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

Turkish Army Attacks Targets in Syria

The Turkish army attacks several targets in Syria after a Syrian mortar lands in Turkey and kills five.

Turkish Army Attacks Targets in Syria

Assad Refused to Talk with Opposition

Syrian President Bashar Assad rejected offers to resolve the country's violent uprising peacefully, says defected Prime Minister .

Assad Refused to Talk with Opposition

Republicans: Calls for Benghazi Security Denied

U.S. officials refused calls for more security at its Benghazi consulate despite attacks on Western targets in the city, say Republicans.

Republicans: Calls for Benghazi Security Denied

Jordan's Brotherhood Slams New Envoy to Israel

Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood criticizes the naming of a new ambassador to Israel, says it's not in the kingdom's interests.

Jordan's Brotherhood Slams New Envoy to Israel

Biden Gaffe: Democrats 'Buried' Middle Class

Vice President Joe Biden suggests the middle class has been "buried" during the last four years. Republicans agree.

Biden Gaffe: Democrats 'Buried' Middle Class

Ahmadinejad: We Won't Retreat on Nuclear Issue

Iran will not back down on its nuclear program despite the Western sanctions,says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Ahmadinejad: We Won't Retreat on Nuclear Issue

Syrian Television Attacks Hamas' Mashaal

Syria's official television launches a scathing attack against Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal.

Syrian Television Attacks Hamas' Mashaal

Ramallah Protesters Demand Abbas' Resignation

Around 200 people demonstrate in Ramallah, demand the resignation of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Ramallah Protesters Demand Abbas' Resignation

Republican Seeks to Block Aid to Egypt

Representative Kay Granger of Texas announces she plans to block the distribution of an emergency $450 million to Egypt.

Republican Seeks to Block Aid to Egypt

PA Player Won't Attend Barcelona Derby with Shalit

PA soccer player Mahmoud Sarsak says he would attend next month's Barcelona-Real Madrid derby, but not with Gilad Shalit.

PA Player Won't Attend Barcelona Derby with Shalit

Egypt's PM Denies Copts Fled Homes in Sinai

Egypt’s PM Qandil denies Copts had fled their homes in Sinai, as officials and residents say the Christians received death threats.

Egypt's PM Denies Copts Fled Homes in Sinai

Iran's Currency Sinks to New Low

Iran's rial dives six percent to a new low of around 28,600 to the dollar. Economy minister says sanctions are hurting 'the enemy'.

Iran's Currency Sinks to New Low

Major Powers Demand Urgent Action from Iran

EU foreign affairs chief Ashton meets with major powers, says Iran must take urgent action over concerns about its nuclear program.

Major Powers Demand Urgent Action from Iran

Argentina, Iran Meet Over Jewish Center Bombing

The foreign ministers of Argentina and Iran meet, discuss the 1994 terror attack on a Jewish association in Buenos Aires.

Argentina, Iran Meet Over Jewish Center Bombing

Iran's Statements on 90% Enrichment Exposed

MEMRI has tracked a campaign by the Iranian regime regarding its intents to enrich uranium for use in nuclear-fueled ships and submarines.

Iran's Statements on 90% Enrichment Exposed

Romney: I Stand with Netanyahu

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney expresses solidarity with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu after UN speech.

Romney: I Stand with Netanyahu

Video: Netanyahu Meets NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg

PM Netanyahu and NYC Mayor Bloomberg meet following UN speech, emphasize the need for "red lines" for Iran.

Video: Netanyahu Meets NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Netanyahu, Clinton Meet After UN Speech

Clinton and Netanyahu meet one-on-one for 75 minutes, reaffirm goal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu, Clinton Meet After UN Speech

Maker of Anti-Mohammed Film Arrested

Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the alleged filmmaker behind the "Innocence of Muslims" video, arrested in Los Angeles.

Maker of Anti-Mohammed Film Arrested

Ya'alon: Setting 'Red Lines' Has Saved Lives

Strategic Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon welcomes Netanyahu's UN speech.

Ya'alon: Setting 'Red Lines' Has Saved Lives

U.S. Still Won't Set Red Lines

The Obama administration reiterates that the President would not set “red lines” for Iran, despite Netanyahu's UN speech.

U.S. Still Won't Set Red Lines

Abbas: Jewish Communities Are 'Ethnic Cleansing'

PA Chairman condemns Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as "ethnic cleansing", asks UN General Assembly to recognize "Palestine".

Abbas: Jewish Communities Are 'Ethnic Cleansing'

Turkey Bans Access to Anti-Islam Film

A court ruling allowing Turkey to ban access to the anti-Islam film “Innocence of Muslims” has been finalized.

Turkey Bans Access to Anti-Islam Film

Rocket from Syria Lands in Golan Heights

In the second such incident in two days, a rocket fired during clashes in Syria lands in the Golan Heights.

Rocket from Syria Lands in Golan Heights

Morsi Hits Out at Israel Over Iran and Peace

In a UN speech, Egypt's new president hits out at Israel over its veiled threats to attack Iran and the deadlock in the peace process.

Morsi Hits Out at Israel Over Iran and Peace

Peres Comforts Yahalomi Family

President Shimon Peres visits the family of Netanel Yahalomi, who was killed in a gunfight with terrorists. "What he did is Kiddush Hashem."

Peres Comforts Yahalomi Family

Libyan President Apologizes for Death of Amb.

Libya’s new President, Mohamed al-Megaryef, vows his country would not be a burden to the international community.

Libyan President Apologizes for Death of Amb.

Prosecution to Appeal Olmert's Verdict

Prosecution decides to appeal the decision to acquit former PM Olmert on charges of accepting cash from businessman Moshe Talansky.

Prosecution to Appeal Olmert's Verdict

Thousands Participate in Selichot at Kotel

Tens of thousands take part in the last Selichot prayers before Yom Kippur at the Kotel (Western Wall).

Thousands Participate in Selichot at Kotel

Lebanon Ready to Start Drilling for Natural Gas

Lebanon is technically ready to start drilling for offshore natural gas reserves, its energy minister says.

Lebanon Ready to Start Drilling for Natural Gas

Obama to Talk About Iran in UN Speech

President Barack Obama will tell world leaders the United States "will never retreat from the world" at the UN General Assembly.

Obama to Talk About Iran in UN Speech

IDF Imposes Closure on PA Areas During Yom Kippur

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz decides on a general closure of PA-assigned areas during Yom Kippur.

IDF Imposes Closure on PA Areas During Yom Kippur

European Minister Blames Israel for PA Crisis

European minister blames Israel for PA's financial crisis as its finance minister warns that efforts to create a state could collapse.

European Minister Blames Israel for PA Crisis

Hamas' Mashaal Won't Seek Re-election

Hamas' politburo chief, Khaled Mashaal, will remain in Hamas but will not run for re-election as leader.

Hamas' Mashaal Won't Seek Re-election

MK Sarsour Condemns Obama Over Anti-Islam Film

Arab MK Ibrahim Sarsour condemns Obama for asking Muslim countries to ensure the security of American citizens.

MK Sarsour Condemns Obama Over Anti-Islam Film

Obama Says Israel's 'Red Lines' Are Noise

President Barack Obama brushes off Netanyahu's demands for "red lines" to Iran during a CBS interview. Romney criticizes.

Obama Says Israel's 'Red Lines' Are Noise

Britain, France, Germany Call for Iran Sanctions

Britain, France and Germany write EU foreign policy chief Ashton, call for new European Union sanctions against Iran.

Britain, France, Germany Call for Iran Sanctions

Ahmadinejad: Zionists Are 'At the End of the Line'

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells CNN that his country will retaliate should Israel attack it.

Ahmadinejad: Zionists Are 'At the End of the Line'

Rogers Doubts Benghazi Attack Related to Film

Rep. Mike Rogers: there's no proof that the attack on the consulate in Libya was related to protests over an anti-Islam video.

Rogers Doubts Benghazi Attack Related to Film

Israel, PA Talking About Developing Gas

Israel has held talks with the PA over the development of a gas field off the coast of Gaza, says a report by the Israeli foreign ministry.

Israel, PA Talking About Developing Gas