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

Khamenei: Iran Won't Give Up its Nuclear Program

Iran's Supreme Leader: Talks with the West must continue, but we won't give up our nuclear program.

Khamenei: Iran Won't Give Up its Nuclear Program

Fatah: Israeli Sanctions Will Dismantle the PA

Senior member of the Fatah movement says that Israeli sanctions against the PA would "lead to its collapse."

Fatah: Israeli Sanctions Will Dismantle the PA

Former Australian FM Slams 'Pro-Israel Lobby'

Bob Carr claims that the "pro-Israel lobby in Melbourne" had an "extraordinary influence" on Australia's policy.

Former Australian FM Slams 'Pro-Israel Lobby'

Talks Between Iran and West Continue to Progress

Iran’s foreign minister says there is an agreement on "50-60 percent" of issues with the West.

Talks Between Iran and West Continue to Progress

Arab League: Stalemate is Israel's Fault

The Arab League says Israel is responsible for the “serious predicament” facing the negotiations.

Arab League: Stalemate is Israel's Fault

State Dept: Cutting Ties with PA is 'Unfortunate'

State Department spokeswoman denounces Netanyahu's order to limit his cabinet's contacts with their counterparts in the PA.

State Dept: Cutting Ties with PA is 'Unfortunate'

RJC Blasts Kerry for Blaming Israel

Republican Jewish Coalition says it is "outrageous" for Kerry to blame Israel for the stalled peace talks.

RJC Blasts Kerry for Blaming Israel

Morocco: Organization Names Collaborators

A Moroccan Jew who advises the King named by anti-Israel organization as a collaborator with Israel.

Morocco: Organization Names Collaborators

Chinese President: Peace Talks at a Critical Stage

China's President welcomes visiting Israeli President, says he hopes to see progress in peace talks.

Chinese President: Peace Talks at a Critical Stage

Assad: Civil War Will be Over by Year's End

Syrian President not worried about the war, tells former Russian PM that much of the fighting will be over by the end of the year.

Assad: Civil War Will be Over by Year's End

PA Threatens to Join More Organizations

PA envoy to the United Nations threatens more unilateral moves, "depending on Israel’s actions."

PA Threatens to Join More Organizations

Arafat's Bodyguard: He Lied Denouncing Bombings

Arafat’s former bodyguard confirms that the late PA chairman would lie when he condemned suicide bombings in Israel.

Arafat's Bodyguard: He Lied Denouncing Bombings

Carter Backs PA's UN Move

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter expresses support for PA's move to seek membership in international organizations.

Carter Backs PA's UN Move

Nine 'Palestinians' Killed in Lebanon Clashes

Nine people registered as “Palestinian refugees” killed in clashes between in a refugee camp in southern Lebanon.

Nine 'Palestinians' Killed in Lebanon Clashes

Al-Qaeda Head's Former Deputy Arrested in Egypt

Thirwat Salah Shehata, a senior Islamist close to Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, arrested in a Cairo suburb.

Al-Qaeda Head's Former Deputy Arrested in Egypt

Senators: Sanction Iran Over Deal with Russia

Robert Menendez and Mark Kirk demand that Obama impose sanctions if Tehran pursues an energy agreement with Russia.

Senators: Sanction Iran Over Deal with Russia

EJC: Success of Anti-Semites a 'Dark Day'

European Jewish Congress says the success of the openly anti-Semitic Jobbik party is “a source of grave concern for Europe.”

EJC: Success of Anti-Semites a 'Dark Day'

Al-Qaeda Head's Brother to Face Trial in Egypt

Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri's brother will stand trial with 67 others for forming a "terrorist group" and plotting attacks.

Al-Qaeda Head's Brother to Face Trial in Egypt

Gaza Style 'Work Accident' Kills 29 Syrian Rebels

At least 29 rebels die in Homs as a car bomb explodes while being primed for an attack.

Gaza Style 'Work Accident' Kills 29 Syrian Rebels

'PA Violating the Conventions it Seeks to Join'

Israel’s UN envoy mocks PA's bid to join international conventions, says it violates most of them.

'PA Violating the Conventions it Seeks to Join'

PA Official: Israel Keeps Threatening Us

PA sources blame Israel as last-ditch talks between Israeli and PA negotiators end without a breakthrough.

PA Official: Israel Keeps Threatening Us

Opposition: Give Liberman Elections

Opposition members call for elections following Foreign Minister's remarks that going to the polls is better than releasing terrorists.

Opposition: Give Liberman Elections

Nasrallah: Assad is No Longer in Danger

Hezbollah leader claims the government of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad is no longer in danger of falling.

Nasrallah: Assad is No Longer in Danger

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit five terror targets in Gaza, in retaliation for recent rocket attacks.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

Commentator: Israel Behind Malaysian Plane Mystery

American commentator claims Israel set up the disappearance of Flight MH370 in order to blame it on Iran.

Commentator: Israel Behind Malaysian Plane Mystery

Did Mubarak Support Sisi for President?

Egyptian website claims former president Mubarak supported Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for president. Mubarak's lawyer: Not true.

Did Mubarak Support Sisi for President?

PA: Radical Change Needed in Approach to Talks

PLO official says Israel "evades agreements", after fourth release of terrorists is cancelled.

PA: Radical Change Needed in Approach to Talks

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attacks

IAF hits five targets in Gaza after terrorists fire several rockets towards the Sderot area.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attacks

Turkey Lifts Block on Twitter

Turkey lifts its block on Twitter, 24 hours after its highest court overturned the ban.

Turkey Lifts Block on Twitter

Israel Sanctions PA Following Unilateral Move

Israel suspends high-level contacts with PA, restricts transfer of communications equipment to Gaza.

Israel Sanctions PA Following Unilateral Move

Galloway: Israel Engineered the Unrest in Ukraine

British MP George Galloway claims "the Zionists" sent gunmen to Ukraine to get local Jews to move to "Palestine".

Galloway: Israel Engineered the Unrest in Ukraine

PA: There Are 550 Organizations We Can Join

PA's UN ambassador: We are even eligible to join the International Criminal Court.

PA: There Are 550 Organizations We Can Join

UN Confirms it Received PA's Applications

UN's special envoy on Mideast peace confirms he received requests from PA officials to join 13 international conventions and treaties.

UN Confirms it Received PA's Applications

4 Dead in Shooting at Fort Hood

4 people, including the shooter, have been killed and 14 injured in Fort Hood military base.

4 Dead in Shooting at Fort Hood

Dempsey: Israel Knows We'll Strike Iran if Need Be

Israel and the United States are in agreement about the Iranian threat, says chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Dempsey: Israel Knows We'll Strike Iran if Need Be

Kerry Calls Abbas, Tries to Keep Talks Alive

Secretary of State phone PA Chairman, a day after he turned to international organizations in breach of the conditions of peace talks.

Kerry Calls Abbas, Tries to Keep Talks Alive

Olmert's Lawyer Blames the Media

Attorney Eli Zohar says the media “judges defendants in the town square”.

Olmert's Lawyer Blames the Media

Elkin Blasts Livni for Meeting with PA

Deputy Foreign Minister says Livni's meeting with PA negotiators is a "disgrace."

Elkin Blasts Livni for Meeting with PA

Saudi King Says Atheists Are Terrorists

Saudi King Abdullah issues series of new decrees defining atheists as terrorists.

Saudi King Says Atheists Are Terrorists

Lebanon Makes Domestic Violence a Criminal Offense

Lebanon passes a law making domestic violence a criminal offense, days after man sentenced to death over killing his wife.

Lebanon Makes Domestic Violence a Criminal Offense