Elad Benari

Most Israelis Prefer Coalition without Hareidim

51% of Israelis would prefer to see a coalition without the hareidi-religious parties, a poll released Monday reveals.

UN Experts Investigate Shipment Seized in Yemen

UN experts in Yemen investigated an Iran-linked arms shipment which authorities intercepted in January.

IDF: Despite Riots, No Third Intifada

Despite the ongoing Arab riots in Judea and Samaria, the IDF is not expecting a third intifada, officials say.

John Kerry in London on First Official Trip

Kerry lands in London to start his first official trip in Europe and the Middle East. Israel will wait until Obama's visit.

Israeli Nominees Fail to Win Oscar

The two Israeli films that were nominated for the best documentary Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards failed to win the award.

Erdogan Attacks Assad, Takes Shot at Israel

Turkey’s Prime Minister slams Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad for but also once again verbally attacks Israel.

A7 Op-ed on Hagel Picked Up By Breitbart

Breitbart reports on op-ed which exposed that Hagel called for U.S. troops to patrol the future borders between Israel and 'Palestine'.

Cairo: Protesters Block Doors to Admin Building

Protesters block the doors to Cairo's main administrative building as part of a growing campaign against President Mohammed Morsi.

PA Officials Warn Obama Over Visiting Al-Aqsa

PA leaders: Obama should not visit the Al-Aqsa mosque in a way that might compromise its "Muslim sovereignty".

Autopsy Can't Find Cause of Prisoner's Death

An autopsy on the body of Arafat Jaradat finds that it is impossible to determine the cause of his death. PA blames Israel.

Lapid, Bennett Draft New Enlistment Outline

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have drafted a new outline for enlistment of hareidim which they will present during coalition negotiations.

Syrian Opposition Demands World Action

Syria's main opposition group pulls out of international talks, demands world action after missiles slam into the city of Aleppo.

Ahmadinejad Admits: It's Been a Hard Year

“This was a very difficult year for our economy,” Iranian President admits during a live television interview.

Livni Objects to Israeli Construction

Livni expresses objection to Israeli construction in E1 and in the northern Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Shlomo.

Israeli Initiative with Turkey Fails

The head of Israel's National Security Council met a Turkish official in an attempt to restore ties, but to no avail.

PA Calls for Inquiry After Terrorist Dies

The Palestinian Authority calls for an international commission of inquiry, after a terrorist dies suddenly at the Meggido prison.

Danon Reminds: This is a Nationalist Government

MK Danny Danon (Likud): Livni should remember she's joining a Netanyahu-led government and not vice versa.

Trial of Suspected Hariri Killers Postponed

The trial of four Hizbullah members for the 2005 bombing that killed former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri has been postponed.

Hunger Striker May be Released Next Month

An Israeli court gives hunger striker Samer Issawi eight months for violating his parole. A military court may still sentence him for years.

Syrian Rebels Hit Back at Hizbullah in Lebanon

Free Syrian Army starts to attack Hizbullah, a day after giving it an ultimatum to stop shelling territory held by the rebels.

Bayit Yehudi: Bibi-Livni Agreement Unacceptable

Bayit Yehudi plans to ask Likud to reconsider and perhaps change the coalition agreement with Tzipi Livni.

Morsi Announces Dates for Parliamentary Elections

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi calls parliamentary elections starting April 27.

Netanyahu: Report Shows Iran is Closer to Red Line

Iran is continuing to get closer to the “red line” that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu set at the United Nations last September.

Likud and United Torah Judaism Meet

The coalition negotiation teams of the Likud-Yisrael Beytenu and United Torah Judaism meet to discuss UTJ joining the government.

IAEA Report: Iran Installing New Nuclear Equipment

Iran has begun installing next-generation equipment at one of its main nuclear plants, new IAEA report finds.

Syrian Rebels Down Warplane

Syrian rebels down a warplane over Hammuriyeh after an air strike kills at least 14 people in the Damascus province town.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio Meets Netanyahu, Peres

Visiting U.S. Senator Marco Rubio meets PM Netanyahu and President Peres, underlines importance of U.S.-Israel relations.

Report: Shas Leaders Offered Ministerial Positions

Shas is close to entering Netanyahu’s coalition and its three leaders have been offered ministerial portfolios, reports say.

Iran Installing High-Tech Machines at Natanz

Tehran has started to install machines at its main uranium enrichment site that are capable of accelerating production of reactor fuel.

Bennett: Livni Has Given Up on Ariel

Bayit Yehudi chairman attacks the coalition agreement between the Likud and Hatnua, reminding that Livni was ready to split Jerusalem.

Man on Trial Admits to Being Hizbullah Member

A man on trial in Cyprus admits to being a member of Hizbullah, staking out locations Israelis would frequent.

Shomron Leader: Bibi-Livni Will Hurt Settlements

The head of the Shomron Residents’ Committee predicts that Netanyahu and Livni will cause many problems for Judea and Samaria.

Nigeria Arrests 3 Members of Terror Cell

Nigeria arrested three people suspected of being members of an terror cell planning attacks on U.S. and Israeli interests in Lagos.

Putin Won't Return Disputed Chabad Archive

Russian President refuses to return a disputed Jewish archive to the U.S., saying doing so would "open a Pandora's box".

Bayit Yehudi: Livni Makes Talks More Difficult

Tzipi Livni’s joining Netanyahu’s coalition will make it difficult for the Bayit Yehudi to join it, officials in the party say.

Relative of Slain Yemenite: Bring Body to Israel

Relative of a Jewish couple from Yemen who made aliyah after their son's murder hopes the son's body will be brought to Israel.

UN Urges Solution for Hunger Strikers

United Nations Secretary-General calls on Israel to reach a solution “without delay” in the case of hunger-striking terrorist prisoners.

Israel Denies 'Prisoner X' Gave Info to Australia

Israel denies that 'Prisoner X' Ben Zygier had any contact with Australia's security services.

Official Logo for Obama Visit Selected

The official logo that will accompany President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to Israel has been selected via Facebook.

Tunisia's PM Resigns After Failing to Form Gov't

Tunisia's Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali resigns after failing to form a non-partisan government to end a political crisis.