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

Peres: If Iran Goes Nuclear, Others Will Too

"If Iran builds a bomb, every country in the Middle East will want to do the same," warns President Peres in interview with French magazine.

Peres: If Iran Goes Nuclear, Others Will Too

Russia: Very Good Chance For a Deal with Iran

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says that the world powers and Iran have no fundamental disagreements.

Russia: Very Good Chance For a Deal with Iran

Orbach: Blame the Arabs, Not Jewish Home

Minister for Senior Citizens Uri Orbach hits back at those blaming his party for the failure of peace talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Orbach: Blame the Arabs, Not Jewish Home

Rouhani: Obama Smoked Pot at 20

Iran’s President mocks other world leaders, describes on Twitter what they had done at the age of 20.

Rouhani: Obama Smoked Pot at 20

Minister Ariel: We'll Keep Building

Housing Minister says that even if the Prime Minister reprimands him over construction in Judea and Samaria, he will continue as planned.

Minister Ariel: We'll Keep Building

Tibi Tries to Visit India as a PA Representative

MK Tibi tried to sidestep the Israeli Foreign Ministry and arrange a trip to India through the Palestinian Authority, reports Channel 2.

Tibi Tries to Visit India as a PA Representative

Syrian Jihadists Behead the Wrong Man

Syrian jihadist group accidentally beheads a rebel from another jihadist group, then asks for "understanding and forgiveness".

Syrian Jihadists Behead the Wrong Man

Video: IDF Delegation Arrives in the Philippines

After a journey halfway across the world, the IDF’s rescue team finally arrives at the storm-ravaged Philippines.

Video: IDF Delegation Arrives in the Philippines

Norway to Support Destruction of Chemical Weapons

Norway says it will offer logistical support for the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons arsenal.

Norway to Support Destruction of Chemical Weapons

Peres Warns Against Hurting U.S. Relations

"There's not one request that Obama didn't positively respond to," says President Peres in wake of latest tension over Iran.

Peres Warns Against Hurting U.S. Relations

Teen Terrorist: I Intended to Stab a Soldier

The terrorist who stabbed Eden Atias to death in Afula tells interrogators that his intention from the start had been to murder.

Teen Terrorist: I Intended to Stab a Soldier

Obama: Want War? Toughen the Sanctions

Obama warns Congress against further sanctions on Iran, claims that military action would have dangerous consequences for the U.S.

Obama: Want War? Toughen the Sanctions

Bereaved Father: Stop Releasing Terrorists

Ron Kehrmann, whose daughter was murdered by a suicide bomber in Haifa, says that terrorist releases have only resulted in more terrorism.

Bereaved Father: Stop Releasing Terrorists

Netanyahu and Son On Stage as Masa Celebrates

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Masa Israel participants as the program celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Netanyahu and Son On Stage as Masa Celebrates

Mount Scopus Park Project Approved

Despite efforts by Minister Amir Peretz to stop it, a new national park on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem has been approved.

Mount Scopus Park Project Approved

Gaza 'Revolt' Movement Fizzles Out

Tamarod, which hoped to topple the Hamas government, fails to attract demonstrators to its protests.

Gaza 'Revolt' Movement Fizzles Out

Rice: There's a Deal, Iran Rejected It

National Security Adviser reveals some of the details of the deal offered to Iran, says there's no tension with Israel over the issue.

Rice: There's a Deal, Iran Rejected It

Danon: Peace Now Continues to Incite

Peace Now is deliberately providing false information about Israel's construction plans, charges Deputy Defense Minister.

Danon: Peace Now Continues to Incite

Nasrallah: Israel Trying to Lead to War

The head of Hezbollah claims that Israel is trying to prevent a deal with Iran in order to push the Middle East into a war.

Nasrallah: Israel Trying to Lead to War

Senators Told to 'Ignore Israel' On Iran

Republican senators who were briefed about talks with Iran were reportedly told by Kerry to “disbelieve” what the Israelis say.

Senators Told to 'Ignore Israel' On Iran

Activist: Netanyahu is Making a Big Mistake

Netanyahu’s decision to please the Americans by freezing construction is a huge mistake, says Daniela Weiss.

Activist: Netanyahu is Making a Big Mistake

Kerry Warns: Sanctions May Hurt Talks

Secretary of State tells Senate banking committee that new sanctions on Iran risk ruining talks over its nuclear program.

Kerry Warns: Sanctions May Hurt Talks

PA Media: Israel Arrested Relatives of Terrorist

PA media says that IDF troops have raided the home of the terrorist who stabbed 19-year-old Eden Atias to death.

PA Media: Israel Arrested Relatives of Terrorist

Murdered Soldier Laid to Rest

Thousands gather in Nazareth Illit for the funeral of Eden Atias, who was stabbed to death by a terrorist.

Murdered Soldier Laid to Rest

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRC

Irony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council.

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRC

UN Chief to Visit Auschwitz

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is planning to be the first ever UN chief to visit the Auschwitz death camp in Poland.

UN Chief to Visit Auschwitz

Netanyahu: Iran Being Given Nuclear Legitimacy

Israel prefers a diplomatic solution to the dispute with Iran, but not the one being proposed now, says PM Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Iran Being Given Nuclear Legitimacy

Kerry: New Sanctions Are a 'Mistake'

White House, State Department warn lawmakers that toughening the sanctions on Iran at this time would be wrong and lead to war.

Kerry: New Sanctions Are a 'Mistake'

Tibi Won't Give Interview to 'Settler Station'

Controversial Arab MK refuses to give interview to Ariel University's student radio station, because of its location.

Tibi Won't Give Interview to 'Settler Station'

IDF Delegation Set to Leave for Phillippines

A 148-member Israeli delegation will leave for the Philippines on Wednesday in order to help the Typhoon-struck city of Tacloban.

IDF Delegation Set to Leave for Phillippines

Netanyahu Reprimands Ariel for New Construction

PM Netanyahu directs Housing Minister Uri Ariel to reconsider all new plans for construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Netanyahu Reprimands Ariel for New Construction

Germany to Speed Up Search for Looted Art's Owners

Amid pressure, the German government will speed up research into the rightful ownership of artworks looted by the Nazis.

Germany to Speed Up Search for Looted Art's Owners

Will Peres Return to the Knesset in 2014?

Reports surface that Israel's president has no plans to retire and will form a new party when his presidency ends in 2014.

Will Peres Return to the Knesset in 2014?

Man Sets Himself on Fire in Tunisia's Capital

Man sets himself on fire outside a government building in Tunis, in an incident reminiscent of one which set off the Arab Spring.

Man Sets Himself on Fire in Tunisia's Capital

PA: No Deal is Better than Deal with 'Settlements'

PA negotiator: Failure to reach a peace deal with Israel would be better than an agreement which allows it to continue “settlements.”

PA: No Deal is Better than Deal with 'Settlements'

Egypt to End State of Emergency As Scheduled

A state of emergency that has been in place for the past three months will expire as scheduled, says Egypt's Interior Minister.

Egypt to End State of Emergency As Scheduled

Revealed: Iran's Supreme Leader is a Billionaire

Iran's supreme leader controls a business empire worth around $95 billion, exposes Reuters.

Revealed: Iran's Supreme Leader is a Billionaire

Senate to Hold Off on Iran Sanctions

U.S. lawmakers will wait until after a briefing by Secretary of State John Kerry before deciding on new sanctions on Iran.

Senate to Hold Off on Iran Sanctions

Arab Hackers Target Israeli Facebook Users

Hackers from Tunisia and Gaza break into the Facebook accounts of some 13,000 Israelis, make public a list of usernames and passwords.

Arab Hackers Target Israeli Facebook Users

Zarif: Iran Didn't Back Out of the Deal

It was the United States - not Iran - that backed out of a deal in Geneva, charges Iran's foreign minister.

Zarif: Iran Didn't Back Out of the Deal