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

Report: Israeli warship enters Lebanon

Lebanese media outlet reports that Israeli warship entered country's territorial waters. Israel not commenting.

Report: Israeli warship enters Lebanon

PA spokesman: We'll talk to US if it accepts two-state solution

Official spokesman for PA chairman: PA leadership ready to resume talks with US if it agrees to abide by “international peace references”.

PA spokesman: We'll talk to US if it accepts two-state solution

Hezbollah: US sanctions are 'unacceptable' and 'reprehensible'

Hezbollah lawmakers say US sanctions against three officials from the group won't change the rejection of "Israeli occupation".

Hezbollah: US sanctions are 'unacceptable' and 'reprehensible'

US won't sanction Iran's Foreign Minister - for now

Sources tell Reuters the US has decided not to impose sanctions on Mohammad Javad Zarif for now.

US won't sanction Iran's Foreign Minister - for now

Biden: US-Israel relationship must be 'ironclad'

Presidential hopeful stresses importance of commitment to Israel’s security regardless if one disagrees with PM Netanyahu.

Biden: US-Israel relationship must be 'ironclad'

Slovenia ready to recognize 'Palestine'

Slovenia's Foreign Minister says there is consensus in the country on the issue of recognition of a Palestinian state.

Slovenia ready to recognize 'Palestine'

EU against relocation of embassies to Jerusalem

Report: EU officials tried to approve clause preventing member states from opening diplomatic missions in Israeli capital.

EU against relocation of embassies to Jerusalem

Iran tries to seize British tanker in Persian Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unsuccessfully tries to seize British oil tanker after UK seized Iranian tanker in Gibraltar.

Iran tries to seize British tanker in Persian Gulf

Google to purchase Israeli cloud storage company

Google to acquire Elastifile Ltd. in a deal valued at approximately $200 million.

Google to purchase Israeli cloud storage company

Zarif: US, Israeli demands will lead to accelerated enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister says US and Israeli demands for zero enrichment of uranium by his country will backfire.

Zarif: US, Israeli demands will lead to accelerated enrichment

Report: Mossad thwarted ISIS and Iran attacks abroad

Mossad and Military Intelligence Directorate have thwarted dozens of attacks planned by ISIS and Iran in dozens of countries.

Report: Mossad thwarted ISIS and Iran attacks abroad

US sanctions two Hezbollah lawmakers

For the first time, US Treasury places Hezbollah members from Lebanon's parliament on its sanctions blacklist.

US sanctions two Hezbollah lawmakers

Iranian commander: Our missiles can destroy US aircraft carriers

Commander in Revolutionary Guards: US regional bases and its aircraft carriers in the Gulf are within the range of Iranian missiles.

Iranian commander: Our missiles can destroy US aircraft carriers

'The world knows we're not pursuing a nuclear weapon'

Head of Iranian Revolutionary Guards claims Iran isn't pursuing a nuclear weapon because possessing such weapons is against Islam.

'The world knows we're not pursuing a nuclear weapon'

Bolton: We'll increase pressure on the Iranian regime

US National Security Adviser: Trump's maximum pressure campaign against Iran is working. We'll increase the pressure.

Bolton: We'll increase pressure on the Iranian regime

Report: PA reconsidering boycott of US

Israel Hayom newspaper reports that the Palestinian Authority is trying to straighten things out with Trump administration.

Report: PA reconsidering boycott of US

Jordan: No to deal that neglects Palestinian state

Jordanian PM meets PA cabinet leader, says Jordan will not accept solution that does not lead to creation of Palestinian state.

Jordan: No to deal that neglects Palestinian state

Germany, Britain denounce Iran's breach of nuclear deal

Germany and Britain urge Iran to stop taking measures that undermine 2015 nuclear agreement.

Germany, Britain denounce Iran's breach of nuclear deal

Trump: Iran better be careful

US President warns Islamic Republic after its announcement that it would expand its uranium enrichment. "Iran's doing a lot of bad things".

Trump: Iran better be careful

Pompeo warns Iran of further sanctions

Secretary of State says a nuclear armed Iran poses an even greater danger to the world after Islamic Republic expands uranium enrichment.

Pompeo warns Iran of further sanctions

Iranian cleric: Britain should be 'scared'

Member of Iran's Assembly of Experts says Britain should be “scared” about Iran’s retaliation for capture of supertanker in Gibraltar.

Iranian cleric: Britain should be 'scared'

Iran to increase uranium enrichment to 5%

Iran will officially announce on Sunday that it is violating nuclear deal by increasing uranium enrichment to 5%.

Iran to increase uranium enrichment to 5%

PA cabinet head threatens to sue those involved in 'settlements'

Mohammad Shtayyeh says PA will sue anyone involved in Israeli “settlement” issue, including diplomats.

PA cabinet head threatens to sue those involved in 'settlements'

Poll: A 'mega alliance' on the right would bring 19 seats

Joint run of all the small right-wing parties would bring them 19 Knesset seats, but the right doesn't have a majority without Liberman.

Poll: A 'mega alliance' on the right would bring 19 seats

Iran: Detention of oil tanker in Gibraltar was 'illegal'

Iran denounces detention of one of its oil tankers in Gibraltar, summons British ambassador.

Iran: Detention of oil tanker in Gibraltar was 'illegal'

Iranian minister: Americans scared of our power

Iran’s intelligence minister says Trump called off strike after downing of US drone because he was scared of Iran's military power.

Iranian minister: Americans scared of our power

France: Iran will gain nothing by leaving nuclear deal

French Foreign Ministry warns Iran against leaving nuclear deal after Tehran's announcement it will boost its uranium enrichment.

France: Iran will gain nothing by leaving nuclear deal

Abbas: Bahrain conference a 'big lie conceived by Kushner'

PA chairman responds to senior White House adviser, says he will not work with Trump administration.

Abbas: Bahrain conference a 'big lie conceived by Kushner'

North Korea: US 'hell bent on hostile acts'

North Korea complains to UN about US letter urging countries to send back North Korean workers.

North Korea: US 'hell bent on hostile acts'

Trump to Iran: Be careful with the threats

Trump warns Iran after it says it will end all limitations on uranium enrichment if its demands are not met.

Trump to Iran: Be careful with the threats

Democratic candidate says she'd keep embassy in Jerusalem

Senator Amy Klobuchar says embassy move could've been carried out better, but adds she won't move embassy back to Tel Aviv if elected.

Democratic candidate says she'd keep embassy in Jerusalem

European ministers concerned over Iran's enrichment breach

Diplomatic chiefs of EU, France, Germany and Britain urge Iran to reverse decision to breach a limit on enriched uranium reserves.

European ministers concerned over Iran's enrichment breach

The goal: Prevent humanitarian deterioration

Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories meets senior international officials, discusses ways to improve Palestinian economy.

The goal: Prevent humanitarian deterioration

Oman denies establishing diplomatic relations with Israel

Oman denies Mossad chief's statement that it has agreed to establish diplomatic relations with Israel.

Oman denies establishing diplomatic relations with Israel

Iranian lawmaker:

'If US attacks, Israel will be destroyed in half an hour'

Senior Iranian parliamentarian threatens that Israel will be destroyed if the United States attacks Iran.

'If US attacks, Israel will be destroyed in half an hour'

Erekat: US officials inaugurated 'fake' archaeology project

Senior PA official says 2,000-year-old Pilgrims’ Road unveiled by Israel is a "settlement project that has nothing to do with history".

Erekat: US officials inaugurated 'fake' archaeology project

Trump: Look forward to seeing Kim again soon

US President says meeting with North Korean leader was “great”.

Trump: Look forward to seeing Kim again soon

Trump: Iran is 'playing with fire'

Trump responds to Iran's announcement that it had exceeded the amount of enriched uranium permitted under 2015 nuclear deal.

Trump: Iran is 'playing with fire'

Erdogan: S-400 will be delivered within 10 days

Turkish President does not believe US will sanction his country for purchasing Russian S-400 missile defense system.

Erdogan: S-400 will be delivered within 10 days

Hamas criticizes Friedman and Greenblatt

Hamas says US officials' participation in unveiling of Pilgrims’ Road in Jerusalem shows the US "aggressive policy" against Arabs.

Hamas criticizes Friedman and Greenblatt