Elad Benari

South Sudan Files Formal Protest over Infiltrators

South Sudan files formal protest with Israel over its treatment of the issue of the illegal infiltrators.

EJP Outraged Over German Circumcision Ruling

European Jewish Parliament expresses outrage over ruling that circumcision should be considered a physical assault.

Jews, Muslims Outraged Over Circumcision Ruling

Jewish and Muslim leaders in Germany condemn a court's decision to outlaw the circumcision of boys.

U.S. Group Cancels Talk by Syria's Grand Mufti

Foundation for Middle East Peace rescinds an invitation to Syria's top Muslim cleric after learning he threatened suicide bombings.

Russia Suspends Missile Contract with Syria

Russia’s main weapons producer suspends its contract with Syria to supply S-300 long-range missile systems.

Regev: Social Protesters Are Leftist Anarchists

MK Miri Regev: the social protesters are left-wing anarchists who act against the State. They do not want social change.

Evicted Ulpana Children Suffering Trauma

The Welfare Department in Beit El is helping the evicted children of the Ulpana neighborhood get over the trauma of losing their homes.

Hamas Blames Mossad for Death of its Member

Hamas says that its member Kamal Hussein Ranaja, who was killed in Damascus, was murdered by Israel's spy agency.

Mubarak's Morale Down Following Morsi's Win

Egypt's former president is slipping in and out of a coma and his morale has plunged following the Muslim Brotherhood's victory.

Senior Hamas Official Murdered in Damascus

A senior member of Hamas was murdered in Damascus, the group says, vowing to investigate the murder.

Hamas Terror Mastermind Convicted of 46 Murders

Israeli military court rules that Hamas member Ibrahim Hamad is guilty of ordering terror attacks which murdered 46 Israelis.

Hamas: Morsi Win will Lead to Recognition

Hamas official: Morsi's victory could enable Hamas to secure international recognition. We still won't recognize Israel, however.

Mofaz to Meet Abbas in Ramallah

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will meet Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz in Ramallah next Sunday, reports say.

Social Protest Activists Set Up Tents in Tel Aviv

Social protest activists set up some 20 tents in a park near the central train station in Tel Aviv, this time approved by the city.

Turkey Deploys Troops Along Border with Syria

Turkey deploys a large number of military vehicles to the Syrian border after Syria downs its jet.

Russia Has No Problem Recognizing Palestine

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, says Russia has no problem recognizing an independent Palestinian state.

Court Extends Remands of Yad Vashem Desecrators

Jerusalem Court extends the remand of three suspects who desecrated the Yad VaShem Holocaust memorial.

Syria in a Real Situation of War, Says Assad

Syrian President Bashar Assad tells the new parliament that Syria must secure victory in the war against anti-regime rebels.

Terrorists Fire Four Grad Missiles at Netivot

Terrorists from Gaza fire a barrage of four Grad missiles at Netivot. Iron Dome intercepts two of them.

Annan Wants Iran to be Part of Talks on Syria

Kofi Annan proposes inviting Iran to a multinational meeting to discuss Syria, leaves it up to the U.S. and Russia to decide.

Turkey Complains to UN Over Downed Jet

Turkey sends letter to UN Security Council and to Secretary General, complains about Syria downing its jet in international airspace.

'Morsi Will Deal with Internal Problems First'

Former Israeli consul in Egypt believes Morsi will have to deal with Egypt’s internal problems before he re-examines the peace treaty.

Pro-Israel South Africans to Support Israel

The African Christian Democratic Party in South Africa will hold two demonstrations in support of Israel this week.

144 More South Sudanese Go Home

A plane carrying 144 residents of South Sudan left the Ben Gurion International Airport at midnight on Monday.

Technology Center Launched in Sha'ar Hanegev

World ORT KadimaMada to officially open an advanced center for science and technology at the Sha’ar HaNegev region.

First Ulpana Evictions to Take Place Tuesday

16 families from the Ulpana neighborhood will leave their homes on Tuesday morning, in accordance with the agreement reached last week.

Egypt Denies Morsi's Interview with Iranian Agency

Egyptian presidency denies that Mohammed Morsi told Fars news he will reconsider treaty with Israel.

Putin: It's Our Interest to Ensure Peace in Israel

President Shimon Peres and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss the peace process, Iran and Syria.

Bennett: Apply Sovereignty Over Judea and Samaria

Former Yesha Council chairman Naftali Bennett: We need to do what's right for Israel. The world has bigger things on the agenda.

Hanegbi: U.S. Wasting Time Talking with Iran

Former Kadima MK Tzahi Hanegbi criticizes U.S. conduct on Iran, hopes that Israel will take matters into its own hands if necessary.

Shafiq Reclaims Victory, Attacks Brotherhood

Ahmed Shafiq repeats his claim of victory in presidential runoff, accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of "playing games."

Clinton: Some in Iran Want to be Attacked

Secretary of State Clinton in TV interview: Some in Iran believe an attack would legitimize the regime.

9/11 Survivor Circumcised at Age 50

50-year-old Alexander Yabisebitz, a survivor of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, undergoes circumcision.

Mofaz Thanks Obama During Surprise Meeting

Deputy PM Mofaz meets unexpectedly with President Obama, thanks him for his support of Israel.

Ceasefire? Three Rockets Fired At Ashkelon

Despite Hamas' "truce", terrorists fire three rockets at the city of Ashkelon.

Iran Continuing Clean-up Activity at Parchin

Satellite image exposed by ISIS shows Iran is continuing its suspected clean-up activity at the Parchin Military complex.

Gantz: We'll Continue to Prevent Rocket Attacks

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz: Israel’s security agencies will continue to act to prevent rocket attacks on Israel.

'Ulpana Agreement Benefits Settlement Enterprise'

Binyamin Residents Council Head: The residents of Beit El, as well as the settlement enterprise, benefited from the Ulpana agreement

Egypt Delays Announcement of Presidential Results

Egypt's election commission delays the announcement of presidential results, looks into appeals over vote counting.

Clinton Meets Mofaz and Erekat

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton meets Mofaz and PA negotiator Saeb Erekat in an attempt to restart peace talks.