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

Russia Expresses Support for PA's UN Resolution

Russia says it intends to support the draft resolution which would set a deadline for Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

Russia Expresses Support for PA's UN Resolution

Zoabi: Danon's Video 'Filled with Violence'

As she promised to do, MK Hanin Zoabi complains to police against MK Danon's animated campaign video, says it incites to violence.

Zoabi: Danon's Video 'Filled with Violence'

Zoabi vs. Danon: Arab MK to Complain to Police

Balad party to file a complaint with the police against MK Danny Danon, over campaign video portraying her as a villainous traitor.

Zoabi vs. Danon: Arab MK to Complain to Police

'Buying Gas from Israel Like Dealing with Satan'

A Jordanian parliamentarian declares she would rather set herself on fire than have her country buy gas from Israel.

'Buying Gas from Israel Like Dealing with Satan'

Ya'alon: We Don't Want an Escalation

Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon reiterates that Israel will respond to any acts of aggression from Gaza.

Ya'alon: We Don't Want an Escalation

Erekat: UN to Vote on Resolution 'Very Soon'

Chief PA negotiator claims the Security Council will vote on the PA's unilateral resolution before the end of 2014.

Erekat: UN to Vote on Resolution 'Very Soon'

Herzog and Livni: Bibi is Exploiting Jerusalem

Labor leader and Hatnua chairwoman dismiss Netanyahu's criticism of their comments on Jerusalem.

Herzog and Livni: Bibi is Exploiting Jerusalem

BBC TV Chief 'Deeply Troubled' by UK Anti-Semitism

BBC director of TV Danny Cohen says he has "never felt so uncomfortable" being a Jew in Britain as he has over the past year.

BBC TV Chief 'Deeply Troubled' by UK Anti-Semitism

Herzog to Likud: Stop Attacking Peres

Labor leader blasts the Likud party after it exchanged jabs with former President Shimon Peres over poverty.

Herzog to Likud: Stop Attacking Peres

Swedish MP Says Jews Aren't True Swedes

Bjorn Soder, deputy speaker of the Swedish parliament, says Jews should ditch their identity if they wish to be considered Swedes.

Swedish MP Says Jews Aren't True Swedes

PA Envoy: We Want to Prosecute Israel at ICC

The Palestinian Authority’s UN envoy declares that the PA plans to join the ICC "at an appropriate time."

PA Envoy: We Want to Prosecute Israel at ICC

Danon: The PA is 'Playing with Fire'

MK Danny Danon says that Israel will respond to any unilateral move by the PA with a unilateral move of its own.

Danon: The PA is 'Playing with Fire'

Likud: Voting Liberman Could Mean Leftists

Likud and Yisrael Beytenu banter back and forth after Foreign Minister Liberman says he would not rule out joining a Labor-led coalition.

Likud: Voting Liberman Could Mean Leftists

Jewish Home: Joint List with Likud is 'Unfounded'

The Jewish Home dismisses the idea of a joint list with the Likud, despite poll showing they would win 33 seats together.

Jewish Home: Joint List with Likud is 'Unfounded'

State Dept: Position on 'Settlements' Won't Change

State Department spokeswoman responds to Minister Ya'alon's comment that Obama is responsible for construction freeze.

State Dept: Position on 'Settlements' Won't Change

Labor MK: Herzog-Livni Pact 'End of Extreme Right'

"Herzog and Livni, well done," says MK Stav Shaffir of joint Labor-Hatnua list.

Labor MK: Herzog-Livni Pact 'End of Extreme Right'

Erekat: Hope Israelis Will Elect a Peace Partner

PA chief negotiator says that in the upcoming elections, Israelis will choose between being a "peace partner" and an "occupier".

Erekat: Hope Israelis Will Elect a Peace Partner

Bennett: If Someone Shot at You, You'd Shoot Back

Jewish Home chairman explains that it was Hamas, not Israel, that made a mistake by placing missiles in schools and hospitals.

Bennett: If Someone Shot at You, You'd Shoot Back

Knesset Expected to Dissolve Itself Today

Barring any last minute surprises, the Knesset will vote on the second and third readings of the bill to dissolve itself.

Knesset Expected to Dissolve Itself Today

Jordanian MP Reaffirms His Hatred for Jews

Jews are "worthy of hatred", says the Jordanian parliamentarian who led a prayer in honor of Har Nof terrorists.

Jordanian MP Reaffirms His Hatred for Jews

Hamas: Annihilate Brothers of Apes and Pigs

Former Hamas Interior Minister promises to annihilate and destroy the Jews who build "settlements" around Al-Aqsa.

Hamas: Annihilate Brothers of Apes and Pigs

Kahlon Party Generates Much Speculation

Media speculates that former Mossad chief and former MK Shama-Hacohen will run with Moshe Kahlon.

Kahlon Party Generates Much Speculation

Belgium Planning to Recognize 'Palestine'

Belgian legislators are working on a resolution to recognize a Palestinian state, following suit with several other European countries.

Belgium Planning to Recognize 'Palestine'

Khamenei: America's Problems Caused by Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader claims socio-economic problems in the United States are caused by Israel's "domination" of the government.

Khamenei: America's Problems Caused by Israel

Lapid, Liberman and Kahlon May Cooperate

Yair Lapid, Avigdor Liberman and Moshe Kahlon, who wish to see Netanyahu out as PM, may cooperate in the elections, says Channel 10.

Lapid, Liberman and Kahlon May Cooperate

Hamas Hails Coalition Collapse as 'Victory'

Hamas spokesman says the collapse of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s is a sign of the group’s “victory” over Israel.

Hamas Hails Coalition Collapse as 'Victory'

Lapid Won't Try to Become Opposition Leader

Yesh Atid chairman assures Labor chairman he will not try to lead the opposition despite being the largest party in it.

Lapid Won't Try to Become Opposition Leader

Yechimovich: Public is Fed Up with Netanyahu

After failed Netanyahu-Lapid meeting, Labor MK says Netanyahu's government did not have a "drop of ideology".

Yechimovich: Public is Fed Up with Netanyahu

Netanyahu-Lapid Meeting Fails, Elections Likely

Prime Minister Netanyahu sets five conditions to Finance Minister in order for the coalition to keep functioning.

Netanyahu-Lapid Meeting Fails, Elections Likely

Elkin: The Coalition Won't Dissolve Over State Law

Coalition chairman says he is open to talks about rewording the Jewish State Law, says it's up to Lapid to change his behavior.

Elkin: The Coalition Won't Dissolve Over State Law

Meridor: Livni Offered Me to Join Hatnua

Former Minister says that after he was placed in an unrealistic spot on the Likud's election list, Livni suggested he join her instead.

Meridor: Livni Offered Me to Join Hatnua

Abbas: We Will Never Recognize Israel

In a meeting of Arab foreign ministers, Abbas again rejects recognition of Israel, says he will join international conventions and treaties.

Abbas: We Will Never Recognize Israel

Herzog: I'll be Israel's Next Prime Minister

Opposition leader confident that he will be Israel’s next Prime Minister, calls for the formation of a centrist bloc.

Herzog: I'll be Israel's Next Prime Minister

Report: Netanyahu May Dissolve the Knesset

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu continuing to seriously consider calling early elections in the wake of ongoing coalition troubles.

Report: Netanyahu May Dissolve the Knesset

Amnesty Breaks the Silence on Egypt

Amnesty International condemns Egypt's demolition of homes in Gaza as part of the establishment of a buffer zone.

Amnesty Breaks the Silence on Egypt

Netanyahu Makes Another Offer to Hareidim

According to television report, PM has offered hareidim new elections if they recommend that he head the next government.

Netanyahu Makes Another Offer to Hareidim

Hamas Bans Israeli Fruit Imports to Gaza

Angry at Israel for refusing the entry of vegetables, Hamas "punishes" the Jewish state by refusing to allow Israeli fruit into Gaza.

Hamas Bans Israeli Fruit Imports to Gaza

Abbas Backs MKs Who Oppose Jewish State Law

"What does this bill mean for peace?" asks PA Chairman when referring to Jewish State Law.

Abbas Backs MKs Who Oppose Jewish State Law

Jordan Angry with Israeli Ambassador

Jordan’s government reacts angrily to comments made by Israel’s ambassador about the Jordanian parliament and its honoring of terrorists.

Jordan Angry with Israeli Ambassador

EU Parliament Postpones Recognition of 'Palestine'

EU parliament vote to recognize “Palestine” as a state postponed due to differences on wording, says Fatah's Nabil Shaath.

EU Parliament Postpones Recognition of 'Palestine'