Elad Benari

Olmert Will Return and be PM, Says Friend

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will announce his return to politics within days, the mayor of the city of Akko predicts.

Egypt's Constitution Draft Based on Islam

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood-led government is suggesting that the country’s new constitution be based on the principles of Islam.

National Security Advisor Meets U.S. Counterpart

President Barack Obama's national security advisor, Tom Donilon, meet's Israel's Yaakov Amidror at the White House.

U.S. Says UNHRC's Biased Focus on Israel is a Flaw

United States wins a new term on the UN Human Rights Council, says it will fix the "flaws" in the controversial body.

Toulouse Terrorist's Sister Being Investigated

The sister of Tolouse terrorist Mohamed Merah is the subject of a criminal investigation after declaring herself proud of her brother.

IAF Targets Three Gaza Terror Sites

IAF aircraft strike two rocket launching sites in northern Gaza and a weapons storage site in central Gaza.

Gaza Belt Children Will Go Back to School

Home Front Command announces that schools in the Gaza belt will operate as usual on Tuesday...if terrorists stop firing rockets.

Abbas Confirms UN Bid for November 29

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas announces that the PA will present its bid for non-state UN membership on November 29.

Terrorists Condition Ceasefire on 'Aggression'

Gaza-based terrorists agree to accept a ceasefire, but as usual, blame Israel for their firing rockets.

Italian MPs to Visit Israel's Gaza Belt Residents

A delegation of Italian MPs from different parties will visit Kibbutz Kfar Aza to show solidarity with Israelis living near Gaza.

Obama Reiterates Opposition to Abbas's UN Bid

President Obama tells PA Chairman Abbas that his administration opposes his bid for non-state membership of the UN.

MK Sarsour Blames 'Israeli Escalation'

Arab MK Ibrahim Sarsour condemns the "Israeli escalation against Gaza,” while failing to condemn the ongoing rocket attacks.

Did Flickr Eliminate Israel?

An Israeli photography website discovers that Flickr has removed the maps of Israel from its site.

IDF Targets Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike terror targets in northern and southern Gaza after terrorists fire more than 100 rockets at southern Israel.

Arabs Attempt to Kidnap Jewish Girls in Binyamin

PA Arabs try to convince Jewish girls from Judea and Samaria to enter their car. The girls refuse and call police.

Schools to Reopen in Southern Israel

After more than 100 rockets explode in Israel, authorities announce that school will resume on Monday in all areas of southern Israel.

Netanyahu to Meet Foreign Ambassadors on Gaza

Setting the stage for a Gaza attack? Netanyahu calls a meeting with foreign ambassadors serving in Israel.

Dichter: Elections Not an Insurance Policy

Home Front Protection Minister Avi Dichter says Gaza terrorists should not think Israel won't strike in Gaza because of the elections.

Meretz's Current MKs Top List for Knesset

After primaries, currently serving MKs Galon, Gilon and Horowitz top Meretz's list for the next Knesset.

Syrian Opposition Groups Agree on Unity Plan

Syrian opposition groups have agreed in principle on a plan to unite against President Bashar Al-Assad.

Noam Shalit: I Have Experience in Public Struggles

Noam Shalit tells Labor members they should support his bid for a spot on the party’s list because he can “replace the bad government.”

Obama Declared Winner in Florida

Obama wins the state of Florida, receiving 50 percent of the vote to Romney's 49.1 percent.

Enough is Enough, Say MKs about Gaza Escalation

MKs call on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to take action in the wake of continued terrorism from Gaza.

IAF Strikes More Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike nine terror targets in Gaza. Direct hits detected.

Hamas Official: Abbas Not Welcome in Gaza

Hamas MP Yahya Moussa declares PA Chairman Abbas persona non grata in Gaza.

Steinitz Threatens PA with Sanctions Over UN Bid

Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz threatens to freeze transfer of tax revenues if the PA continues its unilateral statehood bid.

Seriously Wounded Soldier's Life in Danger

Head of the Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva says that the wounds sustained by an IDF soldier near Gaza are life threatening.

IAF Hits Terror Squad in Northern Gaza

IAF aircraft hit a terrorist squad as it prepares to fire rockets at southern Israel.

IDF Changes Rules of Engagement Near Syria

The continued spillover of the fighting in Syria into Israel has caused the IDF to change the rules of engagement along the Syrian border.

Thousands Flee Syria as Fighting Continues

Heavy fighting between Syrian rebels and troops sends thousands fleeing across the border into Turkey.

Migron Expellees Discover Looted Homes

Expelled Migron residents shocked to discover that Arabs have looted their abandoned homes and that IDF had stopped guarding them.

State Asks Court for Extension of Ulpana 'Sawing'

State Attorney’s Office asks the Supreme Court to postpone the deadline for the sawing of the homes of the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El.

Iran Attempts and Fails to Shoot Down U.S. Drone

An unarmed U.S. surveillance drone was fired at by Iranian military jets last week, Pentagon reveals. The drone was not hit.

PA Unveils UN Membership Resolution

PA envoys unveil the resolution they hope will give them observer membership at the United Nations.

Romney's Campaign Hints He Lost Florida

Mitt Romney's senior campaign adviser in Florida hints he lost the state, where a result is still to be declared.

IDF Soldiers Arrest Syrian Teen who Enters Israel

IDF soldiers from the “Oketz” canine unit arrest a 17-year-old Syrian teen after he crosses the Israeli-Syrian border.

Ahmadinejad: Having Nuclear Bombs is 'Retarded'

"Those who are stockpiling nuclear weapons are mentally retarded," claims the Iranian president during a visit to Bali.

Peres Reminds Putin of Promise to Stop Iran

President Shimon Peres reminds his Russian counterpart of his promise to ensure that Iran does not get nuclear weapons.

Gaza Tunnel Explodes During IDF Operation

Smuggling tunnel explodes in southern Gaza as a group of IDF soldiers work to uncover it.

Obama 'Doesn’t Forget Anything', Says Barak

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says Obama won't forget Netanyahu's support for Romney, but doubts he'll make life difficult for him.