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

Cain at NYC Israel Day Concert

Potential Rep. Presidential candidate Herman Cain will be attending the Israel Day Concert and Rally in Central Park this coming Sunday.

Cain at NYC Israel Day Concert

Advisor Warns of 3rd Intifada

A senior advisor to Abbas says Nakba Day incidents were a “rehearsal” for Naksa Day, warns of a third intifada if peace talks don't advance.

Advisor Warns of 3rd Intifada

UN: Qaddafi Committed War Crimes

UN panel finds that Libyan leader Qaddafi has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity - and that rebels, too, committed some war crimes.

UN: Qaddafi Committed War Crimes

French FM Visits Israel

French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe arrives in Jerusalem to revive talks between Israel and the PA.

French FM Visits Israel

Bill: No Terrorists in Schools

MK Alex Miller initiates bill to limit appearances in Israeli schools of persons convicted of helping terror groups.

Bill: No Terrorists in Schools

Assad Forms Dialogue C'tee

Syrian President Assad forms a committee to set up bases for a national dialogue, releases political prisoners.

Assad Forms Dialogue C'tee

U.S. Will Boycott Durban III

U.S. will boycott the Durban III conference in September, says the Durban process “included ugly displays of intolerance and anti-Semitism.”

U.S. Will Boycott Durban III

PM Meets Pre-Military Students

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with students at the pre-military academy in Lod. "Education appears in the clearest way in preparatory academies."

PM Meets Pre-Military Students

Assad Announces Amnesty

Assad grants general amnesty for crimes committed before May 31, 2011. "It's too little, too late," say opposition members.

Assad Announces Amnesty

Jerusalem: Always This Way?

Video by the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs presents Jerusalem’s 4000-year history in just five minutes.

Jerusalem: Always This Way?

Lebanon May Hold Back Protests

As Arabs prepare for 'Naksa Day' protests, Lebanon says it may hold back protesters to avoid a repeat of 'Nakba Day'.

Lebanon May Hold Back Protests

We Continue to Build Jerusalem

Netanyahu at the Jerusalem Day celebration at Mercaz HaRav yeshiva."We'll strengthen Jerusalem and it will strengthen us. It is unified forever."

We Continue to Build Jerusalem

Strike on Iran May be Necessary

Minister Moshe Ya’alon says the civilized world must act to avert the Iranian nuclear threat, including a pre-emptive strike if necessary.

Strike on Iran May be Necessary

Over 100 Libyan Soldiers Defect

Eight Libyan army officers appear in Rome, saying they have defected, as have more than 100 other soldiers.

Over 100 Libyan Soldiers Defect

Moskowitz Zionism Prizes Awarded

Rabbi Yehoshua Fass of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Former MK Rabbi Chanan Porat, and former Mossad director Meir Dagan receive Moskowitz Prize in Jerusalem.

Moskowitz Zionism Prizes Awarded

Gaza Movement: Flotilla On

Free Gaza Movement welcomes UN's call to Israel to end its blockade on Gaza, but rejects calls to stop flotillas from setting sail.

Gaza Movement: Flotilla On

Canada Against Gaza Flotillas

Canada's foreign minister issues a statement in which he advises Canadians against taking part in the planned flotillas to Gaza.

Canada Against Gaza Flotillas

'1967 a War of Redemption'

For Jerualem Day: Rabbi Chanan Porat, who helped liberate Jerusalem in 1967, tells Arutz Sheva about the joy of its "Redemption", not 'occupation'.

'1967 a War of Redemption'

IHH: Flotilla Still On

IHH Head Bülent Yıldırım clarifies that Egypt's opening of it border with Gaza doesn't change his organization's plan for a flo

IHH: Flotilla Still On

Lawyers: PA State is Illegal

Lawyers and international law experts appeal to UN Secretary-General, asking that he prevent the unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state.

Lawyers: PA State is Illegal

Syria to Cooperate with IAEA

A document made available to AP states that Syria is willing to allow IAEA access to a nuclear site bombed by Israel in 2007.

Syria to Cooperate with IAEA

Syria Experts: Sanctions Illegal

Syrian law experts tell Syria news agency that the U.S. and EU measures against Syria are illegal according to international law.

Syria Experts: Sanctions Illegal

Israelis Believe PA State Coming

Survey among Israelis finds that most believe a Palestinian state is coming in September along with a new Intifada that has PA support.

Israelis Believe PA State Coming

Lebanese Man Speaks Against Jews

Lebanese businessman tells Hizbullah TV network that the Jewish “human pieces of filth” should go back to their true countries.

Lebanese Man Speaks Against Jews

Group Rejects Marches on Israel

Prominent figure in Egypt's Jama’a al-Islamiya group rejects marches towards the Israeli border, but hopes for a future liberation of Jerusalem.

Group Rejects Marches on Israel

Billionaire Won't Give to Obama

Israeli-American billionaire Haim Saban says he won't be donating to Obama as he has for other Democrats. "He doesn’t need any of my donations."

Billionaire Won't Give to Obama

ChabadTanks Bring Holiday Spirit

Chabad’s mobile mitzvah tanks brought the spirit of Lag BaOmer to citizens throughout Israel, and are now helping prepare students for Shavuot.

ChabadTanks Bring Holiday Spirit

Video: Israel and U.S. Go Green

A video presented at the AIPAC conference shows how the US and Israel collaborate on green energy projects such as solar energy and electric cars.

Video: Israel and U.S. Go Green

Egypt: 17 Lost Pyramids Found

A satellite survey of Egypt found 17 lost pyramids as well as more than 1,000 tombs and 3,000 ancient settlements.

Egypt: 17 Lost Pyramids Found

IDF Honors Reservists

Read about reservists, the unique backbone of the IDF. Reservist Appreciation Week has just honored them, including a special Knesset session.

IDF Honors Reservists

PM Calls Kadima to Join Gov't

As Kadima members criticize Netanyahu over his speech in Congress, his spokesperson calls on Kadima should join Netanyahu's government.

PM Calls Kadima to Join Gov't

Canada Sanctions Syria

Canada become the latest country to impose sanctions on Syria, preventing its leaders from traveling to Canada and banning trade.

Canada Sanctions Syria

Abbas: Palestinians Own History

Palestinian Media Watch shows video in which PA Chairman Abbas says PM Netanyahu is 'incidental in history.'

Abbas: Palestinians Own History

EJC Against Ban in Scotland

The European Jewish Congress speaks out against a ban on Israeli books and products in Scotland, says such acts are "reminiscent of darker times."

EJC Against Ban in Scotland

Hamas Leaders Quarrel Again

Hamas' al-Zahar says Mashaal had "no right" to say Hamas would allow negotiations with Israel. Mashaal associate: al-Zahar has no right to comment.

Hamas Leaders Quarrel Again

Hizbullah Critic Arrested

A Shia cleric in Lebanon, known for his criticism of Hizbullah, has been arrested on charges of spying for Israel.

Hizbullah Critic Arrested

Netanyahu, Obama Are Different

Minister Yuli Edelstein analyzes the differences between the approach of President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu, in Arutz Sheva interview.

Netanyahu, Obama Are Different

PM at AIPAC: No '67 Lines'

Prime Minister Netanyahu at the AIPAC Conference: "Peace must leave Israel with security"..conflict rages on because Arabs "refuse to end it."

PM at AIPAC: No '67 Lines'

MKs to Visit Joseph's Tomb

IDF allows MKs - but not media - to visit Joseph’s Tomb. Meanwhile, PA Arabs are calling to confront the MKs if the visit takes place.

MKs to Visit Joseph's Tomb

Fayyad Suffers Heart Attack

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister hospitalized in Texas after suffering heart attack while visiting his son.

Fayyad Suffers Heart Attack