Elad Benari

Netanyahu Orders Protection Kits for All Israelis

Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered to ensure that personal protection kits, which include gas masks, are distributed to all Israelis.

PA Slams Israel for Calling Off UNESCO Mission

The PA's foreign ministry slams Israel for calling off a UNESCO investigative mission to Jerusalem, after the PA tried to politicize it.

U.S.: We Support Israel’s Ability to Defend Itself

The United States reiterates that Israel has the right to defend itself, even if Russia sells advanced missiles to Syria.

Canada Freezes Trade with Iran

Canada ratchets up its sanctions against Iran, bans almost all exports to and imports from the country.

Argentina Formally Accuses Iran of Terrorism

Argentine prosecutor says Iran opened secret intelligence stations in several South American countries to plan and conduct terror attacks.

Abbas Admits He's Under Pressure

PA Chairman admits he is under international pressure to resume talks with Israel and drop demands for a construction freeze.

Syrian FM: Assad Will Remain President Until 2014

Syria's Foreign Minister says that Assad will remain in power until 2014 and will run again if the people want him to.

Israel to Build in Jerusalem, U.S. Angry

An official in the White House reacts angrily to news report that Israel approves construction of 300 new homes in Jerusalem.

Lapid Skips Vote on VAT for Vacation in Paris

Finance Minister skips a vote on the rise in the VAT, raising the ire of the opposition.

Bahrain Forbids Opposition to Contact Hizbullah

Bahrain bans opposition groups from having contact with Lebanon's Hizbullah. Iran says decision is "regrettable".

Arab MK's Bill Will Ban Cartoons of Muhammad

Arab MK Ibrahim Sarsour reintroduces legislation that would ban the publication of materials that disparage the prophet Muhammad.

U.S. Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Alan Gross

Federal judge dismisses a lawsuit brought by Alan Gross against the U.S. government, for whom he was working when he was arrested.

Rebels to Hizbullah: Stop Attacking Us

Free Syrian Army warns Hizbullah to end its involvement in the Syrian conflict within 24 hours.

Elkin: The Jewish People Are Not Alone

Deputy Foreign Minister at Global Forum for Combating Anti-Semitism: Your coming here sends a strong message to anti-Semites.

Germany to Expand Funding for Holocaust Survivors

German government agrees to expand its funding of home care for Holocaust survivors, resulting in $800 million in new funding.

U.S. Backs EU, Condemns Russia

The U.S. condemns Russia for selling advanced missile systems to Syria, welcomes EU's lifting of an arms embargo.

Bennett: Israel Belongs to the Jews, Period

The only way to fight anti-Semitism is “to call a spade a spade”, says Minister Naftali Bennett at Global Forum for Combating Anti-Semitism.

Obama Asks for Plan for No-Fly Zone Over Syria

The White House has asked the Pentagon to draw up plans for a no-fly zone inside Syria, administration officials say.

Kerry's Plan for PA Receives Cool Reception

A $4 billion U.S. plan to boost the PA's met with a cool response as PA leaders insist on a political dimension to the stimulus.

Grandson of Dreyfus Asks Not to Auction His Letter

A grandson of Alfred Dreyfus urges a private collector not to allow a letter penned by his grandfather to be auctioned off in Paris.

Lebanon: 1 Dead as Shells Hit Hizbullah Stronghold

Cross-border mortar shells from Syria kill one person and wound another near the eastern Lebanese town of Hermel.

Kerry, Livni Meet in Jordan

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met in Amman as part of Kerry's ongoing efforts to renew peace talks.

Senator McCain Visits Syria, Meets Rebels

Sen. John McCain, a proponent of U.S. military action in Syria, crossed the Syrian border and met with rebels.

EU Agrees to Lift Arms Embargo on Syria

European Union foreign ministers agree to lift an arms embargo on Syria, but no decision made to supply weapons to rebels.

Netanyahu Asks Yaalon to Support New Draft Law

Prime Minister asks Defense Minister to support new draft law, despite his opposition to criminal sanctions against draft evaders.

Kerry Announces Plan to Boost PA Economy

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry unveils plan to boost the PA's economy by attracting $4 billion in private investment.

Steinitz: Peres Not a Spokesman for the Government

President Peres does not represent the Israeli government's views when he calls to resume peace talks, notes Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Israelis Report Anti-Semitism at Berlin Concert

Israelis attending a Beyonce concert in Berlin over the weekend were met with anti-Semitic chants from the audience.

Perry Committee Ends Meeting Without Agreement

Late night meeting of the Perry Committee ends because of an argument over criminal sanctions against hareidim who evade service.

MK Shaked: Welfare Minister Wrong

Welfare Minister Meir Cohen was completely wrong when he called to demolish “isolated settlements”, says MK Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi).

Peres and Abbas Meet in Jordan

Hours after he publicly called for resumption of peace talks, President Peres held a one-on-one meeting with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Reports of Explosion Near Lebanon Border

Residents of the border town of Metula reported hearing an explosion. IDF forces searching the area.

Report: Russia Cancels S-300 Deal with Syria

Israel has convinced Russia to cancel the sale of advanced missile systems to Syria, says a Russian official.

British Police Arrest 2 More Suspects in Beheading

British police made two further arrests and raided houses across London, following the brutal murder of Lee Rigby.

Hizbullah Has Lost 75 Terrorists in Syria So Far

75 Hizbullah terrorists have been killed in Syria since they first became involved in the country’s civil war.

Merkel Honored by EU Rabbis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel awarded the Lord Jakobovits Prize for European Jewry, honored at ceremony in Brussels.

Syria Accuses Israel of Health Violations

Syria slams Israel at the UN over the "deterioration of the health conditions" in "the occupied Golan."

MK Shaked Welcomes Report of Pessimism Over Peace

MK Shaked welcomes a report which says that an advisor to Minister Livni is pessimistic about reaching a peace deal with the PA.

'Allow Soldiers to Protect Themselves'

The daughter of Rabbi Dan Mertzbach expects that IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria be allowed to open fire when in danger.

Hague: Time Running Out for a 'Two-State Solution'

"The two-state solution does not have much longer," warns British Foreign Secretary during visit to Ramallah.