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

Relative of Slain Yemenite: Bring Body to Israel

Relative of a Jewish couple from Yemen who made aliyah after their son's murder hopes the son's body will be brought to Israel.

Relative of Slain Yemenite: Bring Body to Israel

UN Urges Solution for Hunger Strikers

United Nations Secretary-General calls on Israel to reach a solution “without delay” in the case of hunger-striking terrorist prisoners.

UN Urges Solution for Hunger Strikers

Israel Denies 'Prisoner X' Gave Info to Australia

Israel denies that 'Prisoner X' Ben Zygier had any contact with Australia's security services.

Israel Denies 'Prisoner X' Gave Info to Australia

Official Logo for Obama Visit Selected

The official logo that will accompany President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to Israel has been selected via Facebook.

Official Logo for Obama Visit Selected

Tunisia's PM Resigns After Failing to Form Gov't

Tunisia's Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali resigns after failing to form a non-partisan government to end a political crisis.

Tunisia's PM Resigns After Failing to Form Gov't

Netanyahu Before Election: Livni Won't Lead Talks

Netanyahu will allow Livni to lead the peace negotiations, but just several months ago he said exactly the opposite.

Netanyahu Before Election: Livni Won't Lead Talks

This is How the Hizbullah Terrorist Was Killed

A report in a Lebanese daily purports to present a detailed account of the 2008 assassination of Hizbullah terrorist Imad Mughniyeh.

This is How the Hizbullah Terrorist Was Killed

Bulgaria's FM Urges EU Action Against Hizbullah

Bulgarian Foreign Minister presents his country's report on Burgas terror attack, calls for collective measures against Hizbullah.

Bulgaria's FM Urges EU Action Against Hizbullah

Morsi to Send Security Delegation to Israel

For the first time since Morsi took office, Egypt will be sending a security delegation to Israel, reports Channel 10.

Morsi to Send Security Delegation to Israel

Parents of Slain Yemenite Jew Make Aliyah

The parents of Moshe Nahari, a Yemenite Jew who was murdered in 2008, arrived in Israel.

Parents of Slain Yemenite Jew Make Aliyah

Yechimovich: We Won't be Netanyahu's Contractors

Labor chairwoman MK Shelly Yechimovich: We won't join Netanyahu's coalition and be his contractors in any field.

Yechimovich: We Won't be Netanyahu's Contractors

Iran Urges France to 'Get Real' About Nukes

Iran urges Paris to take “a correct approach” after the French defense minister says there's a need to prevent Iran's nuclear weapons.

Iran Urges France to 'Get Real' About Nukes

MK Shaked to Obama: Bring Pollard with You

In her first speech at the Knesset, MK Ayelet Shaked had a message for Obama: Bring Jonathan Pollard with you when you come to Israel.

MK Shaked to Obama: Bring Pollard with You

Israel May Partially Remove 'Prisoner X' Gag Order

Israel is considering reducing the gag order on the “Prisoner X” affair, Internal Security Minister Yitzchak Aharonovitch says.

Israel May Partially Remove 'Prisoner X' Gag Order

Netanyahu Stresses Dangers of Iran and Syria

Netanyahu warns of the dangers from Iran and Syria, in a speech to the Jewish Agency Board of Governors.

Netanyahu Stresses Dangers of Iran and Syria

Zoabi: Army Draft for Arabs? Prepare the Prisons

Israel should “prepare the prisons” if a law requiring Arab Israelis to enlist in the army is passed, MK Hanin Zoabi tells Arutz Sheva.

Zoabi: Army Draft for Arabs? Prepare the Prisons

Report: Livni Will be Justice Minister

Hatnua chairwoman will reportedly be appointed Justice Minister in Netanyahu's new coalition and will play a role in peace talks.

Report: Livni Will be Justice Minister

Hagel Will Likely be Confirmed, Predicts McCain

One of Chuck Hagel's fiercest critics, Sen. John McCain, predicts he'll have enough votes to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense.

Hagel Will Likely be Confirmed, Predicts McCain

Foreign Ministry Officials Criticize Bibi

Foreign Ministry officials have criticized Netanyahu for planning to reserve the position of Foreign Minister for Avigdor Lieberman.

Foreign Ministry Officials Criticize Bibi

Hizbullah Terrorists Die in Clashes with Rebels

Three members of the Hizbullah terrorist organization were killed in fierce battles with Syrian rebels on Sunday.

Hizbullah Terrorists Die in Clashes with Rebels

Netanyahu: Israel Keeping Tabs on Syrian Border

Israel will maintain close tabs on its border with Syria and only let people to cross in "exceptional circumstances," says PM Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Israel Keeping Tabs on Syrian Border

Iranian Lawmaker: Fordow Will Never be Shut Down

Iranian lawmaker rejects the Western proposal for Iran to close its Fordow nuclear facility in exchange for the relaxation of restrictions.

Iranian Lawmaker: Fordow Will Never be Shut Down

Hamas Denies Holding Secret Talks with Israel

Hamas denies that it has been holding secret talks with Israel regarding opening the Rafiah between Gaza and Egypt.

Hamas Denies Holding Secret Talks with Israel

Leftist NGO Slams Israel Over Hunger Strikers

The leftist Physicians for Human Rights claims that Israel's treatment of hunger-striking terrorist prisoners is an "ethical failure".

Leftist NGO Slams Israel Over Hunger Strikers

Austria Admits Some of its Academics Were Nazis

The Austrian Academy of Sciences acknowledges that many of its scientists were members of the Nazi party.

Austria Admits Some of its Academics Were Nazis

EU Unlikely to Name Hizbullah Terror Organization

EU sources say it is unlikely that Hizbullah will be designated a terrorist organization despite its involvement in the Bulgaria attack.

EU Unlikely to Name Hizbullah Terror Organization

Lieberman's Trial to Start Sunday

The trial of former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who is accused of fraud and breach of trust, will start Sunday in Jerusalem.

Lieberman's Trial to Start Sunday

Israel Considering Making Prisoner X Report Public

The Prosecution is considering making public the report which determined that "Prisoner X" committed suicide while in prison.

Israel Considering Making Prisoner X Report Public

EU Expresses Concern Over Hunger Strikers

EU calls on Israel to respect its obligations towards terrorist prisoners, expresses concern about four detainees on a hunger strike.

EU Expresses Concern Over Hunger Strikers

'Even if We Wanted Nukes, US Couldn't Stop Us'

Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons but if it wanted to, the U.S. could not thwart it, says its supreme leader.

'Even if We Wanted Nukes, US Couldn't Stop Us'

Egypt to Arm Policemen in Wake of Cop Protests

Egypt will arm low ranking policemen with pistols, after they held protests demanding weapons and better work conditions.

Egypt to Arm Policemen in Wake of Cop Protests

MEP: Make Efforts to Name Hizbullah a Terror Group

Polish MEP Michal Tomasz Kaminski has called on EU's Ashton to step up Europe’s efforts to designate Hizbullah a terrorist organization.

MEP: Make Efforts to Name Hizbullah a Terror Group

France to Return Stolen Art to Jewish Owners

France will return seven paintings to the heirs of two Jewish families whose artworks were stolen during World War II.

France to Return Stolen Art to Jewish Owners

Kerry: Syria Death Toll May Have Reached 90,000

U.S. Secretary of State says the death toll in Syria may have reached 90,000, citing figures given to him by his Saudi counterpart.

Kerry: Syria Death Toll May Have Reached 90,000

Released Terrorist: Kill Collaborators with Israel

Released Lebanese terrorist Samir Kuntar called, on Hizbullah's television network, to kill anyone who is caught collaborating with Israel.

Released Terrorist: Kill Collaborators with Israel

Israeli Security Delegation Arrives in Cairo

A four-man Israeli security delegation arrived in Cairo, according to Arabic media sources.

Israeli Security Delegation Arrives in Cairo

Assad Will Fall, Says Son of Killed Lebanese PM

The killers of Lebanon's former premier Rafiq Hariri will be punished "sooner or later," his son Saad says.

Assad Will Fall, Says Son of Killed Lebanese PM

Arabs Detained After Police Discover Rifle

Police officers who stopped a suspicious Arab vehicle discovered a Kalashnikov assault rifle. 3 PA Arabs taken for questioning.

Arabs Detained After Police Discover Rifle

MK Shai Reveals: Labor is Talking with Likud

Despite party chairwoman's Yechimovich past objections to joining Netanyahu's coalition, Labor and Likud are talking.

MK Shai Reveals: Labor is Talking with Likud

Republicans Block Vote on Hagel Nomination

Republicans successfully block Chuck Hagel's nomination to be Secretary of Defense, forcing a 10-day delay in his confirmation vote.

Republicans Block Vote on Hagel Nomination