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

The offer received by Orly Levy-Abekasis

Likud reportedly proposed to Gesher chairwoman that she join a coalition in exchange for promoting her father's candidacy for President.

The offer received by Orly Levy-Abekasis

IAEA chief demands 'clarifications' from Iran

Head of UN nuclear watchdog says Iran must cooperate in a clearer manner with the agency's inspectors.

IAEA chief demands 'clarifications' from Iran

Three additional Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus

Ministry of Health announces three new cases of COVID-19 in Israel. A total of 15 Israelis have been diagnosed with the virus to date.

Three additional Israelis diagnosed with coronavirus

Litzman: A great achievement, Liberman failed

Health Minister: It has been proven that those who try to harm the Sabbath and the Torah are doomed to fail.

Litzman: A great achievement, Liberman failed

Pompeo at AIPAC: Israel is central to the Middle East’s future

Secretary of State addresses AIPAC Policy Conference: No president loves Israel more than President Trump.

Pompeo at AIPAC: Israel is central to the Middle East’s future

Liberman: We will not move one millimeter from what we promised our voters

Yisrael Beytenu chairman responds to exit polls: We will wait for the true results. We are a party with principles.

Liberman: We will not move one millimeter from what we promised our voters

Netanyahu: Time to unite

PM Netanyahu speaks following publication of exit polls: A night of a huge victory, time to stop the election rounds and form a government.

Netanyahu: Time to unite

Peretz blames Blue and White

Labor-Gesher-Meretz head does not intend to step down despite election failure: In critical moments, Blue and White harmed the entire camp.

Peretz blames Blue and White

Updated exit poll: Right wing - 59 seats, left - 55

Updated exit polls show right-wing bloc has 59 seats, two shy of a majority.

Updated exit poll: Right wing - 59 seats, left - 55

PA complains to ICC over Israeli construction in E1

PA official Saeb Erekat says Israeli plans to build in E1 area have been referred to the International Criminal Court.

PA complains to ICC over Israeli construction in E1

Leader of Islamic Jihad invited to visit Russia

Islamic Jihad leader Ziad Nakhala reportedly invited to visit Moscow.

Leader of Islamic Jihad invited to visit Russia

Leader of Democratic Republic of Congo to appoint Israel envoy

Speaking at AIPAC, leader of Democratic Republic of Congo says he will appoint an ambassador to Israel after a two-decade gap.

Leader of Democratic Republic of Congo to appoint Israel envoy

Biden: I will always call out anti-Semitism

Former US Vice President addresses AIPAC Conference, says "two-state solution" is the best way to achieve peace.

Biden: I will always call out anti-Semitism

Netanyahu: Deal of the Century is the opportunity of a century for Israel

PM Netanyahu addresses AIPAC Policy Conference 2020: As long as I’m Prime Minister, Iran will never have nuclear weapons.

Netanyahu: Deal of the Century is the opportunity of a century for Israel

Former European politicians: Trump plan would create apartheid-like situation

50 former European prime ministers and foreign ministers condemn US President's peace plan in open letter.

Former European politicians: Trump plan would create apartheid-like situation

Austria rejects BDS

Austrian parliament passes resolution rejecting BDS movement and all forms of anti-Semitism.

Austria rejects BDS

Report: Israeli aircraft carry out attack in Syria

Syrian television reports that Israeli helicopters attacked several Syrian army positions in the Quneitra area.

Report: Israeli aircraft carry out attack in Syria

Poll: Likud - 33, Yamina - 9

Israel Hayom poll gives the right-wing 57 seats, compared to 56 seats for the left and Arabs.

Poll: Likud - 33, Yamina - 9

World powers 'seriously concerned' over Iranian violations of nuclear deal

World powers that remain party to 2015 nuclear deal acknowledge time is running out to find a way to salvage it.

World powers 'seriously concerned' over Iranian violations of nuclear deal

PA 'foreign minister': E1 construction will destroy two-state solution

PA “foreign minister” blasts planned construction near Maaleh Adumim, says it is more dangerous than any other construction plans.

PA 'foreign minister': E1 construction will destroy two-state solution

Klobuchar and Buttigieg will not attend AIPAC conference

Democratic presidential candidates explain AIPAC’s annual conference next overlaps with Super Tuesday and therefore will not attend.

Klobuchar and Buttigieg will not attend AIPAC conference

US blacklists Hezbollah-affiliated companies

US adds host of Lebanese individuals and entities linked to Hezbollah-affiliated Martyrs Foundation to its terror blacklist.

US blacklists Hezbollah-affiliated companies

UN envoy: 'Settlements' are a substantial obstacle to peace

UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov condemns Israeli plans for new construction in Jerusalem and the E1 area.

UN envoy: 'Settlements' are a substantial obstacle to peace

Britain: Jerusalem construction 'undermines future Palestinian state'

Britain condemns Israel’s announcement of new construction in the Givat Hamatos and Har Homa neighborhoods in Jerusalem.

Britain: Jerusalem construction 'undermines future Palestinian state'

Sanders: I'd consider moving embassy back to Tel Aviv

Senator Bernie Sanders says he would consider moving US embassy back to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem. Bloomberg: You can't move it back.

Sanders: I'd consider moving embassy back to Tel Aviv

Amazon stops selling books described as 'Nazi propaganda'

Online retail giant stops sales of some books following protests that the titles were Nazi-era "propaganda".

Amazon stops selling books described as 'Nazi propaganda'

Abbas spokesman blasts new Israeli construction near Maaleh Adumim

PA chairman's spokesman says Netanyahu's announcement of new construction in E1 area crosses "red lines".

Abbas spokesman blasts new Israeli construction near Maaleh Adumim

Mike Bloomberg to address AIPAC conference

Former New York City Mayor and Democratic presidential hopeful to speak at AIPAC policy conference in Washington, DC.

Mike Bloomberg to address AIPAC conference

Calm maintained in the south, but schools to remain closed

The last siren in southern Israel was heard after 11:00 p.m., before a ceasefire reportedly went into effect.

Calm maintained in the south, but schools to remain closed

Remaining parties to Iran nuclear deal to meet in Vienna

Remaining parties to the Iran nuclear deal will meet in Vienna on Wednesday in another attempt to preserve the agreement.

Remaining parties to Iran nuclear deal to meet in Vienna

Iran says 12 dead from coronavirus, rejects claims of higher death toll

Iran's government says only 12 people died nationwide from new coronavirus, rejects claims by Qom lawmaker that 50 had died.

Iran says 12 dead from coronavirus, rejects claims of higher death toll

Security Council calls for 'two-state solution' to be respected

UN Security Council reiterates support for "two-state solution" and stresses need to make an effort to launch credible peace negotiations.

Security Council calls for 'two-state solution' to be respected

Pence and Pompeo to address AIPAC conference

Pro-Israel lobby confirms both US Vice President and Secretary of State will speak at policy conference next week.

Pence and Pompeo to address AIPAC conference

European Commission blasts anti-Semitic Belgian parade

European Commission says anti-Semitic floats at Aalst parade are "incompatible" with EU values.

European Commission blasts anti-Semitic Belgian parade

Arab League condemns planned Israeli construction in Jerusalem

Arab League says new Jerusalem construction is meant to "perpetuate the apartheid system" and "destroy the two-state solution".

Arab League condemns planned Israeli construction in Jerusalem

55,000 students will stay at home, IDF closes roads adjacent to Gaza border

IDF orders closures of areas and roads adjacent to Gaza border fence. 55,000 students will not go to school following rocket fire.

55,000 students will stay at home, IDF closes roads adjacent to Gaza border

Iranian hard-liners win in Tehran amid lowest voter turnout in decades

Iran's interior ministry says voter turnout in parliamentary elections stood at 42.57%. "Moderate" Rouhani suffers blow as hard-liners win.

Iranian hard-liners win in Tehran amid lowest voter turnout in decades

Bernie Sanders to skip AIPAC policy conference

Jewish Senator announces he will not attend annual AIPAC conference due to platform it provides to "leaders who oppose Palestinian rights".

Bernie Sanders to skip AIPAC policy conference

Anti-Semitic Belgian carnival goes ahead despite calls for it to be cancelled

Parade in Aalst once again includes participants dressed in anti-Semitic costumes, with some dressed up as Nazi officers.

Anti-Semitic Belgian carnival goes ahead despite calls for it to be cancelled

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Damascus

IDF confirms air strike on terrorist targets belonging to Islamic Jihad in both Damascus and Gaza.

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets in Damascus