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

Former Mossad Chief: No Immediate Threat to Israel

“Looking over a short period of time, I don’t see an immediate conventional threat to Israel,” says former Mossad Chief Dagan.

Former Mossad Chief: No Immediate Threat to Israel

Syria's Opposition: Act on Obama's 'Red Line'

Syria's opposition calls for action on Obama's warning that Syria's use of chemical weapons would cross a "red line."

Syria's Opposition: Act on Obama's 'Red Line'

Mother of Terrorists: The U.S. Killed My Son

The mother of the two brothers suspected of carrying out the Boston bombings attacks the U.S., saying the authorities killed her son.

Mother of Terrorists: The U.S. Killed My Son

Canada Tried to Deport Suspected Terrorist

Canada tried to deport one of the two terrorists it caught this week, but didn't proceed.

Canada Tried to Deport Suspected Terrorist

U.S. Senators Call for Action in Syria

U.S. Senators say it it time to intervene in Syria, after intelligence assessments say that Assad likely used chemical weapons.

U.S. Senators Call for Action in Syria

Judge: Jordanian Bank Can Face Trial Over Terror

The Arab Bank has lost a bid to avoid a U.S. trial in a lawsuit by terrorism victims, who accuse it of supporting attacks in Israel.

Judge: Jordanian Bank Can Face Trial Over Terror

Hamas Slams PA for Postponing Resolutions

Hamas condemns compromise which says the PA will postpone anti-Israel resolutions in exchange for a UN "investigation" in Jerusalem.

Hamas Slams PA for Postponing Resolutions

Slovakia Paves the Way for Extradition of Nazi

A Slovak court has paved the way for the extradition of Laszlo Csatary from Hungary to Slovakia.

Slovakia Paves the Way for Extradition of Nazi

Boston Bombers Planned to Attack Times Square

The brothers accused of staging the Boston Marathon bombings planned a new attack in Times Square, says NYC mayor.

Boston Bombers Planned to Attack Times Square

White House on Syria: 'All Options on the Table'

A senior White House official says "all options are on the table" should use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime be confirmed.

White House on Syria: 'All Options on the Table'

Lebanese Sign Up for 'Jihad' Against Hizbullah

Lebanese youth have begun to sign up for “armed Jihad in Syria” against Hizbullah terrorists helping Assad.

Lebanese Sign Up for 'Jihad' Against Hizbullah

Egypt Assures Hagel: We're Committed to Peace

Egypt’s leaders have assured visiting U.S. Defense Secretary that they are committed to their country’s peace treaty with Israel.

Egypt Assures Hagel: We're Committed to Peace

Rebel Leader: Israel Has Mossad Agents in Syria

Israel has a presence in Syria, would know if chemical weapons had been used, claims the Chief of Staff for the Free Syrian Army.

Rebel Leader: Israel Has Mossad Agents in Syria

Holocaust Denial Hurt Us, Says Iranian Candidate

Iran’s denial of the Holocaust was damaging, admits Tehran mayor and potential presidential candidate.

Holocaust Denial Hurt Us, Says Iranian Candidate

Report: Anti-Semitism in Canada Up 3.7%

Anti-Semitic incidents increased by 3.7% in 2012, but have doubled in the past decade, annual audit finds.

Report: Anti-Semitism in Canada Up 3.7%

Lieberman Threatens to Go to Supreme Court

MK Avigdor Lieberman threatens to turn to the Supreme Court unless an investigation is launched into leaks from his interrogation.

Lieberman Threatens to Go to Supreme Court

Yaalon: Iran's Involved in All the Conflicts

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon meets Canadian Chief of Staff, emphasizes need to stop Iran's nuclear program.

Yaalon: Iran's Involved in All the Conflicts

Iranian Minister: Sanctions Are 'Causing Trouble'

Iran's Finance Minister says international pushed inflation above 30%, but stresses that nuclear program will continue.

Iranian Minister: Sanctions Are 'Causing Trouble'

Jordanian Party Expels MP for Meeting Peres

A Jordanian party has expelled one of its members for attending a reception with Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Jordanian Party Expels MP for Meeting Peres

IAEA and Iran to Talk on May 15

The IAEA says it will hold a new round of talks with Iran on May 15 in Vienna on suspected nuclear bomb-making efforts by Tehran.

IAEA and Iran to Talk on May 15

U.S. Not Yet Sure About Assad's Use of Chemicals

The United States has not yet concluded that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime used chemical weapons, says the White House.

U.S. Not Yet Sure About Assad's Use of Chemicals

Lapid Promises to Fight for the Working Man

Finance Minister Yair Lapid says that he intends to fight for the working man who "just pays the bills".

Lapid Promises to Fight for the Working Man

EU Eases Syria Oil Embargo to Help Rebels

EU foreign ministers enable companies to import Syrian crude and export oil production technology to areas in the hands of the opposition.

EU Eases Syria Oil Embargo to Help Rebels

Boston Bomber Charged, Could Face Death Penalty

Boston bomb suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev could face the death penalty after being charged for his alleged role in the attacks.

Boston Bomber Charged, Could Face Death Penalty

Turkey Reports Progress in Talks with Israel

"This problem will be solved at a second meeting, and if not enough, at a third one," Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister says.

Turkey Reports Progress in Talks with Israel

Syrian Opposition Denounces Hizbullah

Syria's opposition warns that Hizbullah’s role in fighting in Homs province amounts to a "declaration of war."

Syrian Opposition Denounces Hizbullah

Netanyahu Welcomes End of Airline Strike

"We will continue to make additional reforms to increase competition,” says Netanyahu after airlines agree to end strike.

Netanyahu Welcomes End of Airline Strike

Hagel Hails Arms Deal as a Sign of U.S. Support

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon hail a major arms deal as a sign of U.S. support for Israel.

Hagel Hails Arms Deal as a Sign of U.S. Support

Israel Reaches a Deal with Terrorist

Terrorist Samer Issawi has reportedly agreed to end a hunger strike which lasted for more than eight months in exchange for early release.

Israel Reaches a Deal with Terrorist

Labor Court Asked to End Airline Workers' Strike

Israel Manufacturers Association appeals to the Labor Court, asking that it issue an injunction against striking airline workers.

Labor Court Asked to End Airline Workers' Strike

At Least 80 Killed in Latest Syria Massacre

Syrian opposition says that government troops seized a town near Damascus, killing at least 80 people, including women and children.

At Least 80 Killed in Latest Syria Massacre

Yaalon Meets Hagel: The U.S. is Our Best Friend

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon meets with his visiting American counterpart, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

Yaalon Meets Hagel: The U.S. is Our Best Friend

Turkey Denies Talking with Israel About Iran

Turkey dismisses report suggesting that an Israeli delegation would hold talks about using a Turkish airbase to train for a attack in Iran.

Turkey Denies Talking with Israel About Iran

Boston Marathon Terrorist Wakes Up

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev woke up and is responding in writing to questions.

Boston Marathon Terrorist Wakes Up

Eshkol Region Head: Deal with the Rockets Now

The head of the Eshkol Regional Council, Haim Yellin, tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take action to stop the rocket attacks from Gaza.

Eshkol Region Head: Deal with the Rockets Now

U.S. Investigating Use of Chemicals in Syria

U.S. intelligence agencies are investigating accounts from Europe that Syria may have used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

U.S. Investigating Use of Chemicals in Syria

Poland's Jews Mark 70th Anniversary of Uprising

Around 100 people gathered at Warsaw's synagogue to pay tribute to the Jews who took part in the Warsaw ghetto uprising.

Poland's Jews Mark 70th Anniversary of Uprising

Suspect Charged With Threatening President's Life

Paul Kevin Curtis, suspected of sending poison-laced letters to Obama, charged with threatening the life of the president.

Suspect Charged With Threatening President's Life

Bennett: Use the Threat of a Strike Wisely

Economy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett is opposed to the planned strike by Israel’s airlines, supports Open Skies program.

Bennett: Use the Threat of a Strike Wisely

Peretz: Ammonia Plant Will be Gone from Haifa

"We must not accept the continued existence of the ammonia container in Haifa Bay," says Environment Minister Amir Peretz.

Peretz: Ammonia Plant Will be Gone from Haifa