Elad Benari

Egyptian Gas Pipeline Blown Up for 13th Time

The pipeline which carries gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan blown up, again, for the 13th time in the past year.

Assad's Father-In-Law 'Horrified' by Crackdown

Bashar Assad's London-based father-in-law says he is horrified by crackdown on protesters, worries about his daughter's safety.

Israel, Cyprus Sign Deal for Electricity Cable

Israel and Cyprus sign an accord to lay an underwater electricity cable between the two countries.

Romney: Re-elect Obama, Iran Gets Nuclear Weapons

Republican presidential hopeful warns: Iran will obtain nuclear weapons if President Barack Obama is elected for a second term.

PA TV Says Israel Wages Religious War

The PA's official television network broadcasts a song accusing Israel of waging a "religious war" against Arabs.

Ketzaleh: Netanyahu-Barak Will Never Attack Iran

MK Katz: Netanyahu and Barak have failed to stop the rocket fire on southern Israel. They will never be able to attack Iran.

Peres, Obama Meet After AIPAC Speeches

Presidents Shimon Peres and Barack Obama hold working meeting after AIPAC speeches, discuss Iran and the peace process.

Bennett on Obama's Speech: Need Action, not Words

Netanyahu's former chief of staff, Naftali Bennett: We need paralyzing sanctions against Iran, right now.

Missing 19-Year-Old Soldier Located Safe and Sound

19-year-old Eshel Silberstein, missing since Saturday, located in Eilat. Military Police to probe his disappearance.

Abbas: Hamas Agrees to State Along '1967 Borders'

PA Abbas claims has agreed to accept a Palestinian state along the pre-1967 lines, but continues to stall peace talks.

Israeli Embassy Prepares for Official Visits

The Israeli Embassy in Washington prepares for Peres and Netanyahu's visits. "We have a staff that knows how to get the job done."

Will Israeli Leaders Ask Obama to Free Pollard?

Peres and Netanyahu will meet Obama and discuss Iran, but the big question is whether they'll raise the Jonathan Pollard issue.

Romney's Streak Continues, Takes Washington State

Mitt Romney wins Republican caucuses in Washington state, CNN projects, with 37 percent of the votes.

Assad Threatens Israel if Syria is Attacked

Report: Assad has ordered his military to hit Israel with a barrage of missiles should there be any foreign intervention in Syria.

Peres to Thank Obama, U.S. in AIPAC Speech

In his speech at the AIPAC Policy Conference, President Shimon Peres will thank President Obama for his support for Israel.

Video: Top US Officials Say, Free Pollard Now!

New YouTube video gathers all the calls by top U.S. officials to free Jonathan Pollard after more than 25 years in prison.

Trapped French Journalists Escape Syria

After being trapped in Homs for days, French journalists Edith Bouvier and William Daniels reach Lebanon.

Terror Expert Warns of Threat to Israelis Abroad

Outgoing head of the Counter-Terrorism Bureau warns: Israelis abroad are still under threat of terrorism. Iran is constantly at work.

Canadian Anti-Israel Group Boycotts Retail Giant

A pro-Arab, anti-Israel group in Canada seeks to boycott Sears for selling Israeli products. BUYcott is fighting back.

Netanyahu to Demand Obama Commit to Iran Strike

Prime Minister Netanyahu will demand that President Barack Obama commit to a strike on Iran if sanctions fail, say sources.

Syria Civil War Comes Close to Israeli Border

At least 15 people killed in clashes between Assad's forces and army deserters, just 2 kilometers from the border with Israel.

UN to Syria: Let Humanitarian Chief In

UN Security Council deplores the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria, calls on Assadto grant UN humanitarian access.

Congress Members Demand U.S. Prosecute Terrorists

52 Congress members sign a letter to Attorney General, demand the U.S. prosecute terrorists who killed Americans.

Rabbi Elyashiv's Condition 'Very Serious'

The medical condition of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv continues to deteriorate. He is suffering from an infection in his blood.

Benizri to be Released from Prison Thursday

Former Shas minister Shlomo Benizri goes home on Thursday, a month earlier than scheduled, due to reduction in prisoner quota.

Egypt Sets Date for Presidential Election

Egypt sets May 23 and 24 for the first presidential election since Mubarak's ouster. New president to be named June 21.

Barak, Panetta Hold 'Useful' Meeting in Washington

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta meet in Washington, talk about Iran.

Syria: Army Determined to 'Cleanse' Besieged City

President Bashar Assad's troops gather outside the neighborhood of Baba Amr in Homs, raising fears of pending ground invasion.

Peres: Iran Knows There Are Other Options

President Shimon Peres with a clear message for Iran: If the sanctions do not bear fruit, there are other ways.

Lieberman: No Security Without the Jordan Valley

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman: It would be impossible to ensure Israel's security without an Israeli presence in the Jordan Valley.

Netanyahu Lowers Tax on Gasoline

Hours before the gas prices were to rise, PM Netanyahu lowered the tax gasoline by 0.10 shekels. Full service will still be 7.95 shekels.

Expert: Iran Fears Having a Nuclear Bomb

Middle East expert Dr. Guy Bechor: Iran knows that a nuclear weapon means the end of the regime.

Prosor's Message: 10 Days, 10 Rockets, 0 Action

Israeli ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor sends a short but clear message to the UN over its silence on the rocket attacks from Gaza.

Arabs from Killers' Village to Plow in Itamar

Itamar residents outraged after finding out that Arabs from nearby Awarta will be allowed to plow land within town limits.

Iran Warns Azerbaijan Over Arms from Israel

Iran summons Azerbaijan's ambassador, warns him over $1.5 billion in arms his country purchased from Israel.

After Tough Fight, Romney Takes Michigan, Arizona

CNN projecting that Mitt Romney will win Arizona and Michigan, beating main challenger Rick Santorum.

Arab Judge Refuses to Sing Anthem, Sparks Outrage

Nationalist MKs are outraged after Supreme Court judge Salim Jubran refuses to sing Hatikvah at Grunis' swearing in ceremony.

Netanyahu Meets Senior JFNA Leadership

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with the senior leadership of the Jewish Federations of North America, days before his meeting with Obama.

Israel Appoints First Ever Ethiopian Ambassador

Foreign Ministry announces that Ethiopian-born Beylanesh Zevadia will serve as Israel's ambassador to Ethiopia.

Report: Iran Executed Twice As Many People in 2011

Amnesty International report: Iran put to death more than twice as many people in 2011 as it did the year before.