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

Republicans: Obama is 'All Talk and No Action'

Republican lawmakers called on President Obama to stop threatening Putin and take some action.

Republicans: Obama is 'All Talk and No Action'

Morsi's Trial Postponed Due to 'Bad Weather'

Ousted Egyptian president's murder adjourned to Tuesday after "bad weather" prevents him from being transported from prison to court.

Morsi's Trial Postponed Due to 'Bad Weather'

Officials: Hezbollah Likely Behind Hermon Attack

Hezbollah was likely behind a rocket attack near an IDF post in Mount Hermon, say security sources in Lebanon.

Officials: Hezbollah Likely Behind Hermon Attack

Putin Agrees to German Proposal on Ukraine

Russian President agrees to a proposal from German Chancellor Angela Merkel to set up a contact group on Ukraine.

Putin Agrees to German Proposal on Ukraine

Obama: Time is Running Out for Peace

"Bibi, if not now, when?" President Obama says in interview ahead of his meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister.

Obama: Time is Running Out for Peace

Shamir: Palestinian State? Forget It

Agriculture Minister says there is no room for a Palestinian state in the region, says he's willing to fight to keep Jerusalem united.

Shamir: Palestinian State? Forget It

Rouhani: We Don't Want Nukes, It's a Principle

Iran’s President claims his country has decided not to develop nuclear weapons out of principle.

Rouhani: We Don't Want Nukes, It's a Principle

Did Sarah Palin Predict Current Ukraine Trouble?

Sarah Palin warned in 2008 that if Obama were elected, Putin would be encouraged to invade Ukraine. At the time, she was mocked.

Did Sarah Palin Predict Current Ukraine Trouble?

Syrian Jihadists Take Amputation to Social Media

ISIS rebels amputate the arm of a thief and live-tweet it for the world to see.

Syrian Jihadists Take Amputation to Social Media

FIFA Allows Religious Head Coverings

Jewish players will be allowed to wear kippahs at world soccer games, after FIFA lifts a ban on head covers for religious purposes.

FIFA Allows Religious Head Coverings

Bennett: Torah Students Will Not Go to Jail

Economy Minister says the planned hareidi rally against the new draft law is unnecessary. "Military service is a mitzvah, not a decree."

Bennett: Torah Students Will Not Go to Jail

Obama Threatens Putin with 'Isolation'

U.S. President Obama phones Russian President Vladimir Putin, tells him Russia violated international law with its incursion into Ukraine.

Obama Threatens Putin with 'Isolation'

Kuwaiti: Arabs Should Have their Brains Examined

Kuwaiti columnist Fouad Al-Hashem mocks Arabs who idolize their leaders. "The truth is that the Arabs are, in fact, 'all mental.'"

Kuwaiti: Arabs Should Have their Brains Examined

Lebanon to Complain to UN Over Israeli Airstrikes

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister asks the country’s UN envoy to file a complaint against Israel over two airstrikes that targeted Hezbollah.

Lebanon to Complain to UN Over Israeli Airstrikes

Israeli Envoy: Vandalism Does Not Represent Japan

Israelis understand that the vandalism in Japan of Anne Frank's diary is "a single act," says Israeli envoy.

Israeli Envoy: Vandalism Does Not Represent Japan

Zarif: We Will Not Close Down our Nuclear Program

Iran’s Foreign Minister says his country is willing to address concerns about its atomic activities but will keep its program "intact".

Zarif: We Will Not Close Down our Nuclear Program

Obama to Meet Abbas on March 17

President Barack Obama will meet PA Chairman as part of Washington's efforts to convince him to embrace peace deal with Israel.

Obama to Meet Abbas on March 17

NATO, Russia in Talks on Syria Chemical Arms

Despite tensions over Ukraine, NATO and Russia are discussing a joint mission to protect a U.S. ship that will destroy Syria's chemicals.

NATO, Russia in Talks on Syria Chemical Arms

Suspect Arrested in Petah Tikva Grenade Attack

Leader of a criminal organization arrested on suspicion of involvement in grenade attack in the Petah Tikva open air market.

Suspect Arrested in Petah Tikva Grenade Attack

Erekat Rejects Proposal to Extend Peace Talks

PA chief negotiator rejects Kerry's suggestion that April deadline for talks with Israel will be extended.

Erekat Rejects Proposal to Extend Peace Talks

Police to Limit Muslim Access to Temple Mount

Israeli police will limit access for Muslim men to Al-Aqsa mosque compound during Friday prayers to prevent possible clashes.

Police to Limit Muslim Access to Temple Mount

Olmert: It's Time to Thank the Americans

Former PM blasts the MKs from the Land of Israel Lobby who made tough comments during meeting with Ambassador Shapiro.

Olmert: It's Time to Thank the Americans

Herzog Takes Coalition to Court Over Committee

Opposition leader files appeal in protest of delay in the appointment of a chairman to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Herzog Takes Coalition to Court Over Committee

Arab League May Turn to UN Over Al-Aqsa

Arab League discusseds the possibility of filing a complaint to the Security Council over alleged “Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa compound."

Arab League May Turn to UN Over Al-Aqsa

Syrian Army Kills More Than 170 Islamist Rebels

More than 170 Islamist rebel fighters killed in a Syrian army ambush near Damascus, the deadliest against the rebels for months.

Syrian Army Kills More Than 170 Islamist Rebels

Google Ordered to Take Down Anti-Islam Movie

United States appeals court orders YouTube to take down the "Innocence of Muslims" film that sparked protests in the Muslim world.

Google Ordered to Take Down Anti-Islam Movie

Kerry: Peace Talks will Continue Beyond April

Kerry admits there won't be a peace deal by April's deadline, but says, "I don't think anybody would worry if there's another nine months."

Kerry: Peace Talks will Continue Beyond April

Muslim Who Beheaded London Soldier Gets Life

One of the two Muslims who publicly beheaded British soldier Lee Rigby in London given life in prison. His accomplice given 45 years.

Muslim Who Beheaded London Soldier Gets Life

PA Report: Abbas Threatened to End Talks

PA-based newspaper: Kerry demanded that Abbas recognize Israel, annex 10 Jewish communities and give up on Jordan Valley.

PA Report: Abbas Threatened to End Talks

Former Olmert Aide May Testify Against Him

Shula Zaken, who has stood by former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for years, has changed her mind and may sign a plea bargain.

Former Olmert Aide May Testify Against Him

Syrian Refugees May Pass Afghan Refugees, Says UN

Syrians could soon overtake Afghans as the world's biggest refugee population, predicts UN's refugee commissioner.

Syrian Refugees May Pass Afghan Refugees, Says UN

Arab League to Discuss Al-Aqsa

PA requests an emergency session of the Arab League to discuss “recent Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

Arab League to Discuss Al-Aqsa

IEC Head: I'd Cut Off the Power to Gaza

IEC director Yiftah Ron-Tal calls on the state of Israel to help his company collect the PA's electrical debt.

IEC Head: I'd Cut Off the Power to Gaza

Erdogan Under Fire for Leaked Conversations

Turkish Prime Minister criticized over recordings of conversations between him and his son, in which they discuss how to hide money.

Erdogan Under Fire for Leaked Conversations

Head of Jihadist Group Gives Rivals an Ultimatum

Al-Nusra Front leader warns ISIS: Accept arbitration in five days or be expelled from Syria.

Head of Jihadist Group Gives Rivals an Ultimatum

Egypt’s FM Concerned About Debate on Temple Mount

Egypt’s Foreign Minister calls on Israel not to allow “extremists” to lead the political scene.

Egypt’s FM Concerned About Debate on Temple Mount

Sinai Terrorists Hit Gas Pipeline

Sinai-based terrorists blow up a pipeline that transports gas to Jordan, the latest in a series of similar attacks since 2011.

Sinai Terrorists Hit Gas Pipeline

Official: Israel Behind Syria-Lebanon Airstrike

Unnamed Israeli official confirms Israel was behind an airstrike that hit a convoy carrying missiles from Syria to Lebanon.

Official: Israel Behind Syria-Lebanon Airstrike

Liberman: Likud Beytenu Has Come to an End

Foreign Minister speculates that his party and the Likud will run separately in the next election.

Liberman: Likud Beytenu Has Come to an End

Greek Jewish Community Takes Germany to Court

Jews in Thessaloniki seeking the return of a ransom paid to Nazis to free thousands of slave laborers who were still sent to death camps.

Greek Jewish Community Takes Germany to Court