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

Ministers Call for Sanctions

Ministers Edelstein and Shalom tell Arutz Sheva that Israeli companies who agree to boycott other Israeli products should face economic sanctions.

Ministers Call for Sanctions

Video: Soccer on Temple Mount

Video clip shows Arabs playing soccer on Temple Mount and using foul words against those who come to film them in action.

Video: Soccer on Temple Mount

IDF Considers Anti-Fire Spray

A special environmentally friendly fire extinguishing spray is being considered by the IDF for soldiers to help extinguish fires.

IDF Considers Anti-Fire Spray

IDF to Recruit More Hareidim

Government approves new recruitment plan for hareidim into the IDF, allocates NIS 130 million per year for this purpose.

IDF to Recruit More Hareidim

Chanan Porat Speaks To Israel

INN brings Rabbi and former MK Chanan Porat in a video filmed for Israeli TV at his home in Kfar Etzion, on his illness, ideology and faith.

Chanan Porat Speaks To Israel

Torah Dedicated to Peretz Bros.

A Torah scroll was placed in a Givat Ze’ev school in memory of the late Uriel and Eliraz Peretz who died during their IDF service.

Torah Dedicated to Peretz Bros.

Inquiry into Facebook Racism

"..A good Arab=a dead Arab" on Facebook?. Deputy State Prosecutor requests investigation of two groups whose members allegedly posted incitment.

Inquiry into Facebook Racism

Does Israel Need a Supertanker?

Special evening symposium in memory of one of the Carmel fire victims takes place in Jerusalem.

Does Israel Need a Supertanker?

New IDF Spokesman Appointed

Col (res.) Lior Lotan will replace Brigadier General Avi Benayahu as IDF spokesman.

New IDF Spokesman Appointed

Ahmadinejad Wanted Fuel Deal?

U.S. diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks reveal that Iranian President Ahmadinejad is facing internal challenges from even harder hard-liners.

Ahmadinejad Wanted Fuel Deal?

Marathon-Yom Kippur Conflict

Jewish runners express concerns over Chicago Marathon to take place after Yom Kippur. Fast will make it hard for runners to participate.

Marathon-Yom Kippur Conflict

Partial Solar Eclipse on Tuesday

60% Partial solar eclipse will be seen in Israel starting at 9:00am on Tuesday. Caution: Don't stare at sun or look through optical aids.

Partial Solar Eclipse on Tuesday

MK: Boycott the Boycotters

Minister Edelstein criticizes Israeli firms who have agreed to boycott products manufactured in Judea and Samaria and east Jerusalem.

MK: Boycott the Boycotters

2 UK Consulate Staff Arrested

Israeli authorities arrest two employees at the UK Consulate in Jerusalem. They are suspected of being involved in terror plot on local stadium.

2 UK Consulate Staff Arrested

Cabinet Approves Carmel Plan

Israel’s Cabinet approves a new financial plan to upgrade the infrastructures damaged in the Carmel wildfire.

Cabinet Approves Carmel Plan

Video: Efrat's Security System

The Judean community of Efrat operates an innovative security system. INN TV brings you a video that shows the system in action.

Video: Efrat's Security System

‘Jews Still Strong in Israel'

Yesha Council’s deputy director general dismisses PA and demographer claims of a future Arab majority in Israel, recalls wrong predictions on 2000.

‘Jews Still Strong in Israel'

Latma TV: Peace Now

Latma's latest video depicts Peace Now's efforts to ensure no new Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria.

Latma TV: Peace Now

Bikur Holim to Remain Open

Agreement reached: Bikur Holim employees will be paid for at least the next month. Solutions to keep hospital open will be examined.

Bikur Holim to Remain Open

Soldier Attacked in Kiryat Arba

Arabs throw glass bottle at IDF soldier and injure him in the head.

Soldier Attacked in Kiryat Arba

Introducting the iKotel

New iPhone application allows users to feel close and connected to the Kotel.

Introducting the iKotel

PA: Declare Communities Illegal

Instead of talking, PA drafts resolution for UN calling Jews in Judea and Samaria the obstacle to peace, demands complete building halt.

PA: Declare Communities Illegal

Conference Deals with Rambam

Maimonides Heritage Center conducts weekend conference on the heritage of the Rambam and on the importance of heritage sites in Tiberias.

Conference Deals with Rambam

Abbas to Open Brazil Embassy

The next step in Brazil’s recognition of a Palestinian state will come this Friday as PA President Abbas lays cornerstone for embassy in Brazil.

Abbas to Open Brazil Embassy

Torah Scroll Placed in Kibbutz

Torah scroll placed in Kibbutz Geva in northern Israel on the occasion of its 89th anniversary.

Torah Scroll Placed in Kibbutz

Conference Ends on Sour Note

Foreign Ministry employees take advantage of annual conference to protest impasse on talks over the conditions of their employment.

Conference Ends on Sour Note

Orlev: Publish Report on Waqf

MK Zevulun Orlev calls to make public the contents of the State Comptroller’s report on the destruction of the Temple Mount by the Waqf.

Orlev: Publish Report on Waqf

General Strike to Begin Next Wk.

Coming to Israel? Live here? Check the news: Local Government Center threatens a strike starting next Sunday if water tariffs are not reduced.

General Strike to Begin Next Wk.

90 Arabs Try to Breach Crossing

Arabs throw rocks at soldiers while attempting to breach a military checkpoint near Jerusalem.

90 Arabs Try to Breach Crossing

Paraguay to Recognize Palestine?

Palestinian Authority's Foreign Ministry claims that Paraguay will join other South American nations and recognize a Palestinian state.

Paraguay to Recognize Palestine?

Anti-Israel Campaign Cancelled

Anti-Israel ad campaign rejected by Seattle’s transit company, claims concerns over possible bus service disruptions.

Anti-Israel Campaign Cancelled

IDF Warns Soldiers Against FB

IDF warns its soldiers not to publish photos which identify the unit in which they serve on the popular social network.

IDF Warns Soldiers Against FB

Arab to be Evicted Over Riots

Israel orders a leader of Fatah to leave east Jerusalem's Shiloach neighborhood due to his incitement of Arabs to riots.

Arab to be Evicted Over Riots

JFNA to Give Fire Aid

Jewish Federations of North America continue their efforts to assist the rehabilitation efforts in the Carmel following the great fire.

JFNA to Give Fire Aid

Religious Schools Pray for Rain

Education Ministry's initiative sees all of Israel's religious schools conducting a prayer for rainfall. The prayer was broadcast live on Arutz 7.

Religious Schools Pray for Rain

Lawyer Fights False Prices

A store item priced at "3.99" actually costs four shekels. A lawyer is fighting the posting prices for which change cannot be given.

Lawyer Fights False Prices

AMIT Ranks 1st in Bagrut

AMIT technological school in Kfar Batya takes top spot in the country in the computer bagrut exam.

AMIT  Ranks 1st in Bagrut

U.S.: New Sanctions on Iran

Five Iranian companies added to U.S. financial blacklist as more sanctions are imposed on the Islamic Republic.

U.S.: New Sanctions on Iran

Rabbi Pinto Visits Machpelah

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, on a visit to Israel, stops by the Cave of Machpelah.

Rabbi Pinto Visits Machpelah

Ariel Zilber Boycotted by Tislam

Israeli rock band cancels Ariel Zilber’s appearance at its concert, citing his support of rabbis’ letter on selling land to Arabs.

Ariel Zilber Boycotted by Tislam