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

Islamic Jihad: 'Settlers' Are Legitimate Targets

Islamic Jihad says “settlers” are a “legitimate target” for “the resistance”, blames Israel for Arab teen's death.

Islamic Jihad: 'Settlers' Are Legitimate Targets

Kerry Phones Netanyahu to Discuss Murder of Arab

PM Netanyahu tells Kerry that he has asked for an investigation to find out who murdered Palestinian Arab teen.

Kerry Phones Netanyahu to Discuss Murder of Arab

U.S. to Increase Security at Overseas Airports

Homeland Security increasing security measures at airports overseas amid deepening concerns over Syrian terrorists.

U.S. to Increase Security at Overseas Airports

IAF Hits 15 Hamas Targets in Gaza

IAF launches airstrikes against 15 terror sites in Gaza, a response to the latest escalation in rocket attacks.

IAF Hits 15 Hamas Targets in Gaza

Technion Student Clarifies Post on Teens

Arab medical student who celebrated abduction-murder on Facebook clarifies: It was black humor and a bad joke. I deleted the post.

Technion Student Clarifies Post on Teens

Ashton Condemns Murder of Palestinian Arab Teen

European Union joins international leaders in condemning the killing of a Palestinian Arab teenager, assuming it was an act of revenge.

Ashton Condemns Murder of Palestinian Arab Teen

Parts of Sderot in Darkness After Rocket Attack

A rocket from Gaza explodes near a home in the city of Sderot, hitting a power line and causing blackouts in parts of the city.

Parts of Sderot in Darkness After Rocket Attack

Iranian General: U.S. Heads Regional Terrorism

Iran’s Deputy Chief of Staff says that the United States, which complies with the "Zionists", is responsible for terrorism.

Iranian General: U.S. Heads Regional Terrorism

Kerry to Iran: Deal Possible, but Time Running Out

U.S. Secretary of State warns Iran that a nuclear deal is still possible, but time is running out.

Kerry to Iran: Deal Possible, but Time Running Out

Security Council Condemns Murders of Youths

Security Council unanimously condemns murders of three youths by Hamas terrorists, calls for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.

Security Council Condemns Murders of Youths

Blair: No Justification for Murder of Teens

Condemnations from world leaders of the murders of three Israeli teenagers continue to pour in.

Blair: No Justification for Murder of Teens

IDF Hits More than 30 Terrorist Targets in Gaza

IDF launches extensive airstrikes on Gaza, after terrorists fire a barrage of rockets at southern Israel.

IDF Hits More than 30 Terrorist Targets in Gaza

How Were Bodies of Murdered Teens Located?

Local guides, optician from Elad assisted IDF in locating bodies of kidnapped teens.

How Were Bodies of Murdered Teens Located?

One Person Treated for Shock After Mortar Attack

Gaza terrorists fire two mortar shells at the Eshkol region, one hitting a building.

One Person Treated for Shock After Mortar Attack

Danon: This Should Spell the End of Hamas

Deputy Defense Minister says the tragic end to the kidnapping should also spell the end for Hamas.

Danon: This Should Spell the End of Hamas

UN Chief Condemns Murders

As UN Secretary-General condemns the murders of three teens, Ambassador Prosor says the Security Council should to so as well.

UN Chief Condemns Murders

Gaza Rocket Explodes in Eshkol Region

Rocket fired by Gaza terrorists explodes in the Eshkol region. No physical injuries or damages reported.

Gaza Rocket Explodes in Eshkol Region

Cabinet Discusses Response to Murder

Meeting of the Security Cabinet on possible responses to the murder of the three Israeli teenagers ends without a consensus.

Cabinet Discusses Response to Murder

Obama: Don't 'Destabilize' the Situation

"I also urge all parties to refrain from steps that could further destabilize the situation," says Obama in statement on murder of 3 teens.

Obama: Don't 'Destabilize' the Situation

U.S. Worried About Syria Threat to Flights

Washington seeking changes to security at airports over concern that Syrian terrorists might smuggle bombs onto planes.

U.S. Worried About Syria Threat to Flights

Nigerian President Condemns Abduction of Teens

Nigerian President sends letter to PM Netanyahu in which he condemns abduction of teens, demands their release.

Nigerian President Condemns Abduction of Teens

Netanyahu: Islamic Extremism Getting Closer

PM Netanyahu asks the international community to support Jordan in fight against ISIS, back the independence of Iraq's Kurds.

Netanyahu: Islamic Extremism Getting Closer

Jordan: Iraq Crisis Could Affect the Entire Region

Jordan’s King Abdullah II meets American delegation, warns of effects of Iraq crisis.

Jordan: Iraq Crisis Could Affect the Entire Region

Gaza Terrorists Fire 2 Rockets at Southern Israel

Two rockets fired from Gaza explode in open regions in Eshkol, the latest in an ongoing onslaught of rockets.

Gaza Terrorists Fire 2 Rockets at Southern Israel

ISIS Declares an Islamic Caliphate

Jihadist group which seized territory in Iraq and Syria declares itself an Islamic caliphate, calls others to pledge allegiance.

ISIS Declares an Islamic Caliphate

Indyk Says Peace Talks Left Him 'Battered'

In his first Tweet since resigning as Middle East envoy, Martin Indyk says he is "battered but unbowed".

Indyk Says Peace Talks Left Him 'Battered'

IAF Hits 9 Terrorist Targets in Gaza

Israeli Air Force aircraft hit nine different terrorist targets in Gaza, in response to a weekend rocket assault on southern Israel.

IAF Hits 9 Terrorist Targets in Gaza

Journalist: Kidnapped Teens Are Actually Soldiers

Jordanian journalist claims that “there are no children in Israel” and that the kidnapped teens are, in fact, soldiers.

Journalist: Kidnapped Teens Are Actually Soldiers

Mitzna: My Comments Were Manipulated

MK Amram Mitzna says he did not compare Jewish Home to Hamas in the sense of a terrorist organization.

Mitzna: My Comments Were Manipulated

Abbas: Free Terrorists and We'll Resume Talks

PA Chairman says he's willing to resume peace negotiations, but once again repeats his usual preconditions.

Abbas: Free Terrorists and We'll Resume Talks

Hamas: Israel Trying to Cover Up its Failures

Hamas downplays Israel’s publication of the names of those behind the abduction of three teens, says it is hiding its own failures.

Hamas: Israel Trying to Cover Up its Failures

Obama Seeks $500 Million to Equip Syrian Rebels

In its annual request for overseas funding, the Obama administration has proposed a program to train and equip moderate rebels.

Obama Seeks $500 Million to Equip Syrian Rebels

Kerry to Visit Saudi Arabia, Discuss Iraq

U.S. Secretary of State will travel to Saudi Arabia on Friday for talks about the crisis in Iraq.

Kerry to Visit Saudi Arabia, Discuss Iraq

Germany Extradites ISIS Recruiter to France

Germany extradites a man suspected to have joined ISIS in Syria back to his native France, 10 days after he was arrested in Berlin.

Germany Extradites ISIS Recruiter to France

UN Condemns Syrian Fighting in the Golan

Security Council says fighting between Syrian government and opposition fighters in the Golan Heights could escalate tensions with Israel.

UN Condemns Syrian Fighting in the Golan

U.S.: Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself

Deputy State Department spokeswoman says U.S. supports Israel’s "right to self-defense" in the wake of Israel's airstrikes in Syria.

U.S.: Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself

Fatah Spokesman: Hamas Like Criminals and Thugs

Despite the unity agreement, a spokesman for Fatah launched a verbal attack on Hamas in a recent television interview.

Fatah Spokesman: Hamas Like Criminals and Thugs

Netanyahu: We Won't Rest Until We Find the Boys

PM Netanyahu addresses participants at a Taglit-Birthright event, calls on them to tell the truth about Israel in their home countries.

Netanyahu: We Won't Rest Until We Find the Boys

Imprisoned Terrorists Agree to End Hunger Strike

63 prisoners suspend the hunger strike which they have observed since late April following agreement with Prisons Service.

Imprisoned Terrorists Agree to End Hunger Strike

IAF Hits Gaza Targets After Rocket Attacks

Israeli aircraft target five rocket launchers and several other targets in Gaza, in retaliation for rocket attacks on southern Israel.

IAF Hits Gaza Targets After Rocket Attacks