The crossword solution for the term 'Exodus Hero ___ Ben Canaan' is ARI. ARI Ben Canaan is a fictional character in the novel Exodus by Leon Uris. He is a sabra, a native-born Israeli, and a leader of the Jewish paramilitary organization Haganah. He is also a member of the Irgun, a militant Zionist group that fought against the British in Palestine. He is a brave and determined leader who helps to lead the Jews out of Egypt and into the Promised Land.