Elad Benari

Secularists Succeed in Banning Rabbi Ovadia App

Shas agrees to no longer use a smartphone app which allows users to receive blessings from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef.

U.S. Hopes for Israel-PA Peace in 2013

"Now is the time for leaders on both sides to display real leadership," says State Department spokeswoman about Israel and the PA.

24-Year-Old Jew Murdered in Iran

24-year-old Daniel Magrufta, who was dating the daughter of a member of the Revolutionary Guards, was murdered in Iran.

Chief Rabbis to Europe: Investigate Anti-Semitism

Israel's chief rabbis send letter to the President of the European Council, urge him to work to stop anti-Semitism.

UN Estimates Syria Death Toll at More than 60,000

More than 60,000 people have been killed in the Syrian conflict since March of 2011, says the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Koch: Judea, Samaria Essential to Israeli Security

"Why would you expect Israel to cooperate in its intended lynching?" former New York Mayor asks British Prime Minister.

Will Apple Buy an Israeli Navigation App?

Reports say Apple Inc. is in talks to buy Waze, a popular navigation app developed by Israelis.

Likud to Target Jewish Home 'Extremists'

In its latest campaign against the Jewish Home, the Likud will attack candidates on its list which are considered to be more "extreme".

Source: Egypt Interrogating Arrested Israeli

Egyptian prosecutors are interrogating 24-year-old Andrei Pashnichikov who is suspected of espionage, a judicial source says.

Poll: Likud Beytenu Doesn't Gain, Jewish Home Does

Israelis want Binyamin Netanyahu to continue as Prime Minister but still prefer Ehud Barak as Defense Minister, new poll finds.

Clinton's Condition Could Have Been Serious

Hillary Clinton was lucky that, being the top U.S. diplomat, her medical team had thought to do a follow-up MRI, medical experts say.

Egypt Prevented Smuggling Attempts into Gaza

Sources: Egypt has prevented three instances of smuggling of weapons into Gaza since Operation Pillar of Defense.

'Internal Criticism Promotes World Condemnation'

Israel needs to change its terminology when discussing Judea and Samaria with the world, says Minister Yuli Edelstein.

State Given Extension to Evict Amona

The Supreme Court gives the State an extension until April 30 to evict the residents of the community of Amona from their homes.

20 Syrian Troops Defect to Turkey

A group of some 20 Syrian soldiers, including a general, have defected from the army and fled to Turkey.

Police: Indict Feiglin Over Temple Mount Bowing

Report: Police to recommend that Moshe Feiglin be prosecuted over his bowing down during a visit to the Temple Mount.

Dozens of Tortured Corpses Found in Damascus

At least 30 tortured bodies found in a flashpoint district of Damascus as Syria violence continues into 2013.

Israeli Detained in Egypt Photographed Equipment

Egyptian officials say that 24-year-old Andrei Pashnichikov photographed security equipment in the Sinai.

U.S.: Deal Reached to Avert 'Fiscal Cliff'

The White House and top Republicans have struck a deal to avert huge New Year tax hikes and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff".

Clinton Expected to Make Full Recovery

Top U.S. diplomat Hillary Clinton is suffering from a blood clot in a vein in her head but should make a full recovery.

Erdogan Honors 13-Year-Old 'Pallywood Star'

A 13-year-old Arab girl who was featured in a video challenging IDF soldiers has been honored in Turkey.

Abbas Hopes for Palestinian State in 2013

"Next year will be the year of statehood and independence," PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says in Ramallah.

83% of Israelis: '67 Borders' Won't Bring Peace

Poll finds that a majority of Israelis do not believe that Israel making land concessions to the PA will bring an end to the conflict.

Edelstein: Peres Comments Hurt Public Diplomacy

"We spit blood trying to counter the Palestinian propaganda, and Peres takes our efforts backwards," says Minister Yuli Edelstein.

Officials: Assad Isolating Himself

Syrian President Assad is focusing on his personal safety, avoiding contact with others and moving to a different bedroom every night.

Olmert Attacks Livni Over 'Crushing Loss'

After previously considering running with Tzipi Livni, former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is now attacking his former Kadima colleague.

Canada Strips Nazi Criminal of Citizenship

An 88-year-old Ukrainian Canadian, has been stripped of his Canadian citizenship for the third time over suspected Nazi war crimes.

Brahimi: Syrian War is Worsening by the Day

International envoy Lakhdar Brahimi says he has a peace plan that could be supported by world powers.

Clinton Hospitalized Due to Blood Clot

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hospitalized after doctors discover a blood clot during a follow-up exam.

Atias: Likud is Hypocritical when Attacking Peres

Housing Minister Ariel Atias (Shas) criticizes the Likud for speaking out against comments made by President Peres regarding peace.

Akunis: How Come Not One Judge Was Against Zoabi?

MK Ofir Akunis expresses disappointment over Supreme Court ruling allowing MK Zoabi to run in the elections.

Abbas to Arab MKs: We Seek Peace with Israel

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, whose party's logo shows all of Israel as Palestine, claims he seeks peace with the Jewish State.

Egypt to Pursue a Relationship with Hizbullah

Egypt will pursue a relationship with Hizbullah as a “real political and military force”, says Egyptian ambassador.

Russia: Assad Can't be Forced to Step Down

Russia admits that Syrian President will not be persuaded to quit, insists there is still a chance of finding a political solution.

Rabbi Yosef: Vote Shas So We Can 'Bend Netanyahu'

Shas' spiritual leader tells yeshiva students to vote for his party so that Shas can "dictate terms to the government."

New York Woman Charged with Hate Crime

31-year-old woman charged with murder as a hate crime after shoving a New York man to his death in front of an oncoming subway train.

Arabs Caught with Firearms After Attacking

IDF troops catch two Arabs with a series of firearms after they throw a firebomb at them.

Security Forces 'Finish the Job' at Oz Tzion

Security forces in large numbers arrive at the Samaria outpost of Oz Tzion in order to finish the demolition that was started on Friday.

Egypt's Opposition to be Investigated

Egypt's public prosecutor orders a probe into the three leaders of the opposition, on suspicion of inciting followers to overthrow Morsi.

IDF's Newest Pilots Receive Their Wings

The 165th course of the Israel Air Force flight academy graduates in a special ceremony at the Hatzerim Air Base.