Elad Benari

Army Radio Bans Song that Denigrates IDF Soldiers

Army Radio won't air song by musician Izhar Ashdot, due to libelous content which says IDF soldiers have a habit "to kill and be cruel."

Iran Submits Proposal to End Syrian Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi hands UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi an unofficial proposal aimed at ending the civil war in Syria.

Golan Report a Smear Campaign, Says Hotovely

MK Tzipi Hotovely accuses Yediot Achronot newspaper of running a smear campaign against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Brazil 'Concerned' Over Israel's Threats on Iran

Brazil's Foreign Minister meets President Peres, says his country is concerned over Israel’s threats to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Sinai: Gunmen Seize Egyptian Army Vehicle

Unidentified gunmen seized a vehicle belonging to the Egyptian army in Arish, North Sinai. Negotiations with them are ongoing.

'It's Not Over Till It's Over', Says IDF Commander

Major General Tal Russo, commander of IDF Southern Command, predicts the latest escalation is far from over.

Popular Resistance Committees Threatens Israel

Popular Resistance Committees vows to retaliate against Israel after two of its terrorists are killed in an IAF air strike.

Netanyahu Tries to Convince Cachlon to Stay

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks with Minister Moshe Cachlon, tries to dissuade him from taking a break from politics.

Barak 'An Extinct Political Species', Says Danon

MK Danny Danon harshly criticizes Defense Minister Ehud Barak over Barak's own attack of members of the Likud.

Hamas to Air Movie on Shalit Kidnapping

Hamas releases promo for new movie which reenacts Gilad Shalit kidnapping. Complete film to authentic unaired excerpts of the kidnapping.

Israel Warns Finland Over Latest Flotilla Ship

Israel warns Finland that it will stop a boat with activists on board by force if it tries to break the blockade on Gaza.

Israeli Air Strike Killed Key Gaza Salafist

The Israeli air strike on Gaza killed a key Salafist leader and a fellow activist. The two were members of the Mujahedeen Shura Council.

Erdogan Slams UN Over Inaction on Syria

Turkish PM Erdogan criticizes the international community and the UN Security Council for not taking action in Syria.

Report: Hizbullah CFO Flees to Israel

Hizbullah’s CFO has fled to Israel with him large sum of stolen money, classified documents and maps, reports local media.

American Poet Turns Down Hungarian Award

Lawrence Ferlinghetti turns down literary award partly funded by the Hungarian government due to concerns about human rights.

France: 7 Suspected Terrorists Formally Charged

Seven Frenchmen arrested as part of a weekend swoop on a suspected Islamist terror cell formally charged.

Hamas Minister Calls to Kidnap More Soldiers

One year since the release of Gilad Shalit, a Hamas minister calls to kidnap more Israeli soldiers to serve as bargaining chips.

Syria, Turkey Trade Words Over Plane Incident

Syria's foreign ministry accuses Turkish PM Erdogan of lying when he says an intercepted plane contained weapons.

Hamas Advisor: Israel Must Disappear

Kana'an 'Obeid, an advisor to Hamas, calls on the movement to disconnect itself from the PLO and declare that Israel must disappear.

Yishai Will Have to Wait to Arrest Infiltrators

The Jerusalem District Court issues a temporary injunction prohibiting the arrest of infiltrators from North Sudan.

Shalit in First Interview: I Drew a Map of Israel

Nearly a year after he was released from Hamas captivity, Gilad Shalit gave his first interview to an Israeli television station.

Biden and Ryan Debate Foreign Policy

Iran and the Middle East are hot issues during the vice presidential debate between Biden and Republican Paul Ryan.

Nasrallah Admits Hizbullah Behind Drone Incident

Hizbullah chief Nasrallah boasts that his group sent the unmanned drone shot down by the Israeli Air Force.

U.S. Lawmaker: Boycott Subway Over Anti-Jihad Ad

U.S. lawmaker calls for a boycott of public transit systems running a pro-Israel advertisement.

Ben Gurion to Allow Passengers to Purchase Liquids

Passengers flying to the United States from the Ben Gurion Airport will be able to buy liquid products thanks to new system.

Mubarak Chiefs Acquitted of Asssaulting Protesters

Stalwarts of ousted Egyptian president Mubarak acquitted of organizing a camel-borne assault on protesters.

IAF Strikes Terror Center in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike a center of terrorist activity in northern Gaza, after terrorists continue to fire rockets into southern Israel.

Report: Olmert, Livni Likely Won't Run

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni will likely choose not to run in the upcoming elections.

France: 45% Increase in Anti-Semitic Attacks

There has been an increase of 45% in the number of anti-Semitic incidents in France over the past year, according to official data.

Defense Official: Prevent a Nuclear Iran

Defense Ministry Diplomatic-Security chief Amos Gilad says Israel's priority should be to prevent a nuclear Iran.

Turkey Finds Missile Parts on Syrian Plane

Turkey seizes "objectionable cargo", possibly missile parts, aboard Syrian passenger plane it intercepted.

Libya Says it Has Evidence to Try Qaddafi's Son

Libya has enough evidence to charge Saif al-Islam Qaddafi with crimes against humanity, lawyers tell Hague court.

Olmert to Announce Return to Politics, Sources Say

Former Prime Minister Olmert is set to announce that he is returning to political life, weeks after being given a light sentence.

Officials: Benghazi Consulate Invaded by Armed Mob

Dozens of armed men invaded the U.S. consulate in Benghazi last month, officials say in a detailed account of the deadly assault.

Abbas: Peace Talks After UN Recognition

PA Chairman Abbas indicates he would be willing to return to the negotiating table with Israel after 'Palestine' is recognized by the UN.

Romney: U.S. Military Action Against Iran Far Off

Romney says any U.S. military intervention in Iran is still on the distant horizon, supports Netanyahu's 'red line'.

Report: Deri to Head Shas Once Again

According to reports, Aryeh Deri will return to head the Shas party and Eli Yishai will be number 2. Yishai won't comment.

IAF Hits Terror Tunnel in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit a terror tunnel in northern Gaza, after repeated rocket attacks on southern Israel.

Tighten the Squeeze on 'Mad' Iran

The world should tighten the squeeze on Iran over its "mad" nuclear plans, Britain's defense secretary Philip Hammond says.

Iran Denies Proposing Plan to End Nuclear Crisis

Iran's top negotiator dismisses as "baseless" a report that Iran proposed a nine-step plan over its nuclear program.