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

Israel Begins to Implement Sanctions on PA

Israel has started to deduct the PA’s debts from the tax money it collects on its behalf, and more is on the way.

Israel Begins to Implement Sanctions on PA

Spokeswoman Can't Explain Apartheid' Comments

Jen Psaki stumbles when asked about Kerry’s remarks that Israel risks becoming an "apartheid state".

Spokeswoman Can't Explain Apartheid' Comments

Italy's Former PM Angers Germans

Berlin outraged after Silvio Berlusconi says Germans denied the existence of Nazi concentration camps.

Italy's Former PM Angers Germans

Sisi Calls for Big Turnout in Election

Former Egyptian army chief wants "unprecedented numbers" in upcoming vote.

Sisi Calls for Big Turnout in Election

Gantz: Use the Past to Ensure the Future

On Yom Hashoah ,Chief of Staff calls on the soldiers to remember those who perished and ensure the future of the people of Israel.

Gantz: Use the Past to Ensure the Future

Kerry: Israel Could Become an Apartheid State

In leaked recording, Kerry says that if Israel doesn’t make peace soon, it could become ‘an apartheid state,’ like the old South Africa.

Kerry: Israel Could Become an Apartheid State

25,000 Attend Hungarian 'March of Life'

Hungary's annual "March of Life" commemorating the Holocaust draws a record 25,000 people.

25,000 Attend Hungarian 'March of Life'

PLO Adopts Plan to Apply to More UN Bodies

PLO central council backs Mahmoud Abbas's plan to pursue attempts to join 60 United Nations bodies and international agreements.

PLO Adopts Plan to Apply to More UN Bodies

Morsi Supporters Receive 5 to 88 Years

Court in Egypt sentences 11 supporters of ousted President to prison terms ranging from five to 88 years for rioting.

Morsi Supporters Receive 5 to 88 Years

Egyptian Journalist: Al-Sisi Has Jewish Origins

Egyptian journalist claims leading presidential candidate grew up next to former Israeli Defense Minister.

Egyptian Journalist: Al-Sisi Has Jewish Origins

ADL: Suspension of Peace Talks Fully Justified

The Anti-Defamation League supports Israel’s decision to suspend peace talks with the PA in light of its pact with Hamas.

ADL: Suspension of Peace Talks Fully Justified

State Dept: Israel, PA Made 'Unhelpful' Steps

United States lays the blame on both Israel and the PA for failure of peace talks, says efforts to salvage them will continue.

State Dept: Israel, PA Made 'Unhelpful' Steps

Prosecution to Seek Five-Year Term for Olmert?

The Prosecution will ask for a five-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in the Holyland affair.

Prosecution to Seek Five-Year Term for Olmert?

Arab League Backs Hamas-Fatah Unity Pact

Arab League chief says Hamas-Fatah pact will assist Abbas "in facing all the pressures applied on him by Israel."

Arab League Backs Hamas-Fatah Unity Pact

Netanyahu: Hamas-Fatah Deal is a 'Blow to Peace'

Speaking to foreign media, Netanyahu vows he will not negotiate with the PA so long as it is part of a government with Hamas.

Netanyahu: Hamas-Fatah Deal is a 'Blow to Peace'

Egyptian Spokesmen Call for Referendum

Spokesmen for the two Egyptian presidential candidates have advocated for putting the peace treaty with Israel to a vote in a referendum.

Egyptian Spokesmen Call for Referendum

Fatah Slams Netanyahu's 'Racist' Coalition

Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub claims the deal between Hamas and Fatah has nothing to do with the peace talks with Israel.

Fatah Slams Netanyahu's 'Racist' Coalition

Tunisia Protests Recognition of Israeli Passport

Tunisia's parliament to question tourism minister over a decision allowing Israelis to use their passports to enter the country.

Tunisia Protests Recognition of Israeli Passport

Islamic Jihad: Hamas-Fatah Pact Will Fail

Islamic Jihad says agreement between Hamas and Fatah will fail, cites the five-week period set by the sides to form unity government.

Islamic Jihad: Hamas-Fatah Pact Will Fail

Abbas: Hamas Pact Doesn't Contradict Peace Talks

PA chairman believes he can form a government with Hamas and still hold peace talks with Israel.

Abbas: Hamas Pact Doesn't Contradict Peace Talks

U.S. Backs Israel's Move to Cancel Talks with PA

State Department says Israel can't be expected "to negotiate with a government that does not believe in its right to exist."

U.S. Backs Israel's Move to Cancel Talks with PA

Woman Wounded in Jerusalem Rock Attack

Woman lightly wounded after terrorists throw rocks at a bus near the French Hill neighborhood.

Woman Wounded in Jerusalem Rock Attack

Galloway: Gaza is Like the Warsaw Ghetto

Anti-Israel British MP compares Gaza to Warsaw Ghetto and its residents to the Jews who led the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.

Galloway: Gaza is Like the Warsaw Ghetto

Saudi Arabia Orders 'Anti-Islamic' Website Closed

A Saudi court orders the permanent closure of a liberal website for publishing "anti-Islamic content."

Saudi Arabia Orders 'Anti-Islamic' Website Closed

PA: Congress Pushing for Sanctions Against Us

PA claims some members of the U.S. Congress are calling for action against it in response to the unilateral UN move.

PA: Congress Pushing for Sanctions Against Us

Iran Wants 30,000 Centrifuges for Fuel

Iran’s nuclear chief says his country will need 30,000 of its new generation centrifuges to meet domestic fuel demands.

Iran Wants 30,000 Centrifuges for Fuel

Ousted Ukrainian President Blames Unrest on CIA

Viktor Yanukovych says the CIA is behind the new Ukrainian government's decision to deploy armed forces.

Ousted Ukrainian President Blames Unrest on CIA

Assad: The War is Turning in Our Favor

Syria's President claims that the war that has torn his country apart for three years is turning in the government's favor.

Assad: The War is Turning in Our Favor

Obama Offers Condolences to Victims' Families

President Obama offers condolences to the families of those killed in Kansas shootings, offers assistance in investigation.

Obama Offers Condolences to Victims' Families

Iran Not Going to Replace Hostage Taker Ambassador

Iran says Hamid Aboutalebi is still Tehran's choice for UN ambassador, threatens diplomatic action.

Iran Not Going to Replace Hostage Taker Ambassador

Erdogan Threatens to Probe Twitter for Tax Evasion

Turkey’s Prime Minister accuses Twitter of tax evasion, pledges to launch a probe against it.

Erdogan Threatens to Probe Twitter for Tax Evasion

Morsi's Daughter: Man in Prison is Not My Father

The daughter of former Egyptian President claims the televised footage showing the ousted leader in prison is not of her father.

Morsi's Daughter: Man in Prison is Not My Father

Gaza Terrorists Fire Mortar at Southern Israel

Mortar shell fired from Gaza explodes in the Eshkol Regional Council. No one hurt.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Mortar at Southern Israel

Former Egyptian President's Widow Slams U.S.

Jehan Sadat, widow of Anwar Sadat, says she is “sick and tired” of U.S. policy towards Egypt.

Former Egyptian President's Widow Slams U.S.

Congress Backs Bill that Bans Iranian Ambassador

The House unanimously approves a bill that would bar Iran's choice for ambassador to the United Nations from stepping on U.S. soil.

Congress Backs Bill that Bans Iranian Ambassador

Erekat Slams Israeli Sanctions as 'Theft'

Chief PA negotiator lashes out at Israel’s decision to freeze the transfer of taxes it collects for the PA.

Erekat Slams Israeli Sanctions as 'Theft'

Likud to Bennett: Want to Quit? Go Ahead

Likud officials respond to Bennett's threats to leave the coalition, say that no one is forcing him to be in the government.

Likud to Bennett: Want to Quit? Go Ahead

Hamas: No to Extension of Peace Talks

Hamas declares it is against any extension of peace talks between Israel and the PA, amid reports that a deal may be in the works.

Hamas: No to Extension of Peace Talks

U.S. Threatens Russia Over Iran Deal

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew tells his Russian counterpart that any oil-for-goods deal between Iran and Russia could lead to more sanctions.

U.S. Threatens Russia Over Iran Deal

State Department: Talks Continue, but No Progress

Jen Psaki says a new round of talks between Israel and the PA but says "any speculation about an agreement are premature."

State Department: Talks Continue, but No Progress