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

Maker of Anti-Mohammed Film Given a Year in Jail

Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the man behind "Innocence of Muslims", sentenced to a year in jail for probation violations.

Maker of Anti-Mohammed Film Given a Year in Jail

New Kadima Campaign Focuses on Netanyahu-Obama

Kadima launches second part of its election campaign, says "Bibi is getting us in trouble. Also with the U.S."

New Kadima Campaign Focuses on Netanyahu-Obama

Syria Warns PA Arabs

Syria’s foreign ministry warns the country's 'Palestinian refugees' against becoming embroiled in the country’s uprising.

Syria Warns PA Arabs

Former Ambassador: Obama Won't Seek Revenge

Israel’s former Ambassador to Belgium and Switzerland, Yitzchak Meir: The U.S. has interests in Israel.

Former Ambassador: Obama Won't Seek Revenge

Two Vehicles Torched in Jerusalem

Two vehicles catch fire in Jerusalem’s French Hill neighborhood. Police believe Arabs responsible.

Two Vehicles Torched in Jerusalem

Prosecution Files Appeal in Olmert Case

State Prosecutor's Office appeals former Prime Minister Olmert's verdict and light sentence.

Prosecution Files Appeal in Olmert Case

2012 Election Over:

Obama Wins Second White House Term

CNN, NBC declare Obama the winner of the 2012 presidential election.

Obama Wins Second White House Term

Bahrain Fingers Hizbullah in Terror Attacks

Bahrain claims that Hizbullah is behing five bombings that killed two Asian expatriates in the capital Manama.

Bahrain Fingers Hizbullah in Terror Attacks

UN Condemns Spillover from Syria into Golan

The United Nations condemns fighting by Syrian forces close to Golan Heights, says it threatens stability in the region.

UN Condemns Spillover from Syria into Golan

Bennett: Tomorrow Something New Begins

The new chairman of the Jewish Home party, Naftali Bennett, makes a victory speech. "It's time to restore the Jewish soul to the people."

Bennett: Tomorrow Something New Begins

Soldier Fired for Refusing to Assist Demolition

An IDF soldier from the Nachal Hareidi removed from his position for refusing to assist a demolition in Yitzhar.

Soldier Fired for Refusing to Assist Demolition

Lavrov Supports Palestine in Meeting with Abbas

Russian Foreign Minister meets PA Chairman in Amman. "For us the statehood of Palestine is not questionable," he says.

Lavrov Supports Palestine in Meeting with Abbas

Bennett Wins Jewish Home Primaries

Bennett wins Jewish Home primaries, achieves 67% of the votes. Final results to be announced on Wednesday.

Bennett Wins Jewish Home Primaries

Danon: Obama Wasn't Good for Israel

Israel is not interfering with the U.S. election, but it’s important to admit that Obama was not good for Israel, says MK Danny Danon.

Danon: Obama Wasn't Good for Israel

Turkey Hosts Defected Syrian PM

Turkey hosts defected Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab, amid a four-day meeting of the opposition Syrian National Council in Doha.

Turkey Hosts Defected Syrian PM

El Al Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Ireland

An El Al flight making its way to New York makes an lands in Ireland after smoke is detected in the passenger compartment.

El Al Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Ireland

Team Arrives in Ramallah for Arafat Exhumation

A Swiss laboratory team has arrived in Ramallah to prepare for the exhumation of former Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat.

Team Arrives in Ramallah for Arafat Exhumation

Obama Maintains Slight Lead in Final Day's Polls

Reuters/Ipsos poll before Election Day shows 48% support for Obama, 46% support for Romney.

Obama Maintains Slight Lead in Final Day's Polls

Erekat: PA Will Go to UN Despite Pressure

PLO top negotiator: The PA will push on with a bid to achieve non-member status at the United Nations despite pressure to back down.

Erekat: PA Will Go to UN Despite Pressure

Syria Shuts Down Hamas Offices

As rift deepens between Hamas and the Syrian regime, Syrian security forces shut down all the offices belonging to Hamas.

Syria Shuts Down Hamas Offices

Lieberman Threatens PA Over UN Bid

Report: Lieberman told the EU's Ashton that if the PA goes ahead with its unilateral statehood bid, "I will ensure the PA will collapse.”

Lieberman Threatens PA Over UN Bid

Netanyahu: I Will Attack Iran Alone if Necessary

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu promises that by the time his next term is over, Iran will not have a nuclear weapons program.

Netanyahu: I Will Attack Iran Alone if Necessary

Iran Claims to be Testing Latest Drone

Iranian experts have succeeded in building a vertical take-off and landing drone which will be unveiled in the coming months.

Iran Claims to be Testing Latest Drone

U.S. Race 'All Tied Up', Find Various Polls

CNN/ORC International poll finds that 49% support both Obama and Romney. Other polls find that the race is tied as well.

U.S. Race 'All Tied Up', Find Various Polls

Ya'alon: Abbas Systemically Incites Against Us

Vice PM Moshe Ya'alon plays down Abbas's statements on Israeli television. "He keeps imposing preconditions so as not to negotiate."

Ya'alon: Abbas Systemically Incites Against Us

Hollande Supports Syrian Transition Government

French President Francois Hollande meets Saudi King, says he supports a transitional Syrian opposition government.

Hollande Supports Syrian Transition Government

Expert: Obama Victory Means Tough Times for Israel

A second term for Obama could be bad news for Israel, according to U.S.-Israel relations expert Prof. Eytan Gilboa.

Expert: Obama Victory Means Tough Times for Israel

Arab MK Slams Abbas Over 'Moderate' Statements

Arab MK Ibrahim Sarsour claims PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas “made all the possible concessions to Israel”.

Arab MK Slams Abbas Over 'Moderate' Statements

Peres and Abbas 'Talk Peace' After TV Interview

President Shimon Peres calls PA Chairman Abbas to discuss the peace process, after Abbas's interview on Israeli television.

Peres and Abbas 'Talk Peace' After TV Interview

IDF Soldiers Open Fire at Arab Near Gaza

IDF soldiers foil a possible terror attack, open fire at a PA Arab as he approaches the border with Israel from central Gaza.

IDF Soldiers Open Fire at Arab Near Gaza

Haifa Mayor Lashes Out at Itamar Residents

Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav launched a scathing attack on the Shomron community of Itamar, claimed its youth are behind 'price tag' vandalism.

Haifa Mayor Lashes Out at Itamar Residents

Sinai Anarchy Continues: Gunmen Kill 3 Policemen

Gunmen kill three Egyptian policemen and seriously wound a fourth in El-Arish in the Sinai Peninsula.

Sinai Anarchy Continues: Gunmen Kill 3 Policemen

Iran Fingers Israel for Beirut Assassination

Iran's Foreign Minister says Israel was behind the car bombing in Beirut which killed Lebanon's intelligence chief.

Iran Fingers Israel for Beirut Assassination

Netanyahu Rejects Abbas's Television Comments

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu unimpressed by Abbas's Israeli television interview, notes he has rejected negotiations for 4 years.

Netanyahu Rejects Abbas's Television Comments

Obama and Romney Neck and Neck in Key States

Polls released show President Obama and Mitt Romney are neck and neck in four swing states.

Obama and Romney Neck and Neck in Key States

Report: Iran Suspends 20% Uranium Enrichment

Iran has suspended uranium enrichment in order to have Western-imposed sanctions lifted, reports Al Arabiya.

Report: Iran Suspends 20% Uranium Enrichment

Egypt Salafists Punish Man for 'Cursing' Islam

Salafist group in Egypt attacks a man for not allowing its member to use his toilet, orders to cut his brother's tongue for “cursing” Islam.

Egypt Salafists Punish Man for 'Cursing' Islam

Firebombs Most Common Form of Terrorism

Firebomb attacks continued to be the most common form of terrorism in Judea and Samaria in October, says the Shin Bet.

Firebombs Most Common Form of Terrorism

Official: Help Was in Benghazi within 25 Minutes

Senior U.S. intelligence official dismisses reports that CIA officials denied requests to assist during the attack in Benghazi.

Official: Help Was in Benghazi within 25 Minutes

Muslim Clerics: Sandy is Divine Punishment

Muslim clerics claim that Hurricane Sandy is a divine punishment for a film mocking the prophet Mohammed.

Muslim Clerics: Sandy is Divine Punishment