Elad Benari

Syria's COS: We'll Respond to 'Zionist Aggression'

The Syrian army’s chief of staff threatens his country will respond to an alleged Israeli airstrike "when the time is right."

Hagel Under Fire Over Israel and Iran

Chuck Hagel, under fire from Republicans over his anti-Israel stance, reiterates support for Israel, regrets past remarks.

UN Chief Concerned Over Alleged Israeli Airstrike

UN chief Ban Ki-moon expresses "grave concern" over an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria, calls all parties to “prevent tensions.”

Netanyahu Losing Patience with Lapid

Netanyahu feels negotiations with Yesh Atid are starting off on the wrong foot because of Lapid's many demands.

Lieberman: UNHRC Report Belongs in Garbage

Yisrael Beytenu chairman launches a scathing attack on the UNHRC over call on Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

14-Year-Old Shot at Atlanta School

One suspect has been arrested after a 14-year-old male student was shot in the head at a school in Atlanta.

Report: Hamas Agrees to Two-State Solution

Newspaper report indicates Hamas’s political chief Mashaal told Jordan's King to inform Obama his group accepts the "two-state solution."

Radical Cleric to Morsi: Kill the 'Thugs'

A controversial Egyptian preacher urges President Morsi to kill “thugs” and “criminals” who are burning the country.

Report: Airstrike Targeted Chemical Weapons Center

Lebanese news website reports that the target of an airstrike near Damascus was a chemical weapons center.

Hagel: Willing to Attack Iran if Necessary

Hagel writes to Senate: There is time and space for diplomacy with Iran, but the window is closing.

Argentina: Iranians Will Be Questioned on Bombing

Iran's defense minister will be questioned as part of an agreement to investigate 1994 attack on a Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Merkel Urges Morsi to Talk with Opposition

German Chancellor Merkel urges visiting Egyptian president to ensure constant dialogue as his country grapples with a political crisis.

'Take Interior, Religious Affairs Portfolios'

Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropper of the Jewish Home’s Elections Committee: We can have influence in the Interior and Religious Affairs Ministries.

U.S. Officials Silent on Airstrike in Syria

White House, State Department refuse to comment when asked whether Israel had carried out an airstrike in Syria.

Likud, Yesh Atid Recommend Netanyahu for PM

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu wins the support of the Knesset’s two largest factions in forming a new government.

CAIR Member Seeks Seat on New York City Council

Zead Ramadan, head of the New York branch of Hamas-affiliated CAIR, to run against Jew for seat on New York City Council.

Israel Summons Argentina's Ambassador

Israel protests Argentina's decision to create a commission with Iran to investigate attack on Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Israel Boycotts Review at UN Human Rights Council

Israel boycotts a UNHRC review of its rights situation, after cutting off ties with the body due to ongoing bias.

Obama Announces New Humanitarian Aid for Syria

U.S. President Barack Obama announces an extra $155 million dollars to aid refugees fleeing the Syrian civil war.

Acting Editor of Newspaper Apologizes for Cartoon

Acting editor of Sunday Times apologizes for the cartoon which depicts Netanyahu building a wall with the bodies of Arabs.

Syria: 78 Executed Bodies Found in River

The bodies of 78 young men, all executed with a single gunshot, found in a river in Syria's Aleppo city.

Morsi Aide: Holocaust Was a Hoax Cooked

A key figure in Morsi's government has called the Holocaust a hoax cooked up by U.S. intelligence operatives.

IAEA: No Evidence of Explosion at Fordow

The International Atomic Energy Agency says there has been no sign of an explosion at the Fordow uranium enrichment plant in Iran.

Mashaal Meets Jordan's King

"The international community must respect Palestinian need to end division," Hamas chief tells Jordan's King in Amman.

Netanyahu Meets Members of the U.S. House

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives led by Rep. Rob Wittman.

Beirut Explosion May Have Targeted Hizbullah

Bomb explodes under a car in a south Beirut suburb. Owner may or may not be a member of Hizbullah.

Two People Killed as Egypt Clashes Continue

Deadly unrest grips Egypt for a fifth straight day. One man killed in Cairo, and another shot dead in outside a police station in Port Said.

Hareidi Parties Preparing for Opposition

"We will sit with Shelly Yechimovich in the opposition," says Shas's Aryeh Deri.

EU: Extremism at its Highest Since World War II

Violent extremism is at its highest level in Europe and is becoming a top security threat, say EU officials.

Israel to Summon Argentine Ambassador

Israel extremely disappointed by the decision to create a commission to investigate the 1994 attack on a Jewish center in Buenos Aires.

U.S. Doesn't Believe Reports of Fordow Explosion

"We have no information to confirm" that an explosion at the Iranian Fordow nuclear plant took place, says White House Spokesman.

Murdoch Apologizes for Anti-Semitic Cartoon

Rupert Murdoch apologizes for cartoon which depicts Prime Minister Netanyahu building a wall with the bodies of Arabs.

Tunisian President Postpones Gaza Visit

Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki has postponed his visit to Gaza until March after talks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Lieberman's Trial to Start February 17

A Jerusalem court sets February 17 as the opening date for former Foreign Minister's trial on corruption charges.

Sen. Rand Paul Takes Surprising Pro-Israel Stance

An attack on Israel should be treated as an attack on the United States, says Kentucky Senator Rand Paul.

Russia Unveils New Exhibition at Auschwitz

Russia unveils an exhibition honoring its soldiers at the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum, on the anniversary of the camp's liberation.

Iran Denies Explosion at Nuclear Facility

Iran has denied reports about an explosion at its underground Fordow nuclear plant, saying they are "Western propaganda."

Israel Keeping Eye on Syria's Chemical Weapons

Israel becoming increasingly concerned that Syria’s chemical weapons will fall into the hands of Hizbullah or rebel terrorists.

Ahmadinejad: Mobilize to Destroy Zionism

"Under the circumstances that the Zionists are occupying and killing oppressed people, we should not sit idly by," says Iranian president.

Morsi Declares State of Emergency in Wake of Riots

Egyptian President declares a state of emergency in three provinces hit by rioting which has left dozens dead.