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

IDF attacks twice in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks on the south.

IDF attacks twice in Gaza

Iranian commander: We have the most advanced missile technology

Senior IRGC commander boasts that Iran has the most advanced missile technology among the countries in the Middle East.

Iranian commander: We have the most advanced missile technology

Pompeo:

'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Secretary of State says US will take every action it can to prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria.

'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Report: Iranian tanker headed for Syria

Western intelligence sources say tanker filled with Iranian oil is headed towards Syria, in violation of American sanctions.

Report: Iranian tanker headed for Syria

Amir Peretz: Blue and White will fall apart after the elections

Labor chairman reveals he planned to run for president, but changed his plans in light of the elections.

Amir Peretz: Blue and White will fall apart after the elections

Iranian official: We never should've signed nuclear deal

Khamenei's military adviser says Iran made a mistake by signing 2015 deal, clarifies his country won't negotiate while under sanctions.

Iranian official: We never should've signed nuclear deal

Report: Qatari envoy to bring more money into Gaza

Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi expected to arrive in Gaza on Thursday, and perhaps bring with him funds for needy families.

Report: Qatari envoy to bring more money into Gaza

Brazil could designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization

Brazil considering designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization as part of President Bolsonaro’s efforts to strengthen ties with Trump.

Brazil could designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization

'We cannot let Trump and Netanyahu hide the occupation'

Watch: Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib hold press conference to respond to Israel's decision to deny them entry.

'We cannot let Trump and Netanyahu hide the occupation'

Jordan urges pressure on Israel over Al-Aqsa

Jordan’s Foreign Minister meets EU ambassadors, calls on international community to pressure Israel to stop “violations” against Al-Aqsa.

Jordan urges pressure on Israel over Al-Aqsa

Trump: The Democrats have such disdain for Israel

Trump criticizes Democrats over reports that they may retaliate for Israel's decision to ban Omar and Tlaib.

Trump: The Democrats have such disdain for Israel

Abbas wishes to strengthen relations with Japan

PA chairman meets Japanese parliamentary delegation, praises Japan's support for "Palestine".

Abbas wishes to strengthen relations with Japan

Report: Iran preparing another satellite launch

Satellite images show Iran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing to put one in orbit.

Report: Iran preparing another satellite launch

ISIS claims attack at wedding reception in Afghanistan

Suicide bomber kills 63, wounds 182 at wedding party in Kabul.

ISIS claims attack at wedding reception in Afghanistan

Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar

Grace 1, now known as the Adrian Darya 1, leaves Gibraltar despite US attempt to recapture the tanker.

Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar

Trump: Peace plan will likely be released after Israeli election

Trump says he will likely wait until after the Israeli elections to release his peace plan, but could release pieces before.

Trump: Peace plan will likely be released after Israeli election

Abbas speaks to new British PM

PA says Boris Johnson expressed his support for "two-state solution" in phone call with chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Abbas speaks to new British PM

Austria concerned by radical Islamic terrorism

Austrian intelligence report finds that radical Islamic terrorism is still the number one security issue in the country.

Austria concerned by radical Islamic terrorism

North Korea conducts another missile test

South Korea’s military says that North Korea fired two more projectiles into the sea.

North Korea conducts another missile test

Biden criticizes decision to bar Tlaib and Omar

Former Vice President: No democracy should deny entry to visitors based on the content of their ideas.

Biden criticizes decision to bar Tlaib and Omar

Trump: Tlaib and Omar are 'very anti-Israel'

Trump doubles down on criticism of two Muslim congresswomen who were barred by Israel from visiting the country.

Trump: Tlaib and Omar are 'very anti-Israel'

Explosions heard in Syria's Hama region

Syrian news agency says hostile missile downed over Masyaf area.

Explosions heard in Syria's Hama region

San Diego shooting suspect had invalid license to buy gun

Student accused of opening fire at Chabad of Poway didn't have valid hunting license, the only way he could legally buy a weapon.

San Diego shooting suspect had invalid license to buy gun

IRGC commander: Hezbollah can destroy Israel alone

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander rejects talks with US, says Hezbollah can destroy Israel on its own.

IRGC commander: Hezbollah can destroy Israel alone

Rouhani warns Israel against involvement in Gulf

Iranian President says Israel is the main source of terrorism and war in the region.

Rouhani warns Israel against involvement in Gulf

Report: Gibraltar to release seized Iranian tanker

Sources say Gibraltar will release Iranian oil tanker seized in July for violating sanctions on Syria.

Report: Gibraltar to release seized Iranian tanker

Germany: Suspected Holocaust denier to face criminal charges

Man who reportedly denied the Holocaust during a visit the Sachsenhausen concentration camp accused of hate speech.

Germany: Suspected Holocaust denier to face criminal charges

Jordan criticizes Erdan over Temple Mount

Jordanian Foreign Ministry criticizes Internal Security Minister's call for Jews to be permitted to pray on the Temple Mount.

Jordan criticizes Erdan over Temple Mount

Barkat open to meeting Tlaib and Omar

Likud MK and former Jerusalem mayor says he'd be open to meeting controversial lawmakers if they're willing to "learn and listen."

Barkat open to meeting Tlaib and Omar

Gibraltar denies it plans to release Iranian tanker

Senior official in Gibraltar says reports in Iran that seized tanker will be released are untrue.

Gibraltar denies it plans to release Iranian tanker

Ocasio-Cortez doesn't regret concentration camps remark

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stands by her comparison between American border detention facilities and Nazi concentration camps.

Ocasio-Cortez doesn't regret concentration camps remark

Lebanese FM: Our partnership with Hezbollah helps stability

Lebanese Foreign Minister defends alliance with Hezbollah, says it has helped Lebanon gain internal stability and maintain national unity.

Lebanese FM: Our partnership with Hezbollah helps stability

Pompeo on Iran: Time is ticking

Secretary of State urges international community to take action against Iran’s support for terrorism.

Pompeo on Iran: Time is ticking

Swastika painted on billboard promoting play in Australia

Vandals spray paint swastika on billboard promoting a production in Melbourne of The Diary of Anne Frank.

Swastika painted on billboard promoting play in Australia

Greenblatt: Trump hasn't yet decided when to unveil peace plan

US envoy says it is unclear whether the political component of the peace plan will be unveiled before or after Israeli elections.

Greenblatt: Trump hasn't yet decided when to unveil peace plan

Iranian FM calls for Muslim unity following Temple Mount riots

Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticizes Israel following clashes between police and Muslim worshipers on Temple Mount.

Iranian FM calls for Muslim unity following Temple Mount riots

Jordan: Israel violating 'sanctity of Al-Aqsa'

Jordanian Foreign Minister condemns Israel following violent clashes on Temple Mount.

Jordan: Israel violating 'sanctity of Al-Aqsa'

IRGC commander warns against Israeli presence in Gulf

Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s navy warns that Israeli presence in the Persian Gulf may set off a war.

IRGC commander warns against Israeli presence in Gulf

Iran: Israeli involvement in Gulf will have consequences

Iran's Defense Minister warns against US-led flotilla in the Gulf, says Israeli involvement would have "disastrous consequences".

Iran: Israeli involvement in Gulf will have consequences

Trump: Macron sending 'mixed signals' to Iran

US President says French counterpart is getting in the way of US policy on Iran.

Trump: Macron sending 'mixed signals' to Iran