Elad Benari

Former MK Discovers Temple Mount Discrimination

Former Labor MK Daniel Ben-Simon cut short a visit to the Temple Mount after he personally witnessed the discrimination of Jews.

Peres to Raise Pollard Issue During Obama's Visit

President Shimon Peres meets Esther Pollard, says he will talk about Jonathan's release with President Obama during his visit.

Egypt: Policeman Killed in Port Said Unrest

A policeman was killed in Port Said after the authorities decided to move prisoners awaiting a verdict over involvement in a soccer riot.

Hamas: Israel Placed Spying Devices in Weapons

Hamas refused to accept a missile shipment from Libya, claiming it included Israeli spying and tracking devices.

Hamas Prime Minister Calls for 'Prisoner Intifada'

Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh urges PA Arabs to continue the “prisoners' intifada” to support terrorist detainees in Israeli jails.

'We Mean It that All Options Are on the Table'

Barak addresses AIPAC, calls on world to clearly tell Iran that all options are on the table to prevent its nuclear aspirations.

Kerry Says Erdogan's Comments Are 'Objectionable'

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry rejects Turkish PM’s comments against Zionism, calls on Turkey and Israel to repair their relationship.

Erdogan's Statements Offensive and Wrong

The White House condemns the remarks made by Turkish Prime Minister who compared Zionism with fascism in a public address.

Iran's FM Hails Nuclear Talks as a 'Milestone'

Iran's negotiations with world powers reached "a turning point", Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi told an Austrian network.

Obama Won't Come if There's No New Coalition

U.S. officials have reportedly told Israel that if there is no new government in place by March 16, Obama will not arrive for his visit.

Bennett on Erdogan: The Answer is to Fight

The only way to respond to those who are against Zionism is to get up and fight, says MK Naftali Bennett.

Senate Resolution: Back Israel if it Attacks Iran

A group of senators introduces a new resolution which says that the U.S. would back Israel militarily if it were to attack Iran.

Yesh Atid Rejected Hareidim, Says Likud Negotiator

Yesh Atid tells the Likud that it will refuse to be part of a coalition with hareidi-religious parties.

A-G Rejects Request to Investigate MK Zoabi

A-G rejects a request to launch an against MK Zoabi for saying Jews have no right to live in security because they are “occupiers”.

Most Israelis Prefer Coalition without Hareidim

An overwhelming majority of Israelis would like to see the hareidi-religious parties being kept out of the coalition, new poll shows.

Netanyahu Condemns Erdogan's Statements on Zionism

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sharply the statement by the Turkish Prime Minister comparing Zionism to fascism.

Korb Arriving to Aid Efforts to Release Pollard

Hebrew daily Maariv says Former Assistant Sec'y of Defense arriving to confer on how to approach the subject during Obama visit.

PLO Calls for Boycott of Jerusalem Marathon

PLO claims involvement in the Jerusalem Marathon implies acceptance of Israel's “illegal annexation” of eastern Jerusalem.

Jack Lew Confirmed as U.S. Treasury Secretary

Obama's former chief of staff, Jack Lew, was confirmed as the next U.S. Treasury secretary.

Netanyahu: Ratchet Up the Sanctions Against Iran

Netanyahu meets Sri Lankan External Affairs Minister, says Iran "continuing to defy the international community."

Iran, World Powers Schedule More Nuclear Talks

Iran and world powers agreed to hold new talks in March and April over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.

Kerry Hints at More Support to Syrian Opposition

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hints at greater U.S. support for Syria's opposition, saying it needs "more help".

Oxford Rejects Motion to Boycott Israel

The Oxford University Students’ Union rejects a motion calling for sanctions against Israel over its "treatment of Palestinians".

Two Terrorist Prisoners End Hunger Strike

Two terrorists in Israeli prisons who have been on hunger strike in recent weeks, have ended their hunger strike.

Egypt Court Throws Out Case Calling to End Peace

A court in Cairo rules that it has no jurisdiction over a lawsuit calling to end the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.

Egypt's Opposition Announces Boycott of Elections

Egypt's main opposition bloc says it will boycott upcoming elections because their transparency cannot be guaranteed.

Report: Iran Has 'Plan B' for Nuclear Bomb

Satellite images show that Iran's Arak plan is operational, raising fears that it is trying to produce plutonium, Daily Telegraph says.

Iran, World Powers Exchange Offers in Kazakhstan

World powers and Iran exchange offers at "useful" talks in Kazakhstan over Tehran's disputed nuclear drive.

UN Ambassador: Condemn the Rocket Fire

Israel's ambassador to the UN sends urgent letter to the Security Council following a rocket attack on Ashkelon.

Hamas Official Calls for Third Intifada

“Our Palestinian people will not abandon the intifada and the resistance," claims Hamas official Izzat al-Rishq.

Victim's Father: We're Paying the Price

Shalom Rachum, whose son Ophir was murdered after being lured to Ramallah, fears Israel will cave in to hunger striking terrorists.

Turkish Agency Confirms Nasrallah Taken to Iran

The Turkish Anatolia news agency confirms that Hizbullah chief has been flown to a hospital in Iran. Hizbullah denies.

Senate Confirms Hagel as Secretary of Defense

The U.S. Senate confirms Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense, ending an acrimonious nominations process.

Hamas Calls to Kidnap IDF Soldiers

Hamas, taking advantage of the rioting in Judea and Samaria, calls on terrorists to kidnap IDF soldiers.

Syrian Government: Ready for Talks with Rebels

Syria's foreign minister says the authorities in Damascus are ready to talk to anyone, including armed rebels.

World Powers to Present Iran with 'Good' Offer

World powers will present Iran with an updated and "good" offer at talks this week on its nuclear program, officials say.

UN Peacekeeper Disappears Near Israel-Syria Border

The United Nations confirms that a member of the UNDOF peacekeeping force is missing.

U.S. Urges Israel, PA to Show Restraint

The U.S. urges both Israelis and Arabs to exercise restraint as tensions mount over terrorist's death.

Iran Slams Hollywood Over 'Argo' Oscar Win

Iran, upset over the film “Argo” winning the Academy Award for best movie, says the movie "lacks artistic value."

UN Calls for Inquiry into Terrorist's Death

The UN calls for an independent inquiry into the death of a terrorist in Israeli custody, warns that tensions risk an eruption of violence.