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

Arabs Demand Homesh

The Arabs are demanding that Israel hand over the land on which the Jewish community of Homesh sat.

Arabs Demand Homesh

Terrorists Fire Kassam Rocket

Terrorists fired a rocket from the Gaza region early Thursday morning. The rocket landed in an open area near with no injuries and no damage.

Terrorists Fire Kassam Rocket

IDF Attacks Targets in Gaza

IDF targets three terror tunnels in Gaza in response to ongoing rocket attacks originating in the region.

IDF Attacks Targets in Gaza

Israel Sends Aid Ship to Cyprus

An Israeli ship carrying aid has left for Cyprus, in the wake of Monday's fatal explosion at a local naval base.

Israel Sends Aid Ship to Cyprus

MK Recalls Rebbe's Questioning

MK Michael Ben-Ari began a speech in the Knesset by reading an excerpt about the Lubavitcher rebbe who was questioned by Jews in Soviet Russia.

MK Recalls Rebbe's Questioning

Polish Couple to be Honored

Stefan and Maria Magenheim, who saved a Jewish child's life during the Holocaust, will be honored by Yad Vashem as Righteous Among the Nations.

Polish Couple to be Honored

PM Meets 'Special' Athletes

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with developmentally disabled Israeli athletes, who took part in the “Special Olympics” in Athens, Greece.

PM Meets 'Special' Athletes

PLO Blames U.S.

Following the Quartet's failed meeting, PLO says it holds the United States responsible for Israel's 'racist' policies.

PLO Blames U.S.

IDF Attacks Gaza Weapons Sites

In response to Tuesday evening's rocket attacks on southern Israel, the Israeli Air Force has bombed two weapons manufacturing sites in Gaza.

IDF Attacks Gaza Weapons Sites

Negev Home Damaged by Rocket

Gaza terrorists fire two rockets at southern Israel, causing light damage to one home.

Negev Home Damaged by Rocket

'Yoni Netanyahu Was a Hero'

Chief of Staff Benny Gantz and President Shimon Peres spoke at last week’s memorial for Yoni Netanyahu. "He was a hero and a man of spirit."

'Yoni Netanyahu Was a Hero'

Bibi and Peres Thank Greek Pres.

President Peres and Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Greek Greek President Karolos Papoulias and thanked him for his support of Israel.

Bibi and Peres Thank Greek Pres.

South Sudan: We Love Israel

Senior official in the newly formed country of South Sudan: Israel is a friendly country and we love the people of Israel.

South Sudan: We Love Israel

EU Members Against PA Statehood

More than 100 members of the European Parliament urge the EU to discourage the Palestinian Authority's bid for a unilateral recognition of a state.

EU Members Against PA Statehood

Attack on Egypt's Gas Pipeline

Masked gunmen blew up a terminal of the Egyptian natural gas pipeline to Israel and Jordan, the fourth time since February.

Attack on Egypt's Gas Pipeline

Knesset Approves ‘Boycott Bill’

Bill which prevents companies from participating in government bids if they boycott Judea and Samaria communities passes second and third readings.

Knesset Approves ‘Boycott Bill’

Turkey Insists on Apology

Despite recent reports that Israel’s ties with Turkey are warming up, Turkey’s prime minister insists Israel must apologize for Marmara raid.

Turkey Insists on Apology

Hebrew U Studies Cancer

Researchers at Hebrew U say they have discovered the molecular basis for the breakage of DNA during the development of cancerous tumors.

Hebrew U Studies Cancer

Syrian Revolution Singer Killed

Syrian singer Ibrahim Qashoush wrote a song calling for Syrian President Assad's ouster. His body was later found in a river in Hama.

Syrian Revolution Singer Killed

Egypt Suspends Police Officers

In wake of new protests, Egypt's Prime Minister orders suspension of police officers accused of killing demonstrators during the revolution.

Egypt Suspends Police Officers

New Song a Metaphor for Mashiach

“Wings of Song” by New York composer/lyricist Cecelia Margules is a metaphor of the Jewish people’s yearning for Mashiach. Watch the music clip.

New Song a Metaphor for Mashiach

"CleanTech Repairs the World"

The CleanTech conference was held in Tel Aviv. "Israel is considered a leader in technology in general and in Cleantech in particular"

"CleanTech Repairs the World"

Saleh Makes TV Appearance

Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh appeared on television Thursday for the first time since being wounded in an attack on his palace last month.

Saleh Makes TV Appearance

IDF Admits Mistakes

IDF probe into May 30 incident at Joseph's Tomb determines: IDF's deployment was a mistake, police officers arrived late.

IDF Admits Mistakes

Bulgaria Rebuffs Israel

Bulgaria, usually considered an ally of Israel, does not commit to voting against the planned unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state.

Bulgaria Rebuffs Israel

Beck: Work with Pro-Israel Media

Broadcaster Glenn Beck to tell Knesset members to work very closely with pro-Israel media outlets, in order to stop the delegitimization of Israel.

Beck: Work with Pro-Israel Media

Palmer: Gaza Blockade Legal

Report on 2010 flotilla to say Israel's naval blockade on the Gaza Strip is legal, yet claims the IDF acted too quickly in taking over Marmara.

Palmer: Gaza Blockade Legal

Dutch Jews Concerned

Dutch Chief Rabbi Benjamin Jacobs: The ban on kosher slaughter is a fight against religion. Will they ban circumcision next?

Dutch Jews Concerned

UN Reports on Nakba Day Riots

UN report says Israel used excessive force during Nakba Day riots, chides Arab demonstrators who behaved 'provocatively'.

UN Reports on Nakba Day Riots

Only 2 Ships Leave for Gaza

Flotilla fizzles? Out of ten ships that wanted to make their way to Gaza, only two have so far been able to leave Greek ports.

Only 2 Ships Leave for Gaza

Gantz: Stop Attacks on Alon

Chief of Staff at event marking 35th anniversary of Yeshivat Or Etzion: "Condemn the acts and statements being made against Brig.-Gen. Alon."

Gantz: Stop Attacks on Alon

PM: Arab Democracy Means Peace

Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Middle East instability on YouTube: "Arab democracies are the best thing that could happen to Israel."

PM: Arab Democracy Means Peace

Former Jewish Ambassador Honored

Marc Ginsberg, the first Jewish-American to serve as Ambassador to an Arab country, receives honorary award.

Former Jewish Ambassador Honored

Gantz to Visit Hesder Yeshiva

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz will visit the Or Etzion yeshiva on Wednesday, his first visit to a Hesder yeshiva since taking office.

Gantz to Visit Hesder Yeshiva

UN to Discuss Palestine in July

Ahead of the PA's unilateral statehood bid in September, UN Security Council schedules "open debate" about Palestine later this month.

UN to Discuss Palestine in July

Barak Won’t Transfer Bodies

After having suspended the decision to transfer bodies of terrorists to the PA, Barak makes final decision: no bodies will be transferred.

Barak Won’t Transfer Bodies

IAF Hits Terror Tunnel

IAF aircraft hits terrorist tunnel in northern Gaza, in response to latest terror attacks originating from the region.

IAF Hits Terror Tunnel

'Summer Camp' Jail Intifada?

Arab terrorists in Israeli prisons claim their condition has become 'intolerable' and are calling on all Arabs to launch a popular Intifada.

'Summer Camp' Jail Intifada?

'Israel Ready for Any Scenario'

As Israel prepares for Friday’s ‘fly in’ to Ben Gurion Airport, Minister Edelstein says Israel is prepared for any scenario.

'Israel Ready for Any Scenario'

'Torah Above All Laws'

Rabbi Shalom Gold at the support rally for Rabbis Dov Lior and Yaakov Yosef: "The real honor that was diminished was that of the police."

'Torah Above All Laws'