Elad Benari

Grad Missile Hits Be'er Sheva

Terrorists fire Grad missiles at Be'er Sheva's civilians. IAF kills Hamas terrorist in Gaza.

Netanyahu, Lieberman's Advisor Predicts 45 Seats

The joint Likud-Yisrael Beytenu Knesset list could bring the two parties 45 seats, according to advisor Arthur Finkelstein.

Fired Economist to Run with Likud

Economist Shlomo Maoz, the Sephardic Jew who was fired for denouncing "white" Ashkenazi elites, announces he will run with the Likud.

Syrian Rebels Declare 'Ceasefire' Dead

Syrian rebels declared ceasefire well and truly dead. At least 221 killed since Friday.

Sudanese Factory Hit in Airstrike, Say Experts

Satellite images of the aftermath of the explosion in Sudan suggest the site was hit in an airstrike, says the Satellite Sentinel Project.

Netanyahu, Monti Plan to Expand Cooperation

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Italian PM Mario Monti. The two emphasize their determination to further enhance and expand cooperation.

Iran in Final Stages of Placing Centrifuges

Western diplomats warn that Tehran is in its final stages of placing centrifuges in the underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordow.

No Reliable Intelligence During Benghazi Attack

Panetta: U.S. military leaders ruled out sending in forces during the attack in Benghazi because of a lack of reliable intelligence.

First Post-Union Poll: Tie for Right and Left

The Likud-Yisrael Beytenu union gives the right and left bloc an equal number of seats, preliminary poll finds. Left includes Arabs.

Syria's Army, Rebels Confirm Friday Ceasefire

Syria's army and main rebel force confirm they will cease fire on Friday, but both sides reserve the right to respond to any aggression.

EU Talks to Iran About Nuclear Negotiations

The EU, leading diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear program, has talked to Tehran to bring it up to date.

Report: Israeli Drone Destroyed Weapons in Sudan

Israel carried out a drone raid on a convoy south of the Sudanese capital last month, foreign intelligence sources say.

EJP Initiates Dialogue with the Muslim World

A delegation from the European Jewish Parliament (EJP) made a landmark visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Feiglin: Fear of Deri Led to Political Merge

Fear over the return of Aryeh Deri to the Shas party caused Netanyahu to run together with Yisrael Beytenu, according to Moshe Feiglin.

Swastika Painted in Elevator of Brooklyn Building

A swastika was found painted in the elevator of a building in a Jewish section of Brooklyn on Tuesday.

Sudan to UN: Condemn Israel

Sudan demands that the UN Security Council condemn Israel over its supposed air attack on a Sudanese weapons factory.

Morsi Stands Up for 'Palestinians'

Egypt does not accept nor can turn a blind eye to any aggression against 'Palestinians', says President Mohammed Morsi.

Abbas: Talks with Israel Can Resume After UN Bid

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says that talks with Israel can resume after the PA gains non-member status in the United Nations.

STL Says it Can Try Hariri Killers

Special Tribunal for Lebanon can try four members of Hizbullah for the murder of former prime minister Hariri, say judges.

U.S. and Israel Sign Off on Loan Guarantees

U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Israeli Finance Ministry Director mark the extension of the U.S.-Israel Loan Guarantee program.

Conflicting Reports about Gaza 'Ceasefire'

A supposed Egyptian-brokered ceasefire has been reached between Gaza’s Hamas rulers and Israel, some reports say.

Prosor to UN: Rocket Fire Cannot Continue

Israel's ambassador to the UN: "The continued silence of the Security Council is a green light for further terrorist activity."

IAF Strikes in Gaza Three Times in One Night

IAF aircraft hit Gaza-based terror squads three times in one night, following continuous rocket fire.

Apple Unveils New iPad Mini

Apple confident that new smaller version of its beloved tablet will trump lower-priced offerings by rivals Amazon, Google and Samsung.

Olmert Election Decision Expected on Sunday

Former PM Olmert will announce on Sunday whether he intends to run in the upcoming Knesset elections. It is believed he won't run.

Jordan's King: I'm in Power to Reform, Not Control

King Abdullah II says his goal is to stimulate reform away from a “negative” power struggle, a reference to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Remaining Estelle Activists to be Expelled

Israel set to expel the last of 17 foreign activists arrested when their ship was intercepted during an attempt to reach Gaza.

Jordanian Columnist: Jews Exaggerated Holocaust

A Jordanian columnist claims that the Holocaust was exaggerated by Jews to justify the usurpation of 'Palestine'.

Muslim Leader: Muslims Need to Liberate Jerusalem

Israeli Arab Sheikh Raed Salah calls the Muslim world to work toward the liberation of Jerusalem from “the Israeli occupation.”

Carter: Morsi Won't Change Treaty Unilaterally

Former President Jimmy Carter says Egypt's President will not implement changes to peace with Israel unilaterally.

IDF Strikes Gaza Terror Squad

IAF aircraft hit a Gaza-based terror squad as it prepares 7to launch rockets at southern Israel.

Ahmadinejad Insists on Visiting Evin Prison

Iranian President Ahmadinejad insists he still wants to visit the Evin prison, after the judiciary rejects his request to see the jail.

Netanyahu to Visit Jewish School in Toulouse

Prime Minister Netanyahu will be in France next week, where he will visit the Otzar Hatorah Jewish school in Toulouse.

FBI Team to Help Investigate Beirut Blast

The United States will send an FBI team to help Lebanon probe the Beirut car bombing that killed the country's internal security chief.

Obama, Romney Clash on Middle East, Support Israel

Both President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney,in fiery foreign policy debate, say they will support Israel if it is attacked

Sanctions Hurting Iran's Shipping Industry

The head of Iran’s shipping company has admitted that Western sanctions are hurting the country’s shipping industry.

Egypt Host Sentenced to Jail for Insulting Morsi

An Egyptian court sentences television presenter Tawfiq Okasha to four months in prison for defaming President Morsi.

Report: Obama's White House Hosted Muslim Radicals

An investigation by the Investigative Project on Terrorism finds that known radical Islamists made hundreds of visits to the White House.

Olmert Criticizes Netanyahu's Government

"My government acted, unlike this one," says former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at a conference in Tel Aviv.

Benghazi Attack Also Targeted CIA Installation

The September 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, also hit a covert CIA installation, U.S. officials say.