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

Hanegbi: Launch a Military Operation in Gaza

Tzachi Hanegbi says Israel should "destroy the Iranian kingdom in southern Israel."

Hanegbi: Launch a Military Operation in Gaza

The Battle for Tripoli: Qaddafi's Son Capture

Rebels report they have captured Muammar Qaddafi's son, Saif Al Islam, as they continue to close in on Tripoli.

The Battle for Tripoli: Qaddafi's Son Capture

Assad: Obama Himself Should Resign

Syrian President Bashar Assad calls in interview on Syrian state television on President Barack Obama to resign for supporting Israel.

Assad: Obama Himself Should Resign

Paramedic Found His Family in the Hospital

A paramedic who rushed to the scene of a Grad attack, later discovered members of his own family had been wounded in the same attack.

Paramedic Found His Family in the Hospital

Netanyahu: Attack on Commanders Just the Begi

Netanyahu during visit with wounded soldiers: We acted swiftly, but that's just the beginning.

Netanyahu: Attack on Commanders Just the Begi

U.S., Britain Preparing Sanctions on Syria

The United States, Britain and other European allies plan to draft a UN Security Council sanctions resolution on Syria.

U.S., Britain Preparing Sanctions on Syria

Grad Missiles Fired at Be’er Sheva and Ashdod

Terrorists fired three Grad missiles at Be'er Sheva and Ashdod. Kassams exploded near Ashkelon. Ashdod Synagogue hit, three hurt.

Grad Missiles Fired at Be’er Sheva and Ashdod

IDF Attacks Terror Targets in the Gaza Strip

In response to Thursday's combined terror attacks near Eilat, the IDF attacked seven terror targets in Gaza overnight.

IDF Attacks Terror Targets in the Gaza Strip

Retired General: Time to Intervene in Sinai

General (res.) Uzi Dayan believes it is time to restore the IDF’s ability to operate in the Sinai Peninsula.

Retired General: Time to Intervene in Sinai

Explosions Near Qaddafi Compound

At least seven loud blasts heard near Qaddafi's compound in the capital Tripoli. Meanwhile, rebels continue to close in on the capital.

Explosions Near Qaddafi Compound

3 Egyptians Dead as Israel Chases Terrorists

Report: An Egyptian army officer and two security personnel dead as the IDF chases terrorists along the border.

3 Egyptians Dead as Israel Chases Terrorists

Brig.-Gen: Terror Attack was Predictable

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Amatzia Chen, a former IDF commander, says the terror attack in southern Israel was predictable.

Brig.-Gen: Terror Attack was Predictable

U.S. Condemns Terror Attacks

The United States denounces the terror attacks in southern Israel, calls on Egypt to ensure security in Sinai Peninsula.

U.S. Condemns Terror Attacks

ISA: Our Information was Precise

ISA says it gave a focused and concrete warning about the terror attack in southern Israel, dismisses IDF claims.

ISA: Our Information was Precise

Counter-terrorism Officer Killed Near Eilat

Counter-terrorism officer Pascal Avrahami, 49, was killed in an exchange of fire with terrorists north of Eilat. Death toll rises to 8.

Counter-terrorism Officer Killed Near Eilat

Video, Photos: Terror Attack in Southern Israel

Eight Israelis murdered in a terror attack in southern Israel. Israel’s security forces on high alert.

Video, Photos: Terror Attack in Southern Israel

Yitzhar Residents Arrested After Midnight

As part of many measures being taken against residents of Yitzhar, those who come home after midnight are now being detained.

Yitzhar Residents Arrested After Midnight

During the Break, the Knesset Renovates

The Knesset is taking advantage of the summer break to renovate, but not everyone is happy with the timing of the renovation.

During the Break, the Knesset Renovates

Erdogan: Assad is Like Qaddafi

Turkish Prime Minister compares Syrian President Bashar Assad's behavior toward protesters to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's behavior.

Erdogan: Assad is Like Qaddafi

Nasrallah Rejects Hariri Indictment

Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah rejects Hariri murder indictment. "There is no real evidence," he claims.

Nasrallah Rejects Hariri Indictment

Egypt: Sides Fail to Agree on Constitution

Egypt's liberals and Islamists get together for talk to agree on the principles of a new constitution; No agreements reached.

Egypt: Sides Fail to Agree on Constitution

Barghouti in Solitary Confinement Indefinitel

Report: Barghouti to be placed in solitary confinement indefinitely for his statements calling for large Arab marches on Israel.

Barghouti in Solitary Confinement Indefinitel

Qaddafi’s Forces Take Over Hospital

As rebels close in on the city of Zawiya and on Muammar Qaddafi, his forces are terrorizing the local residents.

Qaddafi’s Forces Take Over Hospital

Saleh Vows to Return to Yemen

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh vows to return home from Saudi Arabia. "See you in Sanaa," he tells his supporters.

Saleh Vows to Return to Yemen

ISA Continues to Pick On Yitzhar Detainees

After being arrested and then released, the two Yitzhar residents have once again been summoned for questioning.

ISA Continues to Pick On Yitzhar Detainees

Egyptian Army Foils Sixth Attack on Gas Pipel

Egyptian army arrests four gunmen as they prepare to detonate a device near the gas pipeline which provides gas to Israel.

Egyptian Army Foils Sixth Attack on Gas Pipel

Arab Who Lost Nof Tzion Project is Eyeing it

After Rami Levy pulled out of a deal to keep Nof Tzion out of Arab hands, the Arab developer who lost the project is eyeing it.

Arab Who Lost Nof Tzion Project is Eyeing it

Ya'alon: G-d Forbid We Apologize to Turkey

Vice Prime Minister says that if Israel apologizes to Turkey over the flotilla, the Turks won't stop there.

Ya'alon: G-d Forbid We Apologize to Turkey

Hamas: Israel Becoming 'Flexible' on Shalit

As Meshaal arrives in Cairo, Hamas official claims Israel is willing to allow released terrorists to move to Judea and Samaria.

Hamas: Israel Becoming 'Flexible' on Shalit

India: Activist Arrested for Hunger Strike

Indian anti-corruption activist arrested for planning a public hunger strike, begins fast behind bars.

India: Activist Arrested for Hunger Strike

Canada: Hackers ‘Kill’ Quebec Premier

Hackers attack website of Canadian newspaper, post fake item that Quebec Premier is dead.

Canada: Hackers ‘Kill’ Quebec Premier

UN to Keep Somali Aid Despite Allegations of

An AP investigation found that food meant for starving Somalis is being stolen and sold in markets. UN's World Food Program unfazed.

UN to Keep Somali Aid Despite Allegations of

Afghanistan: Bomb Kills 8

A bomb planted on a motorcycle kills eight in a vegetable market in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: Bomb Kills 8

British Police Protected Olympic Sites

British police reveal: We protected the 2012 Olympics sites during last week's riots.

British Police Protected Olympic Sites

Afghan Cleaner Shot Dead in NATO Headquarters

An Afghan cleaner has been shot dead inside the headquarters of NATO-led forces in Kabul. Reasons and perpetrator unknown.

Afghan Cleaner Shot Dead in NATO Headquarters

Sarkozy, Merkel Propose Eurozone Gov't

In the wake of another financial crisis in Europe, France and Germany suggest forming a "true European economic government."

Sarkozy, Merkel Propose Eurozone Gov't

Evidence: News Corp Scam Was 'Widely Discussed'

News Corp. executives come under fire after new evidence suggests the phone-hacking scandal was widely discussed.

Evidence: News Corp Scam Was 'Widely Discussed'

IDF Retaliates for Grads, Strikes in Gaza

The IDF retaliates for Monday's Grad attack on Be'er Sheva, strikes four terror targets in Gaza.

IDF Retaliates for Grads, Strikes in Gaza

Torah Scroll Placed in Cave of Patriarchs

Yisrael Bareli donated a Torah scroll to be placed in the Cave of Patriarchs in Hevron. Watch a video from the special ceremony.

Torah Scroll Placed in Cave of Patriarchs

Libya Rebels Take Second City Near Capital

After Zawiya, Libya rebels say they have also taken over Gharyan. "Qaddafi has been isolated," they claim.

Libya Rebels Take Second City Near Capital