Elad Benari

Top Syrian General Defects to Turkey

Manaf Tlass, a Syrian general who was a leading member of Assad's inner circle, has defected to Turkey.

Company Sold Technology to Syria - and Israel

An Italian company revealed to have sold technology to Syria also won an Israel Railways tender.

Netanyahu Ready for Personal Sanctions on Evaders

Netanyahu meets heads of coalition parties, says he would be willing to impose personal sanctions on hareidim who evade service.

15th General Defects from Syria to Turkey

A Syrian general and a number of soldiers among 66 Syrians who flee into Turkey in one day.

Ahmadinejad Calls Morsi, Invites Him to Tehran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad calls Egypt's new president and invites him to the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.

MK Levin Welcomes the 'No Occupation' Report

MK Yariv Levin welcomes the conclusions of a panel headed by a retired judge that there is no Israeli “occupation” in Judea and Samaria.

Soldier Who Refused to Ambush Vandals Suspended

The IDF suspends a Kfir Brigade fighter who refused to participate in an ambush to catch “price tag” vandals for six months.

Al-Qaeda Inspired Group Claims Syria Attacks

Al-Nusra, an Al-Qaeda inspired group, has claimed responsibility for dozens of attacks across Syria.

Israeli Rabbi Attacked on Paris Subway

Rabbi Asher Idan from Jerusalem was attacked and robbed of 600 euros while traveling on the subway in Paris.

Officials Condemn Decision on Ariel University

Officials in the Knesset, Judea and Samaria, condemn CHE for not recognizing the Ariel University Center.

Mofaz to Netanyahu: Time for Actions, Not Words

Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz strongly rejects Netanyahu’s welcoming of the Draft Law committee's recommendations.

PA to Seek UNESCO Recognition for More Sites

Following its success with the Church of the Nativity, PA will seek to have additional religious sites recognized by UNESCO.

Migron Residents: The Circumstances Have Changed

Itai Hemo, spokesman for Migron, tells Arutz Sheva that the buying of most of the land by the residents has 'shuffled the cards.'

British Documents Reveal Attitudes Toward Bibi

Documents seen by website The Commentator reveal: Britain thinks Netanyahu uses PA incitement to delay peace talks.

Peres: America Remains Israel's Greatest Ally

President Shimon Peres congratulates the U.S. on its Independence Day during a reception at the home of Ambassador Daniel Shapiro.

Barak Tries to Get Netanyahu and Mofaz Talking

Defense Minister Barak tries to mediate between Netanyahu and Mofaz amid a coalition crisis over the Plesner Committee.

Netanyahu: There's Reason for Hope

PM Netanyahu's Message for the July 4, 2012 US Independence Day

Abbas Launches Broadest Weapons Crackdown

Some 200 arrested over the past few weeks, as Abbas launches broadest weapons crackdown in years, faces own loyalists.

Roman Catholics Welcomes Decision on Bethlehem

Roman Catholic Church says the granting of world heritage status to the Church of the Nativity is a "diplomatic victory" for PA.

Human Rights Official Attacks Israeli 'Apartheid'

Richard Falk says the peace process is a trick, claims Israel's treatment of PA Arabs in Judea and Samaria is apartheid.

Report: 85 Syrian Soldiers Defect to Turkey

Nearly 300 Syrians have defected to Turkey, including 85 soldiers, Turkey's state-run news agency reports.

Mofaz Urged to Resign Over Plesner Committee

The heads of the “suckers’” movement call on Minister Shaul Mofaz to quit the coalition over the disbanding of the Plesner Committee.

Romney to Visit Israel, Meet Netanyahu

Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, will visit Israel this summer to meet with Netanyahu and other leaders.

Soldier Dismissed for Refusing to Ambush Vandals

IDF soldier dismissed from a commanders’ course after refusing to participate in an ambush to catch “price tag” vandals.

Kenya Arrests Terrorists who Targeted Israelis

Two Iranian terrorists who were arrested in Kenya were planning to attack Israeli, American, British and Saudi targets in the country.

New Home Front Campaign Focuses on Earthquakes

Home Front Command launches new campaign aimed at informing Israelis about earthquake preparedness.

Certificates Given to Mount Herzl Victims

President Peres and Chief of Staff Gantz hand certificates of excellence to two outstanding soldiers who were injured on Mount Herzl.

IAF Strikes Terror Cell in Northern Gaza

IAF aircraft attack a terrorist cell in Gaza as it prepares to launch rockets at southern Israel.

PA Facing 'Worst Financial Crisis' Ever

The Palestinian Authority government is facing its “worst financial crisis” since its establishment, its labor minister says.

Russia May Have Helped Down Turkish Jet

Russia may have helped shoot down the Turkish aircraft near Syria, officials tell The Sunday Times newspaper.

Peres, Netanyahu Write Letters to Egypt's Morsi

Both President Peres and PM Netanyahu have sent separate letters to Egypt’s new Islamist president, calling for continued peace.

Jordan's King to Islamists: Take Part in Elections

Jordan's King urges the Islamist opposition to take part in upcoming elections, despite their dissatisfaction with reforms.

Hamas Denounces Sentence Given to Mastermind

Hamas’ military wing, denounces the 54 life terms handed down to its former senior commander, Ibrahim Hamad.

PA Officials: Israel Spreads Drugs Among Youth

Palestinian Media Watch exposes five articles in an official PA daily in which officials accuse Israel of spreading drugs among youth.

Iranian Commander: Israel Will be Destroyed

Iranian commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh says Israel will be destroyed if it ventures an attack on Iran.

Syria: 83 Killed, Forces Storm Damascus Suburb

At least 83 people killed across Syria, hundreds trapped in Douma as regime forces storm the town in Damascus province.

Hamas Presents Video of 'Collaborators'

Hamas shows 20-minute video documentary, in which alleged collaborators with Israel confess.

Morsi During Campaign: Jihad Is Our Path

During his election campaign, Egyptian president-elect Mohammed Morsi reiterated his commitment to jihad and to the Islamic sharia law.

Tibi: Ramon in Taibe, Arafat in Netanya

MK Tibi: Willing to name a new aerospace center in Taibe after Ilan Ramon, if Netanya names its city hall after Arafat.

Hamas Concerned Over Israeli Disengagement

Hamas concerned over the possibility that Israel will unilaterally withdraw from Judea and Samaria, isolating Jerusalem.