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

UNIFIL: Hizbullah Replacing Lebanese Troops

The number of Lebanese troops along the border with Israel has decreased and Hizbullah is taking over, warns UNIFIL.

UNIFIL: Hizbullah Replacing Lebanese Troops

Widow: If the State Doesn't Respond, We Will

Tzofia Borovsky, the widow of Evyatar Borovsky, calls on Israel to respond to the terror attack which killed her husband.

Widow: If the State Doesn't Respond, We Will

Israeli Citizen Enters Lebanon, Detained by Army

An Israeli citizen entered Lebanon and was arrested by the Lebanese army. He will be returned after being interrogated.

Israeli Citizen Enters Lebanon, Detained by Army

Olmert: Hizbullah May Already Have Some Chemicals

Former PM says that Hizbullah may already be in possession of chemical weapons given to it by the Syrian regime.

Olmert: Hizbullah May Already Have Some Chemicals

Buffett Buys Remains of Israeli Company

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. pays $2.05 billion cash to buy the 20 percent it did not already own of the Israeli company Iscar.

Buffett Buys Remains of Israeli Company

Activist: Terrorists Should be Put to Death

Baruch Marzel says the terrorist who killed Evyatar Borovsky at the Tapuach Junction should not have been left alive.

Activist: Terrorists Should be Put to Death

Former Agriculture Minister Pesach Grupper Dies

Former Agriculture Minister Pesach Grupper passed away Monday night at the age of 88.

Former Agriculture Minister Pesach Grupper Dies

Hungary: Head of Group Victim of Assault

The head of a Hungarian minority rights group named after Raoul Wallenbeg was assaulted by anti-Semitic football fans.

Hungary: Head of Group Victim of Assault

U.S.: Much Work Needed on Syria

White House spokesman Jay Carney says “much more” work needs to be done to verify assessments that Syria used chemical weapons.

U.S.: Much Work Needed on Syria

UAV Didn't Come from Lebanon, Claims Official

Lebanese security official denies that a drone downed by Israel last week had been sent from Lebanon.

UAV Didn't Come from Lebanon, Claims Official

Qatar Hints at Support for Swaps as Part of Peace

U.S. Secretary of State hosts talks with Arab League officials as part of his attempts to renew the Middle East peace process.

Qatar Hints at Support for Swaps as Part of Peace

Russian Plane Targeted by Missiles Over Syria

Unidentified assailants fired two land-to-air missiles at a Russian passenger plane carrying over 150 people when it flew over Syria.

Russian Plane Targeted by Missiles Over Syria

Ben-Eliezer: Hizbullah Receiving Chemical Weapons

MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer says the regime in Syria has begun to transfer chemical weapons to Hizbullah.

Ben-Eliezer: Hizbullah Receiving Chemical Weapons

Wounded Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel

A Syrian man who was wounded in the ongoing civil war in his country was transferred to the Ziv Hospital in Tzfat.

Wounded Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel

Gaza Salafists Protest Relatives Arrests

Dozens of Gazans rally in central Gaza, demanding Hamas release their detained Salafist relatives.

Gaza Salafists Protest Relatives Arrests

US Looking for Persons of Interest in Boston Probe

Investigators are pursuing other "persons of interest" possibly linked to the Boston Marathon bombings, U.S. lawmakers say.

US Looking for Persons of Interest in Boston Probe

Shaked's Anti-Terrorist Bill Approved for Vote

Ministerial Committee approves MK Ayelet Shaked's bill which would prevent terrorists from filing lawsuits against the State of Israel.

Shaked's Anti-Terrorist Bill Approved for Vote

Piron Blasted for 'Fridays Off' Plan

Education Minister Rabbi Shai Piron faces flak over a news report that he plans to turn Fridays into a day off from school.

Piron Blasted for 'Fridays Off' Plan

Terrorists Fire Qassam Rocket at Southern Israel

Rocket fired by terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza explodes in Eshkol Regional Council. No physical injuries or damages.

Terrorists Fire Qassam Rocket at Southern Israel

Steinitz: Nuclear Iran Like 30 Nuclear N. Koreas

The world must not ignore the warnings about Iran as it did 80 years ago with the Nazis, says Minister Yuval Steinitz.

Steinitz: Nuclear Iran Like 30 Nuclear N. Koreas

Former Mossad Chief: No Immediate Threat to Israel

“Looking over a short period of time, I don’t see an immediate conventional threat to Israel,” says former Mossad Chief Dagan.

Former Mossad Chief: No Immediate Threat to Israel

Syria's Opposition: Act on Obama's 'Red Line'

Syria's opposition calls for action on Obama's warning that Syria's use of chemical weapons would cross a "red line."

Syria's Opposition: Act on Obama's 'Red Line'

Mother of Terrorists: The U.S. Killed My Son

The mother of the two brothers suspected of carrying out the Boston bombings attacks the U.S., saying the authorities killed her son.

Mother of Terrorists: The U.S. Killed My Son

Canada Tried to Deport Suspected Terrorist

Canada tried to deport one of the two terrorists it caught this week, but didn't proceed.

Canada Tried to Deport Suspected Terrorist

U.S. Senators Call for Action in Syria

U.S. Senators say it it time to intervene in Syria, after intelligence assessments say that Assad likely used chemical weapons.

U.S. Senators Call for Action in Syria

Judge: Jordanian Bank Can Face Trial Over Terror

The Arab Bank has lost a bid to avoid a U.S. trial in a lawsuit by terrorism victims, who accuse it of supporting attacks in Israel.

Judge: Jordanian Bank Can Face Trial Over Terror

Hamas Slams PA for Postponing Resolutions

Hamas condemns compromise which says the PA will postpone anti-Israel resolutions in exchange for a UN "investigation" in Jerusalem.

Hamas Slams PA for Postponing Resolutions

Slovakia Paves the Way for Extradition of Nazi

A Slovak court has paved the way for the extradition of Laszlo Csatary from Hungary to Slovakia.

Slovakia Paves the Way for Extradition of Nazi

Boston Bombers Planned to Attack Times Square

The brothers accused of staging the Boston Marathon bombings planned a new attack in Times Square, says NYC mayor.

Boston Bombers Planned to Attack Times Square

White House on Syria: 'All Options on the Table'

A senior White House official says "all options are on the table" should use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime be confirmed.

White House on Syria: 'All Options on the Table'

Lebanese Sign Up for 'Jihad' Against Hizbullah

Lebanese youth have begun to sign up for “armed Jihad in Syria” against Hizbullah terrorists helping Assad.

Lebanese Sign Up for 'Jihad' Against Hizbullah

Egypt Assures Hagel: We're Committed to Peace

Egypt’s leaders have assured visiting U.S. Defense Secretary that they are committed to their country’s peace treaty with Israel.

Egypt Assures Hagel: We're Committed to Peace

Rebel Leader: Israel Has Mossad Agents in Syria

Israel has a presence in Syria, would know if chemical weapons had been used, claims the Chief of Staff for the Free Syrian Army.

Rebel Leader: Israel Has Mossad Agents in Syria

Holocaust Denial Hurt Us, Says Iranian Candidate

Iran’s denial of the Holocaust was damaging, admits Tehran mayor and potential presidential candidate.

Holocaust Denial Hurt Us, Says Iranian Candidate

Report: Anti-Semitism in Canada Up 3.7%

Anti-Semitic incidents increased by 3.7% in 2012, but have doubled in the past decade, annual audit finds.

Report: Anti-Semitism in Canada Up 3.7%

Lieberman Threatens to Go to Supreme Court

MK Avigdor Lieberman threatens to turn to the Supreme Court unless an investigation is launched into leaks from his interrogation.

Lieberman Threatens to Go to Supreme Court

Yaalon: Iran's Involved in All the Conflicts

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon meets Canadian Chief of Staff, emphasizes need to stop Iran's nuclear program.

Yaalon: Iran's Involved in All the Conflicts

Iranian Minister: Sanctions Are 'Causing Trouble'

Iran's Finance Minister says international pushed inflation above 30%, but stresses that nuclear program will continue.

Iranian Minister: Sanctions Are 'Causing Trouble'

Jordanian Party Expels MP for Meeting Peres

A Jordanian party has expelled one of its members for attending a reception with Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Jordanian Party Expels MP for Meeting Peres

IAEA and Iran to Talk on May 15

The IAEA says it will hold a new round of talks with Iran on May 15 in Vienna on suspected nuclear bomb-making efforts by Tehran.

IAEA and Iran to Talk on May 15