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

Key Syrian Defector Hints that France Helped Him

Key Syrian defector General Manaf Tlas hints that French secret agents helped him flee Syria, won't explain how.

Key Syrian Defector Hints that France Helped Him

'Ketzaleh' Signs Unity Pact with Bennett

National Union and Jewish Home contender Naftali Bennett agree to form joint list for the next Knesset.

'Ketzaleh' Signs Unity Pact with Bennett

Expert: Syrian Turmoil Convenient for the U.S.

Prof. Zaki Shalom tries to explain why the Americans are remaining silent as President Bashar Al-Assad slaughters his own people.

Expert: Syrian Turmoil Convenient for the U.S.

Israel, U.S. Spar Over 'Red Lines' for Iran

Israel responds to Clinton's remarks about setting red lines for Iran, and Clinton's spokeswoman responds to Israel.

Israel, U.S. Spar Over 'Red Lines' for Iran

Lower Chance that Israel Will Strike Iran

Senior Israeli Cabinet Minister says that Canada and Europe's latest moves against Iran have reduced the possibility of an Israeli strike.

Lower Chance that Israel Will Strike Iran

Jews and Muslims Protest Over Circumcision

Jews and Muslims gather in Berlin to demonstrate against a controversial circumcision court ruling.

Jews and Muslims Protest Over Circumcision

Egypt's PM Urges U.S. Businessmen to Invest

Egypt’s Prime Minister Hisham Kandil urges a delegation of U.S. businessmen to invest in post-Mubarak Egypt.

Egypt's PM Urges U.S. Businessmen to Invest

Foundation: No Need for Proof Arafat Was Poisoned

The Yasser Arafat Foundation says there is "no need" for more proof that the former Palestinian Authority leader was poisoned.

Foundation: No Need for Proof Arafat Was Poisoned

PA Arab Rock Throwers Receive Jail Time

A military court in Samaria convicts two PA Arabs who wounded an Israeli woman in a rock attack, gives them jail time and a fine.

PA Arab Rock Throwers Receive Jail Time

Abbas: No Israeli Presence in Jordan Valley

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas reiterates his determination to turn to the UN, says 'Palestinians' will never give up their rights.

Abbas: No Israeli Presence in Jordan Valley

IAF Strikes Terrorist Sites in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike several terrorist sites in Gaza in response to Saturday night's Grad missile attack.

IAF Strikes Terrorist Sites in Gaza

UN Envoy to Syria Arrives in Cairo

United Nations envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, arrives in Cairo, may also visit Tehran.

UN Envoy to Syria Arrives in Cairo

Romney: Obama's Biggest Failure is Iran

Romney tells "Meet The Press": Obama’s biggest failure is the way he dealt with Iran’s nuclear program.

Romney: Obama's Biggest Failure is Iran

Group Welcomes Canada's Decision on Iran

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs welcomes Canada's decision to cut off ties with Iran, says it is "an appropriate Canadian response."

Group Welcomes Canada's Decision on Iran

'Kill the Jews' Spray-painted in New Jersey

Residents of a neighborhood in Monmouth Heights, NJ, awoke on Thursday to find swastikas and hate-filled slogans.

'Kill the Jews' Spray-painted in New Jersey

Gaza Grad Missile Hits Home in Netivot

Terrorists from Gaza fire two Grad missiles at southern Israel. One hits a home in the city of Netivot.

Gaza Grad Missile Hits Home in Netivot

Fayyad: Ready to Resign Over Protests

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad says he will resign if that's the will of the people, blames Israel for the PA’s financial troubles.

Fayyad: Ready to Resign Over Protests

Report: Government to Approve Recognizing Ariel

Approval is expected when the government votes on a decision to recognize the Ariel University Center as a full-fledged university.

Report: Government to Approve Recognizing Ariel

Obama: You Have a Choice Between 2 Different Paths

President Barack Obama accepts the Democratic Party nomination for president, outlines plan for the next four years.

Obama: You Have a Choice Between 2 Different Paths

Christian Leader to Ask Pope: Recognize Palestine

The Melkite Greek Catholic Church leader will ask the pope to recognize the Palestinian state when he visits Lebanon.

Christian Leader to Ask Pope: Recognize Palestine

Kerry: I Believe Netanyahu Over Romney

Senator John Kerry defends Obama's foreign policy, says Romney is lying when he says Obama won't stand by Israel.

Kerry: I Believe Netanyahu Over Romney

Ahmadinejad Personally Ordered Officers to Syria

Western intelligence officials say the Iranian President personally sanctioned the dispatch of experienced officers to Syria.

Ahmadinejad Personally Ordered Officers to Syria

Democrats' Omission of Jerusalem 'Not Deliberate'

Top Democratic official says that decision to ditch platform naming Jerusalem as Israel's capital was not deliberate. Boo-ers disagree.

Democrats' Omission of Jerusalem 'Not Deliberate'

Barak Looking at Closing Border During Alerts

Barak looking at the possibility of a law which would allow security officials to close Israel’s border with the Sinai Peninsula.

Barak Looking at Closing Border During Alerts

West Suspects Assad Dispersed Chemical Weapons

West suspects Assad's government has dispersed chemical weapons across 20 sites across the country.

West Suspects Assad Dispersed Chemical Weapons

Barak: U.S. Ready to Face Iran on Every Level

The United States is ready to "face the challenge on every level" concerning Iran, says Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Barak: U.S. Ready to Face Iran on Every Level

Report: Obama, Netanyahu to Meet After Yom Kippur

Reports say PM Netanyahu and President Obama will meet the day after Yom Kippur. They will discuss the Iranian issue.

Report: Obama, Netanyahu to Meet After Yom Kippur

'Arab Spring' Hits PA, Hundreds Protest in Shechem

Hundreds of protesters gather in the main square in Shechem, calling for the ouster of PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.

'Arab Spring' Hits PA, Hundreds Protest in Shechem

Prosor: Assad is Living on Borrowed Time

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations accuses Iran of actively assisting Assad in murdering his own people.

Prosor: Assad is Living on Borrowed Time

Democratic Change Ordered by Obama Himself

Obama ordered his party to reinsert recognition of Jerusalem to the party platform, but they were not too pleased with the idea.

Democratic Change Ordered by Obama Himself

Morsi to Assad: Time to Step Down

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi: "I tell the Syrian regime: there is still a chance to end the bloodshed."

Morsi to Assad: Time to Step Down

Barak, Gantz: IDF Can Deal with Any Threat

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speak to naval graduates, say IDF is prepared to deal with any threat.

Barak, Gantz: IDF Can Deal with Any Threat

Democrats Bring Back 'Jerusalem' and 'G-d'

After facing sharp criticism, the Democrats bring back to their platform language which recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Democrats Bring Back 'Jerusalem' and 'G-d'

Counter Terrorism Bureau Asks Israelis to be Alert

Counter-Terrorism Bureau issues a travel warning to various destinations around the world, ahead of the Tishrei holidays.

Counter Terrorism Bureau Asks Israelis to be Alert

IDF Foils Rocket Attack on Southern Israel

IAF aircraft hit terrorist squad in central Gaza, as it prepares to fire a rocket at southern Israel.

IDF Foils Rocket Attack on Southern Israel

PLO Determined to Go to UN General Assembly

PLO reiterates its determination to approach the United Nations and ask for recognition of ‘Palestine’ as a non-member state.

PLO Determined to Go to UN General Assembly

Ministers Condemn Vandalism at Monastery

Ministers Lieberman and Ya'alon strongly condemn the vandalism at the monastery at Latrun.

Ministers Condemn Vandalism at Monastery

Red Cross Chief Visits Syria as Violence Continues

Red Cross chief Peter Maurer urges Assad to respect international humanitarian law and let the ICRC provide aid.

Red Cross Chief Visits Syria as Violence Continues

Olmert Tries to Escape Turpitude

Former PM Ehud Olmert attempts to escape a moral turpitude ruling by announcing he will give up the benefits given to a former premier.

Olmert Tries to Escape Turpitude

Ahmadinejad Admits Sanctions Causing 'Problems'

Iranian President admits his country has “problems” exporting its oil, says his government is determined to overcome challenges.

Ahmadinejad Admits Sanctions Causing 'Problems'