Elad Benari

Obama to Talk to Iran, Leave Israel in the Cold?

Without consulting Israel, Obama has decided to hold direct negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.

Report: Israel Operating Bases in Eritrea

Stratfor Global Intelligence report says Israel is monitoring Iran's activities in the region by operating bases in Eritera.

Lieberman: Time to Take Back Our Money from the PA

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman: We've been very generous with the PA until now, but no more.

Court Rejects Injunction for Striking Nurses

Nurses' strike to enter its tenth day after court refuses a request by the State to issue an injunction.

E1 Construction Because of Bennett?

Senior cabinet minister says the announcement about building in E1 is tied to Netanyahu's fear of losing votes to Bennett's Bayit Yehudi.

Shalom Irks Leftists with Levy Report Comments

Vice PM Silvan Shalom: Netanyahu knew who Judge Levy was when he appointed him. Leftists outraged.

Ecuador Would Consider Granting Asylum to Assad

Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa: We'll consider giving asylum to anyone who requests it, including Syria's Assad.

Former General: Assad Will Use Chemical Weapons

Major General Adnan Sillou, former Syrian top general: It's highly possible that Assad will use chemical weapons to kill his own people.

Leftists Call to Disqualify Nationalists

Leftist party Eretz Hadasha: Don't let Ben-Ari, Marzel, Ben Gvir, Danon and Regev run in the elections. They're racist.

Abbas: We'll Respond to Israeli Construction

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas speaks to Turkish parliament, vows to respond if Israel builds new Jewish homes in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Egypt Braces for Rival Protests Over Constitution

Egypt is bracing for rival protests to take place in Cairo on Tuesday over a bitterly divisive referendum on a new constitution.

Wounded IDF Soldier Recovers in Time for Hanukkah

Sergeant Shimon Alankri, who was seriously wounded last month in a terrorist attack on an IDF jeep, has recovered.

Report: Israel Behind Leaks on Iranian Nukes

Israel is suspected of carrying out a series of leaks implicating Iran in nuclear weapons experiments, according to the British Guardian.

Lebanon: 6 Dead in Syria-Related Clashes

Sectarian clashes linked to the 21-month conflict in Syria killed six people and wounded 40 in the Lebanese city of Tripoli.

Gaza Baby Named for Missiles Launched at Israel

A Gazan father has named his newborn son “Fajr”, after the Iranian-made missile that Gaza terrorists fired towards Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Arab League Pledges 'Safety Net' to Abbas

Representatives of the Arab League pledge to transfer a monthly sum of 100 million dollars as a “financial safety net" for PA.

Olmert: Netanyahu Leading to New Intifada

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert continues to attack Netanyahu, a day after saying that the Prime Minister “slapped Obama in the face."

Mashaal: Netanyahu Should Retire from Politics

"May you destroy the home of Netanyahu," Hamas chief Mashaal tells students at the Islamic University of Gaza.

MKs Seeking to Disqualify Zoabi May Have Majority

Most members of the Central Election Committee are expected to back a motion by MK Ofir Akunis to disqualify Arab MK Hanin Zoabi.

Syria: Rebels Seize Military Base Near Aleppo

Radical Islamist rebels seize large swathes of a Syrian military base west of Aleppo, hoist black jihadist flag over captured building.

Rival Protests Called in Growing Egypt Crisis

Rival mass protests have been called for next Tuesday in Egypt, over a bitterly disputed constitutional referendum.

Terror Victim Makes Miraculous Recovery

Wife of an Israeli singer who was critically wounded in an Arab attack during Operation Pillar of Defense has regained consciousness.

Mofaz: Israel Should Have Eliminated Mashaal

"Israel missed an opportunity to eliminate the head of the serpent," says Kadima chairman about Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal.

Italy Stops Weapons Shipment to Gaza

Following a tip from Israel, Italian police seize a shipment of weapons intended for Egypt with a final destination of Gaza.

Olmert Attacks Netanyahu, State Prosecutor

Former PM says Netanyahu "slapped Obama in the face", claims State Prosecutor has a personal vendetta against him.

Mashaal: We Won't Cede an Inch of 'Palestine'

"Palestine is our land and nation from the (Mediterranean) sea to the (Jordan) river, from north to south," says Hamas chief in Gaza.

Morsi Cancels Sweeping Powers After Protests

Egypt's president annuls a controversial decree issued last month that put all his decisions beyond judicial review.

Canadian PM Affirms Support for Jews

Prime Minister Stephen Harper: We reaffirm our commitment to stand by the Jewish people.

Tunisian Cleric Says Jews are Apes

A Tunisian cleric recently referred to Jews as “prophet slayers and apes” and prayed for Allah to annihilate them.

Panetta: Assad Considering Using Chemical Weapons

The U.S. has intelligence that causes "serious concerns" that Assad will use chemical weapons on rebels, says Panetta.

Egypt's Opposition Calls for Mass Protests

Egypt's opposition rejects any dialogue with President Mohammed Morsi, calls for mass protests on Friday.

EU Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Construction

The EU calls in Israel's ambassador to express its concerns over plans to build new homes in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem

Israel Threatened to Kill Islamic Jihad Leader

Israel threatened to kill the leader of Islamic Jihad if he enters Gaza, causing the party to reconsider his upcoming visit, sources say.

Deri Receives Some of Yishai's Powers

Eli Yishai takes the #1 spot on the Shas list but transfers some of his powers to Aryeh Deri.

Yechimovich and Livni Trade Barbs Over Peretz

Labor chairwoman Shelly Yechimovich says the public is "overwhelmed by the moral low" in Peretz's defection to Livni.

Morsi Won't Tolerate Killings or Sabotage

Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi makes a live address to the nation after bloody clashes between his supporters and opponents.

Former IDF General Given 4th Spot on Livni List

Gen. (Res.) Elazar Stern has been placed in the number 4 spot on the Livni party's Knesset list.

Fatah Official Calls for Armed Resistance

Fatah Central Committee member Jibril Rajoub called for armed resistance against Israel in remarks aired on PA TV.

Efrat Hopes to be Part of Latest Construction

Efrat mayor Oded Revivi: We've heard rumors that we'll get 600 new homes, and we certainly hope this will happen.

German Ministers Back Bid to Ban Neo-Nazi Party

Germany's state interior ministers back a bid to outlaw the neo-Nazi NPD party. German Jews welcome the move.