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

Gaza Power Plant Returns to Life

Gaza's power plant returns to life after Israel reopens Kerem Shalom. Israel, as usual, is blamed for the power plant shutting down.

Gaza Power Plant Returns to Life

Syria: We Want Iran in Geneva 2 Talks

Syria’s Foreign Minister clarifies that his country is committed to having its key regional ally Iran attend next month's peace conference.

Syria: We Want Iran in Geneva 2 Talks

Eldad: Treat the Temple Mount Like a Holy Site

Former MK slams government's conduct with respect to the Temple Mount, after secret report reveals serious Israeli failures since 1967.

Eldad: Treat the Temple Mount Like a Holy Site

Erekat Condemns Vote on Jordan Valley Annexation

Chief PA negotiator says Israel is "destroying peace" by approving a bill to annex the Jordan Valley.

Erekat Condemns Vote on Jordan Valley Annexation

Fogels' Son: Why Are they Releasing Murderers?

11-year-old Roi Fogel wants to know why the government is releasing terrorist murderers.

Fogels' Son: Why Are they Releasing Murderers?

Student Killed, 101 Arrested in Egypt Clashes

Egypt continues its crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood which was designated as a terrorist organization.

Student Killed, 101 Arrested in Egypt Clashes

Cabinet to Approve Benefits to Residents of South

Prime Minister Netanyahu to submit a 166 million shekel plan for economic benefits for Sderot and the area adjacent to Gaza.

Cabinet to Approve Benefits to Residents of South

PA Official Calls for 'Smart Resistance'

Nabil Shaath predicts that peace talks will fail, says the PA should then resort to pursuing statehood through the UN.

PA Official Calls for 'Smart Resistance'

PLO to Hamas: Cut Ties with Muslim Brotherhood

Leaders in the PLO say Hamas should dissociate itself from the Muslim Brotherhood and confirm loyalty to "Palestine."

PLO to Hamas: Cut Ties with Muslim Brotherhood

Kerem Shalom Crossing with Gaza to Re-open

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon orders that the Kerem Shalom border crossing be re-opened as of Sunday morning.

Kerem Shalom Crossing with Gaza to Re-open

Murderer of 16 Among Terrorists to be Freed

Israel Prison Service makes public the list of 26 terrorists who will be freed in the latest “gesture” to the Palestinian Authority.

Murderer of 16 Among Terrorists to be Freed

Iraq Getting Help in Fighting Al-Qaeda

The United States has delivered dozens of missiles to Iraq to help combat Al-Qaeda, say officials in both countries.

Iraq Getting Help in Fighting Al-Qaeda

Washington: Egypt Going 'Way Too Far'

U.S. official: Egypt’s latest crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood is a bit too much but we won’t take action.

Washington: Egypt Going 'Way Too Far'

Dr. Dore Gold to Become Adviser to Netanyahu

Dr. Dore Gold, formerly the Israeli ambassador to the UN, will serve as political adviser to PM Netanyahu, replacing Ron Dermer.

Dr. Dore Gold to Become Adviser to Netanyahu

More Illegal Aliens Leaving Israel Voluntarily

Four times as many illegal infiltrators left Israel voluntarily in 2013 than in 2012, statistics show.

More Illegal Aliens Leaving Israel Voluntarily

Iran Developing 'New Generation' of Centrifuges

Iran's nuclear chief boasts that there are currently 19,000 centrifuges in the country.

Iran Developing 'New Generation' of Centrifuges

PA Will Continue to Investigate Arafat's Death

PA dismisses Russian report that Arafat died of natural causes, says it will continue to investigate his death.

PA Will Continue to Investigate Arafat's Death

Egypt: One Dead in Cairo Clashes

One person killed in Cairo, as authorities arrest dozens of Muslim Brotherhood members on terrorism charges.

Egypt: One Dead in Cairo Clashes

EU Official Warns Israel Over Planned Construction

Israel should expect a "strong reaction" if it announces new construction in Judea and Samaria, says EU official.

EU Official Warns Israel Over Planned Construction

Egypt’s Defense Minister Vows to Fight Terrorism

As terror attacks continue, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vows to fight terrorism and stabilize the deeply divided country.

Egypt’s Defense Minister Vows to Fight Terrorism

Iranian Lawmakers Threaten to Increase Enrichment

Responding to American sanctions threats, Iranians draft bill that would increase uranium enrichment to a 60% level.

Iranian Lawmakers Threaten to Increase Enrichment

Muslim Brotherhood Blasts Terror Group Designation

Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader says government's decision to blacklist the group is "illegitimate."

Muslim Brotherhood Blasts Terror Group Designation

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