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

US official: We're ready to recognize Israeli application of sovereignty

State Dept. spokesperson: US would be ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria but negotiations with PA also required.

US official: We're ready to recognize Israeli application of sovereignty

Trump hints he knows what happened to North Korean leader

"I do have a very good idea but I can't talk about it," says US President when asked about whereabouts of Kim Jong Un.

Trump hints he knows what happened to North Korean leader

15,555 coronavirus cases in Israel, 204 deaths

126 patients are in serious condition, 96 of them on respirators. 7,200 Israelis have recovered from the virus.

15,555 coronavirus cases in Israel, 204 deaths

Gaza to reopen restaurants for Ramadan

Gaza authorities permit restaurants to reopen but demand that precautionary measures be taken due to coronavirus pandemic.

Gaza to reopen restaurants for Ramadan

Syria claims: Israel attacked in Damascus

Syria claims Israeli air force attacked targets in southern Damascus.

Syria claims: Israel attacked in Damascus

South Korean official: Kim is alive and well

South Korean official dismisses speculation about the health of North Korea's leader.

South Korean official: Kim is alive and well

Italy to ease some coronavirus restrictions

Italy will allow citizens to do more outdoor sports and exercise near their homes as of May 4, PM announces.

Italy to ease some coronavirus restrictions

British PM to announce easing of lockdown?

British PM Boris Johnson returns to work, expected to announce plans for the easing of the coronavirus lockdown.

British PM to announce easing of lockdown?

New York state could reopen after May 15

Governor Andrew Cuomo says manufacturing and construction could restart in mid-May following coronavirus lockdown.

New York state could reopen after May 15

'CNN is fake news, don’t talk to me'

Watch: Trump rips reporters during White House daily briefing on coronavirus.

'CNN is fake news, don’t talk to me'

Iranian general threatens: We'll destroy US warships

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Iran will destroy US warships if its security is threatened in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian general threatens: We'll destroy US warships

Turkey's coronavirus cases pass 100,000

Turkey reports 101,790 case of coronavirus, with the death toll climbing to 2,491.

Turkey's coronavirus cases pass 100,000

US coronavirus cases rise to 879,430

Number of cases of coronavirus in the United States rises to 879,430, with 49,769 deaths.

US coronavirus cases rise to 879,430

Abbas: If Israel annexes any land - all agreements will be cancelled

PA chairman says agreements with Israel and the US will be "absolutely null" if Israel annexes any part of Judea and Samaria.

Abbas: If Israel annexes any land - all agreements will be cancelled

Jordan mulling resumption of curfew in some areas

Jordan says it could resume a curfew in southern governorates following violations of public health and safety instructions.

Jordan mulling resumption of curfew in some areas

PA spokesman: The US has no right to decide our fate

Nabil Abu Rudeineh blasts Pompeo who said that “annexation is an Israeli decision.”

PA spokesman: The US has no right to decide our fate

Two New York cats test positive for coronavirus

Two pet cats in New York state test positive for COVID-19, likely contracted it from people in their households or neighborhoods.

Two New York cats test positive for coronavirus

US believes Iran successfully launched satellite into orbit

Pompeo says Iran should be held accountable for launch of military satellite which violated UN Security Council resolution.

US believes Iran successfully launched satellite into orbit

US death toll from coronavirus tops 47,000

US deaths from coronavirus total 47,050, according to Reuters tally.

US death toll from coronavirus tops 47,000

PA to push for international peace conference

PA to ask Russian President to support international conference for peace in the Middle East.

PA to push for international peace conference

US: Number of coronavirus cases surpasses 800,000

Johns Hopkins University reports 824,147 cases of COVID-19 and 44,999 deaths.

US: Number of coronavirus cases surpasses 800,000

Suspect in attack on German synagogue charged

German prosecutors charge suspect in Yom Kippur attack on synagogue in Halle with murder and attempted murder.

Suspect in attack on German synagogue charged

Report: Netanyahu offered five ministerial portfolios to Labor MKs

Netanyahu's attempts to form a government without Benny Gantz reportedly continued until the very last minute.

Report: Netanyahu offered five ministerial portfolios to Labor MKs

Trump wishes North Korean leader well

US President says he wishes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un well following speculation that he is in declining health.

Trump wishes North Korean leader well

Austrian ministers to forego a month's salary amid pandemic

Austrian government announces ministers will donate their April salaries to organizations involved in the fight against COVID-19.

Austrian ministers to forego a month's salary amid pandemic

Report: North Korean leader in grave danger following surgery

US monitoring intelligence that Kim Jong Un is in grave danger after undergoing surgery.

Report: North Korean leader in grave danger following surgery

Accused Monsey attacker deemed unfit to stand trial

Judge rules that Grafton Thomas, accused of carrying out attack at Hanukkah celebration in Monsey, is not mentally fit to stand trial.

Accused Monsey attacker deemed unfit to stand trial

PLO official blasts new Israeli government

Saeb Erekat says Netanyahu-Gantz government is a threat to peace, security and stability in the Middle East.

PLO official blasts new Israeli government

Syria claims: Israel carried out an air strike

Syrian media report that Israeli aircraft carried out an air strike near the city of Palmyra. Israel not commenting.

Syria claims: Israel carried out an air strike

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 179

Two coronavirus carriers pass away at the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 179

Iran: US forces provoked us in the Persian Gulf

Revolutionary Guard acknowledges tense encounter with US warships in Persian Gulf, but claims American forces sparked the incident.

Iran: US forces provoked us in the Persian Gulf

Ya'alon to Gantz: It's not too late to join us

MK Moshe Ya'alon speaks at leftist demonstration against unity government, urges Gantz to stop contacts with Netanyahu.

Ya'alon to Gantz: It's not too late to join us

Trump: I'm willing to help Iran if they ask

US President says he’d be willing to provide Iran with coronavirus aid “if they ask for it.”

Trump: I'm willing to help Iran if they ask

US to provide $5 million in aid to PA

Trump administration will give $5 million in humanitarian assistance to help PA hospitals cope with coronavirus.

US to provide $5 million in aid to PA

Liberman: I will not join Netanyahu's government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes contacts between Likud and Blue and White.

Liberman: I will not join Netanyahu's government

Watch: Khamenei criticizes West’s response to coronavirus

Iranian Supreme Leader commends Iranian people, criticizes the way the West has reacted to the pandemic.

Watch: Khamenei criticizes West’s response to coronavirus

Spate of anti-Semitic graffiti hits Toronto

B’nai Brith Canada denounces anti-Semitic graffiti in the downtown Toronto area over the Passover holiday.

Spate of anti-Semitic graffiti hits Toronto

Cabinet approves: Lockdown starting Tuesday evening

Cabinet unanimously approves lockdown for Seventh Day of Passover.

Cabinet approves: Lockdown starting Tuesday evening

Gantz and Netanyahu meet, make 'significant progress'

Prime Minister and Blue and White chairman meet and make progress towards unity government. They will meet again in the morning.

Gantz and Netanyahu meet, make 'significant progress'

Egypt to open Rafah crossing amid coronavirus pandemic

Egypt’s border crossing with Gaza will open for three days for Arabs seeking to return to the Gaza Strip.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing amid coronavirus pandemic