Russia urges Iran to show 'restraint' as it enriches uranium
Russia urges Iran to show restraint after it starts producing uranium metal in latest breach of 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
News writer based in North America
Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
News by Elad Benari
Zarif urges US to take 'new approach'
Iranian Foreign Minister warns US time is running out to reach agreement on nuclear program.
Teva in talks to produce COVID vaccines
Teva chief says company in talks with COVID-19 vaccine makers to co-produce some shots.
Number of anti-Semitic incidents in Britain still high
The number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in Britain has fallen from record levels but still remains high.
Twitter: We will not allow Trump back on the platform
Twitter official says the company will not allow Trump back on the platform, even if he runs for office again.
Iranian Minister: We may pursue a nuclear weapon
Iran’s Intelligence Minister says his country could push for a nuclear weapon if sanctions remain in place.
Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza 'indefinitely'
This is the first time in years that Egypt has opened the crossing for more then a few days at a time.
Germany: Our legal view on the ICC hasn't changed
German Foreign Minister sides with Israel after ICC ruling it can probe Israeli "war crimes" in Judea, Samaria, Gaza and eastern Jerusalem.
Iran dismisses France's offer to mediate with US
"The nuclear deal has no need for a mediator," says Iranian official after French President offers to mediate between Tehran and Washington.
UN report: North Korea developed nuclear program in 2020
New UN reports says North Korea maintained and developed nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of sanctions.
Netanyahu says he expects to speak to Biden soon
Prime Minister notes US President hasn't yet spoken to Middle East leaders, says he expects to speak with him soon.
Canada postpones deportation hearing of ex-Nazi squad member
Jewish groups criticize decision to postpone hearing of former Nazi death-squad member Helmut Oberlander.
Blinken stops short of recognizing Golan Heights as Israeli territory
Secretary of State to CNN: Control of the Golan important to Israel’s security. Legal questions are something else.
US: UNHRC has 'disproportionate focus' on Israel
State Department spokesman says US seeks to change UNHRC's attitude towards Israel.
Anti-Israel British lawmaker to step down
Baroness Jenny Tonge, notorious for anti-Israel statements, will step down from House of Lord but continue her pro-PA activism.
Zarif: The US is the one that needs to return to the deal
Iran’s Foreign Minister says the onus is on the Biden administration to live up to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Biden to return to UN Human Rights Council
Trump withdrew from the UNHRC in 2018 due to its longstanding bias against Israel.
Terrorist Eliminated:
'The terrorist shouted 'Allahu Akhbar' and tried to break into a house'
Terrorist infiltrates Sde Efraim agricultural farm in Binyamin region, shot dead by one of the workers.
Rouhani hails 'big victory' against US in UN top court
Iranian President applauds International Court of Justice ruling that it can hear Iran’s case against the US.
Lockdown extended, Netanyahu and Gantz trade barbs
Netanyahu attacks Gantz's opposition to extending the lockdown: You are condemning many Israelis to death. Gantz: Shame on you.
UN court rules it can hear Iran's case against US
International Court of Justice says it can hear a case brought by Iran against the US sanctions imposed by Trump.
UAE soccer team to play two friendlies with Maccabi Haifa
UAE-based Al-Ain soccer team will play Maccabi Haifa in two friendlies after the two signed a cooperation agreement.
Blinken speaks to UAE Foreign Minister
Conversation takes place days after Biden administration halted sale of F35 to UAE.
Syria claims Israel attacked in southern part of the country
Alleged Israeli attack comes hours after anti-aircraft missile was fired at Israeli UAV over Lebanon.
UAE confident F-35 deal will go through
UAE ambassador to Washington says he is confident the sale of F-35 jets will go through after review by Biden administration.
PA launches COVID vaccination campaign
PA's vaccination campaign made possible after Israeli transfer of 2,000 doses of Moderna’s vaccine.
Italy's Liguria region blacklists Hezbollah
Israeli Embassy in Italy welcomes Liguria region's move to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.
US: Too early to accept Iran's proposal on nuclear deal
State Department spokesperson responds to Iranian proposal for the EU to help revive 2015 nuclear deal.
'It's not surprising Biden hasn't called Netanyahu yet'
White House press secretary downplays fact that Biden hasn't yet spoken to PM: He hasn't called every foreign leader yet.
Abbas extends COVID state of emergency
PA chairman extends state of emergency which was imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic by 30 days.
Iran launches new satellite-carrying rocket
Iranian state TV says country's newest satellite-carrying rocket is able to reach a height of 500 kilometers.
Iran's FM suggests path to overcome impasse with US
Mohammad Javad Zarif says EU foreign policy chief can coordinate actions taken by both the US and Iran to return to 2015 deal.
Kushner and his deputy nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Jared Kushner and his deputy, Avi Berkowitz, nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for their role in Abraham Accords.
Daniel Pearl's family to challenge order to release his murderers
Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled last week that the four men convicted of kidnapping and murdering Pearl should go free.
Lockdown extended until Friday morning
Cabinet reaches compromise after lengthy argument between Netanyahu and Gantz over how long to extend the lockdown.
Jordan's King calls on Israel to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs
King Abdullah II says Israel's failure to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Palestinian Arabs is counterproductive.
Poll: Sa'ar weakens, Huldai does not pass the threshold
Israel Hayom poll: Likud has 28 seats, Yamina led by Bennett has 11. Jewish Home, Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit do not pass threshold.
Top Pakistani court rules Daniel Pearl's killers should go free
Secretary of State Blinken denounces ruling: We are committed to securing justice for the Pearl family and holding terrorists accountable.
Israel to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to PA medical teams
Israel will deliver vaccines for about 1,000 PA medical workers to prevent collapse of PA's healthcare system.
Montreal borough adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Borough of Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce makes IHRA definition the official guideline for determining what constitutes anti-Semitism.
