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

Turkey and Iran Cooperate

According to reports, Iran will no longer be considered Turkey’s enemy and the two countries will work together. UN/US sanctions ignored.

Turkey and Iran Cooperate

IDF: New Anti-Chemical Unit

New IDF unit will focus on chemical warfare threat from Israel's neighbors.

IDF: New Anti-Chemical Unit

Arabs Condemn Mosques Demolition

Palestinian National Authority claims Israeli court order to demolish two illegal mosques is illegal, but chances of it happening are slim.

Arabs Condemn Mosques Demolition

Egypt to Buy Gas from Israel?

Frequent power outages may cause Egypt to buy back natural gas sold to Israel as part of 2005 deal.

Egypt to Buy Gas from Israel?

3 Dead in Beirut Clashes

Senior Hizbullah man killed during shooting clashes between Hizbullah and Sunni group members.

3 Dead in Beirut Clashes

Will Mosques be Destroyed?

An appeal by a left-wing organization may bring about the destruction of two mosques in Judea and Samaria.

Will Mosques be Destroyed?

Former Senator Explores Judaism

Former Virginia senator George Allen found out during his election campaign that his grandfather was Jewish.

Former Senator Explores Judaism

Bldg. Freeze To Be Discussed

US State Department Spokesman said that Judea and Samaria freeze will be discussed in direct Israel-PA negotiations.

Bldg. Freeze To Be Discussed

Iran Not Afraid of Israel or US

Iranian President interviewed on Al-Jazeera television, says Israel is too weak to attack Iran.

Iran Not Afraid of Israel or US

NYC: Protests About 9/11 Mosque

Individuals who both oppose and are in favor of the planned mosque near Ground Zero held separate demonstrations in the area on Sunday.

NYC: Protests About 9/11 Mosque

Arabs Attack Jew in Jerusalem

Dozens of Arabs attacked a Jew at Kever Shmuel HaNavi on Motzei Shabbat.

Arabs Attack Jew in Jerusalem

Potential Supect in Galant Doc

Israeli police announce they have a potential suspect in Galant document, and clear IDF of any involvement in its leak.

Potential Supect in Galant Doc

Quartet: Negotiations, No Freeze

Quartet statement to be released on Friday calls Israel and PA to begin direct negotiations but does not mention the building freeze.

Quartet: Negotiations, No Freeze

Iran Website Supports Ayatolla

New Iranian social networking site has been established specifically for supporters of the 'Supreme Leader'. Facebook beware.

Iran Website Supports Ayatolla

Iran Asks IAEA for Help

Iran asks for help with sanctions and complains to the UN about American "threats of military action".

Iran Asks IAEA for Help

Israel to Secure Turkish Embassy

Following Tuesday's shooting incident at the Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel is slated to take over security measures at the embassy.

Israel to Secure Turkish Embassy

Ramadan End to Clash with 9/11

Muslim groups in US concerned that end of Ramadan clashing with 9/11 anniversary may increase tensions.

Ramadan End to Clash with 9/11

Hizbullah Gives Hariri Evidence

Lebanon presented the UN on Tuesday with two videos Hizbullah claims are proof that Israel killed former Lebanese PM.

Hizbullah Gives Hariri Evidence

Connecting US Jews to Israel

American rabbi who served in IDF recently completed a speaking tour in East Coast Chabad synagogues.

Connecting US Jews to Israel

Kosher Ruling Seems Unkosher

A ruling by a New York judge allowing kosher food to be sold in Mets stadium on Shabbat has been denied by the Mets.

Kosher Ruling Seems Unkosher

Obama Denies Warning Turkey

US President denies report that he warned Turkey of danger to arms deals because of its criticism towards Israel.

Obama Denies Warning Turkey

US, Israel Military Cooperate

200 US Marines participated in military drills with the IDF in the Negev this past month.

US, Israel Military Cooperate

Fast Day Marks Expulsion Date

Yesha Council rabbis call on the public to participate in a day of fasting and prayer to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Gush Katif pullout.

Fast Day Marks Expulsion Date

Gaza Markets Full During Ramadan

Wafa News Agency reports prosperity in Gaza's markets despite ongoing claims of a siege on the Strip. Upper classes buy, but ignore the rest.

Gaza Markets Full During Ramadan

Canadian Involved in Hadad Talks

Canadian Jew of Libyan origin took part in negotiations to release jailed Israeli.

Canadian Involved in Hadad Talks

Arab Israeli Arrested in US

Elias Abuelazam arrested on suspicion of stabbing five people and wounding 13 others in a killing spree across three US states. Most were black.

Arab Israeli Arrested in US

Did Turkey Use Chemical Weapons?

Der Spiegel magazine reports that photographs have proven that PKK fighters in Turkey were killed by chemical weapons.

Did Turkey Use Chemical Weapons?

Report: Fewer Dentists in Israel

Israel's Ministry of Health reports a decline in doctor-to-patient ratio in Israel.

Report: Fewer Dentists in Israel

UN: Deaths Because of Taliban

Data released by the United Nations shows an increase in civilian deaths by terrorist forces in Afghanistan during the first 6 months of 2010.

UN: Deaths Because of Taliban

Lebanon Spy Probe Hits Politics

Christian politician and ex-general charged with spying for Israel.

Lebanon Spy Probe Hits Politics

More Wind Turbines to Hit Golan

New 14-megawatt wind farm to be built in Golan Heights.

More Wind Turbines to Hit Golan

Spanish Gov't to Fund Freeze

Journalist David Bedein reveals that Spain will fund Israeli left's NGO campaign to continue the construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Spanish Gov't to Fund Freeze

Tunisian Singers Support Israel

Tunisian performers cancel international festival performance after video showed them supporting Israel.

Tunisian Singers Support Israel

US-Saudi Arms Deal Modified

US agreement not to sell advanced weapons and aircraft to Saudis may have prompted Israel to buy F-35.

US-Saudi Arms Deal Modified

Nazi Witness May be Prosecuted

Former concentration camp guard who testified in Demjanuk trial may be prosecuted himself for war crimes.

Nazi Witness May be Prosecuted

Rabbi Refuses to Be Questioned

The Chief rabbi of Kiryat Arba and Hevron and the son of Shas leader summoned for questioning about The Torah of the King book.

Rabbi Refuses to Be Questioned

2 Successes for Israeli Hospital

Rambam Hospital in Haifa saves woman’s life and also pioneers new technique for brain treatment.

2 Successes for Israeli Hospital

US Mosques Cause Protests

Mosques being planned in different communities around the US have resulted in heated protests, says NY Times.

US Mosques Cause Protests

Marmara Returns to Turkey

Ships that participated in Gaza flotilla have left Israel and returned to Turkey.

Marmara Returns to Turkey

Kagan Approved to Supreme Court

US Senate approves nomination of Jewish judge to Supreme Court.

Kagan Approved to Supreme Court