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

Terrorists: Harming Al-Aqsa Will Open Hell

The Popular Resistance Committees terrorist organization threatens Israel against harming the Al-Aqsa mosque.

Terrorists: Harming Al-Aqsa Will Open Hell

Doctor Contracts TB After Treating Infiltrators

11 staff members at the Ichilov Hospital, including one doctor who treats illegal infiltrators, have contracted tuberculosis.

Doctor Contracts TB After Treating Infiltrators

Iran's FM: Israel Not in a Position to Attack

Iran's Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Salehi, dismisses the possibility that Israel will launch a military strike on his country.

Iran's FM: Israel Not in a Position to Attack

Egyptian Expert Calls to Change Peace Agreement

Egyptian expert tells the Muslim Brotherhood's website he supports changing some parts of the agreement between Israel and Egypt.

Egyptian Expert Calls to Change Peace Agreement

German Rabbi Sued for Performing Circumcision

A doctor sues a German rabbi in the city of Hof for performing a circumcision on a baby and “physically harming” him.

German Rabbi Sued for Performing Circumcision

Syria Ready to Talk About Assad's Resignation

Qadri Jamil, Syria’s deputy prime minister, says Syria ready to discuss the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad.

Syria Ready to Talk About Assad's Resignation

U.S. Seizes $150 Million Linked to Hizbullah

United States officials seoze $150 million as part of a crackdown on a money laundering scheme linked to Hizbullah.

U.S. Seizes $150 Million Linked to Hizbullah

Egypt to Dedicate Budget to the Sinai

Egypt’s Defense Minister promises to dedicate money for the development of the Sinai, asks local tribal leaders to hand in weapons.

Egypt to Dedicate Budget to the Sinai

Court Rules Hotel Owner Discriminated Against Jews

The Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica and its owner illegally discriminated against a group of young Jews, a jury rules.

Court Rules Hotel Owner Discriminated Against Jews

Obama to Assad: Using Chemical Weapons a Red Line

Obama warns Assad to heed warnings to neither use nor move chemical or biological weapons or face consequences.

Obama to Assad: Using Chemical Weapons a Red Line

Man Imprisoned for Possessing Stolen Torah Scroll

A New York court has sentenced a resident of Liberty to prison for possessing a Torah Scroll stolen from a synagogue in Monticello.

Man Imprisoned for Possessing Stolen Torah Scroll

Rabbi Metzger to Address German Officials

Following controversy regarding circumcision in Germany, Israel’s Chief Rabbi will work to accelerate local legislation on the issue.

Rabbi Metzger to Address German Officials

Burgas Victim Recalls the Terror Attack

Gilat Kolangi, who lost her husband Itzik in the terror attack in Bulgaria, recalls the difficult moments of the attack.

Burgas Victim Recalls the Terror Attack

Netanyahu Pressuring Shas to Support Iran Strike

PM Netanyahu is pressuring the leader of the Shas party, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, to support an Israeli attack on Iran, say sources.

Netanyahu Pressuring Shas to Support Iran Strike

Arab Victim of Brawl Suffers from Heart Disease

Police say that the Arab who was wounded in a brawl on Thursday night suffers from a heart disease.

Arab Victim of Brawl Suffers from Heart Disease

Report: Germany Sending Data to Syrian Rebels

Germany has been sending intelligence information to Syrian rebels, according to a report in Bild Am Sonntag.

Report: Germany Sending Data to Syrian Rebels

New York State Senator Tours Samaria

Samaria hosted David Storobin (R), New York State Senator, who toured the region and could not hide the fact that he was deeply impressed.

New York State Senator Tours Samaria

Mofaz to Abbas: Time to Renew Peace Talks

Opposition chairman Shaul Mofaz speaks with PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, says it is time to renew the stalled peace process.

Mofaz to Abbas: Time to Renew Peace Talks

Ariel University Stresses Importance of Loyalty

Chancellor of the Ariel University Center says Israeli universities should not accept students who are not loyal to the State.

Ariel University Stresses Importance of Loyalty

IDF to Update Captivity Training for Soldiers

The IDF will update the captivity training it provides to soldiers in its elite units based on information provided by Gilad Shalit.

IDF to Update Captivity Training for Soldiers

Israel, U.S. View Iranian Threat Differently

Dempsey says Israel and the U.S. have a different interpretation of the same intelligence reports regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Israel, U.S. View Iranian Threat Differently

Toronto: Man Told Israeli Flag 'Incites Riots'

A Jewish high school teacher from Toronto warned by local police that he is inciting a riot by carrying an Israeli flag.

Toronto: Man Told Israeli Flag 'Incites Riots'

Nazi was Sentenced to Prison and Escaped

New evidence indicates that Laszlo Csatary was sent to prison for 20 years in 1945, but inexplicably managed to escape.

Nazi was Sentenced to Prison and Escaped

Facebook Targets Hizbullah

Facebook shuts down pages created by Hizbullah Al-Manar television, says it's because Hizbullah is a designated terror organization.

Facebook Targets Hizbullah

Cousin of Syrian Vice President Defects

Colonel Yarab al-Shara, a cousin of Syrian Vice President Farouk al-Shara, announces defection from Assad’s regime.

Cousin of Syrian Vice President Defects

Yechimovich Comes to Peres' Defense

Labor Party chairwoman Shelly Yechimovich says Netanyahu is "aggressive and rude" for attacking Peres over remarks on Iran.

Yechimovich Comes to Peres' Defense

Barak: Nuclear Iran Infinitely More Dangerous

Defense Minister Ehud Barak in the Knesset: There are risks in attacking Iran, but it will be infinitely more risky if it has nukes.

Barak: Nuclear Iran Infinitely More Dangerous

Al-Qaeda Affiliate: We Fired Grads on Eilat

An Al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group claims responsibility for firing Grad missiles on Eilat, the second such claim in one day.

Al-Qaeda Affiliate: We Fired Grads on Eilat

Sharansky on Peres: In Israel the PM Decides

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky responds to Peres on Iran, reminds that the role of president is a symbolic one in Israel.

Sharansky on Peres: In Israel the PM Decides

UN Ends Observer Mission in Syria

The United Nations calls an end to its military observer mission in Syria, days before its mandate expires.

UN Ends Observer Mission in Syria

IDF Orders Extra Patrols After Firebomb Attack

The Commander of the IDF’s Judea and Samaria Division orders extra troops to patrol major roads in Judea and Samaria.

IDF Orders Extra Patrols After Firebomb Attack

Unknown Terror Group Claims it Fired on Eilat

Organization calling itself the "Salafi Sinai Front" claims responsibility for firing rockets at the city of Eilat on Wednesday evening.

Unknown Terror Group Claims it Fired on Eilat

Salafi Terror Group Threatens to Attack in Cairo

Army of Islam threatens to carry out mass suicide bombings in the heart of Cairo, in response to the Egyptian operation in the Sinai.

Salafi Terror Group Threatens to Attack in Cairo

New Technology: Record a Video Greeting for Peres

For the first time, Israeli citizens can record and send a video greeting via Facebook to President Shimon Peres.

New Technology: Record a Video Greeting for Peres

'Netanyahu and Barak Haven't Yet Decided on Iran'

Israel’s former national security adviser tells The New York Times: Netanyahu and Barak may still be dissuaded from attacking Iran.

'Netanyahu and Barak Haven't Yet Decided on Iran'

Syria Suspended from Islamic Group

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation officially suspends Syria from membership, as Assad's forces shell a town near Aleppo.

Syria Suspended from Islamic Group

Canadian Church Affirms Boycott of 'Settlements'

United Church of Canada affirms a motion supporting a boycott of goods produced in Judea, Samaria and east Jerusalem.

Canadian Church Affirms Boycott of 'Settlements'

Syria: 31 Dead in Air Strike on Rebel Bastion

A Syrian air strike on a rebel bastion near Aleppo kills 31 people including children.

Syria: 31 Dead in Air Strike on Rebel Bastion

Khamenei Calls for 'Zionist Regime' to Disappear

Iran’s Supreme Leader again expresses hope that the "fake Zionist regime will disappear from the landscape of geography."

Khamenei Calls for 'Zionist Regime' to Disappear

Arabs Demand Homes Meant for Migron Residents

PA Arabs ask the Supreme Court to give them temporary caravan homes that were allocated for residents of Migron.

Arabs Demand Homes Meant for Migron Residents