Elad Benari

Freed Terrorist: I Want to Finish My Degree

Hamas terrorist who directed the murders of two IDF soldiers: I don't regret what I did. I want to finish the university degree I started.

Cong. Ackerman Welcomes Grapel’s Release

U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman welcomes the upcoming release of Ilan Grapel. "He had nothing to do with spying."

Nasrallah: Shalit Deal an Achievement for Hamas

Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah says Hamas made a huge achievement in the Shalit deal, claims he helped close the deal.

Rock Thrown at Bus in Binyamin

Rock hurled at Egged bus as it travels near Binyamin. Miraculously, no one injured.

Elite IDF Unit Officer: Shalit Deal is Frustrating

Elite IDF Officer: Our unit's members endangered themselves to capture terrorists who were later released. What's the point?

Bloomberg Inaugurates Jerusalem MDA Station

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg was in Jerusalem where he inaugurated the city’s new Magen David Adom station, named after his father.

Video: PM Netanyahu Visits Rav Ovadia Yosef

Shas' spiritual leader tells Netanyahu: You did well with the Shalit deal.

Expert: Skeptical if Libya Can Become a Democracy

Professor Yehudit Ronen: We'll have to wait and see if post-Qaddafi Libya can become a true democracy.

Video: Bloomberg, Netanyahu Meet in Jerusalem

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu hosts New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who is visiting Israel.

Barak Admits: We Didn't Know Where Shalit Was

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: We knew Gilad was somewhere in southern Gaza but failed to find the exact location.

Netanyahu: Let's Get Back to Work

Netanyahu's remarks at weekly Cabinet meeting address the "revolutions" being led by the Israeli Government.

Peretz: Shalit Deal Was in the Works in 2006

Former Defense Minister Amir Peretz claims: Egypt brokered a deal for his release two weeks after the kidnapping.

Almagor: Destroy Terrorist’s Home

Meir Indor of the Almagor Terror Victims’ Association: ISA Chief should apologize to family of Jerusalem terror victim.

40 Forest Fires in Galilee; Police Suspect Arson

Police suspect Arab arson involved in 38 different forest fires that broke out in the Galilee over the weekend.

Beilin: Barghouti is Not a Terrorist

Former Dep. Minister Yossi Beilin: Marwan Barghouti is a political leader, not a terrorist, should havve been released in the Shalit deal.

Police Arrest Another Suspect in Mosque Arson

After releasing two suspects for lack of evidence, police arrest a 17-year-old in arson of Tuba Zangriya mosque.

Report: Iran's Nuclear Program Slowing Down

Iran’s quest for nuclear weapons is suffering from production and engineering troubles, largely because of Stuxnet, says ISIS.

Turkey Receives 11 Freed Terrorists

11 terrorists who were freed in Shalit deal arrive in Turkey. Davutoglu: Their crimes have been erased.

Journalist: Don't Turn This Into a Holiday

Journalist Kalman Libeskind: Don't turn Shalit's homecoming into a holiday. This is a sad day for the terror victims.

Likud Members Support Migron

Likud members visit Migron: We must continue to settle the land of Israel. Migron is an essential part of the land.

Father of Kidnapped Soldier: Enemy is Heartless

Haim Avraham whose son was murdered and kidnapped by Hizbullah: The government needs to legislate prisoner exchange laws.

Ex-POW: You Never Forget Being Held Captive

Uri Shahak who was held captive in Syria: Gilad will need support. The experience in captivity does not leave you.

Bereaved Husband: Mixed Feelings over Shalit Deal

Boaz Shabo who lost his wife and three children in a terror attack: We're happy for Gilad but sad about the price.

France Condemns Givat HaMatos Construction

France condemns Israel’s plans to build in Givat HaMatos, calls the project "a new settlement".

Dagan: This Deal is Worse than Previous Offers

Former Mossad chief rejects Shalit deal, says it is worse than offers made during the Olmert government.

Shalit Deal Underway

Gilad Shalit deal underway: Terrorists transferred to Egypt, Shalit's family making their way to central Israel.

Almagor to Netanyahu: Your Letter is a Mockery

Almagor organization responds to Netanyahu's letter to terror victims. "The letter is not worth the paper on which it was written."

Supreme Court Rejects Shalit Deal Petitions

Israel’s Supreme Court rejects the petitions filed by families of terror victims against Shalit deal to be implemented Tuesday morning.

Tensions Between Hamas and Fatah Over Shalit Deal

Fatah accuses Hamas of ensuring that its own terrorists will be released from prison, while leaving Fatah terrorists jailed.

Second Protest Outside Neeman's Home

Family and friends of a Border Police officer serving a prison sentence for killing an Arab tell Justice Minister to release him.

Bereaved Son: We Received Death Threats

Meir Schijveschuurder, who lost his family members in the Sbarro attack, petitions Supreme Court against release of terrorists.

Noam Shalit to Respond to Supreme Court Appeals

Noam Shalit to appear before the Supreme Court during hearings on the appeals against the release of terrorists in exchange for his son.

Minister Katz: Death Penalty to Fogel Murderers

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz Minister calls for death penalty for murderers of Fogel family, as a message following Shalit deal.

Lieberman: Judea&Samaria Residents Deprived

Minister Lieberman in Hinanit: Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria serve in the army and pay taxes like everyone else.

Tami Arad: No One Meant to Bring Ron Back

Wife of captured IAF navigator: Nobody really meant to bring Ron back; when they pulled themselves together there was no one to talk to.

MDA Volunteers Bring Back Star of David

Magen David Adom volunteers in Judea and Samaria re-paint local ambulances with the trademark red Star of David.

Bereaved Fathers Ask for Injunction

Two fathers who lost their children in a suicide bombing in Haifa to file damages suit in a civil court.

Commotion Outside Justice Minister’s Home

Commotion breaks out when nationalists protest outside Minister Yaakov Neeman's home, demanding that Jewish prisoners be released.

Names of Prisoners to be Released Made Public

Israel Prison Service publishes full names of terrorists to be released in Shalit deal. Victims have 48 hours to appeal.

Report: Grapel to be Released ‘Within Hours’

Egyptian media reports that accused spy Ilan Grapel will be released 'within hours' in exchange for prisoners.