Elad Benari

Assad's Forces Massacre Hundreds in Hama

Syrian government troops, using tanks and helicopters, massacre more than 100 people in the province of Hama.

Netanyahu and Mofaz Talk, Agree to Talk Even More

PM Binyamin Netanyahu and Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz hold late night meeting on draft law. Agreement yet to be reached.

U.S. Deploys Robot Subs in the Gulf

The United States has deployed a fleet of robot subs in the Gulf amid concerns that Iran will block the Strait of Hormuz.

Ex-General: Khamenei Lying About Nukes

Former general of Iran's Revolutionary Guards accuses supreme leader Khamenei of lying when he says Iran's nuclear program is peaceful.

West Seeks Sanctions on Assad

Western powers seek a UN resolution that gives Assad ten days to silence his heavy guns or face tough sanctions.

Tally in Libya Suggests Defeat for Islamists

Libya's Islamists suffer a major defeat in Benghazi, but still believe that they can dominate the next congress.

Woolsey Repeats Position on Pollard

Former CIA director Woolsey repeats his position that Jonathan Pollard should be released from prison, but doubts Obama will do it.

Mofaz, Netanyahu Meet, Talk About Draft Law

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz meet about the new draft law. Meeting ends without progress.

Lebanon Suspends Assistance to Syrian Refugees

Lebanese authorities suspend medical assistance to Syrian refugees, say the decision is “technical, not political.”

Rabbis in Letter to Peres: You Should Apologize

Pikuach Nefesh organization sends Peres a letter over his remarks that Jewish settlement threatens Israel’s Jewish majority.

Syria's Ambassador to Iraq Defects

Syria's ambassador to Iraq, Nawaf Fares, has defected from the regime of embattled President Bashar al-Assad.

Iron Dome Battery Placed in Eilat

Iron Dome anti-missile battery placed in the city of Eilat, IDF says it is part of a program testing the system's integration capabilities.

Russia Sends Naval Flotilla to its Base in Syria

Russia sends a naval flotilla of seven warships to its naval base at Tartus. Officials claim deployment unrelated to Syrian unrest.

PA Sets Date for Local Elections, Hamas Unhappy

PA cabinet sets October 20 as date for local elections. Hamas warns the decision would “affect reconciliation negatively.”

Israel Releases PA Arab Soccer Player

Mahmoud Sarsak, a PA Arab soccer player who staged a hunger strike while in an Israeli jail, freed and returned to Gaza.

Outgoing Egyptian Ambassador: Peace is Strong

Egypt's outgoing ambassador to Israel, Yasser Ridah, says his country’s peace agreement with Israel is strong and sturdy.

Pentagon: Iran Continuing to Improve its Missiles

New Pentagon report finds that Iran’s military continues to improve the accuracy and killing power of its ballistic missiles.

Top Egypt Court Freezes Morsi's Decree

Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court freezes President Mohammed Morsi's decree reinstating the Islamist-led parliament.

Peres Under Fire for Anti-Settlement Comments

President Shimon Peres comes under fire for saying the Jewish settlement enterprise is a threat to Israel’s Jewish majority.

Hotovely's Bill Adopts 'No Occupation' Report

MK Hotovely to submit a bill which adopts the principles of a report that states Judea and Samaria are not "occupied territories.”

Rambam Hospital Prepared to Treat Syrians

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara tours Haifa's Rambam Hospital, assured it is prepared to receive casualties from Syria.

French TV Defends Airing of Merah Recordings

French television channel TF1 defends decision to air recordings of Toulouse terrorist, as his victims' families are outraged.

Attackers to be Prosecuted for Anti-Semitism

French judge rules: the anti-Semitic motive of two Arabs who attacked a Jewish student will be included in the lawsuit against them.

Jerusalem Still Israel's Largest Populated City

Jerusalem remains Israel’s largest city in terms of population, according to figures released by the Central Bureau of Statistics.

Almagor Head: Release Terrorists, Get Attacks

Meir Indor, Chairman of the Almagor organization, warns against Netanyahu’s reported intention to release dozens of terrorists.

IAF Retaliates for Attacks, Strikes Hamas Targets

IAF aircraft strike a terrorist base and another terror target, both belonging to the Hamas terror group.

TAU's Research on Bats Could Help Neuroscience

Dr. Yossi Yovel of Tel Aviv University develops bat colony born and raised in captivity to unlock the secrets of behavior and cognition.

Barroso Talks Peace and Iran with Netanyahu

José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, meets PM Binyamin Netanyahu. The two talk about the peace process and about Iran.

Morsi Orders Dissolved Parliament to Reconvene

Egyptian President Morsi calls Islamist-dominated parliament to reconvene, defying a military decree dissolving the legislature.

European Commission Chief: Resume Peace Talks

European Commission chief Barroso meets Abbas, calls to return to peace talks. Abbas, meanwhile, reiterates preconditions.

Muslim B'hood Leader Calls for Jihad on Israel

The supreme leader of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood calls every Muslim to save Jerusalem from the "Israeli rapists."

Abbas to Ask Swiss Experts to Test Arafat's Body

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will ask Swiss experts who probed Arafat's death to take samples from his body for further tests.

Toulouse Terrorist: I'm Not Afraid of Death

French television releases recording of terrorist Mohammed Merah, revealing what he told French police during a standoff.

Ya'alon, Plesner Hold First Meeting on Draft Law

Deputy PM Ya'alon and MK Plesner, who were appointed to head a team to formulate a new draft law, hold positive first meeting.

Law: Sanctions on Infiltrators who Transfer Money

Ministry of Justice publishes a proposed bill: It will be a criminal prohibition for infiltrators to transfer funds abroad.

Assad Blames U.S. for Fueling Uprising

In an interview on German TV, Syrian President Bashar Assad says the U.S. is partnering with those “terrorists”.

Poll: 46% of Israelis Favor Kadima Leaving

Poll conducted for Channel 10 News finds that 46 percent of Israelis believe that Kadima should quit the coalition over Draft Law crisis.

In Future, Half the Population Won't Enlist

Hebrew U expert: The changing birthrate among different sectors may lead to a point where half the people be exempted from military service.

Libya's Outgoing Leaders Push for Sharia

Libya's outgoing National Transitional Council: Sharia should be the “main” source of legislation.

Clinton to Visit Israel, Discuss Peace Efforts

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Israel and Egypt as part of an eight-nation tour which began Thursday.