Elad Benari

Rocket from Syria Lands in Golan Heights

In the second such incident in two days, a rocket fired during clashes in Syria lands in the Golan Heights.

Morsi Hits Out at Israel Over Iran and Peace

In a UN speech, Egypt's new president hits out at Israel over its veiled threats to attack Iran and the deadlock in the peace process.

Peres Comforts Yahalomi Family

President Shimon Peres visits the family of Netanel Yahalomi, who was killed in a gunfight with terrorists. "What he did is Kiddush Hashem."

Libyan President Apologizes for Death of Amb.

Libya’s new President, Mohamed al-Megaryef, vows his country would not be a burden to the international community.

Prosecution to Appeal Olmert's Verdict

Prosecution decides to appeal the decision to acquit former PM Olmert on charges of accepting cash from businessman Moshe Talansky.

Thousands Participate in Selichot at Kotel

Tens of thousands take part in the last Selichot prayers before Yom Kippur at the Kotel (Western Wall).

Lebanon Ready to Start Drilling for Natural Gas

Lebanon is technically ready to start drilling for offshore natural gas reserves, its energy minister says.

Obama to Talk About Iran in UN Speech

President Barack Obama will tell world leaders the United States "will never retreat from the world" at the UN General Assembly.

IDF Imposes Closure on PA Areas During Yom Kippur

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz decides on a general closure of PA-assigned areas during Yom Kippur.

European Minister Blames Israel for PA Crisis

European minister blames Israel for PA's financial crisis as its finance minister warns that efforts to create a state could collapse.

Hamas' Mashaal Won't Seek Re-election

Hamas' politburo chief, Khaled Mashaal, will remain in Hamas but will not run for re-election as leader.

MK Sarsour Condemns Obama Over Anti-Islam Film

Arab MK Ibrahim Sarsour condemns Obama for asking Muslim countries to ensure the security of American citizens.

Obama Says Israel's 'Red Lines' Are Noise

President Barack Obama brushes off Netanyahu's demands for "red lines" to Iran during a CBS interview. Romney criticizes.

Britain, France, Germany Call for Iran Sanctions

Britain, France and Germany write EU foreign policy chief Ashton, call for new European Union sanctions against Iran.

Ahmadinejad: Zionists Are 'At the End of the Line'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells CNN that his country will retaliate should Israel attack it.

Rogers Doubts Benghazi Attack Related to Film

Rep. Mike Rogers: there's no proof that the attack on the consulate in Libya was related to protests over an anti-Islam video.

Israel, PA Talking About Developing Gas

Israel has held talks with the PA over the development of a gas field off the coast of Gaza, says a report by the Israeli foreign ministry.

Libyan Authorities Dissolve All Militias

Libyan authorities announced their decision to dissolve all militias and armed groups that do not come under State authority.

Pakistani Minister Places Bounty on Maker of Film

Pakistan's Railways Minister places a $100,000 bounty on the head of the maker of an anti-Islam film that has sparked violence.

U.S. Denies Visas to Iranians Coming to UN

The U.S. has denied entry visas to 20 Iranian officials accompanying Ahmadinejad to attend the UN General Assembly meeting in New York.

Morsi: U.S. Should Show Respect for Arab Values

Egypt's President: If Washington asks Egypt to honor its treaty with Israel, it should live up to its commitment to Palestinian self-rule.

PA: No Peace Will Leave Arabs in 'Apartheid' State

PA report warns that lack of movement toward peace with Israel will cause Arabs to live in Israeli "apartheid" state.

Gaza's Salafists Angered by Hamas Crackdown

Gaza's Salafist radicals are angered by Hamas' steps to crack down on them. Is a confrontation inevitable?

Obama in Florida: No Nuclear Weapons for Iran

President Obama speaks in Tampa, Florida: I've been absolutely clear that our policy is not to allow Iran to get a nuclear weapon.

Iran Minister: We Can Wipe Israel Off the Earth

Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi: Tehran is capable of wiping the Israeli regime off the earth.

Arafat's Nephew Against Exhumation

The nephew of former PA Chairman Yasser Arafat opposes French plans to exhume Arafat’s body, favors international commission of enquiry.

Video of Stevens Murder: What Really Happened

Video which some news outlets claimed had showed Libyans trying to save Ambassador Stevens turns out to show the opposite.

Tunisia Bans Friday Protests

Tunisia to ban all demonstrations on Friday, after receiving a tip-off about preparations for violence over cartoons of Mohammed.

Syria: At Least 30 Killed in Massive Explosion

At least 30 civilians killed in a massive explosion in northeast Syria. State media blames a helicopter gunship crash on an accident.

U.S. Warns Israel: Iran Strike May Affect Peace

U.S. officials recently warned Israel that Egypt and Jordan could annul their peace treaties with the Jewish State if it attacks Iran.

Abbas Offers Condolences to Terrorist's Family

PA Chairman Abbas calls Hamas leader Ahmed Yousef, whose brother was killed in an IAF air strike near Rafiah.

Libyan Security Official Quits

Libyan official quits his job, highlighting tensions in the security establishment after a terror attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.

Prosor Criticizes UN Over 'Unilateral' Decisions

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Ron Prosor, criticizes the UN over its unilateral decisions regarding the Palestinian Authority.

'Israel Has the Ability to Defend Itself'

The head of Israel's Nuclear Energy Commission, Shaul Horev, warns Iran that Israel can defend itself on its own.

IMF, World Bank Warn: PA Risks 'Social Upheaval'

The Palestinian Authority faces a $400 million budget shortfall, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund warn.

Lebanon: Hizbullah Supporters Protest in Tyre

Thousands of supporters of Hizbullah protest against a U.S.-made film mocking Islam and cartoons of prophet Mohammed.

Report: Iran Sending Weapons to Syria Via Iraq

Iran has been sending large quantities of weapons to the Syrian regime using civilian aircraft, an intelligence report reveals.

Morsi Adviser: Amending Treaty 'a Matter of Time'

An adviser to Egypt's President says amending the treaty with Israel is "a matter of time," says such a move is necessary.

Egypt On High Alert in Sinai

Egyptian security services announce state of high alert in Sinai after receiving information about possible attacks on local officers.

IDF Foils Terror Attack, Kills 2 Gaza Terrorists

The IDF in a joint operation with the Shin Bet foils a planned terror attack, as IAF aircraft kill two terrorists in southern Gaza.