Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

News by Elad Benari

Iranian Defense Minister: We don't need S-400

Iranian Defense Minister says S-300 system is enough to defend his country and it doesn’t intend to purchase the more advanced S-400.

Iranian Defense Minister: We don't need S-400

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of 'war crimes'

After IDF closes cases of killings of Gazans during 2014 war, PA asks ICC to speed up its inquiry of alleged Israeli war crimes.

PA asks ICC to speed up inquiry of 'war crimes'

UN: Both Assad and ISIS used chemical weapons

UN investigation finds Syrian President's forces carried out at least two chemical attacks, and ISIS jihadists used mustard gas as a weapon.

UN: Both Assad and ISIS used chemical weapons

Netanyahu and Putin discuss Middle East peace

Russian President and Israeli Prime Minister speak on the phone after Putin reportedly said he was willing to host Israel-PA talks.

Netanyahu and Putin discuss Middle East peace

Turkey and Israel to swap ambassadors shortly

Turkey's Foreign Minister says his country and Israel will begin the process of swapping ambassadors "in the coming days".

Turkey and Israel to swap ambassadors shortly

Canada's Green Party to reconsider BDS support

Canada's Green Party to revisit resolution to support BDS.

Canada's Green Party to reconsider BDS support

Jeb Bush's son visits Israel, expresses support

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush makes a three-day visit to Israel, his first overseas trip since taking office.

Jeb Bush's son visits Israel, expresses support

Egypt's: Minister's comments were 'twisted'

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry says media twisted Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry's comments on killing of Palestinian Arab children.

Egypt's: Minister's comments were 'twisted'

Putin willing to host Netanyahu and Abbas?

Egyptian President tells journalists he was told by Putin that he is ready to host direct talks between Netanyahu and PA.

Putin willing to host Netanyahu and Abbas?

Hamas blames Israel for Gaza escalation

Hamas spokesman says Israel's "aggression" will not deter Gazans, after IAF retaliates for rocket attack on Sderot.

Hamas blames Israel for Gaza escalation

IDF confirms:

Israeli aircraft target Hamas infrastructures

IAF aircraft strike several terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas in response to attack on Sderot.

Israeli aircraft target Hamas infrastructures

MKs demand discussion of Barak's comments

MKs demand that former Prime Minister be summoned to explain his comments that Netanyahu caused serious harm to Israel's security.

MKs demand discussion of Barak's comments

'Israel's demise closer than ever'

Hezbollah's Hashem Safieddine threatens Israel in television interview, says the group can attack "further than the Galilee".

'Israel's demise closer than ever'

Germany: ISIS items found in terror suspect's home

Man arrested in Germany on suspicion of storing materials that could be used as explosives had items in his apartment glorifying ISIS.

Germany: ISIS items found in terror suspect's home

Renowned Israeli composer Nachum Heiman dies at 82

Nachum (Nahtche) Heiman composed more than 1,000 songs over the years, and also hosted a program on Arutz Sheva radio.

Renowned Israeli composer Nachum Heiman dies at 82

Danon: Boycott the boycotters

Israel’s UN Ambassador welcomes NJ Governor Chris Christie's support of a bill against BDS.

Danon: Boycott the boycotters

Biden: Trump would've loved Stalin

Vice President blasts Republican presidential nominee as he campaigns for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

Biden: Trump would've loved Stalin

Egyptian judoka sent home

Egyptian judoka Islam El-Shahabi, who refused to shake the hand of Israeli Or Sasson in Rio, sent home.

Egyptian judoka sent home

Report: Erdogan and Abbas to meet in Turkey

Turkish President and PA chairman will reportedly meet at the end of the month to discuss key issues.

Report: Erdogan and Abbas to meet in Turkey

IDF demolishes home of Hallel-Yaffa's murderer

IDF troops demolish the home of terrorist Mohammad Tarayra who murdered 13-year-old as she slept.

IDF demolishes home of Hallel-Yaffa's murderer

Nasrallah: Israel is deterred by Lebanon

Hezbollah leader claims Israel is deterred by his country and is afraid that the Galilee will be invaded.

Nasrallah: Israel is deterred by Lebanon

UN: Gaza employee was instructed by PA

UN says a Gaza employee charged by Israel with aiding Hamas had actually received instructions from the Palestinian Authority.

UN: Gaza employee was instructed by PA

ISIS: Canadian terror suspect was our 'soldier'

Islamic State says Canadian terror suspect Aaron Driver was its "soldier".

ISIS: Canadian terror suspect was our 'soldier'

France concerned over chemical attack in Syria

France alarmed at reports of a deadly chemical attack in the Syrian battleground city of Aleppo.

France concerned over chemical attack in Syria

Canadian terrorist was planning 'imminent' attack

Canadian terror suspect killed in Ontario was planning an attack within 72 hours, police say.

Canadian terrorist was planning 'imminent' attack

Canadian Green leader may resign over BDS vote

Elizabeth May, the leader of Canada's Green Party, pondering resigning after members voted to support BDS.

Canadian Green leader may resign over BDS vote

Doctors to begin strike on Thursday morning

Hospitals to operate on Shabbat schedule after negotiations to avert strike fail.

Doctors to begin strike on Thursday morning

10 terrorists injured in tunnel collapse in Gaza

At least 10 Islamic Jihad terrorists reportedly injured in latest terror tunnel collapse in Gaza City.

10 terrorists injured in tunnel collapse in Gaza

Canada: Green Party leader condemns BDS support

Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May disappointed by her party's decision to pass resolution supporting BDS.

Canada: Green Party leader condemns BDS support

British actor removed from 'Big Brother'

British actor Christopher Biggins removed from "Celebrity Big Brother" for a Holocaust joke directed at a Jewish contestant.

British actor removed from 'Big Brother'

Hamas prisoners to be blocked from making calls

Israeli prisons to undergo a screening process in order to block cellular phones and prevent terrorist prisoners from planning attacks.

Hamas prisoners to be blocked from making calls

Corbyn questioned over donation by pro-Hamas group

Newspaper discovers that Palestinian Arab group whose founder praised Hamas gave a donation to Jeremy Corbyn's campaign.

Corbyn questioned over donation by pro-Hamas group

Iran executes nuclear scientist for 'spying'

Iran executes nuclear scientist convicted of handing over "confidential and vital" information to the United States.

Iran executes nuclear scientist for 'spying'

Netanyahu surprised by criticism of Obama

Netanyahu aide reportedly tells Ambassador Shapiro he learned about the Defense Ministry's statement that criticized Obama from the media.

Netanyahu surprised by criticism of Obama

Hamas terrorist killed in tunnel collapse

Hamas terrorist killed in yet another tunnel collapse in Gaza.

Hamas terrorist killed in tunnel collapse

Obama: Even Israel says Iran deal was a success

U.S. President hails nuclear deal between Iran and the West, says Israel thinks the same.

Obama: Even Israel says Iran deal was a success

Terror likely not the reason for London stabbing

British detectives questioning stabber from Russell Square attack say they found no evidence of terror motives or radicalization.

Terror likely not the reason for London stabbing

Woman killed in stabbing attack in London

One woman killed in a stabbing attack at Russell Square. Terrorism not ruled out.

Woman killed in stabbing attack in London

U.S. and Israel close to agreement on military aid

Senior American official says the United States and Israel have closed many of the remaining gaps in talks over a new military aid package.

U.S. and Israel close to agreement on military aid

'ISIS will increase attacks in Europe'

Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem predicts ISIS will only increase its attacks in Europe and beyond.

'ISIS will increase attacks in Europe'