Elad Benari

Galon Upset Over Ban of Inciting PA Official

Meretz chair blasts the Defense Ministry for refusing to allow PA official who called to nuke Israel take part in her party's conference.

JNF Withdraws from $500,000 Clinton Event

Following outrage in Israel and abroad, the Jewish National Fund says it won't pay former U.S. President $500,000 to speak at a gala.

Syrian MP: Army Can Respond to Israeli Attacks

The Syrian army has the green light to respond to any future Israeli attack without referring back to its “leadership,” says lawmaker.

Elkin: Netanyahu Ready to Talk Peace at Any Time

Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin says Israel is ready to talk peace, but Abbas chooses unilateral move instead of negotiating.

Saudi Arabia Bans Viber Messaging Application

Saudi Arabia shuts down Internet messenger application Viber for failing to comply with unspecified regulations.

ZOA Opposes Samantha Power's Nomination

ZOA cites Samantha Power’s record of outspoken anti-Israel statements, urges Senate to oppose her nomination.

PA Leaders Slam 'Occupation'

Palestinian Authority leaders mark the 46th anniversary of the Six Day War, call on Israel to return to the indefensible pre-1967 lines.

World Must Act Over Syria Use of Chemicals

French President Francois Hollande says that the world is obligated to act in response to evidence of sarin being used in Syria.

Arab League Condemns Hizbullah Over Syria

Arab League foreign ministers, meeting in Cairo, condemn Hizbullah's involvement in the Syrian civil war.

Iranian Envoy: Mossad Influencing IAEA Reports

The Iranian ambassador to the IAEA says Iran determined to take advantage of peaceful nuclear energy.

Netanyahu to Abbas: Give Peace a Chance

It's time for PA Chairman to give up his endless preconditions and come to the negotiating table, says PM Netanyahu.

Iran Scoffs at Argentina's Terror Charges

Iran has scoffed at charges levelled by the Argentine prosecutor investigating an anti-Jewish attack in Buenos Aires.

Egypt Sentences Employees of Foreign NGOs to Jail

Cairo court sentences 43 Egyptian and foreign employees of several NGOs to jail sentences. Kerry condemns.

U.S. Officials: Patriots May Remain in Jordan

United States officials confirm that Patriot missiles and F-16s being deployed to Jordan for military exercises may be kept there.

Abbas: The Ball is in Israel's Court

"The Palestinian demands are clear, so Israel must now accept them in order to begin negotiations," claims PA Chairman.

Fresh Violence As Turkey Protests Enter 6th Day

Turkish police use tear gas and water cannons on hundreds of protesters in Istanbul, Ankara and Hatay.

Iran's Bushehr Plant Damaged in Recent Earthquakes

Countries monitoring Iran's nuclear program say the country's nuclear reactor in Bushehr was damaged by recent earthquakes.

France: Syria Used Sarin Gas

French Foreign Minister says that tests on chemical samples from Syria make it certain that Sarin was used in the country.

Putin: Syria Doesn't Yet Have S-300

The delivery of Russian missile systems to Syria is legal but the contract "has not yet been realized," says Russian President.

Netanyahu Won't Appoint Kahlon to Head ILA

Despite a promise on the eve of the election, former Minister will not be appointed as head of the Israel Land Administration (ILA).

U.S. to Send Patriots and F-16s to Jordan

The United States will send a Patriot missile battery and F-16 fighters to Jordan for a military drill and may keep the weapons there.

Muslim Leaders Condemn Holocaust Denial

Muslim religious leaders and scholars issue a joint statement condemning any attempts to deny or justify the Holocaust .

Obama Slaps Sanctions on Iran's Currency

Obama signs executive order, authorizing new sanctions targeting Iran's currency and automobile industry.

Livni: Delaying 'Two-State Solution' a Mistake

Justice Minister claims that delaying the two-state solution would be a mistake on the part of those who call themselves Zionists.

Erdogan Claims Situation in Turkey Calming Down

Turkish Prime Minister says the situation in his country is “now calming down”, despite a fourth day of violent protests.

Knesset Bars Illegals from Sending Funds Abroad

Knesset approves final readings of a law that bars illegal infiltrators from withdrawing funds from Israel until their departure.

Expert: PA's New Prime Minister Means Nothing

Middle East expert Dr. Guy Bechor: Abbas's term as PA chairman ended years ago, so the appointment of his new prime minister is illegal.

Kerry Warns: Last Chance for Israel-PA Peace

If efforts to reach peace fail now, there may never be another chance, warns Secretary of State.

Egypt Seizes Explosives Meant for Sinai Smugglers

Egyptian authorities seize an entire ton of explosives destined for smugglers in the Sinai.

Netanyahu Meets with Israeli Youth Soccer Team

PM Netanyahu met in with Israel's national under-21 soccer team, ahead of the UEFA Under-21 Championship.

Germany Supports 'Settlement' Labelling Plan

Germany has given its support to a plan by the European Union to label products manufactured in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Gulf States to Consider Measures Against Hizbullah

Gulf States will consider taking measures against Hizbullah if it continues its involvement in Syria’s civil war.

Erdogan on Protests: I'm No Dictator

Turkish PM rejects claims that he is a dictator, points an accusing finger at the opposition and social media.

Abbas Names New Prime Minister

Rami Hamdallah will be the Palestinian Authority's new prime minister, replacing Salam Fayyad.

Yaalon: No to Criminal Sanctions Against Evaders

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon expresses his strong opposition to criminal actions against hareidi men who don't serve in the IDF.

Budapest Mayor to Review Anti-Semite Street Name

Mayor of Budapest orders a review of a decision to name a street after an "openly anti-Semitic" author.

U.S. Allows Sales of Comms Equipment to Iranians

U.S. eases some of the sanctions on Iran in order to give Iranians access to Internet services and social media.

PA: Israel Destroying Kerry's Efforts

PLO negotiator accuses Israel of "destroying" John Kerry's peace efforts by building new homes in Jerusalem.

State Dept.: Iran Increased Support for Terrorism

Iran boosted in 2012 its support for global terrorism to levels not seen for two decades, says annual U.S. State Department’s report.

U.S. Officials: Assad Doesn't Have S-300 Yet

Syrian President bluffing when he says that Russian advanced missile systems have already begun arriving in his country, U.S. officials say.