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

Iraqi protesters again set fire to Iranian consulate

For the second time in less than a week, anti-government protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf.

Iraqi protesters again set fire to Iranian consulate

Report: Iranian forces opened fire on unarmed protesters

New York Times says death toll in recent Iran protests from is between 180 and 450 people, and possibly more.

Report: Iranian forces opened fire on unarmed protesters

Edelstein contemplating running for Likud leadership

If Israel goes to elections and Likud holds primaries for party leadership, Edelstein may join the race.

Edelstein contemplating running for Likud leadership

Poll: Blue and White - 35, Likud - 33

Israel Hayom poll finds no change in blocs a week after PM's indictments. Jewish Home-National Union does not pass the electoral threshold.

Poll: Blue and White - 35, Likud - 33

Report: Germany to outlaw Hezbollah

German magazine reports government plans to outlaw Lebanese terror organization. Interior Ministry spokesman denies the report.

Report: Germany to outlaw Hezbollah

North Korean leader 'satisfied' after latest test

Kim Jong Un oversees “successful test” of super-large multiple launch rocket system.

North Korean leader 'satisfied' after latest test

IDF demolishes homes of Dvir Sorek's murderers

IDF forces demolish homes of terrorists who murdered Dvir Sorek in stabbing attack in August.

IDF demolishes homes of Dvir Sorek's murderers

Abbas: US policy change emboldens Israel

PA chairman blasts Trump administration’s announcement on legality of Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas: US policy change emboldens Israel

Katz to the UN: Disarm Hezbollah

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz comments on UN Secretary General's report against Hezbollah: Fully implement all Security Council resolutions.

Katz to the UN: Disarm Hezbollah

France could reimpose sanctions on Iran

French Foreign Minister says his country could trigger mechanism in 2015 deal that could lead to the reimposition of UN sanctions.

France could reimpose sanctions on Iran

Khamenei: We foiled a 'very dangerous' plot

Iranian Supreme Leader accuses "Global Arrogance" and "Zionism" of being behind recent protests against fuel price hike.

Khamenei: We foiled a 'very dangerous' plot

Pompeo: New policy on settlements will help resolve conflict

Secretary of State: Decision on legality of Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria is correct and in the best interests of both sides.

Pompeo: New policy on settlements will help resolve conflict

Iraq: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

Iraqi protesters storm and set fire to Iranian consulate in southern city of Najaf.

Iraq: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF attacks targets in Gaza after two rockets were fired toward the south. Around midnight: A false alarm in Ashkelon.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Student group at Toronto university tweets about attacking Jews

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns York University group which organized last week's violent anti-Israel. protest

Student group at Toronto university tweets about attacking Jews

Corbyn won't apologize to Jewish community

British Labour leader asked in TV interview whether he wants to apologize to Jewish community over anti-Semitism in his party, but declines.

Corbyn won't apologize to Jewish community

Amnesty: 146 protesters killed in Iran unrest

Amnesty International says at least 146 demonstrators killed in Iran protests that followed fuel price rises.

Amnesty: 146 protesters killed in Iran unrest

IRGC commander threatens to 'destroy' Israel

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Iran will “destroy” the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia if they cross its “red lines”.

IRGC commander threatens to 'destroy' Israel

Ukraine’s FM denounces desecration of monument to Jewish author

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister says vandalism of monument to Yiddish author Sholom Aleichem is disgusting and appealing.

Ukraine’s FM denounces desecration of monument to Jewish author

Arab League condemns US policy shift on Judea and Samaria

Arab League denounces US announcement that it no longer considers communities in Judea and Samaria to be a violation of international law.

Arab League condemns US policy shift on Judea and Samaria

Gideon Sa'ar: Every day a new low is reached

Sa'ar: Netanyahu always says to leave his family alone. I tell him to tell that to his son.

Gideon Sa'ar: Every day a new low is reached

Iran vows to punish 'mercenaries' behind recent unrest

Iran says 180 "ringleaders" arrested in connection with recent unrest over fuel prices.

Iran vows to punish 'mercenaries' behind recent unrest

Hezbollah supporters clash with protesters in Beirut

Group of Hezbollah supporters attack demonstrators protesting against Lebanon’s political elite in central Beirut.

Hezbollah supporters clash with protesters in Beirut

Report: Deputy Qatari envoy enters Gaza

Deputy Qatari envoy reportedly expected to transfer funds to needy residents in Gaza.

Report: Deputy Qatari envoy enters Gaza

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