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

Report: Israel Struck in Syria from the Sea

An Israeli submarine attacked an arms depot in Latakia last week, according to intelligence sources.

Report: Israel Struck in Syria from the Sea

U.S. Navy Patrolling Near Egypt's Coast

Two U.S. Navy ships patrolling in the Middle East moved closer to Egypt's Red Sea coast in recent days, said the top Marine Corps general.

U.S. Navy Patrolling Near Egypt's Coast

Don't Attack Us, Asks Exiled Iranian Filmmaker

Israel attacking Iran will "only aggravate the situation," says exiled Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf.

Don't Attack Us, Asks Exiled Iranian Filmmaker

Microsoft Worked Closely with NSA, Documents Show

New documents say that Microsoft collaborated with U.S. intelligence to allow users' communications to be intercepted.

Microsoft Worked Closely with NSA, Documents Show

Slovakia Postpones Trial of Most Wanted Nazi

A Slovak court postponed a hearing into war crimes against 98-year-old Laszlo Csatary when he failed to appear.

Slovakia Postpones Trial of Most Wanted Nazi

Arabs Attack 18-Year-Old Jew in Jerusalem

Three Arabs attacked an 18-year-old Jew at the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, kicking him and spitting at him.

Arabs Attack 18-Year-Old Jew in Jerusalem

Al-Qaeda Linked Rebels Kill FSA Officer

Syrian rebels linked to Al-Qaeda have killed a senior figure in the Western-backed Free Syrian army.

Al-Qaeda Linked Rebels Kill FSA Officer

Female Arab Soldiers: Zoabi Should Go to Gaza

Two Arab Christian female soldiers say that MK Hanin Zoabi, who objects to Arabs joining the army, does not speak for them.

Female Arab Soldiers: Zoabi Should Go to Gaza

Another Attack on Hareidi Soldier in Jerusalem

Hareidim threw objects at a soldier at the Shmuel Hanavi neighborhood. He was not hurt.

Another Attack on Hareidi Soldier in Jerusalem

Bennett: Chinese Don't Care About the 'Occupation'

Economy Minister says there are great business opportunities in China and the Chinese do not care about any political issues.

Bennett: Chinese Don't Care About the 'Occupation'

Facebook Inventor Gives a "Like" to Samaria

Jared Morgenstern, the man behind Facebook's "Like" feature, is in Israel to discover his roots and began in the Binyamin region.

Facebook Inventor Gives a "Like" to Samaria

20 Confirmed Dead in Quebec Train Disaster

The death toll in the Quebec town of Lac-Mégantic now stands at 20, after a series of explosions caused by a derailed train.

20 Confirmed Dead in Quebec Train Disaster

Gantz: Mea Shearim Attack 'Very Serious'

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz condemned the attack on a hareidi-religious soldier in Jerusalem’s Mea Shearim neighborhood.

Gantz: Mea Shearim Attack 'Very Serious'

Obama Orders Review of U.S. Aid to Egypt

President Obama orders a review of U.S. assistance to Egypt's government, hours after officials say that Egypt will receive F-16s.

Obama Orders Review of U.S. Aid to Egypt

UN to Hizbullah: Stay Out of Syria Conflict

The Security Council called on Hizbullah to stop interfering in the civil war in Syria, though it failed to mention the group by name.

UN to Hizbullah: Stay Out of Syria Conflict

U.S. to Deliver Fighter Jets to Egypt

The United States plans to go through with the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Egypt despite Morsi's overthrow.

U.S. to Deliver Fighter Jets to Egypt

Gantz Unveils IDF Restructuring Plan

Thousands of permanent service soldiers will be let go and some units will be shut down as the IDF restructures.

Gantz Unveils IDF Restructuring Plan

Report: Saudis Aiming Missiles at Israel and Iran

Satellite photography suggests that Saudi Arabia has ballistic missiles pointed at both Israel and Iran.

Report: Saudis Aiming Missiles at Israel and Iran

Report: Piron Cancels School Trips to Hevron

Education Minister Shai Piron has decided to cancel a program started by his predecessor and meant to encourage school visits to Hevron.

Report: Piron Cancels School Trips to Hevron

Livnat Removes Sports Reporter

Culture and Sport Minister Limor Livnat removed a sports reporter from a press conference after the two got into a shouting match.

Livnat Removes Sports Reporter

Rebels Hint that Israel Attacked in Syria

Syrian rebels claim that “foreign forces” destroyed advanced Russian anti-ship missiles in Latkia last week.

Rebels Hint that Israel Attacked in Syria

Egypt's PM to Offer Islamists Cabinet Positions

The Muslim Brotherhood and the Islamist Al-Nour Party will be offered ministerial positions in the transitional government in Egypt.

Egypt's PM to Offer Islamists Cabinet Positions

Egypt Summons Turkish Ambassador

Egypt summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Cairo in protest against “Ankara’s interference in Egyptian affairs.”

Egypt Summons Turkish Ambassador

Russia Accuses Syrian Rebels of Using Sarin Gas

Russia's UN envoy says he handed over evidence which indicates that the rebels used sarin gas in March. White House skeptical.

Russia Accuses Syrian Rebels of Using Sarin Gas

Gunmen Attack in Sinai, Two Killed

Two people killed as gunmen attack a security checkpoint in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

Gunmen Attack in Sinai, Two Killed

Netanyahu: Hamas Committed a 'Double War Crime'

Netanyahu presents FIFA President with concrete evidence of Hamas using soccer fields as bases for launching rockets.

Netanyahu: Hamas Committed a 'Double War Crime'

Yaalon: We Don't Interfere in Other Countries

Israel does not interfere in neighboring countries, but does act when its red lines are crossed, says Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.

Yaalon: We Don't Interfere in Other Countries

Arabs Demolish a Section of Security Barrier

Dozens of PA Arabs created a hole through the security barrier that runs between the Arab village of Abu Dis and Jerusalem.

Arabs Demolish a Section of Security Barrier

Remains of Grad Missile Found Near Eilat

Security forces locate the remains of a Grad missile that was likely fired late last week.

Remains of Grad Missile Found Near Eilat

MK Feiglin: Biometric Database is Bad News

"I fear those who are guarding the information more than I fear those who may steal it," says MK Moshe Feiglin.

MK Feiglin: Biometric Database is Bad News

Israelis Believe Apology to Turkey Was a Mistake

71% of Israelis believe Israel's apology to Turkey was not justified, finds new poll.

Israelis Believe Apology to Turkey Was a Mistake

White House Cautious on Egypt

White House spokesman says the U.S. needs to review what happened in Egypt, when asked if Obama sees the regime change as a coup.

White House Cautious on Egypt

Congress Holding Up Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Congressional committees are holding up a plan to send U.S. weapons to Syrian rebels, according to U.S. sources.

Congress Holding Up Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Morsi Appointed PM Resigns

Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil, who was on his way out in any case, tenders resignation.

Morsi Appointed PM Resigns

Syria Rejects Proposal for Ramadan Ceasefire

Syria rejects the proposal by the opposition of a ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan.

Syria Rejects Proposal for Ramadan Ceasefire

Egyptian Opposition: Outlaw Brotherhood

Egyptian opposition group Tamarod calls for an outlaw of the Muslim Brotherhood after weapons are found in its Cairo headquarters.

Egyptian Opposition: Outlaw Brotherhood

Egypt's President Sets Timetable for Elections

Egypt's constitution will be amended within five months, and parliamentary elections will be held two months after that.

Egypt's President Sets Timetable for Elections

Knesset Approves Extension of Summer Time

The Knesset approves the second and third readings of the bill to extend Daylight Saving Time until the end of October.

Knesset Approves Extension of Summer Time

New Head of Syrian Opposition Offers Assad a Truce

Ahmad Jarba, the new president of the Syrian National Coalition, has offered a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan.

New Head of Syrian Opposition Offers Assad a Truce

Hamas Uncovers Counterfeiting Ring

Hamas police in Gaza uncover a counterfeiting ring that forged some 20 million Israeli shekels.

Hamas Uncovers Counterfeiting Ring