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

Mandelblit expected to permit Netanyahu to continue as PM

Attorney General expected to decide that Binyamin Netanyahu can continue to serve as Prime Minister after indictments were filed.

Mandelblit expected to permit Netanyahu to continue as PM

IAEA to Iran: Explain uranium at undeclared site

UN's nuclear watchdog urges Iran to explain presence of uranium particles at a site it didn't declare during inspections.

IAEA to Iran: Explain uranium at undeclared site

Ontario Premier condemns anti-Israel protest

Anti-Israel protesters at Toronto's York University shouted "Viva Intifada" while demonstrating against event featuring former soldiers.

Ontario Premier condemns anti-Israel protest

Warren criticizes Netanyahu after indictment

Democratic presidential hopeful says Netanyahu, like "his pal" Trump, will "stop at nothing to enrich himself and stay in power".

Warren criticizes Netanyahu after indictment

Trump: Iran wants zero transparency

Trump comments on Iranian regime shutting down the internet in an attempt to prevent protests from spreading.

Trump: Iran wants zero transparency

Sanders: It's no longer enough for us to simply be pro-Israel

Democratic presidential hopeful again suggests the US should rethink its policies toward Israel and the Palestinian Arabs.

Sanders: It's no longer enough for us to simply be pro-Israel

Rouhani declares 'victory' after protests suppressed

Iranian President declares “victory” over foreign enemies whom he blames for wave of violent demonstrations over hike in fuel prices.

Rouhani declares 'victory' after protests suppressed

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters shout 'Viva Intifada' in Toronto

Anti-Israel protesters tried to disrupt an event featuring IDF reservists at York University in Toronto.

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters shout 'Viva Intifada' in Toronto

Arab League to discuss Pompeo announcement

Arab League to hold "urgent meeting" on US announcement that it no longer considers Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria to be illegal.

Arab League to discuss Pompeo announcement

France: We are committed to Israel's security

France urges Iran to refrain from destabilizing actions in Syria following IDF air strike on Iranian targets near Damascus.

France: We are committed to Israel's security

Anti-Semitic protest at Toronto's York University condemned

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center demands York University protect rights of Jewish students amid protest over event with IDF reservists.

Anti-Semitic protest at Toronto's York University condemned

IDF attacks dozens of terror targets in Syria

IDF fighter jets attack dozens of military targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force and the Syrian army.

IDF attacks dozens of terror targets in Syria

Hitler's childhood home to turn into police headquarters

After lengthy legal battle, building where Hitler spent the first few months of his life will be turned into a regional police headquarters.

Hitler's childhood home to turn into police headquarters

Canada votes in favor of UN resolution condemning Israel

Canada changes course, votes in favor of UN resolution in support of Palestinian Arabs' right to self-determination.

Canada votes in favor of UN resolution condemning Israel

Holland opposes labeling of 'settlement' products

Dutch Parliament proposes not to label Judea and Samaria products unless the directive is applied to other disputed territories.

Holland opposes labeling of 'settlement' products

France: 'Settlements' are illegal under international laws

France says it "regrets" US policy shift on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

France: 'Settlements' are illegal under international laws

Gantz and Netanyahu meet, no progress made

Gantz and Prime Minister Netanyahu hold crucial meeting 25 hours before expiry of Gantz's mandate to form a government.

Gantz and Netanyahu meet, no progress made

Iran again breaches nuclear deal

IAEA says Iran breached another limit of 2015 nuclear deal by accumulating slightly more than 130 tons of heavy water.

Iran again breaches nuclear deal

Four rockets fired from Syria toward Israel

Four rockets fired toward Golan Heights intercepted by Iron Dome. No injuries reported, no rockets exploded in Israeli territory.

Four rockets fired from Syria toward Israel

Biden criticizes Trump on Judea and Samaria

Democratic presidential hopeful says policy change on Judea and Samaria will inflame regional tensions.

Biden criticizes Trump on Judea and Samaria

Egypt, Jordan criticize US policy change on Judea and Samaria

Two Arab countries that have peace treaty with Israel criticized Pompeo’s statement on Judea and Samaria communities.

Egypt, Jordan criticize US policy change on Judea and Samaria

Warren: 'Settlements' make peace harder to achieve

Democratic presidential candidate criticizes policy reversal on Judea and Samaria.

Warren: 'Settlements' make peace harder to achieve

Sanders: Settlements are illegal, Trump isolating the US

Democratic presidential candidate criticizes Pompeo's declaration on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Sanders: Settlements are illegal, Trump isolating the US

EU: Policy on 'settlements' remains unchanged

EU foreign minister responds to Pompeo, says the EU views "settlements" as illegal under international law.

EU: Policy on 'settlements' remains unchanged

Iran blasts Pompeo for backing protesters

Iran’s Foreign Ministry blasts Secretary of State's "meddlesome" remarks on Iran protests.

Iran blasts Pompeo for backing protesters

Jewish-American diplomat begins to serve as Egypt Ambassador

Jonathan Cohen arrives in Cairo, becoming first US ambassador to Egypt in over two years.

Jewish-American diplomat begins to serve as Egypt Ambassador

White House condemns Iran's use of force against protesters

White House condemns Iran for using "lethal force" against demonstrators in latest unrest.

White House condemns Iran's use of force against protesters

North Korean leader supervises air force drill

Kim Jong Un supervises air force drills after US and South Korea cancel joint drill in order to promote talks with North Korea.

North Korean leader supervises air force drill

Pompeo: We'll keep fighting ISIS

United States will continue to lead the coalition against ISIS, Secretary of State assures allies.

Pompeo: We'll keep fighting ISIS

Rivlin outline: 'No disqualifications, no boycotts'

Channel 13 News reveals details about President Rivlin's plan for unity government as presented to Netanyahu and Gantz.

Rivlin outline: 'No disqualifications, no boycotts'

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad military compound and headquarters after ceasefire breached.

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets

Former Lebanese finance minister to be appointed PM

New Lebanese government to be made up of both politicians and technocrats.

Former Lebanese finance minister to be appointed PM

Liberman responds to Netanyahu

"Pledge to the people of Israel that you will not take the State of Israel to a third election campaign," says Yisrael Beytenu chairman.

Liberman responds to Netanyahu

Report: Ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Senior Egyptian official says Israel and Islamic Jihad agreed on ceasefire as of 5:30 a.m. No official confirmation.

Report: Ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Turkey: We captured 'important' ISIS figure

Turkey’s Interior Minister says his country captured an “important” figure within ISIS, doesn't provide details.

Turkey: We captured 'important' ISIS figure

Elkin: Why is Liberman so silent?

Minister Ze'ev Elkin criticizes Yisrael Beytenu chairman's silence in the wake of Joint List's criticism of Netanyahu.

Elkin: Why is Liberman so silent?

Israeli official:

'Islamic Jihad's demands prove Israel was successful'

Senior Israeli official responds to Islamic Jihad's demands for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, the rocket fire continues.

'Islamic Jihad's demands prove Israel was successful'

Sirens in southern and central Israel

Sirens heard in Gaza envelope and Coastal Plain. IDF investigating.

Sirens in southern and central Israel

'Israel has every right to defend itself'

Former Austrian Chancellor expresses support for Israel amid rocket fire from Gaza.

'Israel has every right to defend itself'

Iran condemns Israel for eliminating terrorist

Iran calls for "occupation" to be punished after Israel eliminates Islamic Jihad leader.

Iran condemns Israel for eliminating terrorist