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 Officials: Israel 'Killing the Peace Process'

As expected, PA officials express outrage over reports that Israel plans to announce extensive new construction in Judea and Samaria.

PA Officials: Israel 'Killing the Peace Process'

Syrian Jihadist Leader Targeted UN Workers

The leader of the Al-Nusra Front sought to kidnap United Nations workers, reveals The Associated Press.

Syrian Jihadist Leader Targeted UN Workers

Erdogan Replaces Half His Cabinet Amid Scandal

Turkish Prime Minister replaces half the ministers in his cabinet hours after three ministers resign over a corruption investigation.

Erdogan Replaces Half His Cabinet Amid Scandal

IDF Deploys Iron Dome in Be'er Sheva

The IDF deploys an Iron Dome anti-missile system in Be’er Sheva in the wake of the recent escalation in terror attacks.

IDF Deploys Iron Dome in Be'er Sheva

Canadian PM to Speak at the Knesset

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will speak at the Knesset during his upcoming visit to Israel.

Canadian PM to Speak at the Knesset

Netanyahu to Announce Extended Construction

PM plans to announce extended Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria next week, parallel to the release of another 26 terrorists.

Netanyahu to Announce Extended Construction

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket at Southern Israel

Rocket fired by Gaza terrorists explodes in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council in southern Israel. No physical injuries or damages.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket at Southern Israel

Rep. Engel to ASA: Boycott Syria, Not Israel

Eliot Engel calls on the ASA to end its boycott of Israeli institutions, notes its silence about others' violations of human rights.

Rep. Engel to ASA: Boycott Syria, Not Israel

Meretz Head Takes Issue with Netanyahu Warning

MK Zehava Galon says Netanyahu is "hysteric" and "childish" after he warns terrorists not to test Israel.

Meretz Head Takes Issue with Netanyahu Warning

Salafist Organization Claims Deadly Egypt Attack

A Salafist organization claims responsibility for a deadly attack in Mansoura that killed 14 people and wounded more than 100 others.

Salafist Organization Claims Deadly Egypt Attack

Syria Says Rebels Attacked Chemical Weapons Sites

Syria accuses "terrorists" of recently attacking two sites where chemical arms were stored.

Syria Says Rebels Attacked Chemical Weapons Sites

Morsi's PM Arrested While Trying to Flee

Egyptian police arrest Hisham Qandil, former prime minister who served Morsi, as he tries to flee to Sudan.

Morsi's PM Arrested While Trying to Flee

Erekat: Israel Has an 'Agenda of War'

“Peace partner” PA slams Israel for its airstrikes on Gaza, won't condemn terror attacks against Israelis.

Erekat: Israel Has an 'Agenda of War'

Court Rejects Petition Against Ariel U Recognition

The High Court rejects a petition filed by eight Israeli universities against the decision recognizing the Ariel University.

Court Rejects Petition Against Ariel U Recognition

Peres to Gazans: You're Playing with Fire

President Shimon Peres issues stern warning for the residents of Gaza in the wake of the latest terror attacks.

Peres to Gazans: You're Playing with Fire

Two Hurt in Samaria Rock Attack

A man and woman in their 30s suffer minor injuries as Arab terrorists throw rocks at cars in the Western Shomron.

Two Hurt in Samaria Rock Attack

White House Condemns Assad Over Aleppo Attacks

White House condemns the Syrian government over its recent air raids on Aleppo that have left more than 300 dead.

White House Condemns Assad Over Aleppo Attacks

Two More Universities Quit ASA Over Israel Boycott

Kenyon College and Indiana University quit the American Studies Association, after it supported an academic boycott of Israel.

Two More Universities Quit ASA Over Israel Boycott

Iran Claims Saudi Delegation Met Netanyahu

In the latest claim about an Israel-Saudi relationship, Iran reports that a Saudi delegation flew to Israel and met high-ranking officials.

Iran Claims Saudi Delegation Met Netanyahu

Iran Denies Rouhani Wrote Op-ed for German Paper

Iran denies that its president wrote an editorial for a German newspaper in which he called to strengthen ties with the West.

Iran Denies Rouhani Wrote Op-ed for German Paper

Egyptian PM: Mansoura Attack an 'Act of Terrorism'

Egypt's interim PM says Mansoura attack is an act of terrorism, won't confirm he has fingered the Muslim Brotherhood for it.

Egyptian PM: Mansoura Attack an 'Act of Terrorism'

Israel Releases Hunger Striking Terrorist

Samer Issawi, who went on a hunger strike in order to pressure Israel to release him, released after reaching a deal several months ago.

Israel Releases Hunger Striking Terrorist

Bennett: The PA is Responsible for the Attacks

"When you educate your children to commit acts of terror, you are a terrorism," says Jewish Home head after latest wave of attacks.

Bennett: The PA is Responsible for the Attacks

At Least 14 Dead in Egypt Explosion

At least 14 people dead and 100 wounded in huge explosion at the Daqahliya security directorate in Mansoura, Egypt.

At Least 14 Dead in Egypt Explosion

Condition of Stabbed Officer Improves

In what doctors say is "a great miracle", the life of the officer who was wounded in a stabbing attack is no longer in danger.

Condition of Stabbed Officer Improves

Video Shows Children Fighting Among Syrian Rebels

Rebels in Syria have enlisted children to their ranks, MEMRI video shows. These include the "moderate" Free Syrian Army.

Video Shows Children Fighting Among Syrian Rebels

Livni: Ignore the Terrorists and Keep Talking

Justice Minister says that the terrorists who carried out the bus bombing in Bat Yam should be ignored in favor of peace talks.

Livni: Ignore the Terrorists and Keep Talking

Egypt: 3 Anti-Mubarak Activists Given Prison Terms

Egyptian court gives jail sentences to three activists who spearheaded the 2011 uprising.

Egypt: 3 Anti-Mubarak Activists Given Prison Terms

Peres Thanks Bus Driver and Passenger

President Shimon Peres phones and thanks the bus driver and passenger whose actions saved lives in the explosion on the 240 bus in Bat Yam.

Peres Thanks Bus Driver and Passenger

Erekat: There Haven't Been Direct Talks in Weeks

PA chief negotiator reveals that Israel and the PA have not had direct meetings in quite some time and have only met with Americans.

Erekat: There Haven't Been Direct Talks in Weeks

Hamas Rocket Lands in Egyptian Territory

A Qassam rocket test fired by Hamas lands in Egypt's regional waters by accident, says Egyptian official.

Hamas Rocket Lands in Egyptian Territory

Russia: West Understands that Assad is Better

Russia's Foreign Minister says that Western diplomats are increasingly saying that Assad is better for Syria than Islamists.

Russia: West Understands that Assad is Better

Iran, P5+1 Temporarily Suspend Talks

Iran's foreign minister and the EU's top diplomat agree to postpone talks on implementing nuclear deal unitl after the Christmas holiday.

Iran, P5+1 Temporarily Suspend Talks

Report: Deri Foiled Yishai Appointment to C'tee

Shas chairman reportedly foiled an attempt to appoint rival Yishai as temporary head of Foreign Affairs and Defense C'tee.

Report: Deri Foiled Yishai Appointment to C'tee

Hamas and Islamic Jihad Welcome Bat Yam Bombing

Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups welcome the bus attack in Bat Yam, but neither group claims it. Police searching for terrorist.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad Welcome Bat Yam Bombing

Egypt: Third Trial Announced for Deposed Morsi

Morsi along with members of Hamas and Hezbollah to be tried for a prison break and the murder of officers during the 2011 uprising.

Egypt: Third Trial Announced for Deposed Morsi

Italy's FM Makes Rare Visit to Tehran

Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino arrives in, will meet Iranian counterpart and President Rouhani.

Italy's FM Makes Rare Visit to Tehran

Vienna Philharmonic Strips Nazis of Honors

Famed Vienna Philharmonic quietly strips six former senior Nazi officials of honors awarded them.

Vienna Philharmonic Strips Nazis of Honors

Iran: Talks with West Are Making 'Slow Progress'

Technical talks between Iran and world powers are making progress but slowly, says Iranian deputy foreign minister.

Iran: Talks with West Are Making 'Slow Progress'

Brawl During Eritrean Ambassador's Speech

Massive brawl as the Eritrean ambassador to Israel visits northern Israel. 11 Eritreans injured, many arrested.

Brawl During Eritrean Ambassador's Speech