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

PA Minister: Jihad Should be Directed at Jerusalem

"Jerusalem is still waiting" for jihadists, says PA minister in televised address.

PA Minister: Jihad Should be Directed at Jerusalem

Tibi: Israel is a 'Selective Democracy'

MK Ahmed Tibi says he walked out during Canadian PM's speech because he was "biased" in favor of Israeli "occupation."

Tibi: Israel is a 'Selective Democracy'

U.S., UN Horrified by Evidence of Syria War Crimes

Photos which show that Syrian government officials committed war crimes are 'horrible to look at,' says State Dept. Spokeswoman.

U.S., UN Horrified by Evidence of Syria War Crimes

Hungarian Jews a Boycott of Holocaust Memorials

Jewish leaders in Hungary the government is whitewashing the country's role in the deportation of Jews to Nazi camps.

Hungarian Jews a Boycott of Holocaust Memorials

Erekat Fumes Over Latest Construction Approval

New construction in Givat Ze'ev proves Israel doesn't want peace, claims chief PA negotiator.

Erekat Fumes Over Latest Construction Approval

MK: Fire Bennett for Comments on Palestinian State

MK Nitzan Horowitz slams Minister Naftali Bennett for saying that a Palestinian state would crush the Israeli economy.

MK: Fire Bennett for Comments on Palestinian State

Syria's FM: Assad's Future a 'Red Line'

"Nobody can touch the presidency," declares Syrian Foreign Minister as he arrives for "Geneva II" talks.

Syria's FM: Assad's Future a 'Red Line'

UNESCO Delays Jewish Exhibit Until June

UNESCO says it is delaying for five months the exhibit it postponed last week after objections from Arab countries.

UNESCO Delays Jewish Exhibit Until June

IDF Eliminates Gaza Terrorist

In joint IDF-Shin Bet operation, a Gaza terrorist who was involved in rocket attacks on Israel is eliminated.

IDF Eliminates Gaza Terrorist

Canadian PM Shows Musical Talent

Prime Minister Netanyahu hosts Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper for dinner, thanks him for telling the truth at the Knesset.

Canadian PM Shows Musical Talent

Syrian Opposition Group Rejects Talks, Quits Bloc

Syrian National Council quits the Syrian National Coalition in protest over its attendance at the Geneva II talks.

Syrian Opposition Group Rejects Talks, Quits Bloc

Zoopla Ends Sponsorship of West Bromwich Albion

Zoopla, co-owned by a Jewish businessman, won't renew contract with West Bromwich following Anelka's anti-Semitic gesture.

Zoopla Ends Sponsorship of West Bromwich Albion

Auschwitz Museum Launches Programs in Farsi

Auschwitz museum launches online Holocaust awareness programs in Arabic and Farsi.

Auschwitz Museum Launches Programs in Farsi

Former Canadian Minister 'Shocked' on Temple Mount

Stockwell Day, a former Canadian minister who visited the Temple Mount, was shocked to see the discrimination towards Jews.

Former Canadian Minister 'Shocked' on Temple Mount

Report: Sisi Preparing Electoral Agenda

Egypt’s army chief is reportedly preparing the electoral agenda he will present when announcing his candidacy for the presidency.

Report: Sisi Preparing Electoral Agenda

U.S. Welcomes Decision to Disinvite Iran

State Department hopes "all parties can now return to focus on the task at hand" after UN's Ban cancels Iran's invitation to Geneva II.

U.S. Welcomes Decision to Disinvite Iran

Abbas to Harper: No Israelis in 'Palestine'

PA Chairman meets Canadian Prime Minister, reiterates that there will be no official Israeli presence in the future Palestinian state.

Abbas to Harper: No Israelis in 'Palestine'

New Evidence Shows Assad's Gruesome War Crimes

A new report offers photographic evidence that Syrian government officials committed systematic torture and killing.

New Evidence Shows Assad's Gruesome War Crimes

UN Cancels Iran's Invite to Syria Peace Talks

UN head withdraws offer for Iran to attend Geneva 2 after Tehran refuses to support a June 2012 political transition deal.

UN Cancels Iran's Invite to Syria Peace Talks

Gaza Terrorists Fire 3 Rockets at Southern Israel

Three rockets fired by Gaza-based terrorists hit open regions in the Eshkol Regional Council, causing no injuries or damages.

Gaza Terrorists Fire 3 Rockets at Southern Israel

Iran Invited to Geneva, Syrian Opposition Fumes

Syria's opposition threatens to withdraw from planned peace talks in Geneva after UN's Ban invites Iran.

Iran Invited to Geneva, Syrian Opposition Fumes

Terrorists Threaten Sochi Games

Islamist terrorists threaten "present from the Muslims" for Russia during the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Terrorists Threaten Sochi Games

Abbas: There's No Progress, It's Israel's Fault

Abbas says that the PA has gotten nothing out of peace negotiations with Israel, blames "the Israeli side."

Abbas: There's No Progress, It's Israel's Fault

Jerusalem Gas Tank Explosion Kills Three People

Three people, including a baby, killed in a gas tank explosion in a residential building Jerusalem. 11 injured.

Jerusalem Gas Tank Explosion Kills Three People

Israel to Unveil Short-Range Rocket Interceptor

New "Iron Beam" system, developed by Rafael, would use a laser to blow up short-range rockets and mortars.

Israel to Unveil Short-Range Rocket Interceptor

Syria: ISIS Calls for End of Rebel Infighting

Al-Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant reaches out to other rebel groups which have declared war on it.

Syria: ISIS Calls for End of Rebel Infighting

American Lawmakers: Snowden Had Help from Russia

Two Republican lawmakers suggest that Edward Snowden may have received help from a foreign power.

American Lawmakers: Snowden Had Help from Russia

Obama: Chances of Israel-PA Peace Less than 50%

President Obama tells the New Yorker he is not as optimistic as John Kerry regarding the possibility of Israel-PA peace.

Obama: Chances of Israel-PA Peace Less than 50%

Israel Transfers 36 Terrorist Bodies to the PA

Israel begins transferring the bodies of 36 terrorists for reburial in the PA, in accordance with a Supreme Court ruling.

Israel Transfers 36 Terrorist Bodies to the PA

U.S. Criticizes UNESCO for Postponing Exhibition

"UNESCO's decision is wrong," says Ambassador Power after UN body cancels Jewish exhibition because of Arab pressure.

U.S. Criticizes UNESCO for Postponing Exhibition

Kuwait Boycotts Conference Because of Israel

Kuwait boycotts regional conference on renewable energy because of the presence of a "Zionist" delegation.

Kuwait Boycotts Conference Because of Israel

Nobel Laureate Wants to Run for President

Professor Dan Shechtman, who won the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, says he wants to run for President. "I want to do good for Israel."

Nobel Laureate Wants to Run for President

Bromwich Sponsor Threatens to Withdraw

Zoopla, co-owned by a Jewish businessman, could withdraw its sponsorship of West Bromwich Albion over Anelka's use of the 'quenelle.'

Bromwich Sponsor Threatens to Withdraw

IAF Hits Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft target terrorist sites in Gaza after rocket explodes in the Sha'ar Hanegev area.

IAF Hits Terror Targets in Gaza

Akunis: Palestinian State would Endanger Israel

"I support maximum self-rule for the Palestinians but not a Palestinian state," says Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis.

Akunis: Palestinian State would Endanger Israel

United States Welcomes Netanyahu-Abdullah Meeting

State Department spokeswoman says U.S. was aware in advance of PM Netanyahu's trip to Jordan.

United States Welcomes Netanyahu-Abdullah Meeting

Syria to Miss Another Deadline in Chemical Removal

OPCW head says a March 31 deadline for destruction of "priority A" chemicals will be missed.

Syria to Miss Another Deadline in Chemical Removal

Egypt Government Hails High Referendum Turnout

Preliminary tallies suggest that more than 90 percent of Egyptians have voted in favor of the new constitution.

Egypt Government Hails High Referendum Turnout

Kerry Urges Syrian Opposition to Attend Geneva 2

"Syria has become the magnet for jihadists," warns Kerry as Syrian opposition prepares to vote on attending peace talks.

Kerry Urges Syrian Opposition to Attend Geneva 2

Syrian Jihadist Group Claims Lebanon Bombing

A Lebanese branch of the Al-Nusra Front has claimed responsibility for Thursday’s car bomb explosion in the town of Hermel.

Syrian Jihadist Group Claims Lebanon Bombing