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

Attack Extends to Tripoli

Reports say smoke was coming out of Qaddafi's military compound after airstrikes in Tripoli on Sunday night.

Attack Extends to Tripoli

Arutz Sheva Presents Purim Song

Arutz Sheva's children section records a brand new song in honor of Purim.

Arutz Sheva Presents Purim Song

Deputy Mayors Tour Itamar

25 Deputy Mayors from across Israel came to Itamar on Thursday to see the place where the brutal murder of the Fogel family took place.

Deputy Mayors Tour Itamar

PM: Reconsider Nuclear Plant

In an interview with CNN on Israel's plan to build a nuclear power plant, Netanyahu says: "I think we’ll go for the gas and skip the nuclear."

PM: Reconsider Nuclear Plant

PM: We Must Stop Weapons Ships

As IDF displays the weaponry found on the seized "Victoria" ship, PM says: "It is our duty, not just our right, to stop and disarm such ships."

PM: We Must Stop Weapons Ships

Fast of Esther on Thursday

Jews observe Fast of Esther on Thursday from dawn to dusk, to commemorate the fast observed by the Jewish people in the story of Purim.

Fast of Esther on Thursday

Lieberman: Security Comes First

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman visits Itamar to strengthen the community members after the brutal murder of the Fogel family.

Lieberman: Security Comes First

Kahlon’s Visit Canceled

Jonathan Pollard's poor health condition after more than 25 years in prison causes his visit with Minister Moshe Kahlon to be canceled.

Kahlon’s Visit Canceled

Saudi Troops Enter Bahrain

More than 1,000 Saudi troops enter Bahrain after continued anti-regime protests.

Saudi Troops Enter Bahrain

Israel Complains to CNN

GPO Director sends complaint letter to CNN, after the network reported on the massacre in Itamar using quotes around the words "terror attack".

Israel Complains to CNN

MK: Forget Palestinian State

MK Tzipi Hotovely says that supporting a Palestinian state would simply bring on more cases such as the massacre in Itamar.

MK: Forget Palestinian State

“Palestinian Heritage” in Israel

Zochrot, a pro-Arab leftist group which recognizes the Arab 'right of return', launches new Hebrew course on 'Palestinian Heritage'.

“Palestinian Heritage” in Israel

Women in Green Take Action

Women in Green takes a planting initiative in response to an Arab takeover of Jewish lands in Judea and Samaria.

Women in Green Take Action

Making Torah and Science Coexist

INN TV meets Rabbi Dan Marans of the Zomet Institute which works to bring the modern world and the age old Jewish law together.

Making Torah and Science Coexist

Shapiro Named U.S. Ambassador

President Obama officially announces Daniel Shapiro's nomination as candidate for U.S. Ambassador to Israel.

Shapiro Named U.S. Ambassador

Report: Rift with Germany

According to a report in The New York Times, a deepening rift is developing between Germany and Israel.

Report: Rift with Germany

'Hamas Trafficking Infiltrators'

MK Yaakov Katz presents document which claims Hamas traffics organs of infiltrators who cross into Israel. He promises to show this to the world.

'Hamas Trafficking Infiltrators'

Explosives Found at Checkpoint

Border Police officers find five pipe bombs and three Molotov cocktails among the possessions of a PA Arab at Tapuach Junction.

Explosives Found at Checkpoint

Minister to Visit Pollard

Minister of Communications and Social Affairs Moshe Kahlon is scheduled to visit Jonathan Pollard next week...if Pollard's health allows it.

Minister to Visit Pollard

More Trade with China and India

Israel announces investment of 100 million shekels in new program to encourage more trade between Israel and China and India.

More Trade with China and India

Court Against Profiling of Arabs

Supreme Court issues order against tagging Arab citizens for security checks in Israeli airports. Security official: Do they know where we live?

Court Against Profiling of Arabs

MKs Want Gilad Farm Inquiry

Police presented on Sunday the results of an investigation which found that the Gilad Farm was handled professionally. MKs not satisfied.

MKs Want Gilad Farm Inquiry

'Israel is the Best to Market'

Minister of Public Diplomacy Yuli Edelstein records a special greeting for Israel Online Ambassadors, and encourages them to continue their

'Israel is the Best to Market'

Prosor Appointment Approved

Israel's Cabinet approves appointment of Ron Prosor as UN Ambassador. Prime Minister Netanyahu: Choosing him at this time is very important.

Prosor Appointment Approved

Ya'alon: Leave PA As Is

Deputy PM and Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon addresses issues such as the construction freeze and the prospects of peace with the PA.

Ya'alon: Leave PA As Is

Shortage of 6,000 Homes in J&S

Housing Minister Ariel Atias attends dedication ceremony for Karnei Shomron community center, promises to work to end the construction freeze.

Shortage of 6,000 Homes in J&S

Purim at Iran's UN Mission

American Jewish groups plan public reading of the Book of Esther at the Iranian UN Mission in NYC to send a message to Ahmadinejad: You won't win.

Purim at Iran's UN Mission

Feiglin: PM Will End Like Olmert

An angry Moshe Feiglin says: The Havat Gilad incident marks the beginning of the end of the Netanyahu government.

Feiglin: PM Will End Like Olmert

US Jewish Leaders: Free Pollard

Leaders of the Conference of Presidents give President Obama a letter adding their voice to recent public figures' requests to free Pollard.

US Jewish Leaders: Free Pollard

Havat Gilad Soldier Gets 30 Days

The IDF soldier who said he won't return to serve so he can help restore his home in Havat Gilad gets 30 days in prison.

Havat Gilad Soldier Gets 30 Days

Obama Meets U.S. Jewish Leaders

Leaders of the Conference of Presidents meet President Obama in the White House, where he reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel's security.

Obama Meets U.S. Jewish Leaders

Libya Suspended from UN Council

UN General Assembly passes a resolution suspending Libya from Human Rights Council.

Libya Suspended from UN Council

‘Transportation Man’ Retires

Nahum Gabbay, longtime transportation coordinator in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, retired. "The future will be as good as the present," he says.

‘Transportation Man’ Retires

Iran Arrests Opposition Leaders

Reports from Iran: the two major opposition leaders have been arrested and jailed. Iran denied the report. More protests called for Tuesday.

Iran Arrests Opposition Leaders

Video: The Truth about J Street

In response to the anti-Israel J Street conference, Republican Jewish Coalition releases a video showing the truth about the organization.

Video: The Truth about J Street

Katif Products at Jerusalem Fair

Gaza evacuees will sell a variety of products in a Jerusalem fair. The organizer: They are people of the highest quality and so are their products.

Katif Products at Jerusalem Fair

'Obama Should Embrace Islam'

British radical Muslim cleric Anjem Choudary says in radio interview that Obama must embrace Islam or face trial under a Shariah court.

'Obama Should Embrace Islam'

Gaza to Export Cherry Tomatoes

Israel will assist the Gaza Strip export cherry tomatoes to Europe, while Gilad Shalit is captive and rockets are still being fired into Israel.

Gaza to Export Cherry Tomatoes

Peres Meets Soccer Stars

President Shimon Peres meets with the members of the Real Madrid soccer team. Peres: You are the best peace ambassadors there are.

Peres Meets Soccer Stars

Israeli MKs At Anti-Israel Conf.

Members of Israel's Knesset agreed to attend an anti-Israel conference by the J Street organization. David Bedein: This is crossing a red line.

Israeli MKs At Anti-Israel Conf.