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

Britain to Support PA Financially Despite UN Bid

British official confirms his country will not suspend financial aid to the PA even if it turns to the UN for recognition as a state.

Britain to Support PA Financially Despite UN Bid

Morsi, Ahmadinejad Did Not Discuss Renewing Ties

Egyptian President's spokesman says the meeting Morsi and Ahmadinejad did not address the issues of bilateral relations.

Morsi, Ahmadinejad Did Not Discuss Renewing Ties

Iranian Warns U.S. Against Attacking Syria

A senior official in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards threatens the U.S. that Iran would respond harshly to a “stupid” attack on Syria.

Iranian Warns U.S. Against Attacking Syria

Fmr Congressman 'Unsurprised' by Corrie Verdict

Brian Baird, who in the past called to halt aid to Israel, claims the Corrie verdict is "standard procedure" in claims against the IDF.

Fmr Congressman 'Unsurprised' by Corrie Verdict

UN Urged to Set Up 'Safe Havens' Inside Syria

The United Nations says that proposals to set up secure safe zones in Syria need to be studied carefully.

UN Urged to Set Up 'Safe Havens' Inside Syria

Gaza Rocket Hits Sderot Home

One woman suffers shock after a rocket fired from Gaza directly hits a home in Sderot.

Gaza Rocket Hits Sderot Home

Ban Repeats Call to Stop Threatening Israel

UN Secretary-General's repeated call to Iran’s leaders to stop threatening Israel was ignored.

Ban Repeats Call to Stop Threatening Israel

Ahmadinejad and Morsi Hail 'Strategic Partnership'

Ahmadinejad and Morsi described the two countries as “strategic allies” during a meeting in Tehran.

Ahmadinejad and Morsi Hail 'Strategic Partnership'

Hamas: Israel Will Cease to Exist

Senior member of the Hamas terror group vows that his group would work to wipe Israel off the map.

Hamas: Israel Will Cease to Exist

Canadian Jewish Group: Boycott United Church

Canadian Jewish community called to cut ties with the United Church of Canada after it affirms a boycott of 'settlements'.

Canadian Jewish Group: Boycott United Church

Lieberman Slams Iran Over Anti-Israel Remarks

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman says the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement is “a march of folly.”

Lieberman Slams Iran Over Anti-Israel Remarks

Rambam Doctors Help PA Arab with Parkinson's

The Rambam Medical Center in Haifa has been able to relieve the symptoms of a PA Arab who was disabled by Parkinson's disease.

Rambam Doctors Help PA Arab with Parkinson's

Jewish Canadian Woman Condemns Israel

Sandra Ruch, an Israeli-Canadian, spoke at the Al-Quds day rally in Toronto and called to 'break the blockade' on Gaza from the inside.

Jewish Canadian Woman Condemns Israel

Police Release One Jewish Firebomb Suspect

The police releases one of three Jewish youths arrested on suspicion firebombing an Arab taxi. The other two remain in jail.

Police Release One Jewish Firebomb Suspect

Assad Blames Turkey for the Violence

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claims that Turkey is to blame for violence in the 17-month-old uprising in his country.

Assad Blames Turkey for the Violence

Ban to Iran's Leaders: Stop Threatening Israel

UN Secretary-General tells Iran’s leaders their statements on Israel are "unacceptable and should be condemned by all."

Ban to Iran's Leaders: Stop Threatening Israel

A-G Expects Migron Residents to 'Act Responsibly'

Following Supreme Court's eviction ruling on Migron, Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein calls on the residents to “act responsibly”.

A-G Expects Migron Residents to 'Act Responsibly'

Yishai Steps Up Campaign Against Infiltrators

Interior Minister Eli Yishai announces that illegal infiltrators from North Sudan will be placed in holding facilities.

Yishai Steps Up Campaign Against Infiltrators

Protests Against Migron Eviction: Bibi is Weak

Hundreds of activists gathered to protest the eviction of Migron. They fingered Netanyahu as being directly responsible.

Protests Against Migron Eviction: Bibi is Weak

Assad: The Situation is 'Improving'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in special interview to Syrian television: The situation is improving but it will take time.

Assad: The Situation is 'Improving'

U.S.: We Understand Corrie Family's Disappointment

U.S. State Department sympathizes with the family of Rachel Corrie. “We understand the family's disappointment.”

U.S.: We Understand Corrie Family's Disappointment

France Opens Murder Inquiry Arafat's Death

French prosecutors launch murder inquiry into the death of former PA Chairman Arafat, after traces of polonium found in his belongings.

France Opens Murder Inquiry Arafat's Death

Romney Officially Chosen as Presidential Nominee

Delegates at the Republican National Convention in Florida officially choose Mitt Romney as their presidential nominee.

Romney Officially Chosen as Presidential Nominee

Syrian Rebels Claim to Take Over Chemical Weapons

A statement published by the Syrian rebels says that they have taken over a military base and found missiles with non-conventional warheads.

Syrian Rebels Claim to Take Over Chemical Weapons

Rocket and Mortar Attacks on Israel Continue

Two rockets land at the Eshkol region, causing no physical injuries or damages. Mortars fired earlier land in Gaza.

Rocket and Mortar Attacks on Israel Continue

Yishai to Huldai: Save Synagogues

Minister Eli Yishai writes Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai, asks him to safeguard the city's synagogues from illegal infiltrators.

Yishai to Huldai: Save Synagogues

Morsi to Visit Iran 'for the Syrian People'

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi’s visit to Tehran is aimed at pressuring Iran to stop supporting Assad, says Muslim Brotherhood official.

Morsi to Visit Iran 'for the Syrian People'

Abbas 'Worried About PA's Future'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is worried about the future of his entity because of Foreign Minister Lieberman's "threats", says a PA official.

Abbas 'Worried About PA's Future'

Iran's Chief of Staff to Sue U.S. Over Sanctions

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says he will sue the United States for imposing travel and financial bans on him.

Iran's Chief of Staff to Sue U.S. Over Sanctions

Migron Residents Ask Court to Delay Eviction

Residents of the community of Migron ask the Supreme Court to delay their eviction until their temporary homes are ready.

Migron Residents Ask Court to Delay Eviction

Bar Ilan Withdraws Support from Ariel Motion

Bar Ilan University withdraws support from a motion to the Supreme Court against the decision to recognize the Ariel University Center.

Bar Ilan Withdraws Support from Ariel Motion

IAF Strikes Two Weapons Sites in Gaza

After several rocket attacks on Sderot, the IAF responds by striking two Gaza sites in which weapons were produced and stored.

IAF Strikes Two Weapons Sites in Gaza

Peres Commutes Sentences of 7 Terrorists

President Shimon Peres commutes the prison sentences of seven Israeli Arab terrorists who were sentenced to life before Oslo.

Peres Commutes Sentences of 7 Terrorists

Assad Vows to Defeat 'Foreign Plot'

Assad says Syria will defeat the foreign plot being waged against the country as his troops continue to kill rebels.

Assad Vows to Defeat 'Foreign Plot'

Defense Ministry Preparing to Demolish Ulpana

The Defense Ministry begins wrapping the evicted Ulpana buildings with scaffolding as it prepares to demolish them, not move them.

Defense Ministry Preparing to Demolish Ulpana

Egypt: 76 Convicted in Attack on Israeli Embassy

An Egyptian court convicts 76 people on charges of attacking the Israeli embassy during a violent protest last year.

Egypt: 76 Convicted in Attack on Israeli Embassy

Germany Maintained Contact with Munich Terrorists

Der Spiegel: Germany maintained contact with Black September after its members murdered 11 Israeli athletes in Munich.

Germany Maintained Contact with Munich Terrorists

Israel Foils Activists' Latest Provocation

A group of 50 pro-Arab activists, who organized the last 'flytilla', refused entry to Bethlehem through the Jordanian border with Israel.

Israel Foils Activists' Latest Provocation

Lieberman, Abbas Trade Barbs Over Letter

Abbas says Lieberman’s letter to the Quartet “doesn’t deserve an answer”, as Lieberman says Abbas glorifies terrorists.

Lieberman, Abbas Trade Barbs Over Letter

Terrorists: Jihad Against 'Criminal Jews' a Duty

Salafi terror organization ideologically affiliated with Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for firing Kassam rockets at Sderot.

Terrorists: Jihad Against 'Criminal Jews' a Duty