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

Clinton: Abbas could be replaced by ISIS flag

Leading presidential candidate tells Saban Forum that PA chairman must be strengthened, says she believes in "two-state solution".

Clinton: Abbas could be replaced by ISIS flag

Bibi denounces Swedish FM's 'double standards'

Netanyahu protests Swedish Foreign Minister's anti-Israel remarks in conversation with Swedish counterpart.

Bibi denounces Swedish FM's 'double standards'

Netanyahu: UN must continue to investigate Iran

PM responds to UN report showing Iran worked on nuclear weapons until 2009, says Iran must continue to be investigated.

Netanyahu: UN must continue to investigate Iran

Danon: UN must not turn a blind eye to terror

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN calls on the President of the Security Council to condemn the deadly terror wave against Israel.

Danon: UN must not turn a blind eye to terror

Knesset approves state budget for 2015-2016

61 coalition members vote in favor of budget, ensuring a stable coalition until at least March of 2017.

Knesset approves state budget for 2015-2016

'Assad used 90 percent of missiles on rebels'

Senior Israeli official says Syria has used most of its ballistic missiles on rebels, but has also transferred a few to Hezbollah.

'Assad used 90 percent of missiles on rebels'

IAF hits Hamas targets in Gaza

IAF strikes two terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas in northern and central Gaza, after Gaza rocket explodes near border fence.

IAF hits Hamas targets in Gaza

Egyptian cleric: The West, not Islam, created ISIS

Egyptian cleric extends condolences to France but says West shouldn't be surprised by ISIS attacks.

Egyptian cleric: The West, not Islam, created ISIS

Liberman: Swedish FM's comments 'hypocritical'

Yisrael Beytenu denounces Swedish Foreign Minister over comments linking Paris attacks with Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Liberman: Swedish FM's comments 'hypocritical'

Iran stops dismantling centrifuges, despite deal

Iran stops dismantling centrifuges in Natanz and Fordow due to complaints by hardliners.

Iran stops dismantling centrifuges, despite deal

Kansas City shooter sentenced to death

Judge follows jury's recommendation and sentences Frazier Glenn Miller to death in murders at Kansas Jewish sites.

Kansas City shooter sentenced to death

Senators denounce EU's labeling plan

Senators Ted Cruz and Kirsten Gillibrand head bipartisan initiative which expresses concern over plan to label Judea and Samaria products.

Senators denounce EU's labeling plan

Jordanian cleric: Jihad against Jews is a duty

Jordanian sheikh who issued a fatwa against killing Jews now says it is a Muslim duty to kill Jews - but the Muslims are not yet ready.

Jordanian cleric: Jihad against Jews is a duty

Herzog: Labeling Israeli products rewards terror

Opposition leader rejects EU’s decision to label products from “Israeli settlements”, saying it does not promote peace.

Herzog: Labeling Israeli products rewards terror

Roger Waters may face protest outside show

Simon Wiesenthal Center calls for boycott of Roger Waters' gig in Sag Harbor, planning protest outside.

Roger Waters may face protest outside show

New Zealand moves forward with talks resolution

New Zealand presents draft UN resolution aimed at reviving peace talks despite objection from Israel.

New Zealand moves forward with talks resolution

Qatari minister says Israel 'offending Muslims'

Qatar’s Foreign Minister rules out cooperation with Israel, says it offends Muslims with its actions on the Temple Mount.

Qatari minister says Israel 'offending Muslims'

Top Hamas official: This intifada will never stop

Watch: Hamas’s former interior minister declares that Allah created man to "wage jihad".

Top Hamas official: This intifada will never stop

Ya'alon: Iran deal is done

In meeting with American counterpart, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon hints Israel is no longer protesting the Iran nuclear deal.

Ya'alon: Iran deal is done

Former MK Ben-Eliezer to be tried for corruption

Attorney General announced he will place former MK on trial on a host of charges, including bribery and tax evasion.

Former MK Ben-Eliezer to be tried for corruption

Roger Waters fears Hillary might use nukes

Former Pink Floyd star finds Hillary Clinton too hawkish, supports Jewish Bernier Sanders instead.

Roger Waters fears Hillary might use nukes

Palestinian professor: All Jews are 'fair game'

A dean at a Gaza university says terrorist attacks should target all of Israel - including Tel Aviv and Haifa.

Palestinian professor: All Jews are 'fair game'

Regev asks FIFA to act against PA soccer chief

Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev calls on FIFA to take action against Jibril Rajoub, who advocated attacks against "settlers".

Regev asks FIFA to act against PA soccer chief

Marmara attacker's family sues Barak over the raid

Relatives of 19-year-old American citizen who was killed in Marmara raid launch civil suit against former Defense Minister.

Marmara attacker's family sues Barak over the raid

Infiltration Attempt Thwarted Near Yitzhar

IDF soldiers apprehend and shoot female terrorist who tried to break into the Shomron community of Yitzhar.

Infiltration Attempt Thwarted Near Yitzhar

Iran Threatens Nuclear Plants

Speaker of Iran’s parliament warns the West his country will build nuclear plants if the implementation of the nuclear deal is delayed.

Iran Threatens Nuclear Plants

IDF Demolishes Home of Hevron Terrorist

Home of Maher Al-Hashalmoun of Hevron demolished at the instruction of Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon.

IDF Demolishes Home of Hevron Terrorist

Lapid Blasts UNRWA Bias Following Terror Statement

Yesh Atid chairman sends letter to UN’s agency for condemning loss of Palestinian lives while ignoring Israeli victims of terror.

Lapid Blasts UNRWA Bias Following Terror Statement

Kerry to Travel Israel to 'Calm Violence'

Secretary of State announces he will travel to the region to try to calm violence between Palestinians and Israelis.

Kerry to Travel Israel to 'Calm Violence'

Britain 'Concerned' by Israel's Use of Force

Britain’s Foreign Office condemns ongoing terror wave, but also calls out Israel for using force to quell Arab riots.

Britain 'Concerned' by Israel's Use of Force

Kerry Urges Calm After Latest Round of Attacks

Secretary of State John Kerry condemns Tuesday's attacks on Israelis, urges both sides to take steps to restore calm.

Kerry Urges Calm After Latest Round of Attacks

Cabinet Approves Revoking Terrorists' Residency

Security cabinet approves a series of additional security measures in wake of ongoing terror wave.

Cabinet Approves Revoking Terrorists' Residency

PA Minister: Israel 'Wants a Third Intifada'

PA foreign minister Riad al-Malki accuses Israel of seeking to spark a third intifada amid continued violence.

PA Minister: Israel 'Wants a Third Intifada'

Mogherini Warns Against 'Escalation' in Violence

European Union foreign policy chief speaks with Netanyahu and Abbas, calls for them to avoid "disproportionate reactions".

Mogherini Warns Against 'Escalation' in Violence

Gaza Rocket Explodes in Eshkol Region

Rocket fired by Gaza terrorists explodes in an open area of the Eshkol Regional Council. No injuries or damages reported.

Gaza Rocket Explodes in Eshkol Region

Jordan's Parliament Accuses Israel of 'Terrorism'

Jordan's parliament says Israel is terrorizing the Palestinian people after incident in which Gazans tried to breach the border fence.

Jordan's Parliament Accuses Israel of 'Terrorism'

IAF Attacks Two Hamas Sites in Gaza

Israeli Air Force launches airstrikes against two weapons manufacturing sites belonging to Hamas, in retaliation for rocket attack.

IAF Attacks Two Hamas Sites in Gaza

Israel Asks YouTube to Remove Incitement Videos

Israel asks Facebook and YouTube to remove videos it says have been encouraging Palestinian violence against Israelis.

Israel Asks YouTube to Remove Incitement Videos

British Foreign Secretary Mocks Labour Leader

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond mocks Jeremy Corbyn for failing to mention Israel by name at a Labour pro-Israel event.

British Foreign Secretary Mocks Labour Leader

Herzog: Netanyahu Should Resign

Opposition leader says Netanyahu failed to provide security and should step down. Likud officials: Herzog is an embarrassment.

Herzog: Netanyahu Should Resign