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

Arabs Break into Olive Grove on the Sabbath

Residents of Neve Tzuf in Binyamin found Arabs destroying a nearby olive grove and chased them away. Mainstream media didn't report it.

Arabs Break into Olive Grove on the Sabbath

Ahmadinejad: The Period of the Zionists is Over

Zionists "should give their place to others," Iranian President tells Hizbullah-affiliated television network.

Ahmadinejad: The Period of the Zionists is Over

Kuwait: Man Given 5 Years for Insulting the Emir

A Kuwaiti court sentences a local man to five years in prison for insulting the emir on Twitter.

Kuwait: Man Given 5 Years for Insulting the Emir

Experts Doubt Authenticity of Iranian Fighter Jet

Israeli experts cast doubt about the authenticity of a new radar-evading fighter jet unveiled by Iran over the weekend.

Experts Doubt Authenticity of Iranian Fighter Jet

Quiet Day in Egypt After Weekend Clashes

Sporadic clashes break out between protesters and security forces outside the presidential palace in Cairo, after Friday clashes kill one.

Quiet Day in Egypt After Weekend Clashes

Netanyahu: Can't Live with Iran Upgrading Plant

Iran's installation of new equipment at its Natanz nuclear plant will speed up enrichment efforts, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says.

Netanyahu: Can't Live with Iran Upgrading Plant

Egypt Receives First Batch of F-16s from the U.S.

Egypt receives four F-16 aircraft from the United States, the first of a group of 20 that will be delivered this year.

Egypt Receives First Batch of F-16s from the U.S.

After Peres, Kerry Also Phones Netanyahu

After previously speaking with President Peres, the new U.S. Secretary of State phones PM Netanyahu, who says he is committed to peace.

After Peres, Kerry Also Phones Netanyahu

Photos: New MKs Undergo Training Seminar

Israel’s 48 new MK-elects underwent a “crash course” to learn the Knesset etiquette and regulations.

Photos: New MKs Undergo Training Seminar

Erodgan: Israel Waging 'State Terrorism' in Syria

Turkish PM says Israeli air strike on Syria violates international law, ignores his own country's similar past actions.

Erodgan: Israel Waging 'State Terrorism' in Syria

Explosion Reported in Lebanese City of Tyre

Blast goes off in southern Lebanon, near the city of Tyre, several hours after Israeli aircraft were reportedly near the area.

Explosion Reported in Lebanese City of Tyre

Iran's Currency Plummets to All-Time Low

Iran’s rial has plummeted to an all-time low, dropping more than 21 percent drop over two weeks.

Iran's Currency Plummets to All-Time Low

Russia's Lavrov Meets Head of Syrian Opposition

Moscow says it wants to keep in regular contact with the Syrian opposition after FM Lavrov meets the coalition's leader.

Russia's Lavrov Meets Head of Syrian Opposition

PA Asks Israel to Allow In Terrorist

The PA is making efforts to bring the leader of a group that carried out a terror attack in Israel in 1974 into Judea and Samaria.

PA Asks Israel to Allow In Terrorist

Egypt's Opposition: Oust Morsi, Prosecute Him

Egypt's main opposition group backs calls to oust the ruling Islamists after deadly clashes erupt throughout the country.

Egypt's Opposition: Oust Morsi, Prosecute Him

Outlawed Turkish Group Claims Ankara Attack

The Revolutionary People's Liberation Party claims responsibility for the attack at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.

Outlawed Turkish Group Claims Ankara Attack

Iran Touts New Domestically-Made Fighter Jet

Iran presents its new Qaher F-313 fighter jet, claims it is able to evade radar systems.

Iran Touts New Domestically-Made Fighter Jet

Turkish FM Accuses Syria, Israel of 'Secret Deal'

Turkish FM claims that the Syrians' failure to respond to Israeli airstrike means there is a secret deal between the two countries.

Turkish FM Accuses Syria, Israel of 'Secret Deal'

Shin Bet Uncovers Hamas Terror Cell in Hevron

Shin Bet, in cooperation with IDF, arrests 20 members of a Hamas terror squad in Hevron.

Shin Bet Uncovers Hamas Terror Cell in Hevron

Clinton: Window Iran Talks Can't Stay Open

The window for negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program cannot stay open for “too much longer”, says outgoing Secretary of State.

Clinton: Window Iran Talks Can't Stay Open

Syria's COS: We'll Respond to 'Zionist Aggression'

The Syrian army’s chief of staff threatens his country will respond to an alleged Israeli airstrike "when the time is right."

Syria's COS: We'll Respond to 'Zionist Aggression'

Hagel Under Fire Over Israel and Iran

Chuck Hagel, under fire from Republicans over his anti-Israel stance, reiterates support for Israel, regrets past remarks.

Hagel Under Fire Over Israel and Iran

UN Chief Concerned Over Alleged Israeli Airstrike

UN chief Ban Ki-moon expresses "grave concern" over an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria, calls all parties to “prevent tensions.”

UN Chief Concerned Over Alleged Israeli Airstrike

Netanyahu Losing Patience with Lapid

Netanyahu feels negotiations with Yesh Atid are starting off on the wrong foot because of Lapid's many demands.

Netanyahu Losing Patience with Lapid

Lieberman: UNHRC Report Belongs in Garbage

Yisrael Beytenu chairman launches a scathing attack on the UNHRC over call on Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

Lieberman: UNHRC Report Belongs in Garbage

14-Year-Old Shot at Atlanta School

One suspect has been arrested after a 14-year-old male student was shot in the head at a school in Atlanta.

14-Year-Old Shot at Atlanta School

Report: Hamas Agrees to Two-State Solution

Newspaper report indicates Hamas’s political chief Mashaal told Jordan's King to inform Obama his group accepts the "two-state solution."

Report: Hamas Agrees to Two-State Solution

Radical Cleric to Morsi: Kill the 'Thugs'

A controversial Egyptian preacher urges President Morsi to kill “thugs” and “criminals” who are burning the country.

Radical Cleric to Morsi: Kill the 'Thugs'

Report: Airstrike Targeted Chemical Weapons Center

Lebanese news website reports that the target of an airstrike near Damascus was a chemical weapons center.

Report: Airstrike Targeted Chemical Weapons Center

Hagel: Willing to Attack Iran if Necessary

Hagel writes to Senate: There is time and space for diplomacy with Iran, but the window is closing.

Hagel: Willing to Attack Iran if Necessary

Argentina: Iranians Will Be Questioned on Bombing

Iran's defense minister will be questioned as part of an agreement to investigate 1994 attack on a Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Argentina: Iranians Will Be Questioned on Bombing

Merkel Urges Morsi to Talk with Opposition

German Chancellor Merkel urges visiting Egyptian president to ensure constant dialogue as his country grapples with a political crisis.

Merkel Urges Morsi to Talk with Opposition

'Take Interior, Religious Affairs Portfolios'

Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropper of the Jewish Home’s Elections Committee: We can have influence in the Interior and Religious Affairs Ministries.

'Take Interior, Religious Affairs Portfolios'

U.S. Officials Silent on Airstrike in Syria

White House, State Department refuse to comment when asked whether Israel had carried out an airstrike in Syria.

U.S. Officials Silent on Airstrike in Syria

Likud, Yesh Atid Recommend Netanyahu for PM

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu wins the support of the Knesset’s two largest factions in forming a new government.

Likud, Yesh Atid Recommend Netanyahu for PM

CAIR Member Seeks Seat on New York City Council

Zead Ramadan, head of the New York branch of Hamas-affiliated CAIR, to run against Jew for seat on New York City Council.

CAIR Member Seeks Seat on New York City Council

Israel Summons Argentina's Ambassador

Israel protests Argentina's decision to create a commission with Iran to investigate attack on Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Israel Summons Argentina's Ambassador

Israel Boycotts Review at UN Human Rights Council

Israel boycotts a UNHRC review of its rights situation, after cutting off ties with the body due to ongoing bias.

Israel Boycotts Review at UN Human Rights Council

Obama Announces New Humanitarian Aid for Syria

U.S. President Barack Obama announces an extra $155 million dollars to aid refugees fleeing the Syrian civil war.

Obama Announces New Humanitarian Aid for Syria

Acting Editor of Newspaper Apologizes for Cartoon

Acting editor of Sunday Times apologizes for the cartoon which depicts Netanyahu building a wall with the bodies of Arabs.

Acting Editor of Newspaper Apologizes for Cartoon