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

IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

Airstrikes-for-rocket-attacks continue: IAF hits terror targets in Gaza, several hours after terrorist fire rockets at the Negev.

IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

Iranian Source: Mossad Behind Explosion

A source close to Iran’s clerical regime claims to have "information" that the Israeli Mossad is behind the explosion at a Tehran base.

Iranian Source: Mossad Behind Explosion

'Wounded Warriors' Visit Israel

For the second year in a row, a group of American wounded soldiers toured Israel and met fellow IDF soldiers.

'Wounded Warriors' Visit Israel

Kiryat Motzkin Rabbi Questioned by Police

Rabbi David Druckman of Kiryat Motzkin was questioned by police over a letter he signed more than three years ago. "This is unreal."

Kiryat Motzkin Rabbi Questioned by Police

Sarkozy to Netanyahu: You Have My Friendship

French President Nicolas Sarkozy doing damage control after being caught calling Netanyahu 'a liar.'

Sarkozy to Netanyahu: You Have My Friendship

IDF's Judea Brigade Simulates Terror Attack

The Judea Regional Brigade of the IDF’s Judea and Samaria Division holds the largest military exercise in its history.

IDF's Judea Brigade Simulates Terror Attack

PA TV: Filth of 'Impure Jews' Cleansed by Rain

A new meaning for "ethnic cleansing"? PA TV program says rain washes away the impurity of the footsteps of Jews on behalf of Muslims.

PA TV: Filth of 'Impure Jews' Cleansed by Rain

Hamas Terrorist Killed in IAF Airstrike in Gaza

One Hamas terrorist dies and four wounded as IAF attacks terror center in Gaza in response to Kassam rocket fire.

Hamas Terrorist Killed in IAF Airstrike in Gaza

Barak: May There be More Explosions in Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak addresses the mysterious explosion at a military base in Iran. "I don't know about it, but may there be more."

Barak: May There be More Explosions in Iran

Beautiful Jewish Music at 12 Years Old

At only 12 years of age, Avishai Rosen has made ​​a remarkable leap and has become one of the most popular singers of Jewish music.

Beautiful Jewish Music at 12 Years Old

IDF Commanders Visit Mertzbach Family

Head of Israeli Central Command and commander of the IDF’s Judea Brigade visit family of Rabbi Dan Mertzbach. "We are ashamed."

IDF Commanders Visit Mertzbach Family

Teens Who Started Carmel Fire May Not be Charged

Two teens from the Druze village of Isfiya who are suspected of starting last year's Carmel forest fire may not be charged.

Teens Who Started Carmel Fire May Not be Charged

Firecracker Thrown at Rabbi Pinto's Home

Vandals throw a firecracker at the yard of Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto in Ashdod. Police are investigating.

Firecracker Thrown at Rabbi Pinto's Home

Video: the Nightly Destruction of Oz Tzon

The outpost of Oz Tzion was demolished in a dawn raid last week. Arutz Sheva brings you the testimonies.

Video: the Nightly Destruction of Oz Tzon

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Visits Western Wall

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Konstantin Grishchenko, visits the Kotel (Western Wall) for the first time.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Visits Western Wall

After Stuxnet: Iran Detects Another Computer Virus

Just one day after the mysterious blast at a missiles base, Iran claims it has foiled a cyber-attack by the Duqu virus.

After Stuxnet: Iran Detects Another Computer Virus

Libya's Leader Promises: No Extreme Islam

Libya's interim leader assures EU foreign policy chief his country will not turn into an extremist Islamic country.

Libya's Leader Promises: No Extreme Islam

Nationalist Arrested for Facebook Post

Y, a citizen of Jerusalem, responded to a leftist on Facebook. Several days later he was arrested by police.

Nationalist Arrested for Facebook Post

Soldier Who Killed Mertzbach to be Questioned

Military Advocate General orders military police to conduct an investigation into the death of Rabbi Dan Mertzbach.

Soldier Who Killed Mertzbach to be Questioned

Video: Who Holds the Key to Peace?

The Chairman of the Yesha Council will determine whether there will be peace, according to Al-Jazeera TV.

Video: Who Holds the Key to Peace?

Syria: 21 Dead as Crackdown Continues

Human activists say 21 dead, including an eight-year-old, as Assad's violent crackdown continues.

Syria: 21 Dead as Crackdown Continues

Tunisia's Islamists: We'll Welcome All Faiths

The leader of Tunisia’s newly-elected Islamist party: We'll keep the moderation and not exclude anyone.

Tunisia's Islamists: We'll Welcome All Faiths

Otniel Resident Dead in Shooting Incident

60-year-old Rabbi Dan Mertzbach killed after IDF troops accidentally fire shots at an Israeli vehicle.

Otniel Resident Dead in Shooting Incident

Kiryat Ono to Name Neighborhood After Sharon

Kiryat Ono is planning to name a new residential neighborhood after Israel's former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Local residents object.

Kiryat Ono to Name Neighborhood After Sharon

Poll: Americans Prefer Netanyahu to Obama

New poll finds that Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israel are more popular among Americans than their own president.

Poll: Americans Prefer Netanyahu to Obama

Panetta: Iran Strike Could Have Consequences

U.S. Defense Secretary warns that military action against Iran could have unintended consequences, says it should be last resort.

Panetta: Iran Strike Could Have Consequences

Lieberman Denied Access to Secret Documents

Avigdor Lieberman was not allowed to view secret documents when he served as Minister for Strategic Affairs, report says.

Lieberman Denied Access to Secret Documents

France Says Ma'aleh Adumim is 'Occupied Palestine'

French citizen who lives in Ma'aleh Adumim surprised that his passport says he lives in "Occupied Palestine."

France Says Ma'aleh Adumim is 'Occupied Palestine'

Gush Katif Families Establish Center in Golan

Former Gush Katif families who now live in the Golan Heights have established a legacy center to tell their story.

Gush Katif Families Establish Center in Golan

UNESCO Suspends New Programs Due to Budget Hole

UNESCO announces it will suspend new programs due to a $65 million budget hole caused by its acceptance of the PA.

UNESCO Suspends New Programs Due to Budget Hole

Shilo Resident Escapes Terror Attack

Rotem Bar David was making her way to work along Highway 60 when a terrorist pointed a weapon at her. She sped away and escaped.

Shilo Resident Escapes Terror Attack

Gaza to Export Furniture, Thanks to Israel

Pilot program will allow Gaza to export furniture to Europe, in addition to the agricultural exports already taking place.

Gaza to Export Furniture, Thanks to Israel

Dennis Ross, Obama’s Mideast Advisor, to Resign

Dennis Ross, President Obama's Mideast advisor, announces his resignation, citing his wish to return to private life.

Dennis Ross, Obama’s Mideast Advisor, to Resign

Nationalists Protest at Infiltrator Hall, Tel Aviv

Nationalists led by MK Ben-Ari and Baruch Marzel visit an illegal wedding hall which serves infiltrators: We'll fight using all the means.

Nationalists Protest at Infiltrator Hall, Tel Aviv

PA Moving to 'Plan B'

After admitting that their unilateral statehood bid has failed, PA is now planning to seek an upgraded observer status.

PA Moving to 'Plan B'

Sharansky: We Need More Young Jewish Leaders

Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky: We need to guarantee the future of the Jewish people. That must be done through our youth.

Sharansky: We Need More Young Jewish Leaders

Ambassadors: U.S.-Israel Relations Strong

Ambassadors Oren and Shapiro at the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly: U.S. strongly supports Israel.

Ambassadors: U.S.-Israel Relations Strong

PM: Voting for the Dead Sea Will Help Tourism

PM Netanyahu in a last effort to encourage votes for the Dead Sea as one of the new seven wonders of nature: It will encourage tourism.

PM: Voting for the Dead Sea Will Help Tourism

Obama and Netanyahu Have a Good Relationship

White House tries to stifle diplomatic fallout from Obama-Sarkozy conversation, says Obama and Netanyahu are close.

Obama and Netanyahu Have a Good Relationship

Nationalists at Tel Aviv U

A group of nationalist activists visit Tel Aviv University to make a point: If Judea and Samaria is occupied land, so is this.

Nationalists at Tel Aviv U