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

Rolling Stones Urged to Boycott Israel

A new Facebook page calls the Rolling Stones to to boycott Israel due its "crimes against humanity."

Rolling Stones Urged to Boycott Israel

Jewish Group Calls for Publication of Newest Trove

Jewish advocates call for the publication of newly found artworks at the home of an elderly German recluse.

Jewish Group Calls for Publication of Newest Trove

Netanyahu Offers Cameron Assistance with Floods

PM Netanyahu speaks with British counterpart, offers assistance in dealing with the storms affecting Great Britain.

Netanyahu Offers Cameron Assistance with Floods

Hadassah Strike to Continue, May Get Worse

Meeting between employees and management ends with no results. Hadassah employees threaten further strike action.

Hadassah Strike to Continue, May Get Worse

Rabbi Lau: We'll Act to Reverse Danish Ban

Israeli officials react to Denmark’s decision to ban kosher slaughter as of next week. Bennett: "We stand behind the Jewish community."

Rabbi Lau: We'll Act to Reverse Danish Ban

EU Officials: Schulz Was Offended by MKs

EU officials say Martin Schulz is pro-Israel and was offended by Jewish Home's reaction to his speech in the Knesset.

EU Officials: Schulz Was Offended by MKs

Israel, PA Compromise Over 'Palestine' Papers

Gazans to be allowed into Israel for medical treatment if "State of Palestine" is blurred from their entry papers.

Israel, PA Compromise Over 'Palestine' Papers

Orbach: Schulz Speech Was Downright Ugly

Minister for Senior Citizens dismisses criticism by the left of Jewish Home's walking out of Martin Schulz's anti-Israel speech.

Orbach: Schulz Speech Was Downright Ugly

Verete's Colleagues to Strike in Support of Him

Colleagues of leftist teacher Adam Verete outraged at honoring of student who exposed him, announce one-hour strike next week.

Verete's Colleagues to Strike in Support of Him

Erekat to Netanyahu: Say It - 1-9-6-7

Chief PA negotiator claims PA has made concessions while "stubborn" Israel has refused to give up anything.

Erekat to Netanyahu: Say It - 1-9-6-7

Shapiro Meeting with Nationalist MKs

Ambassador Dan Shapiro has reportedly been meeting MKs from the right in an attempt to gauge their reaction to Kerry's framework.

Shapiro Meeting with Nationalist MKs

Russia Rejects Obama's Criticism Regarding Syria

Russia accuses Washington of "biased distortion" after Obama criticizes Moscow for blocking UN sanctions on Assad.

Russia Rejects Obama's Criticism Regarding Syria

You Were Wrong About Gaza, Edelstein Tells Schulz

Knesset Speaker explains to the president of the European Parliament that he had been mistaken in the "facts" he presented.

You Were Wrong About Gaza, Edelstein Tells Schulz

White House Confirms Obama-Netanyahu Meeting

White House confirms that President Obama will host PM Netanyahu on March 3.

White House Confirms Obama-Netanyahu Meeting

Hamas Upset with Books that Recognize 'Zionists'

Hamas takes issue with new books used by UNRWA that convince students "to accept the Zionist enemies."

Hamas Upset with Books that Recognize 'Zionists'

U.S. Intel Chief: Syria an Apocalyptic Disaster

National Intelligence Director James Clapper provides gloomy picture of Syrian war in hearing at the Senate.

U.S. Intel Chief: Syria an Apocalyptic Disaster

Dagan: Demand for Recognition is 'Nonsense'

Former Mossad chief dismisses Prime Minister Netanyahu’s demand that the PA recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Dagan: Demand for Recognition is 'Nonsense'

Cameron Cancels Israel Visit

British Prime Minister cancels a planned trip to Israel and the PA next week to deal with devastating floods in England.

Cameron Cancels Israel Visit

Israel Joins Powerful UN Human Rights Groups

Israel participates, for the first time, in JUSCANZ, a UN grouping which advises the UN Human Rights Council.

Israel Joins Powerful UN Human Rights Groups

Edelstein: There's No Peace Partner

Knesset Speaker publishes letter of support for planned nationalist march in E1. "We cannot bury our heads in the sand," he says.

Edelstein: There's No Peace Partner

Obama Promises Tough Action on Sanctions Violators

Obama says he will come down "like a ton of bricks" on firms that violate the sanctions on Iran.

Obama Promises Tough Action on Sanctions Violators

Erdogan: No Written Protocol? No Normalization

Turkish Prime Minister says that Israel must commit in writing to lifting the "siege" on Gaza for normalization with Turkey.

Erdogan: No Written Protocol? No Normalization

EU Parliament President: Boycotts Solve Nothing

Martin Schultz, the president of the European Parliament, rejects the idea of a boycott against Israel.

EU Parliament President: Boycotts Solve Nothing

Financial Crisis? PA Planning Airport and Railway

PA announces several new transportation related projects and is even seeking to expand into areas under Israeli control.

Financial Crisis? PA Planning Airport and Railway

Danish Speaker Downplays Decision to Skip Israel

Row with Israel over visit is "a storm in a cup of water", says Danish parliament speaker.

Danish Speaker Downplays Decision to Skip Israel

MK Maklev Presents: 'The Best' of the Coalition

Hareidi MK Uri Maklev says a divided coalition cannot function, presents a selection of quotes to prove his point.

MK Maklev Presents: 'The Best' of the Coalition

Video Shows Nabbing of Libyan Terrorist

Washington Post presents video which purportedly shows commandos capturing Al-Qaeda operative Anas al-Libi.

Video Shows Nabbing of Libyan Terrorist

Power Promises to Fight to Get Israel on UNSC

U.S. ambassador to the United Nations promises she will “not give up” on getting Israel a seat on the UN Security Council.

Power Promises to Fight to Get Israel on UNSC

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit several targets in Gaza, hours after two rockets hit southern Israel.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

British Muslim Jailed for Threatening Prince Harry

Ashraf Islam, a Muslim convert, jailed for three years for plotting to kill Prince Harry.

British Muslim Jailed for Threatening Prince Harry

Iran Announces Powerful New Centrifuges

Iran's atomic chief says his country developed centrifuges which are 15 times more powerful than those currently being used.

Iran Announces Powerful New Centrifuges

Pentagon Not Concerned by Iran's Threats

The Pentagon has no information that Iranian are approaching the Atlantic, says Pentagon spokesman.

Pentagon Not Concerned by Iran's Threats

Gaza Rocket Hits Southern Israel

Rocket fired from Gaza explodes in an open area of the Shaar HaNegev Regional Council. No physical injuries or damages.

Gaza Rocket Hits Southern Israel

Bennett: We're Making History

Jewish Home chairman hails the new draft law as “an historic change”. Shaked Committee to begin voting Monday on new draft law.

Bennett: We're Making History

Failed Ukrainian Hijacker Charged in Turkey

Istanbul court charges Ukrainian over his failed attempt to force a Turkish airliner to land in Sochi.

Failed Ukrainian Hijacker Charged in Turkey

Ministers Reject Regev's Annexation Bill

Ministerial Committee for Legislation votes down MK Miri Regev’s bill calling for Israeli sovereignty on Judea and Samaria.

Ministers Reject Regev's Annexation Bill

Egypt Breaks Up Brotherhood 'Military Wing'

Egypt announces it broke up a "military wing" of the Muslim Brotherhood, which was formed to attack policemen.

Egypt Breaks Up Brotherhood 'Military Wing'

Hungarian Jews Pull Out of Holocaust Memorial

Hungary's largest Jewish organization pulls out of Holocaust memorial year, says PM Orban is "ignoring" the sensitivities of survivors.

Hungarian Jews Pull Out of Holocaust Memorial

Iran Agrees to Provide Info on Nuclear Program

Iran agrees to provide the IAEA with additional information in its probe of suspicions that Tehran worked on nuclear weapons.

Iran Agrees to Provide Info on Nuclear Program

Number of Christians Joining the IDF On the Rise

84 Arab Christians joined the IDF in the last half of 2013 and the numbers are expected to rise.

Number of Christians Joining the IDF On the Rise