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

Netanyahu and Barak Meet After Tense Week

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Barak discuss Barak’s recent meetings in the U.S.

Netanyahu and Barak Meet After Tense Week

Latest Flotilla Ship Sails for Gaza from Naples

A Swedish ship with activists from several countries sails from Naples in the latest bid to break Israel's blockade on Gaza.

Latest Flotilla Ship Sails for Gaza from Naples

Faith Groups Counter Anti-Jihad Subway Ad

Jewish and Christian groups unveil three ad campaigns to counter the "Defeat Jihad" ad posted at some New York City subway stations.

Faith Groups Counter Anti-Jihad Subway Ad

Man Involved in Attack on Supermarket Killed

A man shot dead by French police in a nationwide crackdown on terror suspects was linked to an attack on a Jewish store last month.

Man Involved in Attack on Supermarket Killed

Obama After Debate Loss: Focus on the Real Romney

President Barack Obama attacks Romney, urges voters not to be duped by the suave debater and focus on the "real Mitt Romney" .

Obama After Debate Loss: Focus on the Real Romney

Kissinger: Iran Strike is an American Decision

Former U.S. Secretary of State Kissinger on 'red lines': We cannot subcontract the right to go to war. That is an American decision.

Kissinger: Iran Strike is an American Decision

Jordan's King Dissolves Parliament

Jordan's King Abdullah II dissolves parliament and calls early elections as Muslim Brotherhood plans protest in Amman.

Jordan's King Dissolves Parliament

Security Council Condemns Syria over Turkey Attack

The United Nations Security Council condemns a mortar attack by Syria on a Turkish border town that killed five people.

Security Council Condemns Syria over Turkey Attack

Meridor: Syria's Attack was an Attack on NATO

Israel’s Deputy PM Meridor says that the fall of the Assad regime would be a "vital strike" to Iran.

Meridor: Syria's Attack was an Attack on NATO

Islamic Jihad Leader: Re-examine 'Ceasefire'

The leader of the Islamic Jihad terror group, Ramadan Shallah, says it is time to re-examine the ceasefire with Israel.

Islamic Jihad Leader: Re-examine 'Ceasefire'

Former Defense Secretary Warns Against Iran Strike

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says a military attack on Iran could "prove catastrophic".

Former Defense Secretary Warns Against Iran Strike

Erodgan: We Don't Want to Start a War with Syria

Turkish PM says his country would never want to start a war, says parliament authorized foreign deployment of troops as a deterrent.

Erodgan: We Don't Want to Start a War with Syria

Report: Syria Sought Cooperation with Israel

Classified documents obtained by the Al Arabiya network reveal that Assad sought cross border cooperation with the State of Israel.

Report: Syria Sought Cooperation with Israel

Egypt: Christian Children Arrested

Two Coptic Christian children, aged 10 and 9, arrested after being accused of tearing up pages of the Koran.

Egypt: Christian Children Arrested

Obama, Romney Talk Economy in First Debate

U.S. economy the topic of discussion as Obama and Romney face off in Denver for the first of three televised debates.

Obama, Romney Talk Economy in First Debate

Scuffles in Tehran as Citizens Protest

Scuffles break out in central Tehran as citizens protest over Iran's plunging currency, which has lost more than half its value.

Scuffles in Tehran as Citizens Protest

Hizbullah Members Killed in Arms Blasts

Explosions at a Hizbullah weapons cache in in eastern Lebanon kill nine, among them Hizbullah members.

Hizbullah Members Killed in Arms Blasts

Rift Deepens Between Netanyahu and Barak

Netanyahu plans to meet with Foreign Minister Lieberman about the budget, but not with Barak, reports indicate.

Rift Deepens Between Netanyahu and Barak

Turkish Army Attacks Targets in Syria

The Turkish army attacks several targets in Syria after a Syrian mortar lands in Turkey and kills five.

Turkish Army Attacks Targets in Syria

Assad Refused to Talk with Opposition

Syrian President Bashar Assad rejected offers to resolve the country's violent uprising peacefully, says defected Prime Minister .

Assad Refused to Talk with Opposition

Republicans: Calls for Benghazi Security Denied

U.S. officials refused calls for more security at its Benghazi consulate despite attacks on Western targets in the city, say Republicans.

Republicans: Calls for Benghazi Security Denied

Jordan's Brotherhood Slams New Envoy to Israel

Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood criticizes the naming of a new ambassador to Israel, says it's not in the kingdom's interests.

Jordan's Brotherhood Slams New Envoy to Israel

Biden Gaffe: Democrats 'Buried' Middle Class

Vice President Joe Biden suggests the middle class has been "buried" during the last four years. Republicans agree.

Biden Gaffe: Democrats 'Buried' Middle Class

Ahmadinejad: We Won't Retreat on Nuclear Issue

Iran will not back down on its nuclear program despite the Western sanctions,says President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Ahmadinejad: We Won't Retreat on Nuclear Issue

Syrian Television Attacks Hamas' Mashaal

Syria's official television launches a scathing attack against Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal.

Syrian Television Attacks Hamas' Mashaal

Ramallah Protesters Demand Abbas' Resignation

Around 200 people demonstrate in Ramallah, demand the resignation of PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Ramallah Protesters Demand Abbas' Resignation

Republican Seeks to Block Aid to Egypt

Representative Kay Granger of Texas announces she plans to block the distribution of an emergency $450 million to Egypt.

Republican Seeks to Block Aid to Egypt

PA Player Won't Attend Barcelona Derby with Shalit

PA soccer player Mahmoud Sarsak says he would attend next month's Barcelona-Real Madrid derby, but not with Gilad Shalit.

PA Player Won't Attend Barcelona Derby with Shalit

Egypt's PM Denies Copts Fled Homes in Sinai

Egypt’s PM Qandil denies Copts had fled their homes in Sinai, as officials and residents say the Christians received death threats.

Egypt's PM Denies Copts Fled Homes in Sinai

Iran's Currency Sinks to New Low

Iran's rial dives six percent to a new low of around 28,600 to the dollar. Economy minister says sanctions are hurting 'the enemy'.

Iran's Currency Sinks to New Low

Major Powers Demand Urgent Action from Iran

EU foreign affairs chief Ashton meets with major powers, says Iran must take urgent action over concerns about its nuclear program.

Major Powers Demand Urgent Action from Iran

Argentina, Iran Meet Over Jewish Center Bombing

The foreign ministers of Argentina and Iran meet, discuss the 1994 terror attack on a Jewish association in Buenos Aires.

Argentina, Iran Meet Over Jewish Center Bombing

Iran's Statements on 90% Enrichment Exposed

MEMRI has tracked a campaign by the Iranian regime regarding its intents to enrich uranium for use in nuclear-fueled ships and submarines.

Iran's Statements on 90% Enrichment Exposed

Romney: I Stand with Netanyahu

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney expresses solidarity with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu after UN speech.

Romney: I Stand with Netanyahu

Video: Netanyahu Meets NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg

PM Netanyahu and NYC Mayor Bloomberg meet following UN speech, emphasize the need for "red lines" for Iran.

Video: Netanyahu Meets NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg

Netanyahu, Clinton Meet After UN Speech

Clinton and Netanyahu meet one-on-one for 75 minutes, reaffirm goal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu, Clinton Meet After UN Speech

Maker of Anti-Mohammed Film Arrested

Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the alleged filmmaker behind the "Innocence of Muslims" video, arrested in Los Angeles.

Maker of Anti-Mohammed Film Arrested

Ya'alon: Setting 'Red Lines' Has Saved Lives

Strategic Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Moshe Ya'alon welcomes Netanyahu's UN speech.

Ya'alon: Setting 'Red Lines' Has Saved Lives

U.S. Still Won't Set Red Lines

The Obama administration reiterates that the President would not set “red lines” for Iran, despite Netanyahu's UN speech.

U.S. Still Won't Set Red Lines

Abbas: Jewish Communities Are 'Ethnic Cleansing'

PA Chairman condemns Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as "ethnic cleansing", asks UN General Assembly to recognize "Palestine".

Abbas: Jewish Communities Are 'Ethnic Cleansing'