Elad Benari

Tantawi Offers Referendum, Protesters Unimpressed

Egypt’s military ruler promises that election will be held on time, as protesters continue to call for him to step down.

Danon: The Right is Also Allowed to Make Laws

MK Danny Danon dismisses allegations that the latest legislation is undemocratic. "The Likud wasn't elected to sit quietly."

Jerusalem Hosts European Karate Championship

The city of Jerusalem and the Traditional Karate Federation of Israel hosted the 2011 European Traditional Karate Championship.

U.S., Britain, Canada Announce New Iran Sanctions

As Iran inches closer to nuclear weapons, the U.S., Britain and Canada announce new sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Knesset Approves Amendment to Libel Bill

The Knesset approves the first reading of an amendment to the Defamation Act that would raise compensation for libel.

Former CEO of Teva Pharmaceuticals Dies at 79

Eli Hurvitz, who served as CEO of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries until 2002, passes away from a serious illness.

Knesset Approves Judge Selection Committee Bill

Bar Association's representatives on the Judicial Selection Committee to be chosen by a majority of its National Council.

Qaddafi's Son to be Tried at Home, Leaders Say

Saif al-Islam Qaddafi, who was captured on Saturday, will be tried at home and not handed over to the International Criminal Court.

Interns, Treasury Reach Agree to Resume Talks

The medical interns and the Treasury are set to resume negotiations after reaching an agreement as to who will mediate the talks.

Iran Supplied Qaddafi with Chemical Weapons

U.S. investigating whether Iran supplied Muammar Qaddafi with hundreds of shells for chemical weapons.

NY Police Arrest Man who Tried to Build a Bomb

New York City police arrest an Al-Qaeda sympathizer who tried to build a bomb and use it against soldiers and post offices.

Aaron Klein Exposes "Occupy Wall Street"

American journalist and author Aaron Klein has launched ExposeOccupy.com, a website aimed at exposing the “Occupy Wall Street” movement.

Rabbi Metzger: Appoint Solberg to Supreme Court

Israel’s Chief Rabbi: Gush Etzion resident Judge Noam Solberg should be appointed to the Supreme Court. Diiversity needed in the courts.

Jordan's King Abdullah to Meet Abbas in Ramallah

Jordan's King Abdullah and PA Chairman Abbas will meet on Monday in Ramallah. Meeting will discuss "latest political developments."

Kadima MK will Try to ‘Save Democracy’

Legislation to change the way judges are appointed to Israel's Supreme Court prompts Kadima MK to hold 'emergency conference.'

Assad: Syria Won’t Bow Down

Syrian President Bashar Assad says he will not bow down to Arab League pressure and will continue his brutal crackdown against protesters.

Interns Agree to Resume Negotiations with Treasury

After a lengthy discussion, interns decide: We'll resume negotiations with the Treasury.

Barak: Iran Will be 'Unstoppable' in One Year

Defense Minister Ehud Barak tells CNN: Iran is less than a year away from being unstoppable in its goal to be nuclear.

Panetta: Iran Strike Could Impact World Economy

U.S. Defense Secretary ahead of meeting with Defense Minister Ehud Barak: An attack on Iran could impact world economy.

Libya's Muslim Brotherhood Holds Public Conference

After being banned by the Qaddafi regime, Libya's Muslim Brotherhood holds first public conference. "We want moderate Islam."

Pentagon Successfully Tests Flying Bomb

A warning to Iran? The Pentagon held a successful test of a flying bomb that travels faster than the speed of sound.

MDA to Provide Care to "Shabbat Hevron" Guests

Magen David Adom to sent up medical tent in Hevron, for visitors who come to the Cave of the Patriarchs for Shabbat Parshat Chayei Sarah.

Shooter Charged with Trying to Assassinate Obama

21-year-old Idaho man who fired bullets at the White House charged with trying to assassinate the President.

Appeals Against Harish Construction Rejected

Council for Planning and Building rejects appeals filed against the construction of a new housing project in Harish.

Sheftel: Time to End High Court ‘Dictatorship’

Attorney Yoram Sheftel welcomes the new legislation on the Supreme Court. "The left has created a Supreme Court dictatorship."

Anti-Netanyahu Posters Hung at Tel Aviv U.

Leftist group hangs posters at Tel Aviv University, claiming that "Netanyahu is raising wild thorns."

IDF Data: Number of Israelis who Enlist Declining

The number of Israelis who enlist in the army is declining. By 2020, less than 60% will enlist, statistics show.

Interns Given 3 Days to Resume Negotiations

The Supreme Court rules that medical interns must decide until Sunday if they are willing to resume negotiations.

Arab League to Syria: Stop Violence in 3 Days

Arab League confirms Syria's suspension, gives Assad three days to stop the violence or face economic sanctions.

IAEA Envoys "Close" to Agreeing on Iran Resolution

World powers are getting close to reaching an agreement on an IAEA resolution regarding Iran, diplomats say.

U.S.: Man Arrested for Shooting at White House

Police have arrested a 21-year-old on suspicion of firing a semi-automatic rifle at the White House last week. Suspect may be mentally ill.

U.S.: 20-Year-Old Charged with Murdering her Son

Prosecutors charge a 20-year-old suburban St. Louis woman with murdering her 13-month-old son because he "wouldn't go to sleep."

New Music Video Keeps Holocaust Memories Alive

"Rainbow in the Night," a new music video about the Holocaust, keeps alive the memories of the Jews who perished.

Barak: World Should Join Hands and Sanction Iran

Defense Minister Barak on PBS: It's clear that Iran is determined to go nuclear. The world must join hands and impose crippling sanctions.

MK Eldad: Leftists Want to Keep Ruling

MK Aryeh Eldad criticizes Israel’s left for trying to rule the country despite being a minority. "We're not impressed by their shouting."

Women in Green Protest UN Presence in Netzer

Women in Green leaders send letter to Foreign Minister Lieberman regarding the UN presence in Gush Etzion last week.

Rambam Hospital Hosts Doctors from Indonesia

A special seminar at Haifa's Rambam Hospital has attracted doctors from all over the world, including from Muslim Indonesia.

MK Eldad: Border With Egypt - A Hostile Border

MK Aryeh Eldad concerned over the threats coming from the Egyptian border. "Anyone who tries to cross should be treated as a terrorist."

Syrian Army Defectors Attack Security Facility

Syrian army defectors attack an intelligence complex in Damascus, the first assault on a major security facility.

'Rabin had Virtues but was a Poor Leader'

Rabbi Eli Sadan, head of the Bnei David military school in Eli, criticizes PM Rabin's legacy: His arrogance brought about the Oslo disaster.