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

One Dead in Clashes in Cairo

One person killed in clashes in Cairo. Muslim Brotherhood claims police officers fired at their march.

One Dead in Clashes in Cairo

Netanyahu: Iranian Threat Dwarfs All the Others

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met on Tuesday evening with the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey.

Netanyahu: Iranian Threat Dwarfs All the Others

Kerry: If Talks Fail, Israel Will be Isolated

John Kerry warned that if his latest peace mission is unsuccessful, Israel will be isolated, according to columnist Jeffrey Goldberg.

Kerry: If Talks Fail, Israel Will be Isolated

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

An IAF aircraft targeted concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza, after terrorists fired rockets onto Israel.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

13 Dead in Iraq As Violence Continues

Attacks in Iraq killed 13 people on Tuesday, four of them Shiite worshippers.

13 Dead in Iraq As Violence Continues

Abbas to Terrorists: You're Just the Beginning

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas personally greeted 11 freed terrorists and said: "Allah willing, all prisoners will be freed."

Abbas to Terrorists: You're Just the Beginning

Gaza Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Israel

Terrorists from Gaza “thanked” Israel for releasing 26 terrorists by firing two rockets. One rocket exploded within Gaza.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Israel

Operation 'Terrorist Release' Gets Under Way

The 26 terrorists that Israel freed have arrived in Ramallah and Gaza. Abbas greeted the 11 who arrived in Ramallah.

Operation 'Terrorist Release' Gets Under Way

Hamas and Iran Slowly Restoring Ties

The ouster of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has enabled Hamas to begin to restore its strained relations with Iran.

Hamas and Iran Slowly Restoring Ties

Iran's New Defense Minister Plotted Terror Attacks

Iran's new defense minister is behind past terror attacks against Americans and Israelis, finds report by Israeli expert.

Iran's New Defense Minister Plotted Terror Attacks

Morsi's Remand Extended by 15 Days

Egypt’s judiciary extended the detention of the ousted president pending investigation into his alleged collaboration with Hamas.

Morsi's Remand Extended by 15 Days

Muslim Denies His Inciteful Remarks Were Illegal

Man who called for Israelis to be shot if they don't leave their homes says the remarks were “inflammatory” but not illegal.

Muslim Denies His Inciteful Remarks Were Illegal

Netanyahu: EU Boycott Undermines Peace

The EU boycott of Israeli entities beyond the 1949 Armistice Line will negatively affect peace, PM tells Germany's Foreign Minister.

Netanyahu: EU Boycott Undermines Peace

Hamas: Talks Only Make the 'Occupation' Look Good

Hamas rejects the renewed peace talks between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, says they are futile.

Hamas: Talks Only Make the 'Occupation' Look Good

Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket Fired Towards Eilat

At least one rocket was fired towards the Israeli resort city of Eilat and was intercepted by Iron Dome.

Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket Fired Towards Eilat

Kerry: Israeli Construction Was Expected

U.S. Secretary of State says Israel's announcement of new construction was expected and should not interfere with talks.

Kerry: Israeli Construction Was Expected

World Criticizes Israel Over New Construction

The United States, Russia, Europe and the UN all slammed Israel over its plans to build new homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

World Criticizes Israel Over New Construction

Egypt May Take Action Against Morsi Supporters

Security forces are expected to start taking action against supporters of ousted President Morsi who are staging sit-ins.

Egypt May Take Action Against Morsi Supporters

Abbas Vows to Free All Terrorists

PA Chairman vows that none of the terrorists that Israel will release will be deported to areas other than Judea, Samaria and Gaza.

Abbas Vows to Free All Terrorists

Team Fined for Refusing to Play on Yom Kippur

The Israel Davis Cup team will be fined 10,000 euros for refusing to compete on Yom Kippur and asking to postpone the game by one day.

Team Fined for Refusing to Play on Yom Kippur

Minister Ariel: We'll Continue to Build

Housing Minister declares that Israel will continue to build in Jerusalem, noting that so far all he sees is "an audacious Arab Spring."

Minister Ariel: We'll Continue to Build

Livni: EU Doesn't Determine Borders

"The future borders of Israel and the Palestinian state will be discussed in the negotiation room," Livni tells German FM.

Livni: EU Doesn't Determine Borders

Terrorists Who Murdered Seniors to be Released

17 terrorists who were convicted of murdering Israelis are among the 26 that Israel will set. Arutz Sheva brings a partial list.

Terrorists Who Murdered Seniors to be Released

Ministers Approve Release of 26 Terrorists

The ministerial committee headed by Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon has approved the release of 26 terrorists as part of a gesture to the PA.

Ministers Approve Release of 26 Terrorists

Iraq: Ramadan Ends with Wave of Attacks

More than 60 people were killed in a series of bomb attacks in Iraq, as locals celebrated the Eid al-Fitr festival.

Iraq: Ramadan Ends with Wave of Attacks

J Street Cancels Poorly Attended Event

J Street removed an event from its Facebook page after a reporter mocked the group’s inability to draw a crowd.

J Street Cancels Poorly Attended Event

Amnesty Warns: Hamas Planning to Execute Two Men

Amnesty International says Hamas plans to execute two prisoners in Gaza this week, one of them for "collaboration with an enemy entity."

Amnesty Warns: Hamas Planning to Execute Two Men

Lapid: Critics Like 'Schnauzers Left in the Rain'

Finance Minister Yair Lapid writes his supporters that those who criticize are like “schnauzers who were left out in the rain.”

Lapid: Critics Like 'Schnauzers Left in the Rain'

Netanyahu Recovering After Emergency Surgery

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu underwent an emergency hernia operation overnight Saturday.

Netanyahu Recovering After Emergency Surgery

Netanyahu Against Plan to Cancel Exams

Education Minister Shai Piron plans to cancel many matriculation exams, but is expected to face strong opposition from the Prime Minister.

Netanyahu Against Plan to Cancel Exams

Saudi Arabia Arrests Two Terror Suspects

Saudi Arabia arrested two men suspected of plotting terror attacks. Arrests may be connected to recent closure of Western embassies.

Saudi Arabia Arrests Two Terror Suspects

No Judea and Samaria? No Contracts with Europe

Netanyahu clarifies that Israel will not sign contracts with Europe so long as it continues to boycott areas beyond the 1949 Armistice Line.

No Judea and Samaria? No Contracts with Europe

Erekat Slams Israel Over Construction

PLO negotiator claims that Israeli construction means that Israel is not serious about peace.

Erekat Slams Israel Over Construction

Obama to Give Medal to Israeli-Born Professor

President Barack Obama will award Nobel laureate Professor Daniel Kahneman with the Presidential Medal of Freedom later this year.

Obama to Give Medal to Israeli-Born Professor

Activists to Disrupt Celebration at Israeli Shop

Anti-Israel activists are threatening to protest outside an Israeli-owned shop in Britain. Local police preparing accordingly.

Activists to Disrupt Celebration at Israeli Shop

U.S.: 'Settlements' Are Illegitimate

United States says it disapproves of construction in Judea and Samaria, after Israel approves construction of more than 800 units.

U.S.: 'Settlements' Are Illegitimate

Bennett: Haaretz Misquoted Me on Terrorists

Economy Minister says: I never said there was no problem in killing Arabs. Haaretz misquoted me.

Bennett: Haaretz Misquoted Me on Terrorists

Analysts: Iran Site May be Used to Test Missiles

Iran has built a new rocket launch site which is likely to be used for testing ballistic missiles, military analysts say.

Analysts: Iran Site May be Used to Test Missiles

Netanyahu: Iran Accelerating its Nuclear Quest

“Iran's work towards the achievement of atomic weapons continues unabated," Netanyahu tells visiting U.S. activists.

Netanyahu: Iran Accelerating its Nuclear Quest

Egypt's President: No Concessions

Egypt's interim president says that talks to end the crisis in the country have failed. Announcement may set the stage for more clashes.

Egypt's President: No Concessions