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

'The Heart Breaks Seeing the Five Coffins'

Tourism Minister Misezhnikov speaks at a state ceremony after the coffins of the victims of the terror attack in Bulgaria arrive in Israel.

'The Heart Breaks Seeing the Five Coffins'

Netanyahu: We'll Continue to Fight the Terrorists

PM Netanyahu addresses the media, says Bulgaria attack "was part of a global terror campaign by Iran and Hizbullah."

Netanyahu: We'll Continue to Fight the Terrorists

Ariel U's New President Welcomes Acceptance

Incoming president of the Ariel University Center, Yehuda Danon, welcomes decision to accept the facility as a full-fledged university.

Ariel U's New President Welcomes Acceptance

Abbas and Egypt's Morsi Meet in Cairo

PA Chairman Abbas meets Egypt's newly elected president, Mohammed Morsi. They discuss peace and the reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah.

Abbas and Egypt's Morsi Meet in Cairo

Syrian Rebels: Assad's Regime is Crumbling

Syrian army defectors and rebel commanders say that Damascus attack would hasten the end of President Bashar Al-Assad's rule.

Syrian Rebels: Assad's Regime is Crumbling

Israeli Envoy Welcomes Action on Circumcision

Israel's ambassador to Germany welcomes plans by the German parliament to pass a resolution protecting the right to religious circumcision.

Israeli Envoy Welcomes Action on Circumcision

Jordan's King: Attack a Serious Blow to Assad

Jordan's King Abdullah II says the attack that killed members of Assad's inner circle is a “tremendous blow to the regime.”

Jordan's King: Attack a Serious Blow to Assad

Bulgarian President: Mossad Didn't Warn of Attack

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev says there was no prior information regarding a planned terror attack in the country.

Bulgarian President: Mossad Didn't Warn of Attack

Nasrallah Hails Hizbullah 'Victory' in 2006 War

Nasrallah praises Hizbullah's victory during the 2006 Second Lebanon War. No mention of attack in Bulgaria.

Nasrallah Hails Hizbullah 'Victory' in 2006 War

Obama Condemns Bulgaria Terror Attack

U.S. President Barack Obama condemns terror attack in Bulgaria, says U.S will assist in capturing the terrorists.

Obama Condemns Bulgaria Terror Attack

Bulgarian Police Investigating Terror Attack

Bulgarian police investigating how explosives got into Burgas bus.

Bulgarian Police Investigating Terror Attack

MK: Kadima Didn't Exhaust Negotiations

MK Yulia Shamalov-Berkovich is against her party’s leaving the coalition. "Many hareidim do enlist, we missed a real opportunity."

MK: Kadima Didn't Exhaust Negotiations

PA Slams A-G over Temple Mount

Islamic official says that statement that Israeli law must be applied to Al-Aqsa Mosque is a “violation against Muslims and Palestinians.”

PA Slams A-G over Temple Mount

Arabs' Illegal Entry Through Buses Continues

Attorney Baruch Elgrabli warns about the ongoing infiltration of PA Arabs to and from Samaria, which is done simply by boarding buses.

Arabs' Illegal Entry Through Buses Continues

Defecting Syrian General Confirmed to be in France

General Manaf Tlas, who defected from Assad's regime this month, is confirmed by President Hollande to be in France.

Defecting Syrian General Confirmed to be in France

Left and Right Unite in Criticizing Mofaz

Politicians from both the left and the right were united in their criticism of Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz over his leaving the coalition.

Left and Right Unite in Criticizing Mofaz

Iran Offers to Insure Foreign Ships

Iran says it will insure any foreign ships that enter its waters, as part of an effort to skirt an EU oil embargo.

Iran Offers to Insure Foreign Ships

Nationalists Welcome Decision on Ariel University

Nationalists welcome the decision to accept the Ariel University Center as a full-fledged university.

Nationalists Welcome Decision on Ariel University

Rebels Plan to Intensify Attacks in Damascus

Syrian rebels will intensify attacks inside Damascus and target sensitive security installations in operation to “liberate Damascus”.

Rebels Plan to Intensify Attacks in Damascus

Netanyahu: Mofaz Gave Up on Historic Opportunity

PM Netanyahu sends a letter to Kadima chairman Mofaz, expresses regret that Mofaz chose to quit the unity government.

Netanyahu: Mofaz Gave Up on Historic Opportunity

IIACF Conference to Discuss Future of Peace

20 years after the Oslo Accords, the IIACF will host a conference to discuss the future of peace.

IIACF Conference to Discuss Future of Peace

Security Council to Vote on Sanctions on Syria

UN Security Council will vote on a resolution that threatens Syrian authorities with sanctions if they do not stop using heavy weapons.

Security Council to Vote on Sanctions on Syria

Two U.S. Tourists Freed by Captors in Sinai

Two Massachusetts tourists who were abducted in the Sinai region freed after three days in captivity.

Two U.S. Tourists Freed by Captors in Sinai

Likud MKs' Rating Drops Because of Regulation Law

The Knesset’s rejection of the recent regulation bill has caused the rating of several Likud ministers to drop.

Likud MKs' Rating Drops Because of Regulation Law

Qaddafi Eliminated Those Who Knew His Jewish Roots

Nuri al-Mismari, who served as a personal aide to Muammar Qaddafi: He silenced anyone who knew about his Jewish roots.

Qaddafi Eliminated Those Who Knew His Jewish Roots

Fatah Opposes Opening Gaza-Egypt Border

Fatah says it is opposed to the opening of Gaza’s border with Egypt, says Hamas supports Israeli policy of giving Egypt control of Gaza.

Fatah Opposes Opening Gaza-Egypt Border

Clinton: I Don't Expect Pollard to be Freed

Clinton to reporters after meeting with Netanyahu: Pollard was convicted of espionage and sentenced to life imprisonment. That won't change.

Clinton: I Don't Expect Pollard to be Freed

Clinton Taunted, Accused of Helping Brotherhood

Clinton taunted by chants of "Monica, Monica" by tomato-throwing demonstrators in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria.

Clinton Taunted, Accused of Helping Brotherhood

Netanyahu Regrets Joining Forces with Kadima

Netanyahu’s associates say he regrets having added Kadima to the coalition, considering early elections.

Netanyahu Regrets Joining Forces with Kadima

Clinton Lands in Israel to Talk Peace and Iran

U.S. Secretary of State lands in Israel, will hold top-level talks on Iran's nuclear program and the stalled peace process.

Clinton Lands in Israel to Talk Peace and Iran

Langfan Joins Forces with Shomron Liaison Office

Attorney Mark Langfan joins forces with the Shomron Liaison Office, explains importance of Judea and Samaria to Italians.

Langfan Joins Forces with Shomron Liaison Office

Arabs Torch Beit Hamachpela Residents' Belongings

Arabs took advantage of the Sabbath to set fire to a container belonging to the evicted residents of Beit Hamachpela in Hevron.

Arabs Torch Beit Hamachpela Residents' Belongings

Protester's Self-Immolation Sparks New Rallies

About 2,000 protest in Tel Aviv against public housing conditions in Israel. Protests also in Jerusalem, Haifa and Be’er Sheva.

Protester's Self-Immolation Sparks New Rallies

'Obama's Hate for Israel Keeps Pollard in Jail'

Joseph de Genova, Jonathan Pollard's prosecutor, believes Obama's hate for Israel means there is no chance for his freedom.

'Obama's Hate for Israel Keeps Pollard in Jail'

Saudis Give PA Emergency Donation

PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad hails an emergency $100 million donation received from Saudi Arabia at the request of PA Chairman Abbas.

Saudis Give PA Emergency Donation

Syria: 'Most Intense' Fighting in Damascus

Syria's army blasts rebel strongholds in Damascus, sparking the “most intense” fighting in the capital since the revolt erupted.

Syria: 'Most Intense' Fighting in Damascus

Israel Prize Laureate Killed in Accident

Prof. Shlomo Bentin, who received the Israel Prize this year, was killed in a car accident near the University of California, Berkeley.

Israel Prize Laureate Killed in Accident

Defecting Diplomat: Only Force Can Topple Assad

Nawaf Fares, Syria's ambassador to Iraq who defected: There is no way Assad can be pushed from power without force.

Defecting Diplomat: Only Force Can Topple Assad

Arafat's Medical File Released in Death Probe

PA releases former Chairman Yasser Arafat's medical files as part of an investigation into his death.

Arafat's Medical File Released in Death Probe

Israel Preparing for Action in Syria

Former Mossad chief Danny Yatom: Israel is preparing for military action in Syria, if its chemical weapons end up in the hands of Hizbullah.

Israel Preparing for Action in Syria