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

Clinton: Arming Rebels is Supporting Al Qaeda

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rejects arming rebels in Syria, says that would mean supporting terror groups.

Clinton: Arming Rebels is Supporting Al Qaeda

U.S. Official: Israel Won't Warn Us Before Attack

U.S. intelligence official says Israel has made it clear it won’t warn the U.S. ahead of a strike against Iranian nuclear facilities.

U.S. Official: Israel Won't Warn Us Before Attack

Israeli Ambassador to Egypt Presents Credentials

Israel’s new ambassador to Egypt, Yaakov Amitai, submits his credentials, promises to work to maintain peace.

Israeli Ambassador to Egypt Presents Credentials

Lieberman Slams Zoabi: Her Hatred is Intolerable

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman criticizes MK Zoabi over television interview. “I haven't seen so much hatred for the Jewish people.”

Lieberman Slams Zoabi: Her Hatred is Intolerable

Syria: 144 Dead as New Constitution Approved

At least 144 people died across Syria on Monday, mostly in Homs. Bodies of dead journalists still trapped in besieged city.

Syria: 144 Dead as New Constitution Approved

UN to Praise Qaddafi's 'Human Rights' Record

UN Watch puzzled as to why the UN’s Human Rights Council plans to adopt a resolution praising Qaddafi’s human rights record.

UN to Praise Qaddafi's 'Human Rights' Record

ZOA to Distribute Mishloach Manot to IDF Soldiers

In an annual project running for the 12th year, the ZOA will distribute 6,000 Purim gift baskets to IDF soldiers throughout Israel.

ZOA to Distribute  Mishloach Manot to IDF Soldiers

Bill Allows Declaring of Foreigners as Terrorists

Knesset approves bill that will allow declaring a foreigner a terrorist following similar declaration by a foreign country.

Bill Allows Declaring of Foreigners as Terrorists

Leaders: Synagogues Should be More Accessible

Jewish leaders from Israel and around the world meet in Jerusalem, call to open the gates of the synagogue to all Jews.

Leaders: Synagogues Should be More Accessible

Qatar: UN Should Investigate Judaization of J'lem

Qatar calls UN to investigate the “Judaization” by Israel of east Jerusalem, says Israel's “occupation” is unacceptable.

Qatar: UN Should Investigate Judaization of J'lem

Hamas Leadership Left Syria, Leader Confirms

Hamas' No. 2 confirms that the terror group has left Syria because of protest crackdown.

Hamas Leadership Left Syria, Leader Confirms

Russia's Putin Warns Against Attack on Iran

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin: The results of an attack on Iran could be catastrophic. Moscow is concerned over such an attack.

Russia's Putin Warns Against Attack on Iran

Nationalists to Protest in Nazareth Against Zoabi

Nationalist activists have been given permission by police to visit Nazareth and protest against MK Hanin Zoabi and her Balad party.

Nationalists to Protest in Nazareth Against Zoabi

Assad Votes in Referendum Dubbed 'a Farce'

The U.S. and its allies dismiss Syrian referendum on a new constitution as a “farce” meant to justify bloody crackdown.

Assad Votes in Referendum Dubbed 'a Farce'

Step Up for Israel Counters Israeli Apartheid Week

As anti-Israel organizations plan to vilify Israel as part of “Israel Apartheid Week”, Step Up for Israel fights back.

Step Up for Israel Counters Israeli Apartheid Week

Expert: Iran Attack is Inevitable

Former Mossad official Eliezer Tsafrir: The sanctions won't work. There will be no other choice other than to attack Iran.

Expert: Iran Attack is Inevitable

Egypt: Islamist Parties Take Upper House as Well

Final results in elections for Egypt's Shura council: Muslim Brotherhood takes 105 seats, Salafis take 45.

Egypt: Islamist Parties Take Upper House as Well

Red Cross Fails to Rescue Syria Wounded

Negotiations to have Red Cross rescue wounded Syrians, journalists from besieged Homs neighborhood fail.

Red Cross Fails to Rescue Syria Wounded

Researchers to UN: Make WWII Archives Public

Leading British and American researchers campaigning to have the UN make its archived files on cases against World War II criminals public.

Researchers to UN: Make WWII Archives Public

Bolton, Glenn Beck Honor Gush Katif

More than 600 people attended this past Wednesday’s Gush Katif dinner in New York. Speakers included Glenn Beck, John Bolton.

Bolton, Glenn Beck Honor Gush Katif

IAF Attacks Terror Targets in Southern Gaza

IDF aircraft hit a weapon manufacturing site and a smuggling tunnel in southern Gaza, after terrorists fire rockets into Israel.

IAF Attacks Terror Targets in Southern Gaza

Jordan Asks Israel to Free Terrorist Barghouti

The Jordanian government has asked Israel to release arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti, as well as all other PA prisoners.

Jordan Asks Israel to Free Terrorist Barghouti

Hamas, Egypt Finalize Gaza Energy Deal

Egyptian authorities and Hamas officials finalize their agreement to end the energy crisis in Gaza.

Hamas, Egypt Finalize Gaza Energy Deal

Report: Jordan to Protect Israel with Patriots

Report: Jordan will place Patriot missile batteries on its territory to protect itself and Israel against air strikes from Syria.

Report: Jordan to Protect Israel with Patriots

Security Council Condemns Anti-Israel Terror Wave

For the first time in seven years, the UN Security Council has condemned the recent terror attacks directed at Israeli embassies.

Security Council Condemns Anti-Israel Terror Wave

Israel Concerned Hizbullah Has Anti-Tank Weapon

Israel is concerned over the possibility that the latest and most lethal Russian anti-armor rocket has reached the Hizbullah terror group.

Israel Concerned Hizbullah Has Anti-Tank Weapon

Mubarak Claims Innocence in Letter to Court

Former Egyptian President sends a letter to the court, says he is saddened by the baseless accusations he is facing.

Mubarak Claims Innocence in Letter to Court

Yesha Council 'Thanks' Leftist Peace Now

Danny Dayan, the head of the Yesha Council, sent flowers and a thank you card to Peace Now, for 'helping' legalize Shomron communities.

Yesha Council 'Thanks' Leftist Peace Now

Expert Warns of Waqf's Plans for Temple Mount

Archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar warns: The Waqf is planning to unite all the mosques on the Temple Mount into one.

Expert Warns of Waqf's Plans for Temple Mount

IDF Foils Rocket Attack from Gaza

IAF aircraft foil a rocket attack on southern Israel, hit terrorists who were preparing to launch a rocket into Israeli territory.

IDF Foils Rocket Attack from Gaza

Netanyahu Meets Special Needs Knesset Employee

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met Yonatan Weinberger, a special needs person who is employed as an assistant to the Knesset Guard.

Netanyahu Meets Special Needs Knesset Employee

Iran Research Ctr. Played Role in Nuclear Program

Institute for Science and International Security says it has new indications of hidden weapons work by Iran.

Iran Research Ctr. Played Role in Nuclear Program

U.S. Criticizes Approval of Shilo Housing Units

The United States criticizes Israel for approving 500 housing units for Shilo: Israel’s “settlement activity” not “constructive”.

U.S. Criticizes Approval of Shilo Housing Units

Leading Israeli Actors Perform in Kiryat Arba

Some of Israel’s leading actors perform a play from a Tel Aviv theater, for the first time, at the cultural center in Kiryat Arba.

Leading Israeli Actors Perform in Kiryat Arba

Gantz: Nuclear Iran is an Existential Threat

Chief of Staff Benny Gantz: A nuclear-armed Iran is an existential threat to Israel. The reality in the Middle East is very complex.

Gantz: Nuclear Iran is an Existential Threat

New Details of Tenenbaum's Illegal Dealings

Elchanan Tenenbaum reveals how he went to Dubai to "advise on a drug deal" and was kidnapped by Hizbullah.

New Details of Tenenbaum's Illegal Dealings

IAEA Reports Failure During Latest Iran Visit

The International Atomic Energy Agency has admitted that “intensive efforts” by its team visiting Iran have failed.

IAEA Reports Failure During Latest Iran Visit

Jordan's King Blames Israel for Stalled Peace

Jordan’s King Abdullah II says Israel is responsible for the deadlock in peace negotiations with the PA.

Jordan's King Blames Israel for Stalled Peace

Iran Threatens Strike on Pre-Emptive Strike

Top Iranian general warns that the Islamic Republic will pre-emptively strike anyone who threatens it.

Iran Threatens Strike on Pre-Emptive Strike

Likud MKs Urge Bibi to Implement Migron Agreement

Likud Knesset members visit Migron, called on Netanyahu to implement the agreement that has been reached regarding the community.

Likud MKs Urge Bibi to Implement Migron Agreement