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

Yechimovich Slammed by Opponents

Labor chairwoman passes a series of proposed changes to the party’s constitution, as her opponents attack her over failure in the elections.

Yechimovich Slammed by Opponents

Abbas Agrees to Suspend ICC Action Against Israel

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will temporarily refrain from unilateral action against Israel to give peace talks a chance to resume.

Abbas Agrees to Suspend ICC Action Against Israel

Tourists Allowed to Cross Border from Jordan

21 Israeli tourists who were stuck in Jordan after their security officer went missing were allowed to return to Israel.

Tourists Allowed to Cross Border from Jordan

Iran Talks Tough Ahead of New Nuclear Discussions

The world must accept Iran's right to enrichment, says the country's chief nuclear negotiator.

Iran Talks Tough Ahead of New Nuclear Discussions

Syrian Regime Slams Hamas's Mashaal

A Syrian regime newspaper slams Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal for breaking with Damascus, says he's given up on resistance.

Syrian Regime Slams Hamas's Mashaal

Legal Forum: Investigate Haaretz Writer

The Legal Forum for the Land of Israel asks the Attorney General to investigate Haaretz writer Amira Hass for incitement.

Legal Forum: Investigate Haaretz Writer

Netanyahu Meets Norwegian FM

Netanyahu meets Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, discusses Iran’s nuclear program as well as the latest rocket attacks.

Netanyahu Meets Norwegian FM

Ashton 'Cautiously Optimistic' About Iran Talks

EU foreign policy chief said she was cautiously optimistic over the outcome of talks this week between Iran and world powers.

Ashton 'Cautiously Optimistic' About Iran Talks

Abbas: Freeing Terrorists is Our Priority

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says that the freeing of terrorists serving time in Israeli prisons is a "priority" for his leadership.

Abbas: Freeing Terrorists is Our Priority

Arab MK Denounces 'Israeli Apartheid' in Toronto

MK Jamal Zahalka, elected to the Knesset, claimed there is no democracy in Israel and that Arabs are victims of Israel’s “apartheid” policy.

Arab MK Denounces 'Israeli Apartheid' in Toronto

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket at Southern Israel

No injuries or damages as Gaza rocket lands in open area in the Eshkol Regional Council.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Rocket at Southern Israel

Kerry to Push for Peace During Next Israel Visit

U.S. Secretary of State will visit the region next week in yet another attempt to push Israel and the PA to resume peace negotiations.

Kerry to Push for Peace During Next Israel Visit

Terrorist Killed After Throwing Firebomb

One terrorist killed after IDF soldiers open fire at two terrorists who threw firebombs at them in northern Samaria.

Terrorist Killed After Throwing Firebomb

Syrian Cleric Supported Blowing Up Israeli Targets

A pro-Assad cleric who was killed last week in a suicide bomb attack advocated for bombing American and Israeli targets around the world.

Syrian Cleric Supported Blowing Up Israeli Targets

Toronto Student Union Passes BDS Resolution

The undergraduate students’ union at Toronto's York University has passed a resolution to endorse the BDS campaign against Israel.

Toronto Student Union Passes BDS Resolution

IDF Imposes Passover Closure on PA Areas

IDF imposes a general closure on PA-assigned areas ahead of the Passover holiday. It will be in effect until Tuesday at 11:59 p.m.

IDF Imposes Passover Closure on PA Areas

Hamas Sentences Man to Death for Spying for Israel

Gaza’s Hamas rulers sentence a local man to death by strangulation after he was convicted of spying for "an enemy entity".

Hamas Sentences Man to Death for Spying for Israel

U.S. Quietly Unblocks Financial Aid to PA

The United States has quietly unblocked almost $500 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority which had been frozen by Congress.

U.S. Quietly Unblocks Financial Aid to PA

Kerry to Iraq: Stop Allowing Flights to Syria

Washington is "watching what Iraq is doing," U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warns Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

Kerry to Iraq: Stop Allowing Flights to Syria

Syrian Rebels: Army Used Chemical Weapons

Members of the Syrian opposition claim that Assad’s forces fired phosphorous at rebels in the town of Adra.

Syrian Rebels: Army Used Chemical Weapons

PA Official: Kerry Will Present 'Plan of Action'

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has begun to push for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the PA.

PA Official: Kerry Will Present 'Plan of Action'

Iran's Supreme Leader: We're Open to Direct Talks

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei signals openness to U.S. offers to hold direct talks on his country's disputed nuclear drive.

Iran's Supreme Leader: We're Open to Direct Talks

Obama Visit Enters Third and Final Day

Obama will lay wreathes at the tombstones of Herzl and Rabin, visit Bethlehem and meet Netanyahu before taking off for Jordan.

Obama Visit Enters Third and Final Day

UN to Investigate Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

The UN will investigate whether chemical weapons have been used in the Syria conflict, Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon says.

UN to Investigate Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Registers as NGO

A day after a panel of judges recommended its dissolution, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood was registered as an NGO.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Registers as NGO

Obama to Bennett: We Should Talk

U.S. President Barack Obama told Minister Naftali Bennett that he would be interested in speaking to him, despite their differences.

Obama to Bennett: We Should Talk

Damascus Suicide Bombing Kills 42

A suicide bomb attack on a mosque killed 42 people, including Syria's most prominent pro-regime Sunni cleric, and wounded dozens of others.

Damascus Suicide Bombing Kills 42

Abbas Welcomes Obama's Jerusalem Speech

PA chairman welcomes President Obama’s speech in Jerusalem, as Hamas condemns Obama for “adopting Israel’s position”.

Abbas Welcomes Obama's Jerusalem Speech

MK Shaked: Judea and Samaria Are Our Iron Dome

MK Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi) rejected Obama's remarks that "settlement activity is counterproductive to peace."

MK Shaked: Judea and Samaria Are Our Iron Dome

Steinitz: Obama Won't Interfere in Defense

Obama told Netanyahu that he will not tell him how to act when it comes to matters of Israel’s defense, says Minister Steinitz.

Steinitz: Obama Won't Interfere in Defense

2nd Day: Meeting with Abbas, Speech in Jerusalem

Obama to begin the second day of his visit to Israel and the PA, in which he will meet PA Chairman and deliver a speech in Jerusalem.

2nd Day: Meeting with Abbas, Speech in Jerusalem

Judges Recommend Dissolution of Brotherhood

Egyptian judges recommend the dissolution of the Muslim Brotherhood, say it has no legal status.

Judges Recommend Dissolution of Brotherhood

Calls for Inquiry Into Use of Chemicals in Syria

Britain, France and the U.S. call for a UN inquiry into accusations by the Syrian government and opposition of chemical weapons attacks.

Calls for Inquiry Into Use of Chemicals in Syria

Obama: U.S., Israel Talking About Extending Aid

U.S. President Barack Obama says that Israel and the United States are opening talks on extending U.S. military aid beyond 2017.

Obama: U.S., Israel Talking About Extending Aid

Hungary Asks Journalist to Return Award

Hungary has asked a journalist who made anti-Semitic remarks to return an award he had been decorated with.

Hungary Asks Journalist to Return Award

Obama Careful Regarding Chemical Weapons in Syria

"We intend to investigate thoroughly exactly what happened," says Obama when asked whether chemical weapons were used in Syria.

Obama Careful Regarding Chemical Weapons in Syria

Video: Netanyahus Host President Obama for Supper

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife hosted President Obama for dinner at the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem.

Video: Netanyahus Host President Obama for Supper

Arabs Set Up Illegal Outpost in E1

As President Barack Obama began his visit to Israel, PA Arabs once again set up an illegal outpost in the area known as E1.

Arabs Set Up Illegal Outpost in E1

Netanyahu Commited to 'Two-State Solution'

Netanyahu indicated at press conference with Obama that Israel is "fully committed" to two states for two peoples.

Netanyahu Commited to 'Two-State Solution'

King Abdullah: Ties with Netanyahu Have Improved

Jordan’s King says his relationship with PM Netanyahu has improved, but expresses pessimism over the two-state solution.

King Abdullah: Ties with Netanyahu Have Improved