Elad Benari

Syrian Rebels Claim to Take Over Chemical Weapons

A statement published by the Syrian rebels says that they have taken over a military base and found missiles with non-conventional warheads.

Rocket and Mortar Attacks on Israel Continue

Two rockets land at the Eshkol region, causing no physical injuries or damages. Mortars fired earlier land in Gaza.

Yishai to Huldai: Save Synagogues

Minister Eli Yishai writes Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai, asks him to safeguard the city's synagogues from illegal infiltrators.

Morsi to Visit Iran 'for the Syrian People'

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi’s visit to Tehran is aimed at pressuring Iran to stop supporting Assad, says Muslim Brotherhood official.

Abbas 'Worried About PA's Future'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is worried about the future of his entity because of Foreign Minister Lieberman's "threats", says a PA official.

Iran's Chief of Staff to Sue U.S. Over Sanctions

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says he will sue the United States for imposing travel and financial bans on him.

Migron Residents Ask Court to Delay Eviction

Residents of the community of Migron ask the Supreme Court to delay their eviction until their temporary homes are ready.

Bar Ilan Withdraws Support from Ariel Motion

Bar Ilan University withdraws support from a motion to the Supreme Court against the decision to recognize the Ariel University Center.

IAF Strikes Two Weapons Sites in Gaza

After several rocket attacks on Sderot, the IAF responds by striking two Gaza sites in which weapons were produced and stored.

Peres Commutes Sentences of 7 Terrorists

President Shimon Peres commutes the prison sentences of seven Israeli Arab terrorists who were sentenced to life before Oslo.

Assad Vows to Defeat 'Foreign Plot'

Assad says Syria will defeat the foreign plot being waged against the country as his troops continue to kill rebels.

Defense Ministry Preparing to Demolish Ulpana

The Defense Ministry begins wrapping the evicted Ulpana buildings with scaffolding as it prepares to demolish them, not move them.

Egypt: 76 Convicted in Attack on Israeli Embassy

An Egyptian court convicts 76 people on charges of attacking the Israeli embassy during a violent protest last year.

Germany Maintained Contact with Munich Terrorists

Der Spiegel: Germany maintained contact with Black September after its members murdered 11 Israeli athletes in Munich.

Israel Foils Activists' Latest Provocation

A group of 50 pro-Arab activists, who organized the last 'flytilla', refused entry to Bethlehem through the Jordanian border with Israel.

Lieberman, Abbas Trade Barbs Over Letter

Abbas says Lieberman’s letter to the Quartet “doesn’t deserve an answer”, as Lieberman says Abbas glorifies terrorists.

Terrorists: Jihad Against 'Criminal Jews' a Duty

Salafi terror organization ideologically affiliated with Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for firing Kassam rockets at Sderot.

Egypt's PM: New Constitution by End of September

Egypt's Prime Minister, Hisham Kandil, says a draft of the country's new constitution will be ready for approval by the end of September.

Officials: Released Terrorists Behind Sinai Attack

Egyptian security officials: several of the terrorists involved in recent Sinai attack had been released from prison by Morsi.

Haniyeh Irritates Fatah by Attending Tehran Summit

Fatah fumes as Hamas PM says he will attend the meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Iran.

Former Syrian MP Flees to Jordan

A former Syrian MP, Nasser Al Hariri from Daraa, has fled to Jordan along with large numbers of Syrian officers.

Dayan Not Bothered by J Street Campaign

Recent publicity given to Yesha Council Chairman Danny Dayan by the New York Times has angered J Street, but Dayan takes it in stride.

Morsi Protects Journalists After Editor Detained

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi cancels the practice of temporarily detaining journalists for so-called “publication offences.”

Circumcision Still Occurring in Germany

Rabbi Uri Gamson of Germany says local Jews are continuing their regular routine, despite attempts to ban circumcision in the country.

Clinton Asks Egypt: Keep Communication with Israel

Clinton asks Egypt’s foreign minister to keep communication with Israel amid tensions over deployment of forces to the Sinai.

Israeli Makes Forbes List of Powerful Women

Israeli businesswoman Shari Arison takes the 64th spot on the Forbes magazine list of the 100 most powerful women in the world.

Ya'alon: History Will Judge the U.S. on Iran

Strategic Affair Minister Moshe Ya’alon places the responsibility on the United States if Iran realizes its nuclear ambitions.

Jews Outraged as Circumcision Issue Hits Denmark

A former Jew in Denmark said that circumcision is a ritual in which 'black-clad men' mutilate a baby. Local Jews outraged.

Iran Has Installed Hundreds of New Centrifuges

Ahead of a new IAEA report, diplomats reveal that Iran has installed hundreds of centrifuges at its underground facility in Fordo.

Egyptian Source: 1,600 Terrorists in Sinai

Egyptian police have identified 120 individuals out of 1,600 in North Sinai who are wanted for terrorism, says a security source.

Labor MK Visits Samaria

MK Daniel Ben-Simon (Labor), a strong proponent of giving up lands to the PA, toured the Binyamin region and met local residents.

Gantz: Israel is Ready for Any Scenario

IDF Chief of Staff on the threats facing Israel: Anyone who thinks he can ‘get rid of Israel’ will discover the deadly power of the IDF.

State to Pay Peace Now Over Hevron Home Case

Court grants the State an extension in responding about a home in Hevron, but also rules that Peace Now be compensated for the delay.

U.S.: There's Still Time for Diplomacy on Iran

State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland tells reporters: We believe there is still time for diplomacy to work with Iran.

Police Officer Reprimanded, Fined for Teargassing

A police commander has been reprimanded and fined for spraying tear gas at a resident of the Shomron community of Yitzhar.

South Africa Decides to Label Yesha Products

Israel slams South Africa after it announces that products made in Judea and Samaria will not be labeled as products of Israel.

PA Arabs Flock to Tel Aviv to Mark End of Ramadan

Thousands of PA Arabs flocked to the beaches of Tel Aviv this week as they marked the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Shas MKs Meet Turkish Government Representatives

Expert who was in Turkey with Shas MKs tells Arutz Sheva: They found it easy to communicate with traditional Islamists.

Syrian Opposition: No Talks with 'Criminal' Assad

Senior member of the Syrian opposition rejects remarks that Syria is ready to discuss Assad's resignation.

Source: Sinai Operation Coordinated with Israel

An Egyptian military source says the operation in the Sinai Peninsula is well-coordinated with Israel, despite suggestions otherwise.