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

Obama: You Have a Choice Between 2 Different Paths

President Barack Obama accepts the Democratic Party nomination for president, outlines plan for the next four years.

Obama: You Have a Choice Between 2 Different Paths

Christian Leader to Ask Pope: Recognize Palestine

The Melkite Greek Catholic Church leader will ask the pope to recognize the Palestinian state when he visits Lebanon.

Christian Leader to Ask Pope: Recognize Palestine

Kerry: I Believe Netanyahu Over Romney

Senator John Kerry defends Obama's foreign policy, says Romney is lying when he says Obama won't stand by Israel.

Kerry: I Believe Netanyahu Over Romney

Ahmadinejad Personally Ordered Officers to Syria

Western intelligence officials say the Iranian President personally sanctioned the dispatch of experienced officers to Syria.

Ahmadinejad Personally Ordered Officers to Syria

Democrats' Omission of Jerusalem 'Not Deliberate'

Top Democratic official says that decision to ditch platform naming Jerusalem as Israel's capital was not deliberate. Boo-ers disagree.

Democrats' Omission of Jerusalem 'Not Deliberate'

Barak Looking at Closing Border During Alerts

Barak looking at the possibility of a law which would allow security officials to close Israel’s border with the Sinai Peninsula.

Barak Looking at Closing Border During Alerts

West Suspects Assad Dispersed Chemical Weapons

West suspects Assad's government has dispersed chemical weapons across 20 sites across the country.

West Suspects Assad Dispersed Chemical Weapons

Barak: U.S. Ready to Face Iran on Every Level

The United States is ready to "face the challenge on every level" concerning Iran, says Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Barak: U.S. Ready to Face Iran on Every Level

Report: Obama, Netanyahu to Meet After Yom Kippur

Reports say PM Netanyahu and President Obama will meet the day after Yom Kippur. They will discuss the Iranian issue.

Report: Obama, Netanyahu to Meet After Yom Kippur

'Arab Spring' Hits PA, Hundreds Protest in Shechem

Hundreds of protesters gather in the main square in Shechem, calling for the ouster of PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.

'Arab Spring' Hits PA, Hundreds Protest in Shechem

Prosor: Assad is Living on Borrowed Time

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations accuses Iran of actively assisting Assad in murdering his own people.

Prosor: Assad is Living on Borrowed Time

Democratic Change Ordered by Obama Himself

Obama ordered his party to reinsert recognition of Jerusalem to the party platform, but they were not too pleased with the idea.

Democratic Change Ordered by Obama Himself

Morsi to Assad: Time to Step Down

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi: "I tell the Syrian regime: there is still a chance to end the bloodshed."

Morsi to Assad: Time to Step Down

Barak, Gantz: IDF Can Deal with Any Threat

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speak to naval graduates, say IDF is prepared to deal with any threat.

Barak, Gantz: IDF Can Deal with Any Threat

Democrats Bring Back 'Jerusalem' and 'G-d'

After facing sharp criticism, the Democrats bring back to their platform language which recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Democrats Bring Back 'Jerusalem' and 'G-d'

Counter Terrorism Bureau Asks Israelis to be Alert

Counter-Terrorism Bureau issues a travel warning to various destinations around the world, ahead of the Tishrei holidays.

Counter Terrorism Bureau Asks Israelis to be Alert

IDF Foils Rocket Attack on Southern Israel

IAF aircraft hit terrorist squad in central Gaza, as it prepares to fire a rocket at southern Israel.

IDF Foils Rocket Attack on Southern Israel

PLO Determined to Go to UN General Assembly

PLO reiterates its determination to approach the United Nations and ask for recognition of ‘Palestine’ as a non-member state.

PLO Determined to Go to UN General Assembly

Ministers Condemn Vandalism at Monastery

Ministers Lieberman and Ya'alon strongly condemn the vandalism at the monastery at Latrun.

Ministers Condemn Vandalism at Monastery

Red Cross Chief Visits Syria as Violence Continues

Red Cross chief Peter Maurer urges Assad to respect international humanitarian law and let the ICRC provide aid.

Red Cross Chief Visits Syria as Violence Continues

Olmert Tries to Escape Turpitude

Former PM Ehud Olmert attempts to escape a moral turpitude ruling by announcing he will give up the benefits given to a former premier.

Olmert Tries to Escape Turpitude

Ahmadinejad Admits Sanctions Causing 'Problems'

Iranian President admits his country has “problems” exporting its oil, says his government is determined to overcome challenges.

Ahmadinejad Admits Sanctions Causing 'Problems'

Danon: Pick Ariel University Over Barak

MK Danny Danon calls on Netanyahu to ensure that Ariel is recognized as a university, contrary to the position of Barak.

Danon: Pick Ariel University Over Barak

Political-Security Cabinet Discusses Iran

The Iranians are continuing to develop their nuclear program despite the sanctions, members of the Political-Security Cabinet are told.

Political-Security Cabinet Discusses Iran

Romney Criticizes Democrats Over Jerusalem

Unlike previous years, the Democratic Party platform doesn’t state that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.

Romney Criticizes Democrats Over Jerusalem

Syria: No Talking with Rebels Until

Syria’s Information Minister clarifies his country will not speak with rebels until they lay down their arms.

Syria: No Talking with Rebels Until

Iranian People Fear a War with Israel

Iran’s leadership has stated that it would crush any Israeli offensive, but ordinary citizens tell Channel 10 they fear a war with Israel.

Iranian People Fear a War with Israel

Peres: Israel Will be Able to Deal with Any Threat

Peres at Israel Defense Prize ceremony: I suggest that our enemies not underestimate our capabilities.

Peres: Israel Will be Able to Deal with Any Threat

U.S. to Relieve Egypt of $1 Billion Debt

The Obama administration is nearing an agreement with Egypt’s new government to relieve $1 billion of its debt.

U.S. to Relieve Egypt of $1 Billion Debt

French FM Warns Against Israeli Strike in Iran

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius: An Israeli strike in Iran will “turn against Israel”.

French FM Warns Against Israeli Strike in Iran

Netanyahu: 'Clear Red Line' Will Prevent War

Netanyahu tells wounded servicemen: Iran is racing with its nuclear program because it doesn't see a clear red line from the world.

Netanyahu: 'Clear Red Line' Will Prevent War

Brotherhood Official: Peace Brought Cancer

An official with the Muslim Brotherhood claimed that the peace accord between Israel and Egypt has caused “endemic diseases”.

Brotherhood Official: Peace Brought Cancer

Landau: PA Should Pay Electricity Debts or Else

Energy and Water Minister Uzi Landau writes Netanyahu, demands his intervention in regards to a huge PA electricity debt to Israel.

Landau: PA Should Pay Electricity Debts or Else

Ministers: U.S.-Israel Relations as Strong as Ever

Israeli Cabinet ministers play down tensions between Israel and the United States over a possible strike in Iran.

Ministers: U.S.-Israel Relations as Strong as Ever

Nationalists Slam Barak Over Ariel University

Barak is "blatantly violating the coalition agreement", says MK Alex Miller as Barak recommends delaying recognition of Ariel University.

Nationalists Slam Barak Over Ariel University

Terror Organization Promises 'No Security'

Gaza-based Salafi terror organization claims responsibility for three rocket attacks, criticizes Hamas for cracking down on its members.

Terror Organization Promises 'No Security'

'Netanyahu's Conduct May Cost Him His Position'

Head of the Binyamin Residents Council: Netanyahu fears the left and if he continues this way, we'll have to draw conclusions.

'Netanyahu's Conduct May Cost Him His Position'

Biden: Romney Will Go to War in Syria and Iran

Vice President Joe Biden fires at Romney, implying that he's ready to go to war in Syria and Iran.”

Biden: Romney Will Go to War in Syria and Iran

IAF Aircraft Strikes in Gaza

An IAF aircraft strikes a terror activity center in northern Gaza. Direct hits detected.

IAF Aircraft Strikes in Gaza

Barak to Netanyahu: Hold Off on Recognizing Ariel

Barak advises Netanyahu to wait for a Supreme Court ruling on the issue of the recognition of the Ariel University Center.

Barak to Netanyahu: Hold Off on Recognizing Ariel