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

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood's Supreme Guide Arrested

Mohammed Badie, the Supreme Guide of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, was arrested Monday night in northern Cairo.

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood's Supreme Guide Arrested

Official: Back Egypt Army or Risk Peace Talks

Israel is worried that if the U.S. alienates Egypt, it would negatively affect the renewed peace talks.

Official: Back Egypt Army or Risk Peace Talks

Egypt Releases Video of MB Snipers

Egypt releases a video which it says shows Brotherhood snipers firing onto security forces who dispersed as a protester camp.

Egypt Releases Video of MB Snipers

Analyst: Mideast Gas a Chance for U.S.

The natural gas fields in the Mediterranean provide the United States with an opportunity to break with Turkey, according to Seth Cropsey.

Analyst: Mideast Gas a Chance for U.S.

U.S.: No Decision Yet on Freezing Aid to Egypt

State Department says it has yet to make a decision on whether to freeze assistance to Egypt, says the matter is being reviewed.

U.S.: No Decision Yet on Freezing Aid to Egypt

Egyptian Networks Cancel Turkish Soaps

Several Egyptian TV channels boycott Turkish drama series, in protest against Erdogan’s condemnation of the country's coup.

Egyptian Networks Cancel Turkish Soaps

Muslim American Group Plans Provocation on 9/11

A Muslim group in the U.S. caused a media firestorm after announcing it plans to hold a mass protest march on September 11.

Muslim American Group Plans Provocation on 9/11

Two Wounded Syrians Brought to Israel

At least 17 Syrian casualties have been taken for treatment in Israel since the weekend.

Two Wounded Syrians Brought to Israel

Merkel Considering Halting Exports to Egypt

German chancellor says that stopping arms shipments to Egypt would be an appropriate way to pressure the country to end the violence.

Merkel Considering Halting Exports to Egypt

Cairo: More than 30 Killed in Attempted Jailbreak

At least 36 Islamist prisoners were killed when gunmen ambushed trucks transferring detainees to a north Cairo prison.

Cairo: More than 30 Killed in Attempted Jailbreak

Beilin: The Egyptian Army Rigged the Election

Former minister reveals that the Egyptian army rigged the results of last year’s elections, fearing protests from the Muslim Brotherhood.

Beilin: The Egyptian Army Rigged the Election

Arkia Plane Lands Safely After Engine Malfunction

An Arkia airplane carrying 72 passengers landed safely at the Ben Gurion Airport after discovering a technical failure in the engine.

Arkia Plane Lands Safely After Engine Malfunction

BBC to Cut Comments on 'Israeli Apartheid'

The BBC will cut comments made by violinist Nigel Kennedy about “apartheid” in Israel when it broadcasts his concert with a PA troupe.

BBC to Cut Comments on 'Israeli Apartheid'

Egypt Considering Banning the Muslim Brotherhood

The Egyptian government is deliberating whether to ban the Muslim Brotherhood in the wake of the latest violence.

Egypt Considering Banning the Muslim Brotherhood

Movement that Toppled Morsi Targets Peace Deal

Tamarod, the Egyptian movement which led the opposition to Morsi, is now calling to cancel the peace treaty with Israel.

Movement that Toppled Morsi Targets Peace Deal

Ban Admits: UN is Biased Against Israel

The head of the UN admits to Israeli students that the organization he heads is biased against the Jewish state.

Ban Admits: UN is Biased Against Israel

Iran Has 18,000 Centrifuges

Iran has about 18,000 centrifuges, including 10,000 active ones, the outgoing head of the country's atomic agency said Saturday.

Iran Has 18,000 Centrifuges

Israel Assured Egypt that U.S. Aid Won't be Cut

Israel has assured Egypt it does not have to worry about the U.S. cutting its aid to that country, reports New York Times.

Israel Assured Egypt that U.S. Aid Won't be Cut

Israel Allows Arab Soccer Players to Enter PA

Israel has reportedly bowed to pressure from UEFA to allow Arab youth football teams into areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority.

Israel Allows Arab Soccer Players to Enter PA

EUCOM Navy and Israeli Navy Conclude Exercise

A combined Israel Navy and United States EUCOM Naval exercise ended on Thursday after a week and a half.

EUCOM Navy and Israeli Navy Conclude Exercise

Ban in Ramallah: Happy to Visit 'Palestine'

UN chief apparently believes that the PA's upgrade by the General Assembly is enough for 'Palestine' to already exist.

Ban in Ramallah: Happy to Visit 'Palestine'

Schindler's Rare Blueprints Sold for $63,426

Blueprints for an expansion of Oskar Schindler's Poland factory were sold at an online auction, along with other documents.

Schindler's Rare Blueprints Sold for $63,426

'They Shocked Him Again and Again'

Wife of Yitzhar resident who was arrested provides a chilling description of the police brutality during the arrest.

'They Shocked Him Again and Again'

Sunni Group Issues Warning to 'Pig Nasrallah'

A Sunni group claims it was behind the car bomb attack in a Hezbollah stronghold, issues warning to the group's chief.

Sunni Group Issues Warning to 'Pig Nasrallah'

Ambassador Compares Arab Terrorists to Breivik

Israel’s ambassador to Sweden causes an uproar after comparing Israel’s release of terrorists to Norway releasing Breivik.

Ambassador Compares Arab Terrorists to Breivik

Edelstein: Where are the PA 'Gestures'?

Knesset Speaker tells UN chief that that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas should make gestures to Israel and stop inciting against it.

Edelstein: Where are the PA 'Gestures'?

Hagel: We'll Maintain Our Ties with Egypt, But...

U.S. Defense Secretary says his country will retain its military ties with Egypt but more violence could jeopardize them.

Hagel: We'll Maintain Our Ties with Egypt, But...

Egypt Death Toll Tops 600

The death toll from the violent clashes in Egypt has surpassed 600, according to updated figures.

Egypt Death Toll Tops 600

Pollard Breaks His Silence

Jonathan Pollard tells newspaper: Israel giving up the moral foundation of its existence by releasing terrorists.

Pollard Breaks His Silence

Iran: We Are 'Hostile' to Israel-PA Talks

Iran declares it is against the renewed peace talks, says "the Zionist regime does as it wants."

Iran: We Are 'Hostile' to Israel-PA Talks

Nasrallah: Syria Gave Us Many Rockets During War

Hezbollah chief says Syria's Assad provided him with anti-tank missiles during the 2006 Second Lebanon War.

Nasrallah: Syria Gave Us Many Rockets During War

Israel May Shun Key EU Project Because of Boycott

Israel says it may shun the EU's "Horizon 2020" because of the guidelines which boycott entities operating beyond the Green Line.

Israel May Shun Key EU Project Because of Boycott

Hungary Pledges Funds for Auschwitz Upkeep

Hungary pledges $160,000 towards the upkeep of the Auschwitz memorial, following criticism that it was stalling on funds.

Hungary Pledges Funds for Auschwitz Upkeep

Tunisian Opposition Attracting More Protesters

The Islamist party which rules Tunisia is losing the battle on the streets, as it attracts fewer and fewer protesters.

Tunisian Opposition Attracting More Protesters

U.S. May Cancel Joint Exercise with Egypt

Official says U.S. is considering cancelling a joint military exercise with Egypt because of the violence in the country.

U.S. May Cancel Joint Exercise with Egypt

Jewish Agency Brings 17 Yemenite Jews to Israel

In a secret and complex operation, the Jewish Agency brought a group of 17 Yemenite Jews to Israel.

Jewish Agency Brings 17 Yemenite Jews to Israel

Sky News Cameraman Killed in Cairo Violence

Sky News cameraman Mick Deane dead shot inside the Rabaa al-Adawiya camp, where security forces were trying to clear Morsi supporters.

Sky News Cameraman Killed in Cairo Violence

Israel-PA Meeting Ends After Five Hours

First meeting in this round of negotiations described as "long and serious".

Israel-PA Meeting Ends After Five Hours

Signs of a Rebellion in Egypt's Army?

Local Egyptian website publishes a statement by Egyptian officers in which they denounce the army's intervention in political affairs.

Signs of a Rebellion in Egypt's Army?

Peres Hosts GOP Representatives

The sanctions against Iran are important in the struggle against its becoming a nuclear state, Peres tells Eric Cantor.

Peres Hosts GOP Representatives