Elad Benari

Syria Ready to Fight Rebels 'For Years'

Pro-government Syrian newspaper warns the army is "in perfect condition" and can "fight for years to defend Syria."

Jerusalem Postpones E1-Related Discussion

A week before Obama’s visit, the city of Jerusalem has decided to postpone a meeting to discuss establishing a landfill adjacent to E1.

UN Monitor Slams Iran Over Arrest of Journalists

The UN monitor for human rights in Iran says there is a rise in arrests of journalists, part of a pattern of increasing violations.

Egypt Bans Film About Local Jewish Community

Egyptian security services have banned a film about the Jews of Egypt on the eve of its scheduled release.

IDF Troops Kill Hamas Terrorist Near Hevron

PA Arab terrorist shot and killed by IDF soldiers during a clash between soldiers and Arabs near Hevron.

Hamas Working on Being Removed from Terror Lists

Hamas says its removal from the U.S. and European lists of terrorism organizations is “a matter of time.”

UN Reviewing Safety of Golan Peacekeepers

The safety of UN observers in the Golan Heights is under “very active review”, says UN spokesman.

Obama Meets Arab-American Leaders

Obama meets Arab-Americans at the White House, reiterates his Middle East trip is "not dedicated to resolving a specific policy issue."

Peres: Name Hizbullah a Terrorist Organization

President Shimon Peres meets French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, asks that the EU recognize Hizbullah as a terrorist organization.

UN: Increase in Iran's Human Rights Violations

Human rights violations in Iran spiralled in 2012, a United Nations monitor says.

Gantz: Syrian Rebels May Target Israel Next

"The likelihood of war with Syria is low, but the terrorists fighting against Assad may see us as their next challenge," says IDF COS.

Three Terrorists Arrested in France

Terrorists who were suspected of planning an attack around the anniversary of the attacks in Toulouse were arrested in southern France.

Former Vienna Philharmonic Chief was SS Member

A former head of Vienna's Philharmonic Orchestra was a member of Nazi Germany's SS, historians say.

Hizbullah's Number 2: Assad Regime Will Survive

The Hizbullah terror group’s number two, Sheikh Naim Qassem, says he is confident that the Assad regime in Syria would survive.

Peres Meets Jewish, Muslim Leaders in France

President Peres meets the heads of the Jewish community of France and a delegation of Imams, one year after attacks in Toulouse.

Report: U.S. Training Syrian Rebels in Jordan

The United States is training Syrian rebels in Jordan, the German weekly Der Spiegel reports.

Syria: Fighting Returns to 'Capital of Revolution'

Syrian rebels launch a surprise raid to retake a key district of the central city of Homs, dubbed 'capital of the revolution'.

Obama's Visit to Begin on March 20

U.S. President Barack Obama's three-day visit to Israel and the PA will begin on March 20, Netanyahu's office says.

Peres, NATO Secretary General Discuss Cooperation

President Shimon Peres met with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at NATO headquarters in Brussels.

Israel Asked UN Not to Remove Forces from Golan

Israel approached the UN, requesting that forces remain in the Golan despite the kidnapping of 21 peacekeepers.

Ahmadinejad to Attend Funeral of Friend Chavez

Iran's President travels to Caracas for the funeral of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

U.S. Won't Present Award to Egyptian 9/11 Fan

State Department announces that an Egyptian activist won't receive an award until her anti-Semitic tweets are reviewed.

Obama Hints Trip Not Meant to Resume Peace Talks

U.S. President Barack Obama tells American Jewish leaders his Israel visit is not meant to resolve a "specific policy issue."

Report: Lapid Will Replace Yishai

Likud Beytenu is reportedly close to signing a coalition agreement with Yesh Atid; Lapid will replace Shas's Yishai as Interior Minister.

Holland Calls to Label Products from 'Settlements'

The Dutch government asks retail chains to mark Israeli products from in Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.

UNSC Condemns Kidnapping of Peacekeepers

United Nations Security Council condemns the seizure of peacekeepers by Syrian rebels, demands their immediate release.

Egyptian Court Cancels Parliamentary Elections

Egypt's administrative court orders the cancellation of controversial parliamentary elections scheduled for April 22.

Results of Arafat Probe Not Expected Till May

The results of a probe into claims that former PA chairman Yasser Arafat was poisoned will not be known until the end of May.

PA Plans to Register Sites with UNESCO

PA forms a committee to prepare applications to register sites on UNESCO's world heritage list, including the Dead Sea.

Israel Allows Turkish Food Trucks into Gaza

A spokesman for COGAT announced that Israel had approved the transfer of three trucks of food supplied by the Turkish government into Gaza.

Peres in EU: Still Holding Out Hope for Peace

President Shimon Peres expresses hope the Middle East will draw inspiration from the EU by achieving peace.

Chairman of MB Called for Israel's Destruction

A video posted by MEMRI shows a clip from 2006 in which an official from Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood party called for Israel’s destruction.

WJC Cancels Appearance Over Erdogan Comments

Erdogan’s anti-Israel statement causes WJC official to cancel his planned participation in an event attended by Turkey’s Deputy PM.

Peres Honors Belgians Who Saved Jews

President Shimon Peres kicks off a European tour with a homage to 22 Belgians honored for saving Jews during the Holocaust.

Powers Concerned Over Iran Nuclear Progress

Six world powers say they are "deeply concerned" by Tehran's recent atomic upgrades.

Top U.S. Commander: Sanctions on Iran Not Working

Iran’s behavior poses the greatest risk to stability in the Middle East, warns Gen. James N. Mattis.

IAEA Chief: Iran Must Allow Access to Parchin

Yukiya Amano calls on Iran to allow access to the Parchin military base, where nuclear weapons research may have taken place.

Prosor Warns UN of Potential Escalation in Golan

UN ambassador Ron Prosor in a letter to the UN: Israel will not stand by while its citizens' lives are at risk from Syria's recklessness.

Egypt: Security Building in Port Said Set Ablaze

The main security building in Egypt's Port Said set ablaze as fighting continues between police and protesters.

Students at Toronto University Pass BDS Motion

The University of Toronto Mississauga Students' Union voted in favor of endorsing a 2005 call for a BDS campaign against Israel.