Elad Benari

Iran Denies its Officials Will be Questioned

Iran denies that Iranians facing arrest warrants for their roles in the AMIA bombing will be questioned by an Argentine judge.

Barak, Panetta Meet at the Pentagon

Defense Minister Ehud Barak talks about Syria and Iran with Pentagon chief Leon Panetta.

Obama Focuses on Internal Matters

President Obama dares Republicans to help build a "thriving middle class," reform immigration and curb gun crime in State of the Union.

Abbas Issues 'Warning' About Hunger Strikers

PA Chairman calls on the international community to intervene urgently in support of terrorist prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails.

Prosor to EU: Name Hizbullah a Terror Organization

Israel’s ambassador to the UN: Bulgaria's report on the Burgas attack proves that Hizbullah's reach goes far beyond the Middle East.

Police Swarm Cabin in Hunt for Ex-Cop Killer

U.S. sheriff's deputy dies after a shootout with fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner, who was barricaded in a mountain cabin.

Bennett: We Have an Opportunity to Bring Change

MK Bennett at the Conference of Presidents: There's a considerable common denominator between us and Yesh Atid.

Senate Committee Approves Hagel's Nomination

A U.S. Senate committee has approved by a vote of 14 to 11 the nomination of Chuck Hagel to be secretary of defense.

Clashes Outside Presidential Palace in Cairo

Egyptian police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters outside the presidential palace.

Shapiro: Obama's Visit Symbolizes Strong Ties

President Obama’s visit to Israel is important for the strengthening of the ties between the U.S. and Israel, says Ambassador Dan Shapiro.

PA Slams Israel Over Beit El Construction

PA outraged over Israel’s approval of Beit El construction, says there will be no negotiations so long as 'settlements' continue.

Hamas Launches Own News Agency

The Hamas terror movement, which rules Gaza, has set up its own news agency, called Al Rai.

Spain: Suspected Terrorist Remanded in Custody

A suspected terrorist detained last week in Spain has been remanded in custody pending investigation.

Israeli Detained in Egypt Sentenced to Two Years

Andrei Pashnichikov, the Israeli who was arrested in Egypt, has been sentenced to two years in prison, Egyptian media claims.

Defense Min. Approves Rebuilding of Ulpana Homes

Defense Ministry gives final approvals for the reconstruction of the buildings that were evacuated in the Ulpana neighborhood of Beit El.

Netanyahu: Iran Getting Closer to 'Red Line'

Netanyahu at the Conference of Presidents: Iran is getting closer to the red line I set at the United Nations.

Former Amb.: Egypt Unrest Won't Ease Anytime Soon

Israel’s former ambassador to Egypt, Zvi Mazel, predicts that riots in Egypt will continues in the foreseeable future.

Hagel in 2008: US Shouldn't Think of Bombing Iran

A newly surfaced video shows Chuck Hagel as having expressed in 2008 more concern over Israel's nuclear weapons than Iran's.

Iran Resumes Converting Uranium Into Fuel

Iran appears to have resumed converting small amounts of its higher-grade enriched uranium into reactor fuel, diplomats say.

MEMRI Releases Video of Near Fight on Hizbullah TV

MEMRI has released a translated video clip of a discussion on Hizbullah’s television channel which turned into a confrontation.

Yemen Demands Explanation Over Arms Shipment

Yemen demands an explanation from Tehran over an Iran-linked arms shipment seized last month.

Iran, Hizbullah Building Militia Network in Syria

Iran and Hizbullah are building a network of militias inside Syria to preserve their interests in the event that Assad falls.

Arabs Target Jerusalem Home with Firebombs

Arabs hurled firebombs at a Jewish building in the Abu Tor neighborhood of Jerusalem, just narrowly missing a gas pipe.

Two Days of Talks Fail to Bring Hamas-Fatah Unity

Divisions remain as PA factions meeting in Cairo wrap up two days of talks aimed at reconciling Hamas and Fatah.

Ahmadinejad to U.S.: Change Your Attitude

Iranian president says the United States must change its attitude if it wants to hold direct nuclear talks with Iran.

Bulgaria Asks Countries to Help Investigate Attack

Bulgaria has asked Australia, Canada, Israel and Lebanon for help investigating the bus bombing in Burgas last July.

Egypt Blocks YouTube Over Anti-Islam Film

A court in Egypt orders that YouTube be blocked for a month for hosting the "Innocence of Muslims" film.

Residents Demonstrate Against Arab Attacks

Dozens of residents of the Samaria community of Karnei Shomron protest against ongoing rock-throwing and firebomb attacks.

Hamas, Fatah Meet in Cairo, Don't Reach Agreement

PA factions meeting in Cairo to seal a reconciliation deal between Fatah and Hamas will hold a second round of talks.

IDF Foils Yet Another Arab Outpost Bid

IDF troops who were deployed in advance to a place where a new Arab outpost was being set up were able to foil its establishment.

New York Airports Reopen After Fierce Blizzard

Northeastern United States getting back on the move after a fierce blizzard paralyzed air, road and rail travel.

Ahmadinejad Attacked in Cairo a Second Time

An Egyptian citizen attempts to assault Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, removed by security guards.

Syria Denies Israel Targeted a Weapons Convoy

Syria’s ambassador to the UN says there is “no truth” to reports that alleged Israeli airstrike targeted a convoy heading to Lebanon.

PA Security Forces Arrest 25 Hamas Members

Palestinian Authority security forces arrested more than 25 members of the Hamas terror group over the past 48 hours.

MK Elkin Reminds Lapid: 19 Seats is No Majority

Yesh Atid will have to compromise on some issues if it wants to enter the coalition, says Likud MK Zeev Elkin.

U.S.: Sanctions Hurting Iran's Access to Capital

Western sanctions on Iran have contributed to a drop in its access to global sources of capital last year, says the U.S.

Khamenei Rejects Direct Nuclear Talks with U.S.

Iran's Supreme Leader rejects a U.S. offer to negotiate one-on-one so long as Washington keeps up its threats against Iran.

Panetta Admits Supporting Arming Syrian Rebels

Obama's two top defense officials tell Senate they supported a plan to provide weapons to the Syrian rebels.

Turkey Denies U.S. Complained

Turkey denies that the United States expressed concerns over remarks made by the country’s officials about alleged Israeli raid in Syria.

PA Arab Sentenced to Prison for 'Insulting' Abbas

A PA court has sentenced a man to a year in prison for insulting Chairman Abbas on Facebook.