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

Quartet to Meet, Discuss Stalled Peace Process

Members of the Quartet will meet in New York, after recent failed attempts to revive peace talks between Israel and the PA.

Quartet to Meet, Discuss Stalled Peace Process

Israel to UN: Condemn the Rocket Attacks

Israel's Deputy Ambassador to the UN sends a letter to the Security Council, demands it condemn the rocket fire on southern Israel.

Israel to UN: Condemn the Rocket Attacks

Haniyeh: Terror Groups 'Positive' About Ceasefire

As the rocket fire continues, Hamas' Prime Minister says terrorists are willing to implement a ceasefire.

Haniyeh: Terror Groups 'Positive' About Ceasefire

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF strikes terror targets in Gaza, as terrorists continue to fire rockets and missiles into southern Israel.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

Hamas Has an Interest in Continued Rocket Fire

Prof. Hillel Frisch at the BESA Center: If Hamas wants to, it can cause the smaller terrorist group to stop the rocket fire.

Hamas Has an Interest in Continued Rocket Fire

Video: Grad Missile Hits Be'er Sheva

A Be'er Sheva resident filmed a video documenting the explosion of a Grad missile in the city.

Video: Grad Missile Hits Be'er Sheva

Migron Residents, Government Sign Agreement

Migron residents will move to a new neighborhood while the current site will be handed over to the Civil Administration.

Migron Residents, Government Sign Agreement

Assad, Annan Meet as Idlib Assaulted

Visiting UN envoy Kofi Annan meets President Bashar Assad as military launches an anticipated assault on the city of Idlib.

Assad, Annan Meet as Idlib Assaulted

Santorum Wins Kansas but Romney Still Leading

Rick Santorum wins Kansas caucuses with 51 percent of the vote, but top rival Mitt Romney maintains his lead.

Santorum Wins Kansas but Romney Still Leading

Turkey Condemns Israel but Not Gaza Terrorists

Turkey strongly condemns Israel over its air strikes in Gaza but fails to condemn Hamas' rocket and mortar firing terrorists.

Turkey Condemns Israel but Not Gaza Terrorists

Erdan: Dagan's Statements a Danger to Israel

Minister Gilad Erdan: Former Mossad chief's remarks that Iran is 'rational' are a danger to Israel's security interests.

Erdan: Dagan's Statements a Danger to Israel

Hamas Seeks Ceasefire to End Escalation in Gaza

After more than 100 rockets were fired from Gaza into southern Israel, Hamas is trying to reach a ceasefire mediated by Egypt.

Hamas Seeks Ceasefire to End Escalation in Gaza

Former Mossad Chief: Iranian Regime is 'Rational'

Former Mossad Chief Meir Dagan tells CBS: Ahmadinejad is rational. Iran is considering all the implications of its actions.

Former Mossad Chief: Iranian Regime is 'Rational'

Syria's Deputy Oil Minister Defects, Joins Rebels

Syria's deputy oil minister joins rebels, become the highest-ranking civil official to defect from Assad's regime.

Syria's Deputy Oil Minister Defects, Joins Rebels

MKs in Southern Tel Aviv: Sudan is Here

Yisrael Beiteinu MKs tour the Neve Shaanan neighborhood in Tel Aviv, plagued by violence and vandalism of illegal infiltrators.

MKs in Southern Tel Aviv: Sudan is Here

UNESCO Condemns Syria But Won't Kick it Out

UNESCO condemns Syria for its brutal crackdown on protesters but stops short of dismissing it from its human rights committee.

UNESCO Condemns Syria But Won't Kick it Out

U.S. Preparing Options for Strike on Iran

Panetta confirms the Pentagon is preparing options for striking Iran, says an American attack would be more effective than an Israeli one.

U.S. Preparing Options for Strike on Iran

Iran: We'll Never Give Up Our Nuclear Program

Iran's IAEA ambassador welcomes nuclear talks but stresses his country will "never ever" suspends its nuclear activities.

Iran: We'll Never Give Up Our Nuclear Program

Disabled Veterans Prepare for Bike Ride in Negev

Hundreds of disabled veterans are set to embark on an extraordinary bike trip to salute the Israeli Paralympians.

Disabled Veterans Prepare for Bike Ride in Negev

PA: Release Prisoners, Then We'll Talk Peace

Fatah yet again demands that Israel release terrorists as a condition for peace negotiations.

PA: Release Prisoners, Then We'll Talk Peace

U.S. Denies Obama-Netanyahu 'Package Deal'

White House denies the reports that Obama offered Netanyahu missiles if Israel agreed not to attack Iran during 2012.

U.S. Denies Obama-Netanyahu 'Package Deal'

Apple's New iPad: More Features, No New Name

Apple unveiled its new iPad. The new tablet has many new features, but will simply be called “the iPad” or “the new iPad”.

Apple's New iPad: More Features, No New Name

Hamas Leader Undecided on Attacking Israel

Hamas official Mahmoud al-Zahar sends different signals when asked whether Hamas will attack Israel if it attacks Iran.

Hamas Leader Undecided on Attacking Israel

PA Tells Jordan's FM: No Freeze, No Negotiations

PA leaders tell visiting Jordanian Foreign Minister: We won't resume peace talks unless Israel freezes construction.

PA Tells Jordan's FM: No Freeze, No Negotiations

Russia Accuses Libya of Aiding Syrian Rebels

Russia’s envoy to the UN claims the Libyan government is supporting a training camp for Syrian rebels.

Russia Accuses Libya of Aiding Syrian Rebels

Eight-Year-Old Seriously Injured by Toy Detonator

Eight-year-old Ron Moriaty from Tiberias was seriously injured by a toy detonator. Police remind public to stay safe on Purim.

Eight-Year-Old Seriously Injured by Toy Detonator

Netanyahu Returns: We Can Defend Ourselves

Prime Minister Netanyahu returns to Israel after visiting Canada and the U.S. "We can defend ourselves and have many friends at our side."

Netanyahu Returns: We Can Defend Ourselves

Pollard Activist: Netanyahu Should've Done More

Leader of the Pollard release pollard tells Arutz Sheva: Netanyahu should have said he's not leaving the U.S. without Jonathan.

Pollard Activist: Netanyahu Should've Done More

Netanyahu's Advisers Enjoy Shabbat in Ottawa

PM Binyamin Netanyahu’s senior advisers had a unique Shabbat Zachor experience in the Canadian capital last week.

Netanyahu's Advisers Enjoy Shabbat in Ottawa

Iran Tried to Clean-Up Traces of Nuclear Tests

Diplomats say satellite images from show trucks and earth-moving vehicles at the Parchin military site.

Iran Tried to Clean-Up Traces of Nuclear Tests

Sarkozy Promises to Visit Israel If Re-elected

French President Nicolas Sarkozy promises that if he is re-elected, he will visit Israel and the PA to promote peace.

Sarkozy Promises to Visit Israel If Re-elected

Romney, Santorum Big Winners on Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday presents Republican hopefuls with chances to win, but Romney and Santorum appear to be the big winners.

Romney, Santorum Big Winners on Super Tuesday

U.S. Proposes New Resolution on Syria

New resolution has Security Council demands an end to violence in Syria, both by government and opposition fighters.

U.S. Proposes New Resolution on Syria

Hamas Won't Do Iran's Bidding During War

Hamas leadership says it will not launch rockets into Israel at Iran's request should a war break out after an Israeli strike in Iran.

Hamas Won't Do Iran's Bidding During War

Peres: Nuclear Iran - a Danger to U.S. Economy

President Shimon Peres: Obama won't allow Iran to be nuclear because it would be dangerous for the economy and create a security risk.

Peres: Nuclear Iran - a Danger to U.S. Economy

McCain Calls for U.S. Airstrikes in Syria

Senator John McCain calls for airstrikes against Syria. Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum says he would consider that.

McCain Calls for U.S. Airstrikes in Syria

Feldheim Books to Customers: Come Back

Feldheim Publishing, under a stay of proceedings, asks customers to buy its products and help save the Jewish book world.

Feldheim Books to Customers: Come Back

Israel Allows Goods from Gaza to Enter Yesha

For the first time in five years, Israel permitted for goods manufactured in Gaza to be transferred to Judea and Samaria.

Israel Allows Goods from Gaza to Enter Yesha

Netanyahu: I Won't Allow Iran to be Nuclear

Netanyahu at the AIPAC Conference: We won't allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Israel must always be allowed to defend itself.

Netanyahu: I Won't Allow Iran to be Nuclear

Vice PM Shalom: Obama's Speech a Defining Moment

Vice Prime Minister Silvan Shalom: President Obama's speech to AIPAC was a defining moment after the turbulent time period with Netanyahu.

Vice PM Shalom: Obama's Speech a Defining Moment