Elad Benari

New Law Brings End to Proposed Circumcision Ban

New bill signed by California Governor Jerry Brown prevents local governments from banning male circumcision.

Panetta Warns: Israel is Becoming 'Isolated'

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warns that Israel is becoming increasingly isolated, calls on it to renew peace negotiations.

Ahmadinejad's 'Solution': Everyone Should Go Home

Iran leader's “solution” to the conflict between Israel and the PA: Arabs return to 'Palestine', Jews return to where they came from.

PA Reiterates: Settlement Freeze or No Talks

After Israel accepts Quartet's plan, the PA refuses, calls Israel to halt construction in Judea and Samaria.

Body of Israeli Killed in Uman Flown to Israel

The body of Eli Eliyah, who died in Uman, was flown from Kiev to Israel. Hundreds accompanied the coffin to the airport in Kiev.

Video: One Day - Latma's Rosh Hashanah Greeting

Watch "One Day," the satirical website Latma's Rosh Hashanah song.

Obama Wanted to Release Pollard, Biden Refused

President Obama was set to release Jonathan Pollard but Vice President Biden told him: "Over my dead body."

Egypt Convicts Former Interior Minister

Egypt convicts its former information minister, Anas el-Fiqqi, of corruption and sentences him to seven years in prison.

Photos: Erev Rosh Hashanah in Uman

View photos from the central penitential prayers in the biggest synagogue in Uman, Ukraine.

Canada’s Foreign Minister Supports Israel in UN

Canada's Foreign Minister said in his address to the UN that his country "will not accept or stay silent" while Israel is attacked.

Binyamin Residents: IDF Covered Up Arab Riot

Binyamin Residents’ Council says that just like Asher Palmer's murder, the army covered up last Friday’s Arab riot near Esh Kodesh.

Erdogan: Israel Defied UN Resolutions

Turkish prime minister continues his verbal attack wave on Israel, says it failed to comply with 89 UN resolutions.

PA Official: Obama's UN Speech Idiotic

PA officials condemn President Obama's speech to the United Nations, say the speech was "idiotic" and "disappointed" the Palestinians."

Romney Reiterates His Support for Israel

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney during a Fox News debate, "You don’t allow an inch of space between you and your allies."

Egypt's FM Reaffirms Commitment to Peace

Egypt’s foreign minister reaffirms his country’s commitment to the peace treaty with Israel, says Cairo honors all its treaty commitments.

Syria Claims to Have Found Israeli Weapons

Syria claims authorities have found a vehicle loaded with Israeli-made ammunition used by anti-regime protesters.

EUCOM Commander Concludes Visit to Israel

EUCOM Commander conducts work visit to Israel as part of the annual schedule of joint training and learning between EUCOM and the IDF.

Video: Peres Greets Jews for Rosh Hashanah

President Shimon Peres: May we enjoy peace, security, maintain Jewish traditions and contribute to science and technology.

Israel Releases Detained Al-Jazeera Reporter

Israel releases an Al-Jazeera journalist who was arrested last month for having contact with Hamas.

Akunis to Present 'Anti Tibi' Bill

MK Ofir Akunis (Likud) to submit a bill that would prohibit MKs to give consultation to foreign entities.

Trajtenberg Committee to Present Final Report

The Trajtenberg Committee for socio-economic change to officially release recommendations and final report.

Moroccan Protesters Call to Boycott Elections

Thousands of people gathered in Casablanca, where they demonstrated against the government and threatened to boycott the upcoming elections.

Saleh Addresses Yemen

Yemen’s President Ali Abdullah Saleh addresses his nation for the first time since he returned to the country, calls for elections.

Erdogan: Israel Killed Thousands of Palestinians

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan's latest attack on Israel comes during a CNN interview, claims Israel uses genocide on PA Arabs.

Netanyahu: Abbas Trying to 'Detour' Negotiations

Netanyahu on 'Meet the Press': "The Palestinians are trying to get a state without giving Israel peace. That should not succeed."

Hamas Dismisses Abbas Speech

Hamas dismisses Abbas’ UN speech, saying that by recognizing Israel, he “decreased Palestinians’ rights.”

Ettinger: Obama's Speech Was a Tactical Change

Israel’s former UN Ambassador Yoram Ettinger dismissed Obama's speech in the United Nations: A leopard can't change its spots.

Israel Responds to Ahmadinejad

Israel issues response to Ahmadinejad's hateful speech: Tehran’s hostility toward Israel and the Jewish people is evident to all.

UN Sec.-Gen: Don't Use Durban III Against Israel

As Durban III gets underway, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urges nations not to use it to brand Israel as a racist country.

Erdogan Slams Israel: Israel’s Leaders Bury Peace

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan takes advantage of his speech at the UN General Assembly to once again attack Israel.

Turkey Marks Deep Sea Borders Near Cyprus

After Israel began drilling in the Tamar gas fields near Cyprus, Turkey decides to do the same in northern Cyprus, marks deep sea lines.

France Offers Compromise on PA's Statehood Bid

French President Nicolas Sarkozy suggests: The PA will upgrade it status in the UN and we'll offer peace solutions within a year.

Netanyahu Meets Canadian PM

Netanyahu tells Harper: “We have the same heart, the same values. And that I say with great appreciation.”

Aumann: Palestine Was the Jewish State

Noble Laureate Prof. Yisrael Aumann states historical facts: Palestine is Israel, and there was always a Jewish presence in Israel.

Shelly Yachimovich Elected Labor Party Leader

After an exciting and close second round, MK Shelly Yachimovich clinches the leadership of the Labor party.

African Union Recognizes Libya's New Leaders

African Union officially recognizes Libya’s National Transitional Council as the country’s legitimate leadership.

Obama and Abbas to Meet After All

A late addition to Obama's schedule: The president will meet with PA Chairman Abbas ahead of the vote on his statehood bid.

Israeli Success: Nigeria Will Abstain in the UN

One success for Israel's diplomatic efforts: Nigeria decides to abstain in Friday’s vote on the PA statehood bid.

Negohot's Light Glows from the Hevron Hills

The Jewish town of Negohot, located on the western slopes of the Southern Hevron Hills, shows that idealism and hard work build a community.

Poll: PA Arabs Support UN Bid

Poll conducted among PA Arabs finds massive support for the UN statehood bid and for exercising sovereignty throughout Judea and Samaria.