Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

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Trump’s physician says he can return to public engagements on Saturday

Dr. Sean Conley says the President completed his course of therapy for coronavirus and had remained stable.

Trump’s physician says he can return to public engagements on Saturday

Chief PA negotiator diagnosed with COVID-19

Saeb Erekat underwent a lung transplant at a hospital in Virginia in 2017 after being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis.

Chief PA negotiator diagnosed with COVID-19

Saudi official: We have to focus on our own interest

Saudi Arabia’s former intelligence chief again criticizes PA, says it now has high regard for countries such as Iran and Turkey.

Saudi official: We have to focus on our own interest

Top suspect in Daniel Pearl's murder to remain in jail

Pakistani government orders suspect in murder of Jewish-American journalist to remain in jail despite his acquittal by lower court.

Top suspect in Daniel Pearl's murder to remain in jail

WJC praises ban on Greek Golden Dawn party

Golden Dawn, which has become notorious for its blatant anti-Semitic rhetoric, named a criminal organization by Greek court.

WJC praises ban on Greek Golden Dawn party

ISIS 'Beatles' charged in US court

Two British ISIS jihadists accused of involvement in beheadings of captives in Syria.

ISIS 'Beatles' charged in US court

Abbas adviser: Israel and the US are blackmailing us

PA chairman's adviser Nabil Shaath claims Israel and the US are blackmailing PA leaders by imposing financial sanctions.

Abbas adviser: Israel and the US are blackmailing us

Top US general tests negative for COVID-19 but is self-quarantining

General Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, came in contact with infected Coast Guard officer last week.

Top US general tests negative for COVID-19 but is self-quarantining

Biden: If Trump is still sick, we shouldn't debate

Democratic presidential candidate: As long as Trump remains positive for COVID-19, we shouldn't be debating.

Biden: If Trump is still sick, we shouldn't debate

Trump's senior adviser tests positive for COVID-19

Stephen Miller, Trump's senior advisor for policy, announces he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will go into quarantine.

Trump's senior adviser tests positive for COVID-19

Saudi official blasts PA for condemning UAE, Bahrain deals

Former Saudi intelligence chief: Palestinian leadership always bets on the losing side, and that comes at a price.

Saudi official blasts PA for condemning UAE, Bahrain deals

Morocco arrests four suspects who plotted imminent attacks

The four Moroccan men are allegedly linked to ISIS and were reportedly plotting “dangerous and imminent terrorist” attacks.

Morocco arrests four suspects who plotted imminent attacks

Merkel denounces attack on Jewish student in Hamburg

German Chancellor says attack on a Jewish student outside a synagogue was a "disgrace".

Merkel denounces attack on Jewish student in Hamburg

Syria affirms opposition to normalization deals with Israel

Syria makes first official response to Israel's agreements with the UAE and Bahrain: No to any agreements with the Israeli enemy.

Syria affirms opposition to normalization deals with Israel

Trump: I will not agree to changes in debate rules

Trump suggests he would not agree to any rule changes for the second and third presidential debates.

Trump: I will not agree to changes in debate rules

Lebanon seeks arrest of Russian ship captain and owner over Beirut explosion

Lebanon asks Interpol to issue arrest warrants for Russian captain and owner of ship that brought material that detonated at Beirut port.

Lebanon seeks arrest of Russian ship captain and owner over Beirut explosion

Jordan warns a return to full lockdown is possible

Jordan records 1,767 new cases of COVID-19, its highest daily tally since the start of the outbreak.

Jordan warns a return to full lockdown is possible

IAEA inspects second suspected nuclear site in Iran

International Atomic Energy Agency inspects second of two suspected former secret atomic sites in Iran.

IAEA inspects second suspected nuclear site in Iran

UAE to run for UN Security Council seat

United Arab Emirates announces candidacy for non-permanent seat on Security Council for 2022-2023.

UAE to run for UN Security Council seat

Paris attack suspect charged with attempted 'terrorist' murder

Man who wounded two people in meat cleaver attack admits to having lied to police when he said he was 18 years old.

Paris attack suspect charged with attempted 'terrorist' murder

UAE Foreign Minister: Our position on 'two-state solution' is firm

UAE Foreign Affairs Minister: Agreement with Israel froze annexation and opened prospects for regional peace.

UAE Foreign Minister: Our position on 'two-state solution' is firm

Nasrallah: Netanyahu is lying

Hezbollah leader says Netanyahu was lying when he said Hezbollah is storing missiles near the Beirut airport.

Nasrallah: Netanyahu is lying

Kuwait's emir dies at 91

Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah had been receiving treatment in the US since July. Trump: He was an unwavering friend and partner.

Kuwait's emir dies at 91

Man who plotted to behead blogger Pamela Geller gets 30 years in 2nd sentence

Man convicted of leading plot to behead blogger Pamela Geller on behalf of ISIS will serve even longer behind bars.

Man who plotted to behead blogger Pamela Geller gets 30 years in 2nd sentence

Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany call for resumption of Israel-PA peace talks

Foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany urged Israel and PA to restore "hope" to the peace process.

Jordan, Egypt, France and Germany call for resumption of Israel-PA peace talks

Russia dismisses US sanctions on Iran

Russia says it intends to trade with Iran once a UN arms embargo expires next month.

Russia dismisses US sanctions on Iran

Bahraini King: Deal with Israel affirms commitment for peace

Bahraini King calls for efforts to achieve "two-state solution" for Israel-PA conflict.

Bahraini King: Deal with Israel affirms commitment for peace

UK Labour leader reiterates commitment to 'root out' anti-Semitism

British Labour leader Keir Starmer: We're making progress and we will root out the anti-Semitism that has infected our party.

UK Labour leader reiterates commitment to 'root out' anti-Semitism

Rouhani declares victory over the US

Iranian President says UN Security Council's rejection of US bid to reimpose sanctions on Iran is a victory.

Rouhani declares victory over the US

Saudi King backs US peace efforts

Speaking to UN General Assembly, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls for comprehensive solution on Iran.

Saudi King backs US peace efforts

YouTube shuts down lecture featuring convicted terrorist

Webcast featuring terrorist Leila Khaled shut down 20 minutes into the livestream.

YouTube shuts down lecture featuring convicted terrorist

Missouri Governor tests positive for COVID-19

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson tests positive for coronavirus but continues to work without interruption.

Missouri Governor tests positive for COVID-19

'Another country will sign a deal with Israel in the next day or two'

US Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft says another Arab country will sign a peace deal with Israel in the "next day or two".

'Another country will sign a deal with Israel in the next day or two'

Canadian city adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

CIJA welcomes move by City of Barrie, located 85 kilometers north of Toronto, to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.

Canadian city adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Rouhani: US next leader will have to accept our demands

Iranian President: We are not a bargaining chip in US elections and domestic policy.

Rouhani: US next leader will have to accept our demands

Three anti-Semitic attacks recorded in Ontario during Rosh Hashanah

B’nai Brith Canada reports three anti-Semitic incidents during Rosh Hashanah observances in the province of Ontario this past weekend.

Three anti-Semitic attacks recorded in Ontario during Rosh Hashanah

Saudi Arabia: Deal with Iran needs to preserve non-proliferation

Saudi Arabia says any nuclear deal with Iran has to continue efforts aimed at making the Middle East free of mass destruction weapons.

Saudi Arabia: Deal with Iran needs to preserve non-proliferation

PA security forces arrest supporters of Abbas rival

Seven supporters of Mohammed Dahlan, longtime rival of PA chairman, arrested by PA security forces.

PA security forces arrest supporters of Abbas rival

Canadian woman suspected of sending poisoned letter to White House identified

Woman suspected of sending letter with ricin to the White House is a resident of the Canadian province of Quebec.

Canadian woman suspected of sending poisoned letter to White House identified

Iranian official: US headed toward 'new act of defiance'

Spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry blasts Pompeo's comments regarding the restoration of sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Iranian official: US headed toward 'new act of defiance'