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

Eilat Residents Fear for their Safety

Eilat resident Moshe Yosef says that local residents do not feel safe in the wake of the terrorism in Egypt.

Eilat Residents Fear for their Safety

Hamas Calls Ceasefire After Nearly 100 Rockets

Hamas’ military wing says it agrees to an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with Israel after firing 96 rockets at Israel.

Hamas Calls Ceasefire After Nearly 100 Rockets

IAF Strikes Seven Terror Targets in Gaza

50 rockets fired into Israel in 24 hours, IAF responds by striking terror targets in Gaza.

IAF Strikes Seven Terror Targets in Gaza

PA Terminology Replaces 'Terror' with 'Resistance'

PA Ministry publishes a book instructing PA Arabs to replace “the Israeli and American dissemination of poisoned terms.”

PA Terminology Replaces 'Terror' with 'Resistance'

Report: U.S., Israel Developed Flame Together

Washington Post reports that the U.S. and Israel jointly developed the sophisticated Flame computer virus.

Report: U.S., Israel Developed Flame Together

Lapid: Netanyahu Has No Interest in Peace

Yair Lapid gives his first public interview, accuses Netanyahu of making Israel "look leprous around the world."

Lapid: Netanyahu Has No Interest in Peace

Nuclear Talks Between Iran and World Suspended

High-level nuclear talks in Russia between Iran and six world powers have been suspended after no agreement reached.

Nuclear Talks Between Iran and World Suspended

Report: Mubarak Declared Clinically Dead

Former Egyptian President’s suffers a stroke and declared clinically dead after being moved to a military hospital.

Report: Mubarak Declared Clinically Dead

Ulpana Residents, Government Sign Agreement

Residents of the Ulpana neighborhood of Beit El agree to leave their homes non-violently in exchange for 300 new homes.

Ulpana Residents, Government Sign Agreement

Lebanon: 2 PA Arabs Killed in Clashes with Army

Two Palestinian Authority Arabs killed in clashes with the Lebanese army at refugee camps in the country.

Lebanon: 2 PA Arabs Killed in Clashes with Army

U.S. Condemns Attack Near Border with Egypt

U.S. condemns attack by terrorists who crossed the Egyptian border, expresses concern over security in the Sinai.

U.S. Condemns Attack Near Border with Egypt

Atmosphere in Moscow 'Not Positive', Says Iran

Iran and six world powers meet over Tehran's nuclear program in Moscow, but no breakthrough is reached.

Atmosphere in Moscow 'Not Positive', Says Iran

Wiesel Returns Hungarian Government Award

Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel returns Hungarian government award after top officials in Budapest attend a ceremony for a Nazi sympathizer.

Wiesel Returns Hungarian Government Award

PA Soccer Player to End Hunger Strike

PA soccer player who was imprisoned by Israel agrees to end a hunger strike in exchange for his release.

PA Soccer Player to End Hunger Strike

IAF Hits Terrorists in Central Gaza

IAF aircraft struck a group of terrorists who were placing explosives near the security fence in central Gaza.

IAF Hits Terrorists in Central Gaza

Israeli, 3 Terrorists Killed in Gunfight

One Israeli killed after terrorists open fire at Defense Ministry employees near the border with Egypt.

Israeli, 3 Terrorists Killed in Gunfight

Syrian Opposition Cries Out for Help in Homs

Syria's opposition issues cry for help on as regime forces pound Homs, leaving hundreds trapped with little food or water.

Syrian Opposition Cries Out for Help in Homs

Fatah, Hamas Still Don't Agree on Unity Gov't

More than a year after the unity deal in Cairo, Fatah and Hamas still can't form a unity government.

Fatah, Hamas Still Don't Agree on Unity Gov't

PA Media Says Killed Carjackers were 'Martyrs'

Report in PA-based media says the two Arabs who were killed by a Jewish trucker during a robbery attempt were “martyrs”.

PA Media Says Killed Carjackers were 'Martyrs'

Brotherhood Claims Victory in Election

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood claims its candidate, Mohammed Morsi, won the presidential runoff with 51.8% of the votes.

Brotherhood Claims Victory in Election

Munich Olympics Terrorists Aided by Neo-Nazi

The Arab terrorists who murdered 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972 were aided by a neo-Nazi, German magazine exposes.

Munich Olympics Terrorists Aided by Neo-Nazi

Yishai at the Airport: This is Just the Beginning

Interior Minister arrives at Ben Gurion Airport, says Israel waiting for legal clearance to deport Eritreans and North Sudanese.

Yishai at the Airport: This is Just the Beginning

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike a weapons manufacturing site in southern Gaza and a center of terrorist in central Gaza.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

Ahmadinejad to Quit Politics in 2013

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells German newspaper he will end his political career when his second term ends next year.

Ahmadinejad to Quit Politics in 2013

Report Reveals Assad's 'Shopping List' from Russia

The Associated Press reveals some weapons systems Russia has recently shipped to Syria or pledged to deliver.

Report Reveals Assad's 'Shopping List' from Russia

PA to UEFA: Bar Israel from Hosting Championship

Palestine Football Association asks UEFA to bar Israel from hosting a championship because of the detention of PA players.

PA to UEFA: Bar Israel from Hosting Championship

70-Year-Old Jew Beaten in Budapest

70-year-old Jewish man was brutally beaten last week on the streets of Budapest, near the local synagogue.

70-Year-Old Jew Beaten in Budapest

Mofaz to Abbas: Let's Talk Peace Now

Vice PM Shaul Mofaz calls on PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to take advantage of the large coalition and begin peace negotiations.

Mofaz to Abbas: Let's Talk Peace Now

Morsi 'Respects' Court's Decision

Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential candidate in Egypt, says he respects the court ruling allowing Ahmed Shafiq to run.

Morsi 'Respects' Court's Decision

Syria Claims to Arrest Suicide Bomber

Syrian authorities claim to have arrested a terrorist who was planning to commit a suicide attack in a mosque.

Syria Claims to Arrest Suicide Bomber

Hundreds in Solidarity Rallies for Ulpana

Hundreds of activists arrive at intersections across the country, hold solidarity protests with Ulpana residents.

Hundreds in Solidarity Rallies for Ulpana

Peres and Clinton Discuss the Middle East

During his visit to the U.S. President Peres discussed strategic challenges in the Middle East with U.S. Secretary State Clinton.

Peres and Clinton Discuss the Middle East

Netanyahu Promises Swift Solution to Infiltrators

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu: The problem of infiltrators is now being dealt with. We will stop the flood of infiltrators.

Netanyahu Promises Swift Solution to Infiltrators

Former Tunisian Pres. Sentenced to Life in Prison

Tunisian court sentences former President Ben Ali to life in prison for his role in the deaths of protesters during last year's uprising.

Former Tunisian Pres. Sentenced to Life in Prison

Norway Urged to Act Against Anti-Semitism

Simon Wiesenthal Center sends a letter to Norway's Minister of Justice following the hate crime against a 16-year-old Jewish student.

Norway Urged to Act Against Anti-Semitism

Expert: Court Acted Illegally in Ulpana Case

Legal expert Attorney Aharon Papo: The residents of the Ulpana neighborhood weren't properly represented.

Expert: Court Acted Illegally in Ulpana Case

Obama: Peres is a True Founding Father

President Obama gives the Medal of Freedom to President Shimon Peres, says Peres “is nothing short of extraordinary.”

Obama: Peres is a True Founding Father

Regavim Welcomes Injunction Against Arabs

Attorney Amir Fisher welcomes court decision to accept the petition against illegal Arab construction in Susya.

Regavim Welcomes Injunction Against Arabs

MK Ariel to Peres: Refuse the Medal

MK Ariel calls on President Peres to refuse the Medal of Freedom, after White House says there's no change regarding Pollard.

MK Ariel to Peres: Refuse the Medal

Court Orders Demolition of Illegal Arab Buildings

Supreme Court issues injunctions against 52 illegal structures in Arab Susya, following a petition by the Regavim organization.

Court Orders Demolition of Illegal Arab Buildings