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

Uniformed IDF Soldiers Visit Temple Mount

For the first time in a decade, uniformed soldiers were permitted to ascend the Temple Mount.

Uniformed IDF Soldiers Visit Temple Mount

Lebanon Arrests 'Long-Time Spy' for Israel

Lebanon charges a former telecom employee with spying for Israel. Hizbullah TV claims he's been spying for 35 years.

Lebanon Arrests 'Long-Time Spy' for Israel

Court Rejects Appeal Against ‘Invasion’ Measure

Supreme Court rejects a petition against a measure which prevents the unification of PA Arabs with their Israeli Arab spouses.

Court Rejects Appeal Against ‘Invasion’ Measure

U.S. Rescues Six Iranian Mariners

For the second time this week, the U.S. helps Iranians: The Coast Guard rescues six Iranian mariners from a flooded vessel.

U.S. Rescues Six Iranian Mariners

Video: Rabbi Eliyashiv at Brit After Release

Just a short time after he was released from hospital, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv attended a brit milah ceremony.

Video: Rabbi Eliyashiv at Brit After Release

Iran Rejects Concerns Over Underground Plant

Iran’s envoy to the IAEA says the West's reactions to the Fordo underground nuclear plant are politically motivated.

Iran Rejects Concerns Over Underground Plant

Lapid Prompts Shelving of 'Lapid Law'

Two days after Yair Lapid announces his plans to enter politics, the law named after him is shelved.

Lapid Prompts Shelving of 'Lapid Law'

Israeli Hackers Publish Saudi Credit Card Details

A group of Israeli hackers "return the favor" for last week's attack on Israeli websites, publish credit card details of Saudis.

Israeli Hackers Publish Saudi Credit Card Details

Court Upholds Injunction Against General Strike

National Labor Court rules that the Histadrut won't be allowed to launch a general strike for another three weeks.

Court Upholds Injunction Against General Strike

After Iowa, Romney Also Clinches New Hampshire

CNN projects a win for Mitt Romney in New Hampshire with 35% of the votes. "Tonight we made history," Romney tells voters.

After Iowa, Romney Also Clinches New Hampshire

Gunmen Try to Break into Egyptian Hotel

Four armed gunmen tried to break into a hotel in the Sinai Peninsula which is popular among Israelis. No one was hurt.

Gunmen Try to Break into Egyptian Hotel

Gafni: The Military Spoils the Hareidim

MK Moshe Gafni calls hareidi-religious men not to join the IDF under any circumstances, because of women's singing.

Gafni: The Military Spoils the Hareidim

Report: Israel Preparing for Nuclear Iran

Israeli experts recently prepared scenarios for the day after an Iranian nuclear weapons test, says the London Times.

Report: Israel Preparing for Nuclear Iran

Yeshiva Students to Gantz: Let Us Keep Halakha

Hesder yeshiva students send a letter to the IDF Chief of Staff, asking him to allow hareidi soldiers not to listen to women's singing.

Yeshiva Students to Gantz: Let Us Keep Halakha

Regavim Launches New International Department

Regavim's new international department will help spread its Jewish Zionist agenda to the English speaking public around the world.

Regavim Launches New International Department

New Kollel Opens in Jericho

New kolel in Jericho strengthens the already increasing presence in the ancient Jewish city.

New Kollel Opens in Jericho

Livni Caves, Announces Early Kadima Primaries

Opposition leader MK Tzipi Livni says the party's primaries will be held earlier, dismisses possibility that Mofaz could win.

Livni Caves, Announces Early Kadima Primaries

Erdogan Warns of a Civil War in Syria

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns of a “civil war” in Syria, says his country will continue to impose sanctions on Assad.

Erdogan Warns of a Civil War in Syria

IAEA Confirms Iran's Underground Site

The UN’s nuclear watchdog confirms that Iran has begun enriching uranium at a heavily fortified underground site.

IAEA Confirms Iran's Underground Site

Knesset Approves Infiltration Law

The Knesset approves new legislation that allows to detain illegal infiltrators for a period of three years.

Knesset Approves Infiltration Law

Arab League Tells Syria to Stop Violence

Arab League demands that the Syrian government stop all violence and allow more monitors in. The UN is out of the picture, for now.

Arab League Tells Syria to Stop Violence

Legal Expert: Supreme Court Activism is Over

Legal expert Dr. Haim Shain welcomes the appointment of new judges to the Supreme Court. "Former Chief Justice Barak's policy is over."

Legal Expert: Supreme Court Activism is Over

Haniyeh Promises ‘Difficult Days’ for Israel

Hamas' Gaza Prime Minister in Tunisia: We will not a cede a single part of Palestine and won't recognize Israel.

Haniyeh Promises ‘Difficult Days’ for Israel

Knesset Approves Free Education from Age 3

New law that would allow for free education for children starting at the age of three approved by the Israeli government.

Knesset Approves Free Education from Age 3

Bulgaria Thwarts Terror Attack Against Israelis

Bulgaria’s security services thwarted a planned terror attack against Israeli tourists in Sofia.

Bulgaria Thwarts Terror Attack Against Israelis

Pro-Israel Philanthropist Newton Becker Dies at 83

Pro-Israel philanthropist Newton Becker died on Sunday, January 2, at the age of 83, after a lengthy battle with illness.

Pro-Israel Philanthropist Newton Becker Dies at 83

Muslim Brotherhood Denies it Will Uphold Peace

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood denies United States' claims it promised to uphold the peace treaty with Israel.

Muslim Brotherhood Denies it Will Uphold Peace

Hamas Denies Fatah Delegation Entry to Gaza

Unity between Hamas and Fatah? Hamas criticized after denying a Fatah delegation entry to Gaza.

Hamas Denies Fatah Delegation Entry to Gaza

Syria Accuses Google of Supporting the Revolution

Syrian website claims Google Earth has been changing names of streets in Syria to make them identifiable with the revolution.

Syria Accuses Google of Supporting the Revolution

Hareidi Man Attacked in Ashdod

A 31-year-old hareidi-religious man was attacked overnight Friday night in Ashdod. He required hospitalization.

Hareidi Man Attacked in Ashdod

Danon: Barak is a Burden, Not an Asset

MK Danny Danon launches new campaign to prevent the plan to guarantee Barak a spot on the Likud's list.

Danon: Barak is a Burden, Not an Asset

Bereaved Father: Soldiers Know They May Not Return

Haim Avraham, father of kidnapped soldier Benny Avraham, welcomes the recommendations of the Shamgar Commission.

Bereaved Father: Soldiers Know They May Not Return

Members of Baltimore Synagogue Visit Israel

Over 25 members of Congregation Bnei Jacob Shaarei Zion in Baltimore took part in a week-long solidarity mission to Israel.

Members of Baltimore Synagogue Visit Israel

U.S., Israel Preparing for 'Biggest Defense Drill'

IDF and U.S. forces will team up soon for a major missile defense exercise, "the biggest one ever" according to military sources.

U.S., Israel Preparing for 'Biggest Defense Drill'

After Restraining Order, Marzel's Son Arrested

Hours after he received a restraining order and was barred from Judea and Samaria, 19-year-old Yishai Marzel was arrested.

After Restraining Order, Marzel's Son Arrested

Arab MKs Denounce Police 'Brutality'

MKs Ahmed Tibi and Ibrahim Sarsour condemn the police for raiding a noisy mosque in Jaffa, threaten consequences.

Arab MKs Denounce Police 'Brutality'

Chief IAF Rabbi Denies Reports He Apologized

The saga continues: IAF Chief Rabbi Moshe Ravad denies reports he asked to remain in the Shachar program and apologized.

Chief IAF Rabbi Denies Reports He Apologized

Yemen's Saleh Not Going to U.S. After All

Despite earlier reports, Yemen's President will remain in his country and not travel to the U.S. for medical treatment.

Yemen's Saleh Not Going to U.S. After All

Arab Israelis Cross Border to Help Assad

Two Arab Israelis are believed to have crossed the border to Syria last week to act on their support for President Bashar Assad.

Arab Israelis Cross Border to Help Assad

NJ Rabbi Sentenced to Five Years for Corruption

New Jersey rabbi given a five-year prison sentence after admitting to corruption.

NJ Rabbi Sentenced to Five Years for Corruption