Elad Benari

Lavrov Pushes for Reforms in Syria, Violence Rages

Russian Foreign Minister visits Assad, urges reforms. Assad claims to agree, but continues killing.

Histadrut Launches General Strike

Histadrut labor union launches a general strike after failing to reach an agreement regarding the employment conditions of contract workers.

Santorum Missouri Win May Mean Comeback

Rick Santorum projected to upset Mitt Romney and win "beauty contest" Missouri primary.

Israel Considering Placing Aircraft in Cyprus?

Israel is planning to place military aircraft in Cyprus, according to a Cypriot defense website.

Expert: Agreement Shows Abbas' True Colors

Middle East expert Professor Moshe Sharon: The agreement between Hamas and Fatah proves that Fatah also wants to destroy Israel.

Video: Ambassador Shapiro Plants an Olive Tree

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro planted an olive tree in honor of Tu B’Shvat in an area badly damaged by the Carmel fire.

Nasrallah: We'll Decide How to React

Hizbullah leader addresses speculations that he'll attack Israel if it attacks Iran: They haven't asked us for anything. We'll decide.

"Kabbalah for the Masses" Visits Israel

Michael Berg, co-director of the "Kabbalah Center", visited Israel and met with his "Kabbalah believers". Kabbalah for Dummies?

Baird: Israel Has Every Right to Feel Threatened

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister compares Iran's threats against Israel to the Nazi Holocaust

Ban Tells Assad He Has No License to Kill

UN chief: The violence in Syria is appalling. The Security Council's disagreement over a resolution is not a license to escalate attacks.

After Barbie, Iran Bans The Simpsons

Iran announces a new ban on Simpsons dolls, but Spiderman and Superman are still welcome...for now.

Feiglin: Despite the Tricks, I Achieved My Goal

Moshe Feiglin tells Mark Kaplan why those who tried to hold him back are failing: I received most of my votes outside Judea and Samaria.

Thousands Pray for Rabbi Elyashiv's Recovery

Across Israel, thousands gathered to pray together for the recovery of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv. His condition is now serious but stable.

Rome's Jews Host El Al Officials

Hundreds of Rome’s Jews write in the Chabad movement’s Sefer Torah for Jewish Unity, a project inititated by El Al.

Muslim Leader Calls to Boycott Russia and China

Sheikh Yousuf Al-Qaradhawi calls to boycott Russian and Chinese products because of their veto at the UN Security Council.

IAA Finds Remains from the Period of Jonah

Foundation of a fortress from the period of the prophet Jonah exposed in an excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).

PA Terror Prisoners Announce Hunger Strike

PA Arab terrorists in the Israeli Ramon prison to start a hunger strike as of Tuesday, in protest of the conditions they face.

Mubarak to be Moved to Prison Hospital

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will shortly be moved to a prison hospital, officials say.

U.S. Calls for International Syria Coalition

Following UN failure, the United States proposes an international coalition to support Syria’s opposition.

Hamas Backs Having Abbas Head Interim Gov't

Hamas endorses Qatar's proposal that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas serve as prime minister in an interim unity government.

Expert: Don't Eulogize Assad Just Yet

Professor Moshe Ma’oz of the Hebrew University: There is little chance that Assad will fall. Not enough troops have defected.

Obama: Don't Think Israel Made a Decision on Iran

Obama: I do not think Israel has decided whether to attack Iran. It is rightfully worried about its security.

New Synagogue Dedicated in Demolished Community

Mitzpe Yitzhar, where two structures were recently demolished, celebrates the dedication of a new synagogue and yeshiva.

Missing Jewish Teen Located in Arab Village

15-year-old Nofar Ben Hamou from Lod met an Arab man, decided to marry him, and ran away from home. She was located on Sunday.

Fayyad Faces Protests Over Austerity Plans

1,000 Palestinian Authority Arabs march in Hevron in protest of Prime Minister Salam Fayyad’s austerity plans.

Ban: Russia, China Veto 'Undermines' UN

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon slams Russia and China’s veto of a Security Council resolution on Syria.

Nevada Win Gives Romney Two in a Row

CNN projects Mitt Romney will win the Nevada caucuses, giving him the first back-to-back victories in the race.

Egyptian Gas Pipeline Blown Up for 12th Time

Saboteurs blow up an Egyptian pipeline that supplies gas to Israel and Jordan, for the 12th time in the past year.

MK Ben-Eliezer's Daughter Released from Custody

Talia Ben-Eliezer, daughter of MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer (Labor), released after being arrested at an airport in New York.

Abbas-Mashaal Meeting Cancelled

No hopes yet for implementation of Hamas-Fatah unity. Sides continue to blame one another for lack of progress.

Trump Endorses Romney in Las Vegas

Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney for president, following speculations that he would support Newt Gingrich.

British Deputy PM Concerned About Attack on Iran

Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, expresses concerns there could be a military conflict with Iran.

Russia Threatens to Veto UN Resolution on Syria

Russia threatens to veto a UN Security Council resolution on Syria, even after it was watered down to please the Russians.

IDF Retaliates for Qassam Attacks

IAF aircraft strike six terror targets in Gaza, in response to Qassam rocket attacks on southern Israel. Direct hits confirmed.

Cairo: 400 Injured in Clashes

Nearly 400 injured in Cairo, in clashes between police and protesters angered by the deaths of 74 people after a soccer match.

Akko Mosque Irritates Jewish Residents

Jewish residents of Akko upset by the scheduled opening of a mosque in the heart of a Jewish neighborhood.

Labor MK's Daughter Arrested in New York

Talia Ben-Eliezer, daughter of MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, arrested at Kennedy Airport while making her way back to Israel.

Shalom: Sanctions on Iran Must be Toughened Now

Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom: If the sanctions against Iran are not toughened, it will take over the Middle East.

Hizbullah Murderers to be Tried in Absentia

Special Tribunal for Lebanon will try four Hizbullah members suspected of assassinating former Lebanese PM in absentia.

OECD Report: Israel 2nd Among Educated Countries

New OECD report places Israel in second place in terms of the number of its academics. No surpise to Jewish mothers.