Elad Benari

Iran to Expand Enrichment at Underground Plant

Ahmadinejad's surprise? Iran is expected to announce the expansion of its uranium enrichment at the underground Fordo plant.

Davidi Perl Wins Gush Etzion Elections

Davidi Perl wins 52.6% of votes in Gush Etzion Regional Authority elections, will serve as head for 18 months.

Video: 1970s IAF Helicopter Takes Off Again

The IAF has upgraded and rebuilt its old Sikorsky 985s and has turned them into brand new Sikorsky 2025s.

Senior Hamas Leader Slams Agreement with Fatah

Senior Hamas official Mahmud al-Zahar says agreement with Fatah is a mistake and that no one inside Hamas was consulted.

Report: Mossad Operating Spy Network in Tunisia

Egyptian research institute claims the Israeli Mossad is operating a spy network in Tunisia, in collaboration with U.S. intelligence.

IMF Warns of Economic Instability in Israel

IMF warned Israel of potential economic instability because of high unemployment and poverty in Arab, hareidi sectors.

Fmr. Officer Says Syrian Troops Used Chem. Weapons

An officer who recently defected from the Syrian army: Syrian security forces are using non-conventional weapons against protesters.

Will Blast at Embassy Affect Iran-India Ties?

America's Jewish lobby has criticized India for its special ties with Iran. Will the blast at the Israeli embassy affect those ties?

WZO's Young Zionist Leaders Sing Hatikvah in Miami

Over 150 Jewish college students attended the 2012 Young Zionist Leadership Conference in Miami.

Wounded Israeli in 'Critical but Stable' Condition

Wife of Israeli diplomat who was wounded in India terror attack undergoes two surgeries, listed as critical but stable.

Netanyahu Meets Daughter of Ex-SLA Soldier

PM Netanyahu meets with 14-year-old daughter of a former SLA officer who has been hunger striking due to her family's difficult situation.

Syrian Rebels Deny They Possessed Israeli Weapons

The Free Syrian Army rejects reports that it possessed weapons manufactured in Israel and in the United States.

German Minister Warns Against Israeli Attack

Germany’s Defense Minister: An Israeli attack on Iran won't achieve its goals and may have severe political consequences.

Commander Warns Against Iran's 'Suicide Ships'

Vice Admiral Mark I. Fox warns Iran may plant “suicide ships” along the Straits of Hormuz to use against U.S. forces.

Athens Burns, Lawmakers Vote on Austerity Measures

As demonstrators set fire to buildings and clash with security forces, Greek parliament passes disputed austerity measures.

Abbas: We Won't Recognize Israel as a Jewish State

PA Chairman Abbas: We won't recognize the Jewish State, because then no "Palestinian" refugees will be able to return.

Turkey's Erdogan Undergoes Second Surgery

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan undergoes a second surgery, follow-up to abdominal surgery in November.

Muslims Claim Israel Building on Temple Mount

Al-Aqsa Foundation for Endowment and Heritage claims Israel planning to build new cultural center near the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

After Triple Defeat, Romney Takes Maine

Four days after being defeated by Santorum in three states, Mitt Romney wins Main caucuses.

Ahmadinejad Promises Nuclear Surprise

Iranian President promises that Tehran will soon unveil “big new” achievements in its controversial nuclear program.

IDF Attacks Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike four terror targets in Gaza, after high-trajectory fire into southern Israel on Friday and Saturday.

Algeria Announces 'Clean' May Elections

Algeria’s president announces that elections will be held on May 10, promises clean and supervised process.

Jerusalem Judge Candidate for State Comptroller

Judge Yosef Shapira is the leading candidate to replace State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss, reports say.

Barak Approves New Construction in Gush Etzion

After months of talks with acting council head Yair Wolf, Defense Min. Barak approves new community in Gush Etzion.

Bedouin Kidnap 18 Egyptian Soldiers

Bedouin tribesmen kidnap 18 Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula, near the border with Israel.

Defense Ministry Censors Gantz Over Iran Remark

Chief of Staff hints an attack on Iran is coming in video birthday greeting to Defense Minister Barak. The greeting was edited out.

Lieberman: We're Prepared to Deal with Hizbullah

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman to ambassadors: We hope Hizbullah doesn't attack Israel, but if they do we'll be prepared.

Gaza Begins Exporting Tomatoes to Saudi Arabia

Amid reports of an impending "electricity crisis", Gaza begins exporting tomatoes to Saudi Arabia...with Israel's help of course.

Alert Residents Foil Arab Infiltration

Arabs from the village of Burin try to infiltrate the community of Givat Ronen. Alert resident sees them, foiling a terror attack.

Impasse Means General Strike Continues

Despite earlier optimism, an impasse in negotiations means general strike will continue at least until Sunday.

Sarkozy: Military Action Not the Solution on Iran

French President speaks with local Jews, says "the situation is never military" to deal with the Iranian nuclear threat.

Napolitano: No Threat to Jewish Institutions

In wake of heightened alert, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security seeks to assure Jewish leaders there is no concrete threat.

Jerusalem School Teaches About Nakba

A bilingual school in Jerusalem teaches the establishment of Israel as The Nakba - Arabic for "tragedy" - and says it is proud to do so.

General Strike to End Within Hours

All night talks lead to agreement between Treasury and Histadrut. Strike expected to end within hours.

Yitzhar Resident Arrested

A resident of the Shomron community Yitzhar was arrested simply for being a resident of Yitzhar. Police wouldn't let him talk to a lawyer.

Report: U.S. Looking into Military Option in Syria

The Pentagon is currently examining the range of possibilities for action in Syria, including military action.

Abbas: Reconciliation Doesn't Conflict with Peace

PA Chairman meets with U.S. envoy David Hale, claims the reconciliation with Hamas does not contradict the peace process.

Tu B'Shvat Celebrated in Destroyed Community

Fifty activists from the Homesh First group celebrate a Tu B'Shvat seder in the community of Sa-Nur, destroyed in 2005.

Syria Claims to Capture U.S., Israeli Weapons

Syrian security forces claim to have captured an “armed gang” whose members possessed weapons manufactured in Israel and in the U.S.

Hareidi Soldiers Forced to Hear Female Lecturer

Hareidi-religious soldiers complain that contrary to guidelines they were forced to attend a Tu B'Shvat lecture given by a female soldier.