Elad Benari

Decline in Attacks Continues

A report by the Israel Security Agency shows a decline in terror attacks during the month of June.

Muslim B'hood Willing to Talk

Muslim Brotherhood says it would be willing to speak with the United States, so long as it stops "backing the Zionist occupation."

Egypt Pipeline Explodes Again

For the third time in the last seven months, the pipeline carrying gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan was blown up by saboteurs.

Hamas Hints at More Kidnappings

A Hamas-run newspaper hints in a report that PA-based terror groups may kidnap more Israeli soldiers to pressure Israel to release terrorists.

Israel Aids Gaza Despite Attacks

Terrorists have shot rockets at the land crossings into Gaza, but Israel continues to transfer goods into the Strip on a daily basis.

'We Did Not Attack Ne'eman'

Activist Itamar Ben Gvir speaks about the verbal exchange with Justice Minister Ya'akov Ne'eman in Hevron. "We simply rebuked him - on morality."

Study: Pressure and Memory

New research at the Israeli Weizmann Institute finds that a bit of social pressure may be all that is needed to falsify memory.

MK Elkin Visits Rabbi Lior

Coalition chairman MK Ze'ev Elkin came to visit Rabbi Dov Lior over his arrest. "It was a ridiculous decision to interrogate him," he said.

Agency's New Plan a Concern

The Jewish Agency seems to have eliminated its aliyah dept. and has a new strategic plan. The Council of Immigrant Associations is concerned.

Arabs Attack Students and Rabbi

Yeshiva students and their rabbi attacked by Arab staff at the Jordan River Rafting site. Site denied incident, then accused students of attacking.

Peres Thanks the U.S.

Peres during event in honor of U.S. Independence Day: Despite our differences, the U.S. and Israel share many things.

GE Invests in Israeli Company

Emefcy Ltd., an Israeli water tech company, uses microbial fuel cells to turn waste water into an energy source,

Plaque Finds Permanent Home

Exactly 70 years after the massacre of the Jews of Iasi, the plaque created in their memory is affixed in the Ghetto Fighters’ House Museum.

Rabbi Opposes Torat Hamelech

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef expresses opposition to publishing the Torat Hamelech book. His son wrote a "haskama", rabbinical approbation, for it.

Rabbi Lior Speaks About Arrest

Kiryat Arba's Rabbi Dov Lior spoke with students about his arrest. "I did not break any laws. Saying that a rabbi incites is baseless libel."

Religious Music School Ends Year

Hundreds of people came out to see the accomplishments of the students of Mizmor, the religious music school.

PA Official Defends Hamas

PA representative in Belgium: it wasn’t Hamas who kidnapped Gilad Shalit, Israel must release terror prisoners in order to get him back.

Barak Slams Flotilla

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: There is no humanitarian crisis in Gaza, flotilla organizers should focus on ensuring Gilad Shalit’s release.

Terrorists Attack Afghan Hotel

At least 10 people are dead after Taliban terrorists, among them suicide bombers, attacked the InterContinental hotel in Afghanistan's capital.

Israel-Turkey Ties Warming Up?

Turkish newspaper reports Israel warming up to Turkey in light of the IHH pulling out of this year’s Gaza flotilla.

Israel Unfazed by Hunger Strike

Internal Security Minister unconcerned over Hamas security prisoners hunger strike. “They can strike as much as they want,” he says.

Legal Forum: Investigate Arrest

Legal Forum for the Land of Israel sends letter to the Attorney General, asking that he investigate the arrest and questioning of Rabbi Dov Lior.

Religious Fashion Show Sold Out

More than 150 religious women from all over Israel attended a sold out fashion show in Jerusalem.

Hundreds Protest Rabbi's Arrest

Hundreds of Samaria residents took part in protests over the arrest and questioning of Rabbi Dov Lior. "The police are igniting rage," they say.

Fayyad: Freedom or Right to Vote

PA Prime Minister calls on Israel to give PA Arabs "freedom or right to vote", in what sounds almost a request for Israeli citizenship.

IDF: We Must Examine Any Vessels

IDF Spokesperson's Unit about flotilla: IDF is responsible for defending the citizens of Israel and must ensure its borders are secure from terror.

No Anthem in University Ceremony

Haifa University's law students graduated on Thursday without singing Israel's national anthem. University: We're investigating.

Kiryat Shmona Center Stays Open

A Cabinet decision approved on Sunday will help keep the community center in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona open.

Arrests Made in Outpost Raid

Five residents arrested, damage caused to property as officers storm an outpost in Samaria.

Search to Begin for Sunken Ship

63 years after its sinking, the Israeli government will soon be undertaking an endeavor to locate the remains of the Etzel's Altalena ship.

US Jews Mixed on Pollard Release

Marc Zell, co-chairman of Republicans Abroad in Israel, says some American Jews are still angry at Pollard. YI's Lerner disagrees.

Bnei Menashe to Make Aliyah

Thanks to the efforts of Shavei Israel, government drafts plan to allow for more than 7,000 of the Bnei Menashe to arrive in Israel.

Jewish Bodies Found in Well

17 Jews, including children, whose bodies were found at the bottom of a medieval well in England were likely victims of 13th century persecution.

Deri Returns to Politics

Former Shas leader officially announces he will form new party and run in the next election to the Knesset.

China,India to Lead Global Econ.

Former World Bank President at Presidential Conference: India and China will play a significantly larger role in the world economy.

‘Right of Return’ Not Physical?

Senior Fatah official at Presidential Conference: Arabs "are not looking to make a drastic demographic change in Israel."

Ross: Peace is Urgent

Dennis Ross speaks at Presidential Conference, says that since MIddle East is not static, peace talks cannot be static either.

U.S. Warns Against Flotilla

U.S. State Department issues travel warning to the Gaza Strip, saying the area is “dangerous and volatile.”

Dagan: Iran a Challenge to All

Former Mossad chief takes advantage of honorary degree ceremony to fire back at PM and remind all of the Iranian threat.

Spokesman: Abbas,Mashaal to Meet

Amid reports of breakdown in Hamas-Fatah unity, a spokesman says Abbas and Mashaal will meet soon.