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's Foreign Minister Resigns

Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr has tendered his resignation, reports state news agency.

Egypt's Foreign Minister Resigns

Putin: Snowden Should Stop Leaking Info

Snowden "should stop his work aimed at inflicting damage on our American partners," says Russian President.

Putin: Snowden Should Stop Leaking Info

Livni Warns: No Peace Talks May Lead to EU Boycott

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni warns that Israel risks a European economic boycott if it fails to advance peace talks.

Livni Warns: No Peace Talks May Lead to EU Boycott

Muslim Brotherhood Rejects Army's Ultimatum

"The age of military coups is over," stresses Muslim Brotherhood member.

Muslim Brotherhood Rejects Army's Ultimatum

PA: Kerry Did Not Achieve any Breakthrough

PLO official Saeb Erekat says there's been no breakthrough in marathon U.S.-led efforts to revive direct peace talks.

PA: Kerry Did Not Achieve any Breakthrough

Video: Angry Egyptian TV Host Resigns On Air

Egyptian TV host Gamal Al-Shaer resigned live on air after the government censored his show.

Video: Angry Egyptian TV Host Resigns On Air

EU Slams Gaza for Executions of 'Collaborators'

EU calls on Gaza's Hamas terrorist rulers to stop executing those found guilty of collaborating with Israel.

EU Slams Gaza for Executions of 'Collaborators'

Ecuador: Russia Will Decide Snowden's Destination

Ecuador can't grant Endward Snowden asylum unless he's on Ecuadoran territory, explains President Rafael Correa.

Ecuador: Russia Will Decide Snowden's Destination

New Book Finds Ties Between Nazis and Hollywood

Hollywood's major studios not only accepted Nazi censorship, but collaborated with Hitler, finds new book.

New Book Finds Ties Between Nazis and Hollywood

Video: Clerics Joyful Over Murder of Shiites

Egyptian clerics have expressed joy over the brutal murders of four Shiites, including prominent cleric Sheik Hassan Shehata.

Video: Clerics Joyful Over Murder of Shiites

Morsi's Spokesman: He's Made Errors

Egypt's opposition urges protesters to stay on the streets until Morsi goes, as his spokesman urges dialogue.

Morsi's Spokesman: He's Made Errors

Bennett: Senator McCain is An 'American Hero'

Economy Minister express his appreciation for U.S. Senator John McCain after meeting him.

Bennett: Senator McCain is An 'American Hero'

Katz, Danon, and Elkin Score Victories

About 80% of Likud Central Committee members took part in the elections for the Likud's institutions.

Katz, Danon, and Elkin Score Victories

Four People Killed in Egypt Protests

Four people are dead as millions hit the streets in Egypt on the anniversary of Morsi's inauguration.

Four People Killed in Egypt Protests

Egypt Prepares for Protests

Egypt prepares for a “million man protest” against President Morsi. More than 22 million have signed a petition demanding his departure.

Egypt Prepares for Protests

Indiana: 3 Children Hurt at Jewish Camp

Three children injured, one critically, as a result of lightning strike at a Jewish summer camp in northwest Indiana.

Indiana: 3 Children Hurt at Jewish Camp

Progress or Stalemate in Peace Talks?

Jordan-based newspaper reports that Israel has agreed to freeze construction in Judea and Samaria. PA and Israeli leaders: No progress yet.

Progress or Stalemate in Peace Talks?

Ariel Mayor: McDonald's Will Only Hurt Itself

Fast food chain McDonald’s is the biggest loser from its own decision to boycott the city of Ariel, says Mayor Eliyahu Shviro.

Ariel Mayor: McDonald's Will Only Hurt Itself

Ecuador's President: No Decision Yet on Snowden

Ecuador's president says his government has yet to consider whether to admit U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.

Ecuador's President: No Decision Yet on Snowden

Amnesty Calls for Campaign Against Gaza Executions

Amnesty calls on the public to mail Gaza’s Hamas rulers and protest the hanging of two local men.

Amnesty Calls for Campaign Against Gaza Executions

MKs' Salaries to be Cut by Only 1%

Knesset committee reverses decision to cut MKs' salaries by 10%. MK Calderon: I will donate the remaining 9%.

MKs' Salaries to be Cut by Only 1%

Muslim Brotherhood Member Killed in Egypt

A member of Egypt's ruling Muslim Brotherhood shot dead in an attack on the group's office in Zakazik.

Muslim Brotherhood Member Killed in Egypt

U.S. Senate Passes Immigration Reform

The U.S. Senate passes an immigration reform that will put 11 million undocumented people on a path to earning citizenship.

U.S. Senate Passes Immigration Reform

Hamas Official 'Complains' About Israeli 'Siege'

Hamas official Ghazi Hamad meets a delegation from Turkey, and complains about the Israeli 'siege' on Gaza.

Hamas Official 'Complains' About Israeli 'Siege'

Kerry and Netanyahu Meet in Jerusalem

Kerry arrives in Israel, meets Netanyahu as part of his efforts to restart peace negotiations.

Kerry and Netanyahu Meet in Jerusalem

Gantz: The Flames Are Creeping Up on Nasrallah

Israel must be prepared for any scenario, say leaders who spoke at the graduation ceremony of the IAF's flight course.

Gantz: The Flames Are Creeping Up on Nasrallah

Hamas and Islamic Jihad Resume Communications

Islamic Jihad and Hamas resume communications, three days after Jihad severed ties with Hamas.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad Resume Communications

Khamenei: West Should Stop its 'Stubborn' Attitude

If the West wasn't so stubborn, the Iranian nuclear issue would be resolved, claims Supreme Leader.

Khamenei: West Should Stop its 'Stubborn' Attitude

Report: U.S. to Arm Syrian Rebels Within a Month

CIA moving weapons from a network of secret warehouses, plans to start arming Syrian rebels, according to officials.

Report: U.S. to Arm Syrian Rebels Within a Month

Dagan: You Want to Shoot? Shoot!

It's not wise to threaten Syrian President Bashar Assad at the present time, says former Mossad chief in response to PM's remarks.

Dagan: You Want to Shoot? Shoot!

Lieberman: Abbas Only Wants to Go to the UN

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is not interested in reaching a peace agreement with Israel, charges Yisrael Beytenu chairman.

Lieberman: Abbas Only Wants to Go to the UN

Morsi Admits: I've Made Some Errors

Political polarization in Egypt is threatening the country’s democracy, says Morsi ahead of planned protests by opposition.

Morsi Admits: I've Made Some Errors

Russia Withdraws Military Personnel from Syria

Russia has withdrawn all its military personnel from Syria and left its Tartus naval center unstaffed.

Russia Withdraws Military Personnel from Syria

Nelson Mandela on Life Support

Former South African president's condition continues to deteriorate.

Nelson Mandela on Life Support

White House Hosts Israel-Hating Radical Muslim

White House officials met this month with Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, a deputy of radical Egyptian cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi.

White House Hosts Israel-Hating Radical Muslim

Haniyeh: PA Arabs Won't Recognize Israel

Gaza's premier says that neither the "siege" nor the wars will convince Arabs to recognize Israel.

Haniyeh: PA Arabs Won't Recognize Israel

Abbas Planning Another UN Move

Israel believes that Abbas's willingness to meet Netanyahu may be a ploy to buy time so he can make more unilateral moves at the UN.

Abbas Planning Another UN Move

Germany Uncovers 'Model Plane' Terror Plot

German authorities stage raids after uncovering an alleged Islamist plot to carry out attacks using model airplanes.

Germany Uncovers 'Model Plane' Terror Plot

PM: Peace Must be Achieved Through Negotiations

"Our goal is not just to enter and put a check mark to show that we've begun negotiations," Netanyahu tells Georgian Prime Minister.

PM: Peace Must be Achieved Through Negotiations

Iran Says it Dismantled Terrorist Network

Security forces in Iran have dismantled a terrorist and sabotage network in Shiraz, says semi-official ISNA news agency.

Iran Says it Dismantled Terrorist Network