Elad Benari

Gunshots Fired Near Fayyad's Ramallah Compound

PA police officers trade gunfire with assailants at Fayyad’s compound in Ramallah. No casualties reported.

Hackers Publish Israelis' Credit Card Information

Hackers' site bearing the name of terrorist Imad Mughniyeh publishes Israelis' personal information and credit card numbers.

MK Herzog: Iranian Terror a Strategic Challenge

Terror attacks sponsored by Iran are a major strategic challenge for Israel, MK Yitzchak Herzog tells Australian FM.

Clinton Warns Against 'Sectarian War' in Syria

U.S. Secretary of State warns Syria must not be allowed to descend into a sectarian war, calls on world to plan for post-Assad Syria.

Civics Head Gives Education Ministry an Ultimatum

Dismissed untenured Civics superintendent gives the Education Ministry 48 hours to reinstate him.

Morsi: Egypt Will Honor All International Treaties

Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi says his country will honor all the international treaties it signed, including the one with Israel.

University Heads: Don't Approve Ariel

In a last-ditch effort, presidents of universities ask the head of Central Command not to approve Ariel's recognition.

Assad Receives Support from Iranian Allies

Syria's President Bashar Assad meets Iran's Saeed Jalili, who says Iran will maintain its partnership with Syria.

Egypt: Gunmen Open Fire on Checkpoint in Sinai

Armed men open fire on a security checkpoint in Al-Arish in the Sinai Peninsula. No immediate reports of injuries.

Abbas Meets Blair, Asks for Financial Support

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas meets Quartet representative Tony Blair, called to support the PA financially.

Egypt: We Received Intelligence About the Attack

Head of Egyptian intelligence says Egypt had received intelligence about attack on the Egypt-Israel border before it took place.

Iran's Rial Sinks to Historical Low

Iran's rial sinks about five percent as the economy suffers from international sanctions.

Haniyeh: Israel Responsible for Attack

Hamas PM says Israel is behind the attack that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers, says Israel wants to "embarrass Egypt's leadership."

White House: Assad's Government is Crumbling

White House says the defection of Syria's prime minister shows that the Syrian government is “crumbling from within”.

IAI Moves Up First Full-Scale Arrow-3 Test

Israel Aerospace Industries announces it will soon hold the first full-scale test fire for the Arrow-3 missile.

Morsi Vows to Avenge the Deaths of Killed Soldiers

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi visits Sinai, a day after 16 Egyptian soldiers were killed in a terror attack in the region.

Legal System Imposes Bureaucracy on Beit El

Beit El mayor says that the legal system is making it difficult for new land to be built in the town, despite government promises.

Muslim Brotherhood Blames Israel for Terror Attack

The Muslim Brotherhood says that the Israeli Mossad was behind the terror attack along the Egypt-Israel border on Sunday night.

Livnat: We Can't be Silent in the Face of Terror

Culture & Sports Minister Limor Livnat speaks at a memorial ceremony in London for the 11 athletes who were murdered in Munich.

Syrian Intelligence Officer Defects

Senior Syrian officer reported to have defected. He was head of an intelligence organization responsible for monitoring dissent.

Israeli's Car Stolen as Helps Fellow Motorist

A resident of the Binyamin region community of Kochav Hashachar had his car stolen by PA Arabs after he stopped to help a fellow motorist.

Dismissed Civics Head Claims Smear Campaign

Adar Cohen, dismissed for promoting post-Zionist textbooks: I was the target of a well-orchestrated smear campaign.

PA Sends Aid to 'Palestinian Refugees' in Syria

An aid convoy with food and medicine left Ramallah and headed towards a Syrian area of 'Palestinian refugees'.

PA Cancels Summit After Israel Bars Envoys

The PA has cancelled planned meeting of envoys in Ramallah after Israel refused to admit attendees from countries that don't recognize it.

Netanyahu: Khamenei 'Not a Rational Leader'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu explains in closed conversations why he is seriously considering attacking Iran's nuclear facilities.

Morsi Calls Urgent Meeting After Terror Attack

Egyptian President Morsi calls for an urgent meeting with the military council after an attack kills at least 15 Egyptian policemen.

Assad's Forces Pound Rebels in Aleppo

Assad's forces attack rebel positions in Aleppo as rebels prepare for a “strong offensive” by government forces on the city.

5 Israelis Wounded in Jerusalem Rock Attack

Five Israelis wounded by rocks thrown by Arab residents of east Jerusalem at an Israeli bus traveling to the Western Wall.

Shin Bet: Number of Terror Attacks Down in July

July saw a significant decrease in the number of terrorist attacks, according to figures released by the Israel Security Agency.

After Economic Measures, Netanyahu Gets 25 Seats

Likud drops but retains power: New poll finds Netanyahu would win 25 seats in the next elections.

Erekat: Date of UN Bid to be Decided Next Month

Saeb Erekat says the Arab ministerial council will discuss the PA's next bid to the United Nations on September 5.

Iran and World Powers to Hold More Nuclear Talks

Chief negotiators for the EU and Iran agree to hold more talks about Tehran's nuclear work. Previous talks broke down.

UN Confirms Syrian Rebels Have Heavy Weapons

The head of the UN peacekeeping department confirms Syria's rebels have heavy weapons, as rebels capture a tank.

Syria's Muslim Brotherhood Hopes for Islamic State

The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria says that the country post-Assad will be an Islamic state.

Israelis Warned to Leave Sinai Now

Counter-Terrorism Bureau issues a serious warning against travelling to the Sinai Peninsula.

Iran Could Have Nuclear Weapons Within a Year

Dr. Ephraim Asculai says he doubts the sanctions on Iran will lead it to give up its nuclear weapons program.

Report: Obama Authorized Support for Syrian Rebels

President Barack Obama has signed a secret order authorizing U.S. support for rebels in Syria, sources say.

Egypt's New Prime Minister Announces Government

Egypt's prime minister, Hisham Kandil, draws on bureaucrats and Islamists for the first Muslim Brotherhood-led administration.

Egyptian Official Confirms Morsi's Letter to Peres

Unnamed Egyptian official says President Mohammed Morsi had indeed sent a letter to Israeli President Shimon Peres.

White House Spokesman Agrees with Netanyahu

A spokesman for the White House says U.S. agrees with PM Netanyahu that Iran has not yet decided to abandon its nukes.