Elad Benari

British Chain Extending Boycott of Settlements

The Co-Operative Group will extend its boycott of products from Judea and Samaria and will shun suppliers that source from there.

Syria's Grand Mufti Blames Arab Spring on West

The Grand Mufti of Syria says the Arab Spring is nothing but a Western plot that will "benefit the Zionist entity".

Bin Laden's Family Deported to Saudi Arabia

Nearly a year after Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in, the members of his family were deported from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia.

Sarkozy: France Committed to Israel's Security

French President Nicolas Sarkozy sends letter to President Shimon Peres to congratulate Israel’s on Independence Day.

Panetta: I Hope Gantz is Correct on Iran

U.S. Secretary of Defense Panetta says he hopes statements from Israel's military chief on Iran's leadership are “correct.”

UN Demands Syrian Government Stop Violence

UN Secretary-General demands that the Syrian government comply with its commitment to withdraw troops and heavy weapons from cities.

Experts: Iran Preparing for Cyberwar

Experts say Iran is busy acquiring the technical know-how to launch a cyber-attack on the United States and its allies.

Peres: No Need to 'Wave Swords'

President Shimon Peres: There is currently no need to threaten Iran with an attack. We need to go with the world.

Jordan's PM Resigns 6 Months After Taking Office

Jordan’s King Abdullah II has accepted the resignation of his Prime Minister, Awn Khasawneh.

Barak: Iran is a Greater Threat than Egypt

Barak rejects Lieberman’s claims that Egypt is more of a security danger than Iran. Iran is "a threat with an existential potential."

Fitch Gives Israel an A with a Stable Outlook

Fitch credit rating agency announces it has ratified Israel's credit rating and set it to A with a stable outlook.

Egypt Allows Mubarak's Former PM to Run

In a surprise move, Egypt's election commission reinstates Mubarak's last prime minister in the presidential race.

Abbas to Muslims and Christians: Visit Jerusalem

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas: There's no prohibition in the Koran to visit Jerusalem. Muslims and Christians should come.

Terrorists Fire Rocket at Southern Israel

As Israelis celebrate Independence Day, terrorists from Gaza fire rocket at the Ashkelon Coast Regional Council.

Egypt Prevents Radicals from Defacing Memorial

Egyptian army prevents a local radical group from defacing an IDF memorial dedicated to ten soldiers killed in a helicopter crash.

EU to Israel: Reverse Legalization of Communities

EU expresses concern over Israel's decision to legalize communities "in the occupied Palestinian territory".

Netanyahu Thanks Israel's Supporters

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's greeting in honor of Israel’s 64th Independence Day: We are unique in having such passionate friends.

Remembering, Singing and Telling

Thousands attend the “Remembering, Singing and Telling” event, which was held at the Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem in honor of Memorial Day.

Combat Fighter Sings About Battle Trauma

Former combat soldier, Israeli singer, Idan Amedi preformed at the Zochrim memorial ceremony with his song about soldiers' pain and trauma.

Iran Hopes Talks Will Mark 'End of Nuclear Issue'

Iranian FM Ali Akbar Salehi hopes Tehran's next round of talks with six powers will mark “the beginning of the end of the nuclear issue."

Studies Begin at New Itamar Study Hall

Mishkan Ehud, a Beit Midrash named after Rabbi Udi Fogel, officially opened for studies this week.

U.S. Condemns Legalization of Communities

State Department spokeswoman says Washington is opposed to the legalization of Sansana, Rechelim and Bruchin.

Anti-Mubarak Law Disqualifies Another Candidate

Egypt’s election commission disqualifies Ahmed Shafiq, Mubarak's former prime minister, from running for the presidency.

Gantz: IDF 'Ready for Any Battle'

IDF Chief of Staff at Memorial Day ceremony: the IDF stands firmly against threats; We are ready for any battle and every task.

Itamar's Youth Strengthens Toulouse Children

Students from Bnei Akiva’s branch in Itamar have written support letters to the students of the Otzar Hatorah school in Toulouse.

Protest Against Leftist Alternative Ceremony

Dozens protest against Combatants for Peace's alternative Memorial Day ceremony, which includes terrorists' parents.

Peres: Israel Still Under Threat

President Shimon Peres at Memorial Day ceremony: "We will continue to look for a way to bring peace to Israel."

Leftists: No One Has a Monopoly on Grief

Combatants for Peace explains why it chooses to invite parents of terrorists who died fighting IDF soldiers to its Memorial Day ceremony.

PA Children's Show: Zion is a Devil with a Tail

A PA TV children's program recently featured a child reciting a poem with the words: “Our enemy, Zion, is Satan with a tail.”

Netanyahu Meets Bible Quiz Contestants

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets the contestants of the International Bible Quiz, tells them to immigrate to Israel.

Video: State to Ask for Delay of Ulpana Demolition

Netanyahu and senior ministers decide that the State will ask the Supreme Court to delay the demolition of the Ulpana neighborhood.

Three Jewish Communities to be Legalized

A ministerial team that had been appointed on Sunday decides to legalize the status of Sansana, Rechelim and Bruchin.

Barak: Legalize the Ulpana Neighborhood

Defense Minister Ehud Barak, feeling the pressure over the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El, orders his office to find a way to legalize it.

Amr Moussa: Vote for Me, Egypt is in Crisis

Egypt’s leading candidate for president says his decades as a senior government official is a reason to vote for him.

Egypt: Gas Agreement 'Suspended, Not Cancelled'

Senior Egyptian official says the agreement of supply of gas to Israel has only been suspended because of financial issues.

Edelstein: Demolition of Ulpana Not on the Agenda

Minister Yuli Edelstein: Demolishing the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El is not on the agenda. Barak won't be able to realize his plans.

France Elections Headed for Runoff

French President Nicolas Sarkozy to face socialist Francois Hollande in a runoff election on May 6.

UN Monitors Visit Battered Syrian City

Five unarmed UN monitors tour Homs. Syrian security forces pull out just prior to the visit.

Mizrachi UK Raises Money for the Fogel Children

Following a successful campaign to raise money for the surviving Fogel children, Mizrachi UK Chairman presents family with results.

Israelis Believe Eisner's Dismissal Unjustified

51 percent of Israelis believe that the dismissal of Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner from his command position was unjustified, poll finds.