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

Leading Anti-Mubarak Activist Arrested in Egypt

Egyptian police arrest an activist who was active in the 2011 uprising against former President Hosni Mubarak.

Leading Anti-Mubarak Activist Arrested in Egypt

Libya: At Least 40 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast

At least 40 people killed in an explosion at a weapons depot in Brak al-Shati in southern Libya.

Libya: At Least 40 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast

Livni Encourages Students to Meet Abbas

Justice Minister says she supports the Israeli Student Union’s controversial plan to send a delegation to meet Abbas.

Livni Encourages Students to Meet Abbas

Peres to the Iranians: It's Up to You

President Shimon Peres tells the Mexican Senate that the success of the deal with Iran is up to the Iranian people.

Peres to the Iranians: It's Up to You

Obama to Bibi: Don't be So Vocal About Iran Deal

Obama reportedly asked PM Netanyahu to "take a breather" from his criticism of the Iran deal, reports The Washington Post.

Obama to Bibi: Don't be So Vocal About Iran Deal

Deri: Let's All Buy 'Settlement' Products

“When they try to boycott us, we must be united" and buy products from Judea and Samaria, says Shas chairman.

Deri: Let's All Buy 'Settlement' Products

Female Morsi Supporters Given Prison Sentence

Court in Egypt sentences 21 female supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi to 11 years in prison.

Female Morsi Supporters Given Prison Sentence

Granddaughter of Hamas PM Dies

The granddaughter of Hamas’s Gaza Prime Minister, who received medical treatment in Israel, has died.

Granddaughter of Hamas PM Dies

Israel and U.S. to Hold Drill as Iran Deal Expires

Message to Iran: Israel and the U.S. will hold a joint military drill in six months, just as the interim agreement is due to expire.

Israel and U.S. to Hold Drill as Iran Deal Expires

Obama Calls Saudi King Amid Tense Relations

Saudi King receives a phone call from U.S. President Barack Obama, Iran deal likely discussed.

Obama Calls Saudi King Amid Tense Relations

Assad's Government Agrees to Attend Geneva Talks

Syrian government will participate in Geneva peace talks but declares that Assad will not “hand over power.”

Assad's Government Agrees to Attend Geneva Talks

Peres in Mexico: Peace is Possible

"Peace is urgent but possible as well," says ever optimistic Israeli president during trip to Mexico.

Peres in Mexico: Peace is Possible

Amidror: Obama's 'Threat' Becoming Less Credible

Israel’s former national security advisor criticizes Iran deal, says the world has allowed Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

Amidror: Obama's 'Threat' Becoming Less Credible

EU Spokesman: Iran Deal Not Yet Implemented

Spokesman for Catherine Ashton clarifies that Iran's temporary rollback of its nuclear activities has not yet begun.

EU Spokesman: Iran Deal Not Yet Implemented

Video: MK Plays Candy Crush Saga During Debate

MK Meir Sheetrit whipped out his tablet and played Candy Crush Saga. Unfortunately, the cameras caught him.

Video: MK Plays Candy Crush Saga During Debate

Zarif: We Only Spoke About the Nuclear Program

Iran's foreign minister denies that bilateral discussions with the U.S. before historic nuclear agreement dealt with rapprochement.

Zarif: We Only Spoke About the Nuclear Program

PLO Official Threatens to Join Int'l Organizations

Nabil Shaath: The peace talks are failing, so we're prepared to sue Israel in the ICC over the 'settlements'.

PLO Official Threatens to Join Int'l Organizations

Poll: 44% of Americans Support Iran Deal

Americans back the deal with Iran by a 2-to-1 margin, but also say U.S. should use military power to protect Israel.

Poll: 44% of Americans Support Iran Deal

Prosor: Where's Solidarity with Terror Victims?

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations slams the world body for its “International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People”.

Prosor: Where's Solidarity with Terror Victims?

Egypt to Hold Referendum on New Constitution

Egypt announces referendum on an amended constitution as protesters take to the streets in defiance of new law.

Egypt to Hold Referendum on New Constitution

Rouhani: Deal 'Shook the Foundations' of Sanctions

Iran's President claims victory in nuclear deal in a series of tweets marking the 100th day of his presidency.

Rouhani: Deal 'Shook the Foundations' of Sanctions

U.S.: New Sanctions Will Thwart Diplomatic Talks

U.S. administration warns lawmakers that passing new sanctions on Iran would jeopardize negotiations on its nuclear program.

U.S.: New Sanctions Will Thwart Diplomatic Talks

Legendary Singer Arik Einstein Dies at 74

Legendary Israeli singer Arik Einstein passed away at the Ichilov Hospital after arriving in serious condition.

Legendary Singer Arik Einstein Dies at 74

IDF Delegation to Philippines to Depart Wednesday

IDF delegation to the Philippines has treated more than 2,500 patients and helped repair damaged infrastructure.

IDF Delegation to Philippines to Depart Wednesday

Iran Claims U.S. Has Released Some Assets

The Iranian government claims that the U.S. released $8 billion in blocked assets. State Department: Not true.

Iran Claims U.S. Has Released Some Assets

Herzog: Netanyahu Creating 'Unnecessary Panic'

Labor party chairman accuses PM of creating panic about Iran, accuses him of harming U.S.-Israel relations.

Herzog: Netanyahu Creating 'Unnecessary Panic'

Knesset Approves New Infiltrators Law

Knesset approves first reading of a law which allows police to jail illegal migrants for up to 12 months in special detention facilities.

Knesset Approves New Infiltrators Law

Obama on Critics: It's Always Easy to Talk Tough

President Obama hits back at critics of Iran deal, says U.S. “cannot close the door on diplomacy.”

Obama on Critics: It's Always Easy to Talk Tough

Syria War Has Killed More than 11,000 Children

More than 11,000 children have died in Syria's civil war, says a British think-tank.

Syria War Has Killed More than 11,000 Children

U.S., Iran Held Secret Talks for Months

AP reveals that the deal between Iran and the West was made possible due to secret talks between the United States and Iran.

U.S., Iran Held Secret Talks for Months

Mubarak to Face New Trial in Egypt

Egypt’s former president and his two sons to face a new trial for using state funds to acquire personal property.

Mubarak to Face New Trial in Egypt

Yisrael Beytenu and Likud to Continue Cooperation

Yisrael Beytenu conference decides to continue cooperation with the Likud, postpones decision on a formal merger.

Yisrael Beytenu and Likud to Continue Cooperation

Iranian Team Receives Hero's Welcome in Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister hailed as "ambassador for peace" as he returns to Tehran after securing deal in Geneva.

Iranian Team Receives Hero's Welcome in Tehran

Canada 'Deeply Skeptical' About Iran Deal

Canada’s Foreign Minister John Baird declares his country's sanctions against Iran will remain in "full force".

Canada 'Deeply Skeptical' About Iran Deal

PM: Iran Given Approval to Violate Resolutions

Iran agreement is "bad and dangerous" to the world, the region and Israel, says PM Netanyahu.

PM: Iran Given Approval to Violate Resolutions

Obama Phones Netanyahu to Discuss Iran Deal

Obama tells Netanyahu he wants to begin "consultations" on the deal reached with Iran about its nuclear program.

Obama Phones Netanyahu to Discuss Iran Deal

Saudis: We Won't 'Sit Idly By' Over Iran

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UK warns the kingdom will take action if world powers fail to halt Iran’s nuclear program.

Saudis: We Won't 'Sit Idly By' Over Iran

Lebanese Bomber Identified as 'Palestinian'

One of the two suicide bombers who targeted Iran’s embassy in Beirut was a “Palestinian with links to a militant Islamist preacher”.

Lebanese Bomber Identified as 'Palestinian'

Erdogan: No Respect for 'Coup-Installed Rulers'

Turkey's Prime Minister has sharp words for Egypt after Cairo expels Ankara's ambassador.

Erdogan: No Respect for 'Coup-Installed Rulers'

Syrian Rebels Take Over Biggest Oil Field

Syrian opposition fighters, including jihadist rebels, seize the country’s biggest oil field.

Syrian Rebels Take Over Biggest Oil Field