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

Clinton Continuing to Rest at Home, Says Aide

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's aide says she is recovering at home from a concussion sustained earlier this month.

Clinton Continuing to Rest at Home, Says Aide

Abbas Threatens to Disband PA

Abbas warns Netanyahu: If peace talks don't resume after the Israeli elections, you can take the keys and be responsible for the PA.

Abbas Threatens to Disband PA

Expert: Likud Beytenu is the Biggest Mistake

Prof. Asher Cohen: Netanyahu's American advisor misled him. Merger with Lieberman will be the election's biggest mistake.

Expert: Likud Beytenu is the Biggest Mistake

Sarsour Meets Terrorist who Killed 30 Israelis

Arab MK Ibrahim Sarsour (Ra’am) met with several jailed terrorists, including one who was involved in the Park Hotel massacre in 2002.

Sarsour Meets Terrorist who Killed 30 Israelis

'Support Letter for Bibi Written Under Pressure'

The heads of Yesha regional authorities were forced to declare their support for Netanyahu, claims Benny Katzover.

'Support Letter for Bibi Written Under Pressure'

Britain Condemns Recognition of Ariel University

"Ariel is beyond the Green Line in a settlement that is illegal," says Alistair Burt, Britain's minister for the Middle East.

Britain Condemns Recognition of Ariel University

Binyamin Council Head Plays Down New Intifada

Itzik Shadmi of the Binyamin Residents' Council: The IDF can stop an Arab popular uprising within a few hours.

Binyamin Council Head Plays Down New Intifada

Arch-Terrorist Barghouti Warns of Third Intifada

"If the occupation continues, then a third intifada will occur," says jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti.

Arch-Terrorist Barghouti Warns of Third Intifada

Morsi: Constitution is a 'New Dawn' for Egypt

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi hails an Islamist-backed charter as "a new dawn" for his country.

Morsi: Constitution is a 'New Dawn' for Egypt

Court Rejects Petition Against Ariel University

Supreme Court rejects a petition by heads of universities to issue an injunction against the recognition of the Ariel University Center.

Court Rejects Petition Against Ariel University

Olmert: I Would've Apologized to Turkey

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has suggested that he would have apologized to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara incident in 2010.

Olmert: I Would've Apologized to Turkey

Rivlin: Likud's Attack on Bennett Was Wrong

"The intensity of the criticism against Bennett raised him up a few levels," says Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin.

Rivlin: Likud's Attack on Bennett Was Wrong

Rabin's Associate: Netanyahu Will Concede Lands

All the Likud's leaders talked like rightists but behaved like leftists, former PM Yitzchak Rabin's bureau chief reminds.

Rabin's Associate: Netanyahu Will Concede Lands

State Reaches Plea Bargain with Samaria 'Spies'

Five Samaria residents who were charged with espionage will serve minor sentences because no evidence was found against them.

State Reaches Plea Bargain with Samaria 'Spies'

PM and Jordan's King Discussed Syria's Chemicals

Reports indicate Prime Minister Netanyahu recently met Jordan's King Abdullah to discuss Assad's chemical weapons.

PM and Jordan's King Discussed Syria's Chemicals

Report: Defected Syrian Helping U.S. Intelligence

The Syrian government's former spokesman, Jihad Makdissi, is co-operating with U.S. intelligence officials, the British Guardian reports.

Report: Defected Syrian Helping U.S. Intelligence

Arab League Chief to Visit Ramallah

Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi will visit Ramallah and focus on a financial "safety net" to ease the economic crisis in the PA government.

Arab League Chief to Visit Ramallah

GCC Lashes Out at Iran, Calls for Syria Transition

The six Gulf states demand an immediate halt to Iran's "interference" in their internal affairs.

GCC Lashes Out at Iran, Calls for Syria Transition

Haniyeh: Israel is a 'Cancerous Tumor'

"Israel is a cancerous tumor that must be removed and uprooted," Hamas's PM says in a conference on education.

Haniyeh: Israel is a 'Cancerous Tumor'

Brahimi Meets Syrian Opposition As Violence Rages

UN-Arab League envoy holds meetings with internal opposition groups in Syria, but there are still no breakthroughs.

Brahimi Meets Syrian Opposition As Violence Rages

Syria Converted Aircraft to Drones with WMDs

A MiG-21 combat aircraft flown by a Syrian pilot who defected was found to have been upgraded back in Syria to carry chemical weapons.

Syria Converted Aircraft to Drones with WMDs

Iran Begins Naval Maneuvers in the Persian Gulf

Iran launches naval maneuvers in the Gulf, announces plans for another exercise in the Strait of Hormuz later this week.

Iran Begins Naval Maneuvers in the Persian Gulf

Egyptians Pass New Constitution

Egypt's electoral commission confirms that the Islamist-backed constitution was passed by 64 percent of voters.

Egyptians Pass New Constitution

Lieberman Questioned in Ambassador Affair

Police considering confronting Lieberman with his former deputy, Danny Ayalon, in order to amend Lieberman's indictment.

Lieberman Questioned in Ambassador Affair

Hamas: We Didn't Mean to Hurt Civilians

Hamas responds to HRW report which accused it of war crimes, says it "only targeted soldiers and military bases".

Hamas: We Didn't Mean to Hurt Civilians

Egyptian Army Thwarts Rocket Smuggling to Gaza

Armed forces in the Sinai foiled an attempt to smuggle 17 rockets to Gaza.

Egyptian Army Thwarts Rocket Smuggling to Gaza

Bennett: Netanyahu Planning Leftist Coalition

Bennett responds to Likud's attacks on his remarks, charges Netanyahu with planning to form a coalition with Livni and Lapid.

Bennett: Netanyahu Planning Leftist Coalition

Cleric Denies He Called to Kill All Jews

Tunisian cleric Ahmad Al-Suhayli denies allegations that he called Jews "apes" and wished for them to be wiped out.

Cleric Denies He Called to Kill All Jews

Ariel University Center Welcomes Recognition

Ariel University Center says the decision to recognize it as a university is "a natural outcome".

Ariel University Center Welcomes Recognition

Arabs Attack Jews in Akko

Akko's Jews have been suffering from attacks by Arab youths, says the city's chief rabbi.

Arabs Attack Jews in Akko

Waqf Continues to Destroy Jewish Antiquities

The Waqf is continuing to destroy Jewish antiquities on the Temple Mount in a direct violation of a court ruling, new report finds.

Waqf Continues to Destroy Jewish Antiquities

Female Warrior to be Honored for Killing Terrorist

A female soldier from the Caracal unit who killed a terrorist near the border with Egypt will be given a citation on Tuesday.

Female Warrior to be Honored for Killing Terrorist

Ayalon Key Witness in Lieberman Case

The prosecution decided to collect further evidence in the Lieberman case because of testimony given by his deputy, Israeli TV reported.

Ayalon Key Witness in Lieberman Case

Egyptian Blogger Visits Israel to Call for Peace

Egyptian activist Maikel Nabil Sanad in Jerusalem: "Don't let Egypt turn Israel into the enemy."

Egyptian Blogger Visits Israel to Call for Peace

Fayyad: Arab Countries Evading Commitment to PA

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad calls for an urgent Arab summit to address the PA's financial crisis.

Fayyad: Arab Countries Evading Commitment to PA

Peres Congratulates Kerry on Nomination

"I'm sure you will be able to deal with the challenges in the Middle East," President Shimon Peres tells Senator John Kerry.

Peres Congratulates Kerry on Nomination

NRA Says 'No' to Greater Regulation of Firearms

NRA rules out any support for greater regulation of firearms or ammunition magazines in the wake of the Sandy Hook school massacre.

NRA Says 'No' to Greater Regulation of Firearms

Egypt's Opposition to Appeal Referendum Results

Egypt's opposition says it will appeal a referendum on a new constitution backed by ruling Islamists, vows to continue struggle.

Egypt's Opposition to Appeal Referendum Results

Netanyahu Visits Central Command

"Our mission is to maintain the security of the citizens of the State of Israel," Netanyahu says during security briefing.

Netanyahu Visits Central Command

IDF Stops Infiltration Attempt from Gaza

IDF soldiers patrolling along the border fence with Gaza fire into the air, deter several Arabs who approached the fence.

IDF Stops Infiltration Attempt from Gaza