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

Hizbullah Flag Flies in Toronto

Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto, Canada, marked by sharp anti-Israel messages and raising of the Hizbullah flag.

Hizbullah Flag Flies in Toronto

MK Ze'ev: Remember Expulsion

MK Nisim Ze'ev calls on Jews to always remember the expulsion from Gush Katif. "We were promised peace and got a terror state."

MK Ze'ev: Remember Expulsion

ICJP Denounces PA Statehood Bid

The International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians meets in the U.S. to discuss the PA's unilateral statehood bid.

ICJP Denounces PA Statehood Bid

Neria on Peace Now Report: Everything's Legal

Haggai Tam, secretary of the community of Neria in Binyamin, rejects Peace Now's claims that the community builds illegally.

Neria on Peace Now Report: Everything's Legal

Israel to PA: Postpone UN Bid for Negotiations

Kuwaiti daily reports the PA is considering Israeli offer to postpone the unilateral statehood bid and immediately begin negotiations.

Israel to PA: Postpone UN Bid for Negotiations

MK Rabbi Eichler Slams Migron Demolition

MK Rabbi Yisrael Eichler sends a protest letter to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu over the Migron demolition.

MK Rabbi Eichler Slams Migron Demolition

Libyan Official: Qaddafi Headed South

As hunt for Muammar Qaddafi continues, speculation is he is headed toward Chad or Niger.

Libyan Official: Qaddafi Headed South

Arab League Chief Delays Syria Visit

Just one day before it was to start, Arab League chief Nabil El-Arabi delays his planned visit to Syria. No explanations provided.

Arab League Chief Delays Syria Visit

U.S. ‘Concerned’ Over Turkey-Israel Row

United States says it is concerned over the diplomatic row between Turkey and Israel, calls on two sides to de-escalate the dispute.

U.S. ‘Concerned’ Over Turkey-Israel Row

Iran Offers 'Full Supervision' of Nuclear Program

Iran offers the IAEA 'full supervision' of its nuclear activities, as long as the sanctions against it are lifted.

Iran Offers 'Full Supervision' of Nuclear Program

Mubarak Trial Witness Testifies in His Favor

Trial of Hosni Mubarak takes interesting turn when former police general testifies that police were not ordered to fire on protesters.

Mubarak Trial Witness Testifies in His Favor

Video: Obama Tours Hurricane Damage in NJ

President Barack Obama traveled to the state of New Jersey to tour areas that were damaged last week by Hurricane Irene.

Video: Obama Tours Hurricane Damage in NJ

Migron Spokesman: It’s Not Over Yet

Migron spokesman Itai Hemo slams decision to demolish three homes in the community but promises: "It's not over for Migron."

Migron Spokesman: It’s Not Over Yet

Videos, Photos of Migron Demolition

Watch the Shomron Residents’ Council documentation of security forces marching into the community of Migron.

Videos, Photos of Migron Demolition

Libyan Rebels Preparing to Attack Bani Walid

Libyan rebels say negotiations over the surrender of one of Qaddafi's strongholds failed, are waiting for green light to attack.

Libyan Rebels Preparing to Attack Bani Walid

Komemiyut to Hold 5th Event Marking Expulsion

Komemiyut will be holding on Wednesday its 5th annual event marking the destruction of Gush Katif.

Komemiyut to Hold 5th Event Marking Expulsion

Radio Host: Media Taking Advantage of Protests

Radio personality Jojo Abutbul came to take part in a TV panel on the protests and heard anti-government sentiments in the corridor.

Radio Host: Media Taking Advantage of Protests

Migron Eviction Resumes

The demolition of three homes in Migron resumes after the prosecution appeals a temporary injunction.

Migron Eviction Resumes

Syria: 13 Dead as Crackdown Continues

13 dead in Syria as Bashar Assad’s continues assault on protesters. Meanwhile, EU adopts new sanctions against Syria.

Syria: 13 Dead as Crackdown Continues

Gaza Terror Groups Welcome Turkey’s Decision

Hamas and Islamic Jihad quick to welcome Turkey's decision to suspend its ties with Israel.

Gaza Terror Groups Welcome Turkey’s Decision

AU 'Encouraged' by Libyan Rebels

The African Union says it is encouraged by promises made by Libya’s NTC, will discuss the possibility of recognizing it.

AU 'Encouraged' by Libyan Rebels

Shomron Marks Record Increase in Students

The Shomron Regional Council marks new school year with a record growth of ten percent in the number of students.

Shomron Marks Record Increase in Students

EU to Adopt Ban on Syrian Oil Imports

The European Union is expected to announce new sanctions against Syria on Friday, including a ban on Syrian oil imports.

EU to Adopt Ban on Syrian Oil Imports

Egyptian Physicist in Judea&Samaria Conf.

Land of Israel activists plan to hold a conference on the Jewish right to Judea and Samaria. A pro-Israel physicist from Egypt will attend.

Egyptian Physicist in Judea&Samaria Conf.

Jordanian Group Threatens Lawsuit

Jordan, fighting Israel over Christian tourists, is claiming that the Christian baptism site Qasr al-Yahud is actually on its territory.

Jordanian Group Threatens Lawsuit

Trajtenberg: United People Won't be Defeated

Prof. Trajtenberg, head of PM's social welfare committee, explains the message of unity which emanates from the social protests

Trajtenberg: United People Won't be Defeated

Trouble for Assad? Hama Attorney-General Defe

Hama's attorney-general resigns over protest crackdown, marking the first high-profile defection in Syria since protest began.

Trouble for Assad? Hama Attorney-General Defe

Bush: I Was a Wartime President

Former President Bush in a special interview about the September 11 attacks: "I realized on September 11 I was a wartime president."

Bush: I Was a Wartime President

Qaddafi’s Sons Make Opposing Claims

One of Qaddafi's son says he is ready to negotiate with rebels, while the other promises to fight to the death.

Qaddafi’s Sons Make Opposing Claims

Tekoa Rabbi Supports PA's Statehood Bid

Rabbi Menachem Froman of Tekoa meets PA President Abbas, tells him that establishing a Palestinian state would benefit peace.

Tekoa Rabbi Supports PA's Statehood Bid

Journalist: People Hate Sarah Netanyahu

Gonen Ginat, editor of the Yisrael Hayom newspaper about the Sarah Netanyahu affair: They want to hurt the PM through his wife.

Journalist: People Hate Sarah Netanyahu

UN Extends Lebanon Mission by One Year

UN Security Council extends UNIFIL’s mission in Lebanon for another year, says the situation remains a threat to international security.

UN Extends Lebanon Mission by One Year

Gantz Warns Terrorists: Don't Test Us

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz warns terrorists against attacking Israel. "If Hamas or anyone else attacks us we'll hit them hard."

Gantz Warns Terrorists: Don't Test Us

U.S. Concerned Over WikiLeaks Blunder

U.S. expresses concern over risks to individuals after WikiLeaks releases cables without protecting names of sources.

U.S. Concerned Over WikiLeaks Blunder

More U.S. Sanctions on Syria

Assad's forces kill at least seven people after Ramadan. Meanwhile, the U.S. slaps sanctions on Syrian officials.

More U.S. Sanctions on Syria

JPost Fires Columnist Who Justified Terrorism

Columnist Larry Derfner fired from Jerusalem Post after writing in his blog that "the Palestinians have the right to use terrorism."

JPost Fires Columnist Who Justified Terrorism

Meet The City of David in Jerusalem

The City of David gives visitors a tour of Jerusalem's history starting from finds from the days of King David.

Meet The City of David in Jerusalem

Poll: Israeli Youth Identifies with the Right

Poll finds Israeli teens identify with the right, want Lieberman to be prime minister and don't want Israel to concede territories.

Poll: Israeli Youth Identifies with the Right

Fischer Gets an A from U.S. Finance Magazine

Global Finance gives Bank of Israel Governor Professor Stanley Fischer an A grade for the third year in a row.

Fischer Gets an A from U.S. Finance Magazine

Gaza Terror Groups Acquire Weapons from Libya

Terrorists in Gaza have acquired anti-aircraft and anti-tank rockets from Libya during its six-month civil war, Israeli officials say.

Gaza Terror Groups Acquire Weapons from Libya