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

Bereaved Sister: What if I Run into the Murderer?

Orna Amrani, whose brother was murdered by terrorists in 1985, warns against releasing the terrorist who planned the attack.

Bereaved Sister: What if I Run into the Murderer?

Israel to Promote New Jerusalem Construction

Israel will promote new construction projects in Jerusalem, including hundreds of new housing units in Ramat Shlomo.

Israel to Promote New Jerusalem Construction

Abbas: No Peace Until Prisoners Released

Peace is not possible so long as there is even one terrorist still in an Israeli prison, says PA Chairman as he welcomes 21 freed murderers.

Abbas: No Peace Until Prisoners Released

Ramallah Prepares to Celebrate Terrorist Release

Thousands gather in Ramallah as the terrorists released by Israel make their way home.

Ramallah Prepares to Celebrate Terrorist Release

Head of Intelligence: They Collect Data on Us Too

National Intelligence Director James Clapper: just as U.S. allies collect information on the U.S., so do we collect information about them.

Head of Intelligence: They Collect Data on Us Too

Egypt Arrests 27 in Attempt on Minister's Life

Egypt has arrested 27 members of a jihadist group suspected of involvement in an attempt to assassinate the Interior Minister.

Egypt Arrests 27 in Attempt on Minister's Life

Nasrallah Blames Saudis for Syria's Problems

Hezbollah head accuses Saudi Arabia of blocking a political solution to the conflict in Syria.

Nasrallah Blames Saudis for Syria's Problems

Ban: Syria on Target to Meet Deadline

Syria is on target to meet a deadline to destroy its chemical weapons production equipment, says UN leader.

Ban: Syria on Target to Meet Deadline

Morsi Rejects the Authority of His Court

Egypt's ousted president has rejected the authority of the court that is due to try him next week.

Morsi Rejects the Authority of His Court

U.S. Senator Speaks Out Against NSA Surveillance

Senator Diane Feinstein says she is "totally opposed" to NSA spying on leaders of American allies.

U.S. Senator Speaks Out Against NSA Surveillance

Israel Complains to UN Over Gaza Rocket Fire

"After 7 years of silence, it's time to condemn the rocket attacks," writes ambassador Ron Prosor to UN Security Council.

Israel Complains to UN Over Gaza Rocket Fire

Obama and Netanyahu Speak About Iran

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to Prime Minister Netanyahu, a day after he warns about Iran's uranium enrichment.

Obama and Netanyahu Speak About Iran

Netanyahu: Iran Talks Allow It to Enrich

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Nigerian President, calls for increased security cooperation between the two countries.

Netanyahu: Iran Talks Allow It to Enrich

Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket Fired Towards South

Several explosions heard in southern Israel as Iron Dome intercepts at rocket fired by Gaza terrorists. Three rockets explode in open areas.

Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket Fired Towards South

Death Toll in Lebanon Clashes Rises to 13

The death toll from a week of clashes in the city of Tripoli between supporters and opponents of Syria’s regime has risen to 13.

Death Toll in Lebanon Clashes Rises to 13

Israel Appoints New Ambassador to Egypt

The Israeli foreign ministry has named Middle East specialist Haim Koren as the next ambassador to Egypt.

Israel Appoints New Ambassador to Egypt

Rebels: Attending Peace Talks Amounts to 'Treason'

Powerful armed groups in Syria say that negotiating with the regime would be an act of betrayal.

Rebels: Attending Peace Talks Amounts to 'Treason'

NSA Denies Obama Knew About Merkel Surveillance

NSA did not discuss with Obama "an alleged foreign intelligence operation" involving German Chancellor, says spokeswoman.

NSA Denies Obama Knew About Merkel Surveillance

Iranian Lawmaker: We'll Never Close Fordow

Closing the underground nuclear enrichment facility in Fordow is a "red line" for Iran, says lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi.

Iranian Lawmaker: We'll Never Close Fordow

List of Terrorists to be Released Made Public

Terrorists who killed Israeli hikers, terrorist who swam from Jordan to Eilat in order to murder are among 26 to be released on Tuesday.

List of Terrorists to be Released Made Public

Israel to Attend UN Human Rights Review

Israel confirms it will attend the United Nations Human Rights Council Periodic Review, scheduled for Tuesday.

Israel to Attend UN Human Rights Review

Syria: Kurds Take Border Crossing from Jihadists

Kurdish fighters in north-east Syria have taken control of a border crossing with Iraq from Islamist rebel groups.

Syria: Kurds Take Border Crossing from Jihadists

Syrian Jihadists Deny Their Leader was Killed

Al-Nusra Front says its leader is in good health, after his death was reported over the weekend.

Syrian Jihadists Deny Their Leader was Killed

Syrian Rebels Kill 15 Hezbollah Men

At least 15 Hezbollah fighters were killed on Saturday by Syrian rebels in the Ghouta district of Damascus.

Syrian Rebels Kill 15 Hezbollah Men

Report: U.S. Spying on Merkel Since 2002

The U.S. has been spying on the German Chancellor's mobile phone for more than a decade, reports Der Spiegel.

Report: U.S. Spying on Merkel Since 2002

Akunis: Releasing Terrorists is Immoral

Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis calls on PM Netanyahu not to release any more terrorists as a “gesture” to the Palestinian Authority.

Akunis: Releasing Terrorists is Immoral

Iraq: 7 Members of One Family Killed

Attacks in Iraq killed 10 people on Saturday, seven of them from the same family.

Iraq: 7 Members of One Family Killed

Police Arrest 7 Leftists in Hevron

Seven extreme leftists were arrested in Hevron after causing a provocation and holding up posters denouncing Jewish presence in the city.

Police Arrest 7 Leftists in Hevron

Leftists Unhappy with ADL's Top Anti-Israel Groups

J Street and the New Israel Fund say ADL's top 10 list is "short-sighted and unproductive."

Leftists Unhappy with ADL's Top Anti-Israel Groups

Pro-Morsi Group Calls for Protests During Trial

An Islamist alliance backing Mohammed Morsi urges supporters to protest on November 4, when his trial begins.

Pro-Morsi Group Calls for Protests During Trial

Turkey Slams World's Failure in Dealing with Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister warns that food and medicine for Syrians are running out, slams the world's failure in tackling the crisis.

Turkey Slams World's Failure in Dealing with Syria

Ashton Urges Reconciliation with Hamas

Unity between Hamas and Fatah important for "two-state solution", says EU foreign policy chief.

Ashton Urges Reconciliation with Hamas

Experts: Iran Could Have a Bomb Within a Month

Iran could produce enough uranium to build a nuclear bomb in a month, according to the Institute for Science and International Security.

Experts: Iran Could Have a Bomb Within a Month

Steinitz: Small Differences with the U.S. on Iran

Minister Steinitz says Israel and the U.S. see eye to eye on the final objective in regards to Iran but not always on how to get there.

Steinitz: Small Differences with the U.S. on Iran

Tunisia: Protesters Torch Office of Islamist Party

The office of Tunisia’s ruling Islamist party in the town of Kef torched by angry protesters, as unrest in the country continues.

Tunisia: Protesters Torch Office of Islamist Party

Piron Encouraged to Reinstate Trips to Hevron

"Visiting Hevron is a Jewish Zionist value," write MKs Chetboun and Ohayon to Education Minister Shai Piron.

Piron Encouraged to Reinstate Trips to Hevron

NSA Monitored Phone Calls of 35 World Leaders

The NSA monitored the conversations of 35 leaders after encouraging others to "share their Rolodexes," reports the Guardian.

NSA Monitored Phone Calls of 35 World Leaders

Abbas Urges Europe to Boycott 'Settlements'

In Europe, PA Chairman urges companies not to deal with businesses in “occupied Palestinian territory”.

Abbas Urges Europe to Boycott 'Settlements'

Saudi Arabia Threatens Force Against Women Drivers

Saudi Arabia warns against “disturbing social peace” as women plan to challenge a de facto ban on them driving.

Saudi Arabia Threatens Force Against Women Drivers

Anti-Israel Ads Won't Appear on Toronto Buses

Toronto Transit Commission rejects four ads that portray Israel as an "occupier", says they are "inaccurate and misleading".

Anti-Israel Ads Won't Appear on Toronto Buses