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

Report: British Navy Ready to Attack Syria

Britain is planning to join forces with the United States and launch military action against Syria, reports the Telegraph.

Report: British Navy Ready to Attack Syria

Ariel: No to the Auschwitz Borders

Housing Minister Uri Ariel in the Shomron: Anyone who thinks that Israel will retreat to the pre-1967 borders is wrong.

Ariel: No to the Auschwitz Borders

Lebanon: Suspect Arrested in Tripoli Bombings

Suspect who was arrested appears in surveillance video at the site of one of the explosions which killed 47 in Tripoli.

Lebanon: Suspect Arrested in Tripoli Bombings

Erdogan: Why Did U.S. Condemn My Remarks?

Turkish Prime Minister criticizes the United States for its response to his claims of Israel's involvement in the Egypt crisis.

Erdogan: Why Did U.S. Condemn My Remarks?

Obama Meets Advisers to 'Gather Facts' on Syria

Obama met top national security advisers following widespread reports about the Syrian government using chemical weapons.

Obama Meets Advisers to 'Gather Facts' on Syria

France: Israel-PA Peace Like a 'Thunderbolt'

France’s Foreign Minister says that a successful outcome to peace negotiations would be like a "thunderbolt" for peace in the Middle East.

France: Israel-PA Peace Like a 'Thunderbolt'

Syria Warns U.S.: Don't Attack Us

"An attack on Syria would be no easy trip," warns Syria's Information Minister.

Syria Warns U.S.: Don't Attack Us

Britain Running Mideast Monitoring Station

Secret documents leaked by Edward Snowden indicate that Britain is running a secret internet monitoring station in the Middle East.

Britain Running Mideast Monitoring Station

PA Forces Arrest Hamas Member Over Morsi Perfume

Member of Hamas arrested in Tulkarem for selling a perfume named in honor of Egypt's ousted president.

PA Forces Arrest Hamas Member Over Morsi Perfume

Obama Orders Probe of Syrian Chemical Attack

U.S. President has ordered local spy agencies to urgently probe claims that Syrian forces launched a horrific chemical attack on civilians.

Obama Orders Probe of Syrian Chemical Attack

Israeli Aircraft Strike in Lebanon

Israeli aircraft struck a terror target south of Beirut, hours after terrorists fired four rockets at northern Israel.

Israeli Aircraft Strike in Lebanon

Galloway: Israel Gave Al Qaeda Chemical Weapons

British lawmaker George Galloway, known for being vehemently anti-Israel, claims Israel is behind the chemical attack in Syria.

Galloway: Israel Gave Al Qaeda Chemical Weapons

New Images Show Alterations at Iran Nuclear Site

U.S. institute tracking Iran's military program says recent satellite images show further major alterations at Parchin.

New Images Show Alterations at Iran Nuclear Site

U.S. Sanctions Four Members of Hezbollah

The United States slaps sanctions on four members of Hezbollah who planned attacks across the Middle East, including Israel.

U.S. Sanctions Four Members of Hezbollah

Abbas: A Peace Agreement Would End the Conflict

"We won't ask to return to Jaffa or Acre," PA Chairman tells members of the Meretz party.

Abbas: A Peace Agreement Would End the Conflict

Lebanon's President Condemns Rocket Fire

Lebanon’s president Michel Sleiman says rocket fire from southern Lebanon a violation of UN resolution. Al-Qaeda linked group claims attack.

Lebanon's President Condemns Rocket Fire

Hamas to Egypt: Reopen the Border Crossing

Gaza’s terrorist rulers urge Egypt to reopen the border crossing that was closed after a terror attack on Egyptian security personnel.

Hamas to Egypt: Reopen the Border Crossing

Morsi Supporters Call for 'Day of Martyrs'

Supporters of deposed Egyptian president call on Egyptians to hold "Friday of Martyrs" protests against the military.

Morsi Supporters Call for 'Day of Martyrs'

Russia: U.S. Has Been Ignoring Our Requests

The U.S. has been pressuring Russia to extradite Snowden but ignoring Russian extradition requests for years, says official.

Russia: U.S. Has Been Ignoring Our Requests

Mubarak to be Placed Under House Arrest

Egypt's prime minister orders that former president be placed under house arrest when he is released from prison after more than two years.

Mubarak to be Placed Under House Arrest

Area Near Al-Aqsa Mosque Collapses

An area collapsed near the western wall of the Al-Aqsa Mosque late Tuesday. Arabs blamed Israel.

Area Near Al-Aqsa Mosque Collapses

Hagel and Yaalon Discuss Egypt and Syria

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks with his Israeli counterpart about Egypt, Iran and the ongoing violence in Syria.

Hagel and Yaalon Discuss Egypt and Syria

Israeli Security System in NY Housing Projects

An apartment security system developed in Israel which uses face and voice recognition will be implemented in New York housing projects.

Israeli Security System in NY Housing Projects

UN Calls for 'Clarification' of Chemical Attack

Security Council stopped short of demanding a probe by UN investigators into alleged chemical weapons attack.

UN Calls for 'Clarification' of Chemical Attack

Katz Punished for Rejecting Terrorist Release?

Transportation Minister claims Netanyahu punishing him by taking away some of his responsibilities. PMO: Not true.

Katz Punished for Rejecting Terrorist Release?

Security Council Meets on Syrian Chemical Attack

Security Council convenes to discuss reports that Assad's forces killed more than 1,300 people using chemical weapons.

Security Council Meets on Syrian Chemical Attack

ElBaradei to be Tried for Breach of Trust

Lawsuit filed against Egypt’s former interim Vice President over his failure to consult his supporters before resigning.

ElBaradei to be Tried for Breach of Trust

Erekat: U.S. Guaranteed All Our Preconditions

PA negotiator claims: Before we agreed to resume peace talks, the U.S. guaranteed us in writing that all our preconditions will be met.

Erekat: U.S. Guaranteed All Our Preconditions

Tom Jones Urged to Cancel Concert in Israel

Anti-Israel activists post online petition asking Welsh singer Tom Jones to cancel his October concert in Tel Aviv.

Tom Jones Urged to Cancel Concert in Israel

U.S. Denies Aid to Egypt Was Cut Off

Media reports suggesting that the United States has cut aid to Egypt are inaccurate, says White House spokesman.

U.S. Denies Aid to Egypt Was Cut Off

Ban Backtracks on Comments That UN is Biased

"I don’t think there is discrimination against Israel at the United Nations," says UN chief, days after saying the exact opposite.

Ban Backtracks on Comments That UN is Biased

Egypt: We're Losing Patience with Turkey

Egypt warns it is losing patience with Turkey, after Erdogan accuses Israel of being behind the removal of Morsi.

Egypt: We're Losing Patience with Turkey

Remand of MB 'Supreme Guide' Extended

Egypt’s public prosecutor extends the detention of Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohammed Badie pending investigation.

Remand of MB 'Supreme Guide' Extended

Third 'Positive' Peace Meeting Concludes

Hours after a second secret meeting, Israeli and PA concluded a third meeting as part of the renewed peace talks between the sides.

Third 'Positive' Peace Meeting Concludes

Aharonovitch on Taser Incident: It Looks Bad

Internal Security Minister responds to the incident in which Boaz Albert was repeatedly shocked with a taser by police officers.

Aharonovitch on Taser Incident: It Looks Bad

Polio Virus Continuing to Spread

Samples of the polio virus found in northern Israel. Health Minister to parents: Vaccinate your children!

Polio Virus Continuing to Spread

'Israel Won't Stand By as Assad Fires Mortars'

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations says Israel is losing its patience with the repeated Syrian violations of the ceasefire.

'Israel Won't Stand By as Assad Fires Mortars'

Fmr. Police Chief: Tasers Good but Misused

The cops who repeatedly shocked Boaz Albert were unprofessional, says former Jerusalem police chief Aryeh Amit.

Fmr. Police Chief: Tasers Good but Misused

Sheikh: Beirut Explosion Because of Hezbollah

The Lebanese Sunni Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir says that last week's explosion in Beirut was a result of Hezbollah’s “crimes in Syria.”

Sheikh: Beirut Explosion Because of Hezbollah

Power Blasts Re-election of Swiss Critic of Israel

U.S. ambassador to the UN trying to block the re-election of a Swiss diplomat who praised dictators while criticizing Israel.

Power Blasts Re-election of Swiss Critic of Israel