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

PA in contact with world powers to prevent Israeli annexation

Deputy Fatah leader says PA in contact with world powers to prevent Israel from advancing its plan to annex parts of Judea and Samaria.

PA in contact with world powers to prevent Israeli annexation

Gantz and Ashkenazi's threat

Blue and White leaders make clear to Likud: If no agreement by Monday night, the legislation against Netanyahu will be advanced.

Gantz and Ashkenazi's threat

Turkish interior minister resigns over failed coronavirus lockdown

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejects resignation of interior minister.

Turkish interior minister resigns over failed coronavirus lockdown

Iranian parliament convenes for first time since start of coronavirus pandemic

At least 31 members of the parliament, including Speaker Ali Larijani, have contracted COVID-19.

Iranian parliament convenes for first time since start of coronavirus pandemic

New UK Labour leader vows to address the 'disgrace of anti-Semitism'

Keir Starmer speaks to Jewish leaders, vows to set up an independent complaints process for anti-Semitism in the party.

New UK Labour leader vows to address the 'disgrace of anti-Semitism'

US records 1,939 coronavirus deaths in one day

Record daily figure of 1,939 deaths brings the total number in the United States to 12,722.

US records 1,939 coronavirus deaths in one day

Gaza: Number of coronavirus cases rises to 13

New case of coronavirus recorded in Gaza, bringing total to 13.

Gaza: Number of coronavirus cases rises to 13

Austria could ease lockdown measures starting next week

Austrian Chancellor says coronavirus lockdown measures could be eased starting April 14.

Austria could ease lockdown measures starting next week

Rouhani: Countries should pressure US to lift sanctions

Iranian President speaks to French counterpart, says friendly countries should pressure US to lift its "cruel and one-sided" sanctions.

Rouhani: Countries should pressure US to lift sanctions

France records highest daily death toll from coronavirus

France reports 833 additional deaths from coronavirus, its highest daily toll since the epidemic began.

France records highest daily death toll from coronavirus

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 58

Death toll from coronavirus in Israel rises to 58. A total of 8,904 cases have been confirmed.

Death toll from coronavirus rises to 58

Likud and Blue and White disagree on sovereignty, appointment of judges

Despite positive meeting between Netanyahu and Gantz, the coalition negotiations are stuck.

Likud and Blue and White disagree on sovereignty, appointment of judges

PA's coronavirus cases rise to 234

PA confirms 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 234.

PA's coronavirus cases rise to 234

Iran to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions

Iranian President announces the restrictions imposed on the public would be eased gradually in the coming weeks.

Iran to gradually ease coronavirus restrictions

Libya's former interim Prime Minister dies from coronavirus

Mahmoud Jibril, former head of rebel government that overthrew Muammar Qaddafi in 2011, dies in Cairo after contracting COVID-19.

Libya's former interim Prime Minister dies from coronavirus

Partial closure to be announced in additional cities

Government to declare "restricted area" in neighborhoods in Jerusalem, communities in Judea and Samaria, and several cities.

Partial closure to be announced in additional cities

British Prime Minister admitted to hospital

British PM Boris Johnson admitted to hospital as precautionary step, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus.

British Prime Minister admitted to hospital

Iran's parliament speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Ali Larijani becomes latest high-ranking Iranian official to contract COVID-19.

Iran's parliament speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Abbas extends state of emergency over coronavirus

PA chairman extends state of emergency for another 30 days due to spread of COVID-19.

Abbas extends state of emergency over coronavirus

Biden calls for easing of sanctions on Iran due to coronavirus pandemic

Democratic presidential frontrunner argues Trump's policy vis-a-vis Iran has backfired and sanctions should be lifted.

Biden calls for easing of sanctions on Iran due to coronavirus pandemic

Netanyahu tests negative for coronavirus, will remain in isolation

Netanyahu tested for coronavirus after Health Minister Yaakov Litzman diagnosed with the virus.

Netanyahu tests negative for coronavirus, will remain in isolation

Trump tests negative for coronavirus a second time

Trump's physician announces the President has been tested again to determine whether he had been infected by the coronavirus.

Trump tests negative for coronavirus a second time

Rouhani deplores US sanctions amid coronavirus outbreak

Iranian President: The Americans did not learn from this difficult situation and did not lift the illegal and cruel sanctions.

Rouhani deplores US sanctions amid coronavirus outbreak

US: At least 928 new deaths from coronavirus, highest single-day total

At least 928 new coronavirus deaths reported in the US, the most reported deaths in a day since the start of the outbreak.

US: At least 928 new deaths from coronavirus, highest single-day total

Health Minister and his wife diagnosed with coronavirus

Minister Yaakov Litzman and his wife are feeling well and will be in isolation. Anyone who has come in contact with them will be notified.

Health Minister and his wife diagnosed with coronavirus

Sanders: Lift sanctions on Iran to reduce human suffering

Democratic presidential hopeful again calls on administration to lift the sanctions on Iran as it fights the coronavirus.

Sanders: Lift sanctions on Iran to reduce human suffering

Six Security Council members condemn North Korea's missile tests

European members of UN Security Council describe North Korea's recent missile tests as "provocative actions."

Six Security Council members condemn North Korea's missile tests

Pompeo: US may consider easing sanctions on Iran

Secretary of State says US may consider easing sanctions on Iran to help fight coronavirus.

Pompeo: US may consider easing sanctions on Iran

Trump: We're going to go through a very tough two weeks

Trump urges Americans to prepare for tough times as coronavirus pandemic spreads.

Trump: We're going to go through a very tough two weeks

Syria claims Israel attacked near Homs

Syrian media claims Israeli aircraft attacked near city of Homs from Lebanese territory.

Syria claims Israel attacked near Homs

Zarif: US sanctions have doubled Iran's suffering from coronavirus

Iranian Foreign Minister again criticizes US sanctions on his country, calls on the world not to comply with them.

Zarif: US sanctions have doubled Iran's suffering from coronavirus

Jordan: Death toll from coronavirus reaches 5

A total of 268 cases of coronavirus have been identified in Jordan, says the country's Health Minister.

Jordan: Death toll from coronavirus reaches 5

US renews restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program

State Department: As President Trump said earlier this year, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.

US renews restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program

New York hate crime legislation named after Monsey victim

Governor Andrew Cuomo announces he is renaming proposed state hate crime legislation in honor of Monsey stabbing victim who died on Sunday.

New York hate crime legislation named after Monsey victim

New York lawmaker diagnosed with coronavirus

New York Rep. Nydia Velázquez becomes fifth House lawmaker to have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

New York lawmaker diagnosed with coronavirus

Monsey stabbing victim succumbs to wounds

Yosef Neumann, who was critically wounded in machete attack during Hanukkah party in December, passes away.

Monsey stabbing victim succumbs to wounds

Iranian FM: Stop obeying US sanctions

Mohammad Javad Zarif says US sanctions on Iran amount to "medical terror", urges world to stop complying with them.

Iranian FM: Stop obeying US sanctions

German minister commits suicide over concern about coronavirus

Finance minister of Germany's Hesse state commits suicide over concern about how to cope with the economic fallout from the coronavirus.

German minister commits suicide over concern about coronavirus

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 108

Two new coronavirus cases confirmed in PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria, bringing the total to 108.

Number of coronavirus cases in PA rises to 108

White House acknowledges Robert Levinson may have died

White House says former FBI agent may have died in Iran, while Islamic Republic claims he left the country years ago.

White House acknowledges Robert Levinson may have died