Elad Benari

Holland Rejects Proposed Ban on Kosher Slaughter

The Dutch Parliament's upper house has rejected a proposal to ban kosher slaughter, saying it violates freedom of religion.

Gantz: IDF Attacked by Its Own People

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz condemns the riot at the Ephraim base in Samaria: The IDF defends its people and was attacked by them.

UAV Brought Down by Technical Problems

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers: Iran didn't down our drone. Technical problems did.

Ross: Not Too Late to Stop Iran's Nuclear Program

Dennis Ross in first public appearance since leaving the White House: Ratcheting up the pressure on Iran is the answer.

German: I Saw Missing IDF Soldier in Syria

New information on disappearance of IDF soldier Guy Hever? A German woman says she saw him in Syria six years ago.

Mechina Students Demonstrate in Support of IDF

Students from a pre-military academy in Hevron hills demonstrated in support of soldiers: "We are the IDF and the IDF is us".

PA Police Officers Wound Jew at Joseph's Tomb

Palestinian Authority police officers shot and lightly wounded a Breslov Hassid in Joseph's Tomb overnight Monday.

NCJA Welcomes Gingrich Remarks

The National Conference on Jewish Affairs: Gingrich affirmed what many have historically known - there are no 'Palestinians.'

Second Explosion Rips Through Syrian Pipeline

Explosion rips through gas pipeline near the town of Rastan in the Syrian province of Homs - the second time in less than a week.

Video: IAF Hits Weapons Storage Facility in Gaza

Video footage released by IDF proves Hamas operates from the heart of civilian neighborhoods in Gaza.

Population Forecast: More Hareidim by 2059

Central Bureau of Statistics releases new population forecast, predicting that hareidim will make up 41% of the population by 2059.

Expert: A Threatened Assad May Attack Israel

Middle East expert Professor Eyal Zisser: If Assad feels threatened by the anti-regime protesters, he may attack Israel.

Israel Blames PA for Lack of Progress in Peace

Israel says it offered the PA face-to-face talks but longtime negotiator Erakat refused.

Barak: Assad's Downfall Would be a 'Blessing'

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: Assad's rule is coming to an end. It would be a blow to Iran and Hizbullah.

Ambassador Prosor: I Warned About Iran in 1998

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, at a recent talk: I warned the White House about Iran's nuclear program 13 years ago.

Turkish President Slams Israel, Hails Hamas

Turkish president Abdullah Gul: Israel should stop attacking "Palestine" and make peace. Hamas wants to live in peace with Israel.

Leftists Petition PM: Stop Court Legislation

68 Israeli leftist intellectuals sign a petition in which they call on PM Netanyahu to freeze the legislation regarding the Supreme Court.

Rabbi Yosef Agrees to Release His Would-Be Killer

Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef has agreed to a French request to release a terrorist who planned to kill him.

Nationalists Demonstrate Against Infiltrators

Activists for Neighborhood Watch protest in Tel Aviv: The Sudanese infiltrators should return to Sudan.

Shalit Thanks Activists: I'll be Forever Grateful

Gilad Shalit thanked the many activists who had worked to release him in a video message. "I am grateful to all of you."

Turkish President Shuns Lunch in Vienna

Turkish President Abdullah Gul refused to attend a lunch in Vienna, because Defense Minister Ehud Barak was present.

Trial of MK Ben-Ari's Arab Attacker to Begin

The trial of an Arab woman who attacked MK Michael Ben-Ari in February will begin on Sunday. The woman was never arrested.

IDF Retaliates Yet Again, Strikes Weapons Site

In another retaliation for ongoing rocket and missile fire originating in Gaza, IAF aircraft strike a weapons manufacturing site.

Arab Athletes Furious After “Palestine” Truncated

Arab athletes upset at 2011 Pan Arab Games: "Palestine" was shown as including only Judea, Samaria and Gaza.

UNESCO Fuels Conflict, Will Fly PLO Flag

UNESCO has announced its intention to fly the PLO flag over its headquarters next week.

Hebrew U to Discuss Torat Hamelech

The Hebrew University in Jerusalem will hold a discussion about the Torat Hamelech book. Participants will represent all opinions.

Obama Hosts Annual Chanukah Party

President Barack Obama at the annual White House Chanukah party: Our commitment to Israel's security is unshakable.

Ruling: PM in SS Uniform Not Insulting

Deputy State Attorney Shai Nitzan: It was not proven that the photomontage of Netanyahu in SS uniform harms his functioning.

Gingrich: I'd Consider Freeing Pollard

Republican presidential hopeful Gingrich says he'd consider freeing Jonathan Pollard and would help Israel strike Iran.

IDF Retaliates, Strikes Terror Targets

In response to the latest wave of rocket attacks, IAF strikes two centers of terror activity in Gaza.

Video: Iran Presents the U.S. Drone it Shot Down

As it had promised to do, Iran presented video footage of the U.S. drone it shot down earlier this week.

More Rockets Fired into Southern Israel

Terrorists fire rockets and missiles into southern Israel. No reports of physical injuries or damage.

Egypt's Interim PM Names New Cabinet

Egypt's interim Prime Minister, Kamal al-Ganzouri, has named his new cabinet which will tackle crime and the economy.

Qaddafi's Son Tried to Escape to Mexico

Mexican authorities say they foiled an attempt by Saadi Qaddafi to enter Mexico using false papers.

Crisis Over: Medical Residents Sign Agreement

The months-long crisis in Israel’s medical system finally over: Medical residents and Treasury finally sign an agreement.

New Director-General for PMO Named

Attorney Harel Locker appointed the Prime Minister's Office Director-General. Appointment to be approved Sunday.

Jewish Compound Approved in East Jerusalem

Jerusalem local planning committee approved new Jewish housing complex in the Arab Ras Al-Amud neighborhood.

Gingrich: I'd Move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem

GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich tells Republican Jewish activists: I'll move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv if elected.

Netanyahu Announces Plan to Deal with Infiltrators

Prime Minister Netanyahu's new plan for dealing with illegal work infiltrators will be submitted for Cabinet approval on Sunday.

Hague: Concerned Over Israel's NGO Legislation

Just hours before Prime Minister Netanyahu froze the NGO foreign funding bill, it was criticized by Britain's Foreign Secretary.