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

Poll: Israelis Don't Believe Peace is Possible

Peace Index poll indicates most Israelis believe that it will be impossible to achieve peace no matter who wins the election.

Poll: Israelis Don't Believe Peace is Possible

'Woman's Role Is to Instill Love of Jihad'

A video shows the wife of a Hamas MP saying that an Arab woman's role is "to instill love of jihad and martyrdom in her children."

'Woman's Role Is to Instill Love of Jihad'

Syria: Fighting Returns to 'Palestinian' Camp

Syrian fighting has returned to an area of Damascus which serves as a camp for people registered as "Palestinian refugees."

Syria: Fighting Returns to 'Palestinian' Camp

Report: Muslim Brotherhood Infiltrated Obama Admin

Egyptian magazine claims that six Islamist activists who work with Obama are Muslim Brotherhood operatives.

Report: Muslim Brotherhood Infiltrated Obama Admin

Abbas and Mashaal to Meet Morsi in Egypt

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi will meet PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal in Cairo on Wednesday.

Abbas and Mashaal to Meet Morsi in Egypt

Official: Israel Planning to Build Holy Temple

"The construction of the false Temple on the Temple Mount is closer than ever before," claims an official with the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Official: Israel Planning to Build Holy Temple

PA to Issue 'Palestine' Stamp

The PAs Minister of Communication announces that a stamp with the name “State of Palestine” will be issued to diplomatic offices abroad.

PA to Issue 'Palestine' Stamp

Shas TV Ad Targets Lieberman, Russian Immigrants

A TV ad on behalf of Shas targets olim from Russia, suggesting some of them are non-Jews who did not convert properly.

Shas TV Ad Targets Lieberman, Russian Immigrants

Terrorists Appeal to High Court Over Free College

Terrorists in Israeli prisons have asked the High Court to hold another discussion over its ruling against free education for terrorists.

Terrorists Appeal to High Court Over Free College

U.S. May Issue Most Wanted Syrians Playing Cards

The United States is considering issuing a set of playing cards to help identify 100 most wanted figures of the Syrian regime.

U.S. May Issue Most Wanted Syrians Playing Cards

Rivlin: Israel Concerned About Hagel Nomination

Knesset Speaker says Israel is worried about Hagel "because of his statements in the past and his stance toward Israel."

Rivlin: Israel Concerned About Hagel Nomination

PLO Officials: No 'Palestine' Passport for Now

Abbas will not rush to issue "State of Palestine" passports, fearing a conflict with Israel, PLO officials claim.

PLO Officials: No 'Palestine' Passport for Now

Tunisia Releases Suspect in Benghazi Attack

A court in Tunis ordered the release of Ali Hamzi, a Tunisian suspected of involvement in the terror attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya.

Tunisia Releases Suspect in Benghazi Attack

Deri: Shas Joining Left is a 'Bad Joke'

Aryeh Deri dismisses as "a bad joke" reports that his party is in talks with the left to create an obstructive bloc to the Likud.

Deri: Shas Joining Left is a 'Bad Joke'

Lapid, Yechimovich: Livni Created a 'Spin'

Labor and Yesh Atid accuse Livni of misleading the public over what happened during meeting between the leaders of the three parties.

Lapid, Yechimovich: Livni Created a 'Spin'

Netanyahu Attends Taglit 'Bar Mitzvah' Event

"Our goal is that any young Jew who wants to come to Israel will be able to come to Israel," Netanyahu tells Taglit participants.

Netanyahu Attends Taglit 'Bar Mitzvah' Event

Hagel: No Evidence I'm Anti-Israel

Chuck Hagel dismisses allegations that he is against Israel, saying critics have "completely distorted" his record.

Hagel: No Evidence I'm Anti-Israel

Iran: Patriots in Turkey Meant to Protect Israel

The deployment of Patriot missiles in Turkey is designed to protect Israel from Iranian threats, Iran charges.

Iran: Patriots in Turkey Meant to Protect Israel

Hungary: Referendum on Hitler Ally Fails

Residents of a small Hungarian town have failed to stop a park from taking on the name of the country's Nazi-allied wartime leader.

Hungary: Referendum on Hitler Ally Fails

French-Speaking Jews Connect to Bayit Yehudi

Habayit Hayehudi (Jewish Home) is gaining popularity among olim from France, who are finding "a home in the Jewish Home".

French-Speaking Jews Connect to Bayit Yehudi

Libyan Leader Escapes Assassination Attempt

Mohammed Megaryef, president of Libya's national assembly, has escaped an attack on his hotel in the southern oasis of Sabha.

Libyan Leader Escapes Assassination Attempt

Senator Graham Slams Hagel Appointment

Chuck Hagel would be "the most antagonistic Secretary of Defense toward Israel", says Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Senator Graham Slams Hagel Appointment

Assad Speech 'Detached from Reality', Says U.S.

The United States State Department says Assad's speech is another attempt to cling to power.

Assad Speech 'Detached from Reality', Says U.S.

Abbas Orders to Issue 'Palestine' Passports

Abbas orders the PA government to re-issue passports, identity cards, and other government documents so they include the "Palestine" stamp.

Abbas Orders to Issue 'Palestine' Passports

Likud Beytenu Official: We Prefer Lapid Over Shas

The Likud Beytenu would prefer to form a coalition with Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid over Shas, a senior official in the party says.

Likud Beytenu Official: We Prefer Lapid Over Shas

Arab Girl 'Doesn't Regret' Challenging IDF

A PA Arab girl who was seen in a widely disseminated video challenging IDF soldiers, says she does not regret her actions.

Arab Girl 'Doesn't Regret' Challenging IDF

U.S. Begins Deploying Patriot Missiles in Turkey

U.S. deployment of Patriot missiles in Turkey begins. Missiles to help the country defend against any threats from Syria.

U.S. Begins Deploying Patriot Missiles in Turkey

U.S. Concerned by Assad's Use of Iranian Missiles

The United States is becoming increasingly worried about Syria’s use of ballistic missiles supplied by Iran.

U.S. Concerned by Assad's Use of Iranian Missiles

IMF Official to Visit Egypt, Discuss Loan

A top IMF official will visit Egypt on Monday for talks on a $4.8 billion loan frozen because of political unrest in the country.

IMF Official to Visit Egypt, Discuss Loan

Abbas: Say 'Palestine'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas orders all institutions to stop using the term Palestinian Authority and start using "State of Palestine".

Abbas: Say 'Palestine'

Assad to Give Speech, May Offer a 'Peace Plan'

Syria's embattled President Bashar al-Assad is to make a rare speech Sunday and may present a five-point plan to end violence.

Assad to Give Speech, May Offer a 'Peace Plan'

Bennett: Left's Anti-Likud Bloc is Not Serious

The Jewish Home will recommend Netanyahu as Prime Minister no matter what, says Naftali Bennett.

Bennett: Left's Anti-Likud Bloc is Not Serious

Netanyahu: I Never Ruled Out Any Parties

"I am a ready for a broad coalition, but some parties are rejecting me in advance," Netanyahu tells Channel 2.

Netanyahu: I Never Ruled Out Any Parties

Erdan: Livni Won't be Part of Peace Talks

Minister Gilad Erdan in television interview: Netanyahu told me that if Livni joins coalition, she won't take part in peace talks.

Erdan: Livni Won't be Part of Peace Talks

Morsi: No Negotiations with 'Descendants of Apes'

Long before he was elected as Egypt's president, Morsi rejected negotiations between Israel and the PA, reveals MEMRI.

Morsi: No Negotiations with 'Descendants of Apes'

Netanyahu: Iran Remains the Number 1 Threat

PM Netanyahu meets ambassadors in Jerusalem, stresses that Iran's nuclear ambitions are still the main threat over Israel.

Netanyahu: Iran Remains the Number 1 Threat

Fatah Prepares for Anniversary in Gaza

Supporters of the Fatah movement start massing in the main squares in Gaza for the movement's first celebration since 2007.

Fatah Prepares for Anniversary in Gaza

Abbas Warns of Hardships Without Arab 'Safety Net'

PA Chairman warns that if Arab countries don't deliver on their promised 'safety net', the PA will be in a difficult situation.

Abbas Warns of Hardships Without Arab 'Safety Net'

Political Parties Ask Peres: Work to Free Pollard

Ten of Israel's parties from across the political spectrum have united in a call to President Peres to work for Pollard's release.

Political Parties Ask Peres: Work to Free Pollard

MK Katz Predicts 20 Seats for Jewish Home

The Jewish Home party will be even stronger than most polls says, with at least 20 seats, predicts outgoing MK Yaakov Katz.

MK Katz Predicts 20 Seats for Jewish Home