Maalula north of Damascus.

Hezbollah Slams Israel's 'Racist' Bedouin Plan

Lebanon-based Hezbollah group says "Prawer-Begin Plan" is another chapter in Israel's plans to "Judaize" the Negev.