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

Political-Security Cabinet Discusses Iran

The Iranians are continuing to develop their nuclear program despite the sanctions, members of the Political-Security Cabinet are told.

Political-Security Cabinet Discusses Iran

Romney Criticizes Democrats Over Jerusalem

Unlike previous years, the Democratic Party platform doesn’t state that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.

Romney Criticizes Democrats Over Jerusalem

Syria: No Talking with Rebels Until

Syria’s Information Minister clarifies his country will not speak with rebels until they lay down their arms.

Syria: No Talking with Rebels Until

Iranian People Fear a War with Israel

Iran’s leadership has stated that it would crush any Israeli offensive, but ordinary citizens tell Channel 10 they fear a war with Israel.

Iranian People Fear a War with Israel

Peres: Israel Will be Able to Deal with Any Threat

Peres at Israel Defense Prize ceremony: I suggest that our enemies not underestimate our capabilities.

Peres: Israel Will be Able to Deal with Any Threat

U.S. to Relieve Egypt of $1 Billion Debt

The Obama administration is nearing an agreement with Egypt’s new government to relieve $1 billion of its debt.

U.S. to Relieve Egypt of $1 Billion Debt

French FM Warns Against Israeli Strike in Iran

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius: An Israeli strike in Iran will “turn against Israel”.

French FM Warns Against Israeli Strike in Iran

Netanyahu: 'Clear Red Line' Will Prevent War

Netanyahu tells wounded servicemen: Iran is racing with its nuclear program because it doesn't see a clear red line from the world.

Netanyahu: 'Clear Red Line' Will Prevent War

Brotherhood Official: Peace Brought Cancer

An official with the Muslim Brotherhood claimed that the peace accord between Israel and Egypt has caused “endemic diseases”.

Brotherhood Official: Peace Brought Cancer

Landau: PA Should Pay Electricity Debts or Else

Energy and Water Minister Uzi Landau writes Netanyahu, demands his intervention in regards to a huge PA electricity debt to Israel.

Landau: PA Should Pay Electricity Debts or Else

Ministers: U.S.-Israel Relations as Strong as Ever

Israeli Cabinet ministers play down tensions between Israel and the United States over a possible strike in Iran.

Ministers: U.S.-Israel Relations as Strong as Ever

Nationalists Slam Barak Over Ariel University

Barak is "blatantly violating the coalition agreement", says MK Alex Miller as Barak recommends delaying recognition of Ariel University.

Nationalists Slam Barak Over Ariel University

Terror Organization Promises 'No Security'

Gaza-based Salafi terror organization claims responsibility for three rocket attacks, criticizes Hamas for cracking down on its members.

Terror Organization Promises 'No Security'

'Netanyahu's Conduct May Cost Him His Position'

Head of the Binyamin Residents Council: Netanyahu fears the left and if he continues this way, we'll have to draw conclusions.

'Netanyahu's Conduct May Cost Him His Position'

Biden: Romney Will Go to War in Syria and Iran

Vice President Joe Biden fires at Romney, implying that he's ready to go to war in Syria and Iran.”

Biden: Romney Will Go to War in Syria and Iran

IAF Aircraft Strikes in Gaza

An IAF aircraft strikes a terror activity center in northern Gaza. Direct hits detected.

IAF Aircraft Strikes in Gaza

Barak to Netanyahu: Hold Off on Recognizing Ariel

Barak advises Netanyahu to wait for a Supreme Court ruling on the issue of the recognition of the Ariel University Center.

Barak to Netanyahu: Hold Off on Recognizing Ariel

Migron Residents Packing, Preparing for Eviction

Residents of Migron begin packing their belongings in anticipation of their impending eviction.

Migron Residents Packing, Preparing for Eviction

Britain to Support PA Financially Despite UN Bid

British official confirms his country will not suspend financial aid to the PA even if it turns to the UN for recognition as a state.

Britain to Support PA Financially Despite UN Bid

Morsi, Ahmadinejad Did Not Discuss Renewing Ties

Egyptian President's spokesman says the meeting Morsi and Ahmadinejad did not address the issues of bilateral relations.

Morsi, Ahmadinejad Did Not Discuss Renewing Ties

Iranian Warns U.S. Against Attacking Syria

A senior official in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards threatens the U.S. that Iran would respond harshly to a “stupid” attack on Syria.

Iranian Warns U.S. Against Attacking Syria

Fmr Congressman 'Unsurprised' by Corrie Verdict

Brian Baird, who in the past called to halt aid to Israel, claims the Corrie verdict is "standard procedure" in claims against the IDF.

Fmr Congressman 'Unsurprised' by Corrie Verdict

UN Urged to Set Up 'Safe Havens' Inside Syria

The United Nations says that proposals to set up secure safe zones in Syria need to be studied carefully.

UN Urged to Set Up 'Safe Havens' Inside Syria

Gaza Rocket Hits Sderot Home

One woman suffers shock after a rocket fired from Gaza directly hits a home in Sderot.

Gaza Rocket Hits Sderot Home

Ban Repeats Call to Stop Threatening Israel

UN Secretary-General's repeated call to Iran’s leaders to stop threatening Israel was ignored.

Ban Repeats Call to Stop Threatening Israel

Ahmadinejad and Morsi Hail 'Strategic Partnership'

Ahmadinejad and Morsi described the two countries as “strategic allies” during a meeting in Tehran.

Ahmadinejad and Morsi Hail 'Strategic Partnership'

Hamas: Israel Will Cease to Exist

Senior member of the Hamas terror group vows that his group would work to wipe Israel off the map.

Hamas: Israel Will Cease to Exist

Canadian Jewish Group: Boycott United Church

Canadian Jewish community called to cut ties with the United Church of Canada after it affirms a boycott of 'settlements'.

Canadian Jewish Group: Boycott United Church

Lieberman Slams Iran Over Anti-Israel Remarks

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman says the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement is “a march of folly.”

Lieberman Slams Iran Over Anti-Israel Remarks

Rambam Doctors Help PA Arab with Parkinson's

The Rambam Medical Center in Haifa has been able to relieve the symptoms of a PA Arab who was disabled by Parkinson's disease.

Rambam Doctors Help PA Arab with Parkinson's

Jewish Canadian Woman Condemns Israel

Sandra Ruch, an Israeli-Canadian, spoke at the Al-Quds day rally in Toronto and called to 'break the blockade' on Gaza from the inside.

Jewish Canadian Woman Condemns Israel

Police Release One Jewish Firebomb Suspect

The police releases one of three Jewish youths arrested on suspicion firebombing an Arab taxi. The other two remain in jail.

Police Release One Jewish Firebomb Suspect

Assad Blames Turkey for the Violence

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad claims that Turkey is to blame for violence in the 17-month-old uprising in his country.

Assad Blames Turkey for the Violence

Ban to Iran's Leaders: Stop Threatening Israel

UN Secretary-General tells Iran’s leaders their statements on Israel are "unacceptable and should be condemned by all."

Ban to Iran's Leaders: Stop Threatening Israel

A-G Expects Migron Residents to 'Act Responsibly'

Following Supreme Court's eviction ruling on Migron, Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein calls on the residents to “act responsibly”.

A-G Expects Migron Residents to 'Act Responsibly'

Yishai Steps Up Campaign Against Infiltrators

Interior Minister Eli Yishai announces that illegal infiltrators from North Sudan will be placed in holding facilities.

Yishai Steps Up Campaign Against Infiltrators

Protests Against Migron Eviction: Bibi is Weak

Hundreds of activists gathered to protest the eviction of Migron. They fingered Netanyahu as being directly responsible.

Protests Against Migron Eviction: Bibi is Weak

Assad: The Situation is 'Improving'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in special interview to Syrian television: The situation is improving but it will take time.

Assad: The Situation is 'Improving'

U.S.: We Understand Corrie Family's Disappointment

U.S. State Department sympathizes with the family of Rachel Corrie. “We understand the family's disappointment.”

U.S.: We Understand Corrie Family's Disappointment

France Opens Murder Inquiry Arafat's Death

French prosecutors launch murder inquiry into the death of former PA Chairman Arafat, after traces of polonium found in his belongings.

France Opens Murder Inquiry Arafat's Death