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

Turkey Complains to UN Over Downed Jet

Turkey sends letter to UN Security Council and to Secretary General, complains about Syria downing its jet in international airspace.

Turkey Complains to UN Over Downed Jet

'Morsi Will Deal with Internal Problems First'

Former Israeli consul in Egypt believes Morsi will have to deal with Egypt’s internal problems before he re-examines the peace treaty.

'Morsi Will Deal with Internal Problems First'

Pro-Israel South Africans to Support Israel

The African Christian Democratic Party in South Africa will hold two demonstrations in support of Israel this week.

Pro-Israel South Africans to Support Israel

144 More South Sudanese Go Home

A plane carrying 144 residents of South Sudan left the Ben Gurion International Airport at midnight on Monday.

144 More South Sudanese Go Home

Technology Center Launched in Sha'ar Hanegev

World ORT KadimaMada to officially open an advanced center for science and technology at the Sha’ar HaNegev region.

Technology Center Launched in Sha'ar Hanegev

First Ulpana Evictions to Take Place Tuesday

16 families from the Ulpana neighborhood will leave their homes on Tuesday morning, in accordance with the agreement reached last week.

First Ulpana Evictions to Take Place Tuesday

Egypt Denies Morsi's Interview with Iranian Agency

Egyptian presidency denies that Mohammed Morsi told Fars news he will reconsider treaty with Israel.

Egypt Denies Morsi's Interview with Iranian Agency

Putin: It's Our Interest to Ensure Peace in Israel

President Shimon Peres and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss the peace process, Iran and Syria.

Putin: It's Our Interest to Ensure Peace in Israel

Bennett: Apply Sovereignty Over Judea and Samaria

Former Yesha Council chairman Naftali Bennett: We need to do what's right for Israel. The world has bigger things on the agenda.

Bennett: Apply Sovereignty Over Judea and Samaria

Hanegbi: U.S. Wasting Time Talking with Iran

Former Kadima MK Tzahi Hanegbi criticizes U.S. conduct on Iran, hopes that Israel will take matters into its own hands if necessary.

Hanegbi: U.S. Wasting Time Talking with Iran

Shafiq Reclaims Victory, Attacks Brotherhood

Ahmed Shafiq repeats his claim of victory in presidential runoff, accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of "playing games."

Shafiq Reclaims Victory, Attacks Brotherhood

Clinton: Some in Iran Want to be Attacked

Secretary of State Clinton in TV interview: Some in Iran believe an attack would legitimize the regime.

Clinton: Some in Iran Want to be Attacked

9/11 Survivor Circumcised at Age 50

50-year-old Alexander Yabisebitz, a survivor of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, undergoes circumcision.

9/11 Survivor Circumcised at Age 50

Mofaz Thanks Obama During Surprise Meeting

Deputy PM Mofaz meets unexpectedly with President Obama, thanks him for his support of Israel.

Mofaz Thanks Obama During Surprise Meeting

Ceasefire? Three Rockets Fired At Ashkelon

Despite Hamas' "truce", terrorists fire three rockets at the city of Ashkelon.

Ceasefire? Three Rockets Fired At Ashkelon

Iran Continuing Clean-up Activity at Parchin

Satellite image exposed by ISIS shows Iran is continuing its suspected clean-up activity at the Parchin Military complex.

Iran Continuing Clean-up Activity at Parchin

Gantz: We'll Continue to Prevent Rocket Attacks

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz: Israel’s security agencies will continue to act to prevent rocket attacks on Israel.

Gantz: We'll Continue to Prevent Rocket Attacks

'Ulpana Agreement Benefits Settlement Enterprise'

Binyamin Residents Council Head: The residents of Beit El, as well as the settlement enterprise, benefited from the Ulpana agreement

'Ulpana Agreement Benefits Settlement Enterprise'

Egypt Delays Announcement of Presidential Results

Egypt's election commission delays the announcement of presidential results, looks into appeals over vote counting.

Egypt Delays Announcement of Presidential Results

Clinton Meets Mofaz and Erekat

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton meets Mofaz and PA negotiator Saeb Erekat in an attempt to restart peace talks.

Clinton Meets Mofaz and Erekat

Editor of Pro-Israeli Iraqi Magazine Goes Missing

Mawlud Afand, editor of a magazine that advocates relations between Kurdistan and Israel, has been missing for more than ten days.

Editor of Pro-Israeli Iraqi Magazine Goes Missing

Eilat Residents Fear for their Safety

Eilat resident Moshe Yosef says that local residents do not feel safe in the wake of the terrorism in Egypt.

Eilat Residents Fear for their Safety

Hamas Calls Ceasefire After Nearly 100 Rockets

Hamas’ military wing says it agrees to an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with Israel after firing 96 rockets at Israel.

Hamas Calls Ceasefire After Nearly 100 Rockets

IAF Strikes Seven Terror Targets in Gaza

50 rockets fired into Israel in 24 hours, IAF responds by striking terror targets in Gaza.

IAF Strikes Seven Terror Targets in Gaza

PA Terminology Replaces 'Terror' with 'Resistance'

PA Ministry publishes a book instructing PA Arabs to replace “the Israeli and American dissemination of poisoned terms.”

PA Terminology Replaces 'Terror' with 'Resistance'

Report: U.S., Israel Developed Flame Together

Washington Post reports that the U.S. and Israel jointly developed the sophisticated Flame computer virus.

Report: U.S., Israel Developed Flame Together

Lapid: Netanyahu Has No Interest in Peace

Yair Lapid gives his first public interview, accuses Netanyahu of making Israel "look leprous around the world."

Lapid: Netanyahu Has No Interest in Peace

Nuclear Talks Between Iran and World Suspended

High-level nuclear talks in Russia between Iran and six world powers have been suspended after no agreement reached.

Nuclear Talks Between Iran and World Suspended

Report: Mubarak Declared Clinically Dead

Former Egyptian President’s suffers a stroke and declared clinically dead after being moved to a military hospital.

Report: Mubarak Declared Clinically Dead

Ulpana Residents, Government Sign Agreement

Residents of the Ulpana neighborhood of Beit El agree to leave their homes non-violently in exchange for 300 new homes.

Ulpana Residents, Government Sign Agreement

Lebanon: 2 PA Arabs Killed in Clashes with Army

Two Palestinian Authority Arabs killed in clashes with the Lebanese army at refugee camps in the country.

Lebanon: 2 PA Arabs Killed in Clashes with Army

U.S. Condemns Attack Near Border with Egypt

U.S. condemns attack by terrorists who crossed the Egyptian border, expresses concern over security in the Sinai.

U.S. Condemns Attack Near Border with Egypt

Atmosphere in Moscow 'Not Positive', Says Iran

Iran and six world powers meet over Tehran's nuclear program in Moscow, but no breakthrough is reached.

Atmosphere in Moscow 'Not Positive', Says Iran

Wiesel Returns Hungarian Government Award

Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel returns Hungarian government award after top officials in Budapest attend a ceremony for a Nazi sympathizer.

Wiesel Returns Hungarian Government Award

PA Soccer Player to End Hunger Strike

PA soccer player who was imprisoned by Israel agrees to end a hunger strike in exchange for his release.

PA Soccer Player to End Hunger Strike

IAF Hits Terrorists in Central Gaza

IAF aircraft struck a group of terrorists who were placing explosives near the security fence in central Gaza.

IAF Hits Terrorists in Central Gaza

Israeli, 3 Terrorists Killed in Gunfight

One Israeli killed after terrorists open fire at Defense Ministry employees near the border with Egypt.

Israeli, 3 Terrorists Killed in Gunfight

Syrian Opposition Cries Out for Help in Homs

Syria's opposition issues cry for help on as regime forces pound Homs, leaving hundreds trapped with little food or water.

Syrian Opposition Cries Out for Help in Homs

Fatah, Hamas Still Don't Agree on Unity Gov't

More than a year after the unity deal in Cairo, Fatah and Hamas still can't form a unity government.

Fatah, Hamas Still Don't Agree on Unity Gov't

PA Media Says Killed Carjackers were 'Martyrs'

Report in PA-based media says the two Arabs who were killed by a Jewish trucker during a robbery attempt were “martyrs”.

PA Media Says Killed Carjackers were 'Martyrs'