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

EU,US Consider Libya Sanctions

EU members meet to discuss immediate sanctions on Libya, while in the US, Obama does the same, but refrains from telling Qaddafi to step down.

EU,US Consider Libya Sanctions

1st Arab Driver in Gush Etzion

A Gush Etzion company shows that it is an equal opportunity employer and hires an Arab bus driver.

1st Arab Driver in Gush Etzion

Demjanjuk Threatens Strike

Accused Nazi criminal, on trial in Germany, threatens hunger strike unless court accepts files he claims will exonerate him.

Demjanjuk Threatens Strike

UN Condemns Libya Violence

UN Security Council condemns violence against Libyan protesters, calls on Gaddafi to allow entry of medical and humanitarian supplies.

UN Condemns Libya Violence

Gaddafi on TV: I’m in Tripoli

Libyan leader dispels rumors that he has fled the country to Venezuela. Meanwhile, his diplomats renounce the violent acts towards protesters.

Gaddafi on TV: I’m in Tripoli

PA Places Arabs in Jewish Hevron

Palestinian Authority is housing hundreds of Arabs in the heart of the Jewish population in Hevron. Spokesman: This is a dangerous precedent.

PA Places Arabs in Jewish Hevron

Reports: Gaddafi Losing Control

Anti-regime protests in Libya spread to the capital Tripoli. Gaddafi's son: We will fight to the last bullet.

Reports: Gaddafi Losing Control

Media Regrets Supporting Mubarak

Government media in Egypt, which supported Mubarak during revolution, now supports the people. One paper issued an apology this week.

Media Regrets Supporting Mubarak

AMIT Salutes its Seniors

AMIT network of schools holds a special evening to honor its past teachers and principals.

AMIT Salutes its Seniors

Anarchy in Sinai Peninsula

Reports from Egypt: militants are controlling the streets of the Sinai Peninsula and attacking police officers. Military trying to gain control.

Anarchy in Sinai Peninsula

Revolution in Iran is Possible

Iran expert Dr. Eldad Pardo tells Arutz Sheva that he is optimistic that the current riots in Iran could lead to a regime change.

Revolution in Iran is Possible

Profs. to Poland: Boycott Israel

A group of Israeli academics has called on Poland to boycott Israel-made weapons as well as companies operating in Judea and Samaria.

Profs. to Poland: Boycott Israel

Outrage at Jordanian's Remarks

Students at victims' Beit Shemesh school, send protest to Jordanian Ambassador over minister's suggestion to release murderer of 7 teenagers.

Outrage at Jordanian's Remarks

Conf. Calls to Expand Jerusalem

A conference was held in the Knesset to promote the "Greater Jerusalem bill" which would see more construction in communities around the capital.

Conf. Calls to Expand Jerusalem

'Bring Egyptian Army to Sinai'

Hamas leader calls on Egypt to bring back army forces to the Sinai Peninsula, despite it being contrary to the agreements with Israel.

'Bring Egyptian Army to Sinai'

Ashkenazi and Gantz at Kotel

Outgoing and incoming IDF Chief of Staff went to pray at the Kotel following a ceremony in which Gantz officially took over from Ashkenazi.

Ashkenazi and Gantz at Kotel

Bulgarian Jews Call for Truth

Members of the Sephardic Jewish community plan to call on the Bulgarian government to reveal the truth about Jews it helped kill in the Holocaust.

Bulgarian Jews Call for Truth

Leftists: Investigate Rabbi Lior

A group of Israeli leftists issues a call to the State of Israel to investigate Rabbi Dov Lior over his so-called involvement in "murders."

Leftists: Investigate Rabbi Lior

Egypt Situation Affects Gazans

Gaza residents slated for medical treatment in Egypt are not allowed through Rafah crossing, says Al-Jazeera. That includes children.

Egypt Situation Affects Gazans

Did Iran 'Checkmate' Israel?

Iranian chess player claims he has defeated a world record set by Israel for simultaneous chess games.

Did Iran 'Checkmate' Israel?

Rabbi Melamed Publishes New Book

Hundreds took part this week in the launching of two new volumes of the practical halakhic series Peninei Halachah by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed.

Rabbi Melamed Publishes New Book

New TV Campaign for Pollard

A new infomercial airing on TV stations in the United States is calling on the public to contact the White House and request Pollard's release.

New TV Campaign for Pollard

'Name and Shame' Delegitimizers

Herzliya Conference: Ambassador Ron Prosor on what Israel needs to do when its enemies seek to delegitimize it.

'Name and Shame' Delegitimizers

‘The Israelis Are Our Friends’

Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour addresses the Herzliya Conference, speaks of the great friendship between the U.S. and Israel.

‘The Israelis Are Our Friends’

IDF Uses New Media

The IDF Spokespersons Unit explains at Herzliya Conference how it uses new media to make information accessible to everyone.

IDF Uses New Media

Number of Israeli Jews Increases

A new study shows an increase in Israel’s Jewish population and a decrease in its Arab population. This trend is likely to continue.

Number of Israeli Jews Increases

Egypt Blast Was Terrorism

It's out: Investigation has found that Saturday's gas pipeline explosion in Egypt was a terror act by local Bedouins and Islamist militants.

Egypt Blast Was Terrorism

Police Apprehend Judaica Thieves

Three residents of Tiberias arrested for stealing many Judaic objects from a synagogue in Tzfat. Tip-off from a merchant helped catch them.

Police Apprehend Judaica Thieves

'Don't Take U.S. for Granted'

Malcolm Hoenlein and Ambassador Zalman Shoval speak on the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship at the 2011 Herzliya Conference.

'Don't Take U.S. for Granted'

Large Support for Rabbi Lior

Jewish groups outraged over police warrant for prominent rabbi, plan a support protest on Tuesday.

Large Support for Rabbi Lior

Obama, Huckabee, Romney - Even

New poll shows President Obama and possible GOP presidential candidates are close at this point. Anything can still happen by the 2012 elections.

Obama, Huckabee, Romney - Even

Sneh: Egypt and Gaza Dangerous

Former Deputy Defense Minister says that a new regime in Egypt could strengthen ties with Hamas in Gaza and allow them to easily arm themselves.

Sneh: Egypt and Gaza Dangerous

For Sale: Fire-Fighting Plane

Minister Eli Yishai tours the newest and most advanced firefighting aircraft, the Beriev Be-200.

For Sale: Fire-Fighting Plane

Terror Orgs Can't Obtain Weapons

IDF sources say terror organizations in Judea and Samaria have suffered heavy financial losses.

Terror Orgs Can't Obtain Weapons

PA Factions Use Social Networks

Youths in Gaza start Facebook group calling to overthrow the Hamas regime in the Strip. Hamas retaliates with its own website.

PA Factions Use Social Networks

Germany to Raise Reparations

Germany announces that the budget this year for Holocaust reparations will be doubled, from 55 million Euros to 110 million Euros.

Germany to Raise Reparations

Mississippi Gov. to Visit Israel

Haley Barbour will become third potential Republican presidential candidate to visit Israel. He'll meet officials and speak at Herzliya Conference.

Mississippi Gov. to Visit Israel

PA Minister: Dry Out Communities

The PA’s Minister of National Economy calls to continue the boycott of goods made in Judea and Samaria and to extend it internationally.

PA Minister: Dry Out Communities

Mubarak: I Will Not Run Again

Egypt’s President announces he will step down from power come election time in September. Crowds demand he do it now.

Mubarak: I Will Not Run Again

Hareidi Women Star in Course

90% of hareidi women who took a payroll management course passed the final exam, double the national average in Israel.

Hareidi Women Star in Course