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

Netanyahu Visits Eilat's Infiltration Neighborhood

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visits the Ye’elim neighborhood in Eilat, which suffers from illegal African infiltration.

Netanyahu Visits Eilat's Infiltration Neighborhood

Shalit Deal Terrorist Still in Hadassah Hospital

Arutz Sheva receives a second complaint from another family about the terrorist who was hospitalized in Hadassah.

Shalit Deal Terrorist Still in Hadassah Hospital

Report: Hizbullah Warehouse Explosion Fabricated

Last week's explosion at a Hizbullah warehouse in Lebanon may have never actually happened, according to Israel's Channel 10.

Report: Hizbullah Warehouse Explosion Fabricated

Erdogan Undergoes Abdominal Surgery

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has undergone abdominal surgery. The operation was a success.

Erdogan Undergoes Abdominal Surgery

Defense Ministry Apologizes to NYT Journalist

Defense Ministry apologizes to a pregnant news photographer who said she was humiliated by soldiers during a security check.

Defense Ministry Apologizes to NYT Journalist

New Bill Targets Libelous Internet Users

The Knesset approves the first reading of a bill that would revealing the information of an internet user who causes damage to another.

New Bill Targets Libelous Internet Users

Arabs Throw Bottle at Ariel Resident's Car

A resident of Ariel who was driving on the Trans-Samaria Highway had a glass bottle thrown at him by Arabs. Luckily, he was not hurt.

Arabs Throw Bottle at Ariel Resident's Car

Katyusha Missiles Fired from Lebanon

At least four Katyusha missiles were fired from Lebanon overnight Monday. No physical injuries. IDF returned fire.

Katyusha Missiles Fired from Lebanon

Iraq: 2 Dead in Explosion Near Parliament

Iraqi member of parliament wounded and two other people killed in explosion near parliament, as violence escalates.

Iraq: 2 Dead in Explosion Near Parliament

Iran Threatens Israel with Missile Barrage

Iran continues to threaten Israel, this time hinting it will hit it with up to 150,000 missiles if its nuclear facilities are attacked.

Iran Threatens Israel with Missile Barrage

PA Arabs Oppose Armed Struggle

New poll conducted among PA Arabs finds they oppose the armed struggle against Israel but disappointed at the peace process.

PA Arabs Oppose Armed Struggle

Gaza Begins Agricultural Export to Europe

Business as usual in Gaza as it begins exporting agricultural products to Europe, with Israel's assistance.

Gaza Begins Agricultural Export to Europe

Historic Election in Egypt Underway

Egypt's military leader calls on citizens to vote in Monday's elections, as protesters continue to demand his resignation.

Historic Election in Egypt Underway

Lebanon: Thousands Rally Against Hizbullah, Syria

Tens of thousands Lebanese residents protest against the Assad regime and its ally, the Hizbullah terror group.

Lebanon: Thousands Rally Against Hizbullah, Syria

Egypt's Gas Pipeline Blown Up for the Ninth Time

Hours before polls open in Egypt, saboteurs attack - for the ninth time - the gas pipeline to Jordan and Israel.

Egypt's Gas Pipeline Blown Up for the Ninth Time

AMIT Network Honors Outstanding Schools

The AMIT Network of religious Zionist schools held its annual education award ceremony.

AMIT Network Honors Outstanding Schools

Netanyahu Foils Demolition of Temple Mount Bridge

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu prevents the demolition of the Mughrabi Bridge, deemed by engineers dangerous to the public.

Netanyahu Foils Demolition of Temple Mount Bridge

iPhone Saves Israeli Girl's Life

Seven-year-old Gil Dahan's doctor was able to diagnose her condition using an iPhone video. It saved her life.

iPhone Saves Israeli Girl's Life

Islamist Party Set to Win Morocco Elections

Morocco becomes second country after Tunisia where post-Arab Spring elections end in win for Islamists.

Islamist Party Set to Win Morocco Elections

Iran Threatens to Attack Turkey, Israel

Iran threatens to attack both in Turkey and in Israel if the Jewish state attacks its nuclear facilities.

Iran Threatens to Attack Turkey, Israel

Arab Countries Preparing to Sanction Assad

After Syria refuses to let observers enter its territory, Arab nations now planning to slap sanctions on the Assad regime.

Arab Countries Preparing to Sanction Assad

Yemen Protesters Not Satisfied with Saleh Deal

The deal for Yemen's president to step down fell far short of the demands of protesters, who hit the streets again.

Yemen Protesters Not Satisfied with Saleh Deal

Arab League to Syria: Allow Observers by Friday

The Arab League gives Syria a Friday deadline: allow monitors into the country or face sanctions.

Arab League to Syria: Allow Observers by Friday

Sarkozy Tells French Jews: I Stand with Israel

French President Nicolas Sarkozy meets French Jews, tells them he is committed to the State of Israel.

Sarkozy Tells French Jews: I Stand with Israel

Ethiopian Leader: Embrace the Ethiopian Community

Avraham Negosa, a leader of Ethiopian Jewry in Israel: It's hard for Ethiopians to adapt to life in Israel. They should be embraced.

Ethiopian Leader: Embrace the Ethiopian Community

Anti-Israel Demonstration During Olmert Lecture

About 100 people demonstrate during a lecture by former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at a synagogue in Germany.

Anti-Israel Demonstration During Olmert Lecture

Expert: Muslim Brotherhood Will Likely Take Power

Professor Moshe Sharon from the Hebrew University warns: The Muslim Brotherhood is well organized. They'll likely win the elections.

Expert: Muslim Brotherhood Will Likely Take Power

Shechem Gets New Power Line

Israeli Electric Company completes new power line in Shechem. The new infrastructure will serve both Arab and Jewish populations.

Shechem Gets New Power Line

Mubarak's Former PM to Head New Cabinet

Egypt's ruling military council asks Kamal al-Ganzouri, who served as Prime Minister in the 1990s, to head the new cabinet.

Mubarak's Former PM to Head New Cabinet

MK Michaeli: We Have to Fight Demolitions

Shas MK Avraham Michaeli tours the Jewish communities slated for demolition. "We cannot repeat the sights of Gush Katif."

MK Michaeli: We Have to Fight Demolitions

Fayyad Warns: No Tax Money - No More PA

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad: If Israel doesn't transfer our tax money, we will fail financially and cease to exist.

Fayyad Warns: No Tax Money - No More PA

Police, Cops to Compensate Protestor

Court rules that the police as well as two officers who beat a nationalist protestor in 2005 will pay him 45,000 shekels in compensation.

Police, Cops to Compensate Protestor

PA TV Calls for "Death for the Sake of Palestine"

On the anniversary of Yasser Arafat’s death, official PA TV broadcast a music video calling for “death for the sake of Palestine.”

PA TV Calls for "Death for the Sake of Palestine"

IDF to 'Kidnap' Soldiers Once a Month

Amid fears that terrorists are planning to kidnap soldiers, the IDF will stage soldiers' kidnappings once a month.

IDF to 'Kidnap' Soldiers Once a Month

Expert: Muslim Brotherhood May Seize Power

Middle East expert Dr. David Bukay: The Muslim Brotherhood is slowly taking over Egypt. That's dangerous for peace.

Expert: Muslim Brotherhood May Seize Power

Erdan: Only Judaism Has Kept Us

Minister Gilad Erdan dismisses claims that hareidim are a threat to Israel. "The real threat is the loss of connection to Judaism."

Erdan: Only Judaism Has Kept Us

EU to Tighten Sanctions on Iran

European Union follows U.S., Britain and Canada, will sanction some 200 Iranian people, companies and organizations.

EU to Tighten Sanctions on Iran

Ban: Resume Transfer of Taxes to PA

UN Secretary-General asks Prime Minister Netanyahu to resume the transfer of taxes Israel collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority.

Ban: Resume Transfer of Taxes to PA

Bnei Akiva's Ethiopian Youth Celebrate Sigd

Bnei Akiva's Ethiopian youth will hit Jerusalem's pedestrian mall and celebrate the traditional Sigd holiday with passersby.

Bnei Akiva's Ethiopian Youth Celebrate Sigd

MK Ariel: The State is Persecuting Rabbis

MK Uri Ariel criticizes the decision to launch a criminal probe against Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu. "We'll use legislation to stop this."

MK Ariel: The State is Persecuting Rabbis