Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

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Amid Gaza war

Jeremy Corbyn demands inquiry into UK-Israel ties amid Gaza war

Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn to introduce a parliamentary bill calling for an independent public inquiry into the UK’s involvement in Israel’s actions in Gaza since October 2023.

Jeremy Corbyn demands inquiry into UK-Israel ties amid Gaza war

Austrian Eurovision winner backtracks on call to exclude Israel

Eurovision 2025 winner JJ walks back his controversial comments calling for Israel's suspension from the competition, claims his words were misunderstood.

Austrian Eurovision winner backtracks on call to exclude Israel

Madrid lawmakers call for Israel arms embargo

Spain's parliament narrowly passes a non-binding motion urging an arms embargo on Israel due to military operations in Gaza.

Madrid lawmakers call for Israel arms embargo

Iranian FM:

Iranian FM: Zero bombs = deal, zero enrichment = no deal

Ahead of next round of nuclear talks with the US, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi again reiterates his country’s stance on nuclear enrichment.

Iranian FM: Zero bombs = deal, zero enrichment = no deal

Rubio hints:

Rubio hints at more Arab nations joining Abraham Accords this year

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicates that more Arab nations could normalize ties with Israel by year-end, as Washington prioritizes a historic deal with Saudi Arabia.

Rubio hints at more Arab nations joining Abraham Accords this year

Eurovision winner:

Eurovision winner: Disappointing to see Israel still participating

Austrian Eurovision 2025 champion JJ voices strong opinions regarding Israel's participation in the contest and the fairness of the voting system, expresses desire for Eurovision 2026 to be held "without Israel."

Eurovision winner: Disappointing to see Israel still participating

Iran, US to resume nuclear talks in Rome

Iran and the United States to hold their fifth round of nuclear talks in Rome this week, mediated by Oman. The discussions aim for a new agreement where sanctions relief would curb Iran's nuclear activities.

Iran, US to resume nuclear talks in Rome

US Ambassador:

US Ambassador slams Houthi terror: Israel has the right to defend itself

US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea condemns Houthi terrorists, affirms US support for Israel's right to respond to Houthi missile attacks.

US Ambassador slams Houthi terror: Israel has the right to defend itself

Iran's Supreme Leader:

Iran's Supreme Leader: Nuclear talks 'unlikely' to yield any results

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expresses profound doubt regarding the efficacy of nuclear talks with the United States, warns the US against "speaking nonsense."

Iran's Supreme Leader: Nuclear talks 'unlikely' to yield any results

Amid antisemitism concerns

Harvard President skips Senate hearing amidst antisemitism concerns

Harvard President Alan Garber declines to testify at a Senate hearing on higher education issues. Committee Chair Sen. Cassidy expresses disappointment, noting concerns about "tolerance of antisemitism" on campus.

Harvard President skips Senate hearing amidst antisemitism concerns

Vance denies canceling Israel trip over Gaza

US Vice President refutes report stating he canceled his planned Israel trip due to expanded IDF operations in Gaza, says decision was primarily logistical.

Vance denies canceling Israel trip over Gaza

'A fighter and survivor'

Netanyahu wishes Biden a speedy recovery: A fighter and survivor

Prime Minister Netanyahu wishes former US President a full recovery from cancer: I have known Joe for 45 years. One thing is for sure, Joe is a fighter and a survivor.

Netanyahu wishes Biden a speedy recovery: A fighter and survivor

Gary Lineker's BBC tenure ends after antisemitic 'rat' post and Gaza remarks

Gary Lineker to leave the BBC on Monday after 26 years, following an antisemitism controversy sparked by a shared social media post featuring a rat, coupled with his branding of Israel's response to the October 7 attacks as "beyond depraved."

Gary Lineker's BBC tenure ends after antisemitic 'rat' post and Gaza remarks

White House:

White House: Reports of Vance Israel visit are false

White House denies reports in Israeli media that Vice President JD Vance plans to visit Israel this week, says Vance will return to Washington on Monday.

White House: Reports of Vance Israel visit are false

Tehran stands firm:

Tehran stands firm: Enrichment is non-negotiable

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declares that uranium enrichment will continue "with or without a deal," even as nuclear talks with the US progress.

Tehran stands firm: Enrichment is non-negotiable

US-Iran nuclear talks:

Tehran denies receiving written nuclear deal offer from US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi refutes an Axios report claiming the US presented a written nuclear deal proposal during indirect talks in Muscat.

Tehran denies receiving written nuclear deal offer from US

'Squad' Reps introduce 'Nakba' legislation, sparking outrage

Reps. Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez, and Omar introduce legislation in Congress marking the 77th anniversary of the "Nakba," the Arabic term used by Palestinian Arabs for what they see as the "catastrophe" of Israel's founding.

'Squad' Reps introduce 'Nakba' legislation, sparking outrage

Hardline on Iran:

Hardline on Iran: Republicans insist on end to all enrichment

Congressional Republicans urge President Trump to eliminate all Iranian nuclear enrichment capacity, citing fears of another "buy time" deal.

Hardline on Iran: Republicans insist on end to all enrichment

Houthis claim hypersonic missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they fired a "hypersonic ballistic missile" towards Ben Gurion Airport, vow continued action until Israel's Gaza offensive ends.

Houthis claim hypersonic missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport

Harvard President takes pay cut amid funding freeze

Harvard President Alan Garber will take a 25% pay cut amid a $2.7 billion funding freeze from the Trump administration. Harvard alleges the government "blacklisted" them.

Harvard President takes pay cut amid funding freeze

German Chancellor:

German Chancellor: Netanyahu must be able to visit Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must be allowed to travel to Germany, despite an ICC arrest warrant, stresses Netanyahu was democratically elected.

German Chancellor: Netanyahu must be able to visit Germany

'Unreservedly sorry'

BBC host 'unreservedly sorry' for sharing antisemitic post with rat graphic

BBC's Gary Lineker apologizes for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism featuring a rat, an antisemitic trope, claims he "would never knowingly share anything antisemitic."

BBC host 'unreservedly sorry' for sharing antisemitic post with rat graphic

Iran signals willingness to nuclear deal, cites conditions

Top Iranian advisor says Iran is ready to sign a nuclear deal with the US in exchange for the immediate lifting of all economic sanctions, but criticizes Trump’s dual approach of offering negotiations while threatening sanctions.

Iran signals willingness to nuclear deal, cites conditions

'We won't bow!'

Trump to Iran: End proxy wars for nuke deal; Tehran: 'We won't bow!'

US President Trump demands Iran halt proxy funding and nuclear ambitions for a deal. Iranian President Pezeshkian defiantly states Iran "will not bow to any bully."

Trump to Iran: End proxy wars for nuke deal; Tehran: 'We won't bow!'

Despite antisemitism failure

Columbia ex-President to return, despite failing to recall antisemitic incidents

Former Columbia University president Katrina Armstrong will return as CEO of the university’s medical center in June, after taking a sabbatical following a controversial deposition in which she failed to recall antisemitic incidents documented in Columbia’s own report.

Columbia ex-President to return, despite failing to recall antisemitic incidents

Outrage:

Outrage after BBC host shares anti-Zionist post with rat illustration

BBC host Gary Lineker deletes Instagram post featuring a rat emoji alongside an anti-Zionist video, after backlash from Jewish groups who call for his dismissal from the British broadcaster.

Outrage after BBC host shares anti-Zionist post with rat illustration

Macron blasts Netanyahu:

Macron blasts Netanyahu: What he’s doing is shameful

French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Gaza policy, calling it “shameful” and urging the EU to consider new sanctions and review its Association Agreement with Israel.

Macron blasts Netanyahu: What he’s doing is shameful

Five months later, PA lifts ban on Al Jazeera

Palestinian Authority lifts its ban on Al Jazeera after a five-month suspension imposed over alleged incitement.

Five months later, PA lifts ban on Al Jazeera

Amid reconstruction

Trump open to lifting Syria sanctions amid reconstruction push

US President Donald Trump says he is considering lifting sanctions on Syria to support the country's post-civil war reconstruction. Syria's foreign ministry welcomes the move as a step toward peace and prosperity.

Trump open to lifting Syria sanctions amid reconstruction push

Kamala Harris:

Kamala Harris: Edan is free — now free them all

Former US Vice President welcomes Edan Alexander’s return, warns against complacency in efforts to return the remaining hostages.

Kamala Harris: Edan is free — now free them all

Switzerland:

Israeli broadcaster files complaint over threat at Eurovision event in Switzerland

Kan files complaint with Swiss police after a man was caught on video threatening the Israeli Eurovision delegation during the contest's opening event in Basel.

Israeli broadcaster files complaint over threat at Eurovision event in Switzerland

Pope Leo in first address:

In first address: Pope Leo XIV calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

In his first public address, Pope Leo XIV expresses deep pain over the violence in Gaza, urging an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

In first address: Pope Leo XIV calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

'A goodwill gesture'

Qatar, Egypt welcome release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

Qatar and Egypt say that the release of Edan Alexander is a "goodwill gesture" toward reviving ceasefire talks.

Qatar, Egypt welcome release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

Abbas welcomes new pope:

Abbas welcomes Pope Leo XIV, urges support for 'just' Palestinian cause

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas welcomes Pope Leo XIV, urging him to uphold the legacy of Pope Francis, whom he praises for his support of Palestinian rights.

Abbas welcomes Pope Leo XIV, urges support for 'just' Palestinian cause

Israel shutters six illegal UNRWA schools in eastern Jerusalem

Education Ministry shuts down six UNRWA-run schools in eastern Jerusalem, citing their illegal operation and ties between the UN agency and Gaza-based terrorists.

Israel shutters six illegal UNRWA schools in eastern Jerusalem

Tunisia:

Tunisia: Jewish man attacked with axe in Djerba, days before El-Ghriba pilgrimage

Jewish jeweler wounded in an axe attack on Tunisia’s Djerba Island just days ahead of the Lag Ba’Omer pilgrimage to the ancient El-Ghriba synagogue. Motive remains unclear.

Tunisia: Jewish man attacked with axe in Djerba, days before El-Ghriba pilgrimage

IRGC chief threatens to 'open gates of hell' on Israel, US

Iran's IRGC chief Hossein Salami issues grave threats to the US and Israel, warning of devastating retaliation if either acts against Iran.

IRGC chief threatens to 'open gates of hell' on Israel, US

Calls for political process

Macron criticizes Israel’s Gaza tactics, calls for resumption of political process

French President Emmanuel Macron condemns Israel's military actions in Gaza, warning they may violate humanitarian principles.

Macron criticizes Israel’s Gaza tactics, calls for resumption of political process

At least 78 arrested

Columbia University library stormed by anti-Israel demonstrators, at least 78 arrested

Masked demonstrators take over Columbia University’s Butler Library, disrupting students preparing for final exams. Protesters declare the library a “liberated zone,” prompting university condemnation.

Columbia University library stormed by anti-Israel demonstrators, at least 78 arrested

Spanish Prime Minister to push UN resolution on Gaza

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces plans to present a resolution to the UN General Assembly urging urgent measures to “stop the killing of civilians in Gaza” and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Spanish Prime Minister to push UN resolution on Gaza