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

Seven injured during evacuation in Amona

Seven injured after clashes break out between security forces and youths in Amona.

Seven injured during evacuation in Amona

Iran bans Instagram over 'security concerns'

Iran’s National Cyberspace Council approves steps to block popular photo sharing app.

Iran bans Instagram over 'security concerns'

Trump: I received a 'great letter' from Kim

US President says he received "great letter" from North Korean leader and looks forward to meeting him again.

Trump: I received a 'great letter' from Kim

Ya'alon's new party - Telem

Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon applies for registration of his new party. "It's time for a different leadership."

Ya'alon's new party - Telem

Sisi and Trump discuss Middle East stability

Egyptian President discusses stability of the Middle East during a phone call with US President.

Sisi and Trump discuss Middle East stability

Rouhani: The jihad of the Palestinians must continue

Iranian President meets Islamic Jihad leader, says "fighting the Zionist regime" is the only way for Palestinians to gain rights.

Rouhani: The jihad of the Palestinians must continue

Zarif suggests US and Israel should withdraw from Earth

Iranian Foreign Minister mocks US and Israel on Twitter after the two countries’ withdrawal from UNESCO goes into effect.

Zarif suggests US and Israel should withdraw from Earth

Honduras agrees to advance embassy relocation

Joint statement by Israel, Honduras and US says sides will pursue plan of action to open embassies in Tegucigalpa and Jerusalem.

Honduras agrees to advance embassy relocation

Yachimovich to serve as leader of the opposition

Labor chairman Avi Gabbay appoints MK Shelly Yachimovich to replace Livni as head of the opposition.

Yachimovich to serve as leader of the opposition

Trump: Kim realizes North Korea's great economic potential

US President says he looks forward to meeting North Korean leader.

Trump: Kim realizes North Korea's great economic potential

Manchester stabbing suspect assessed for mental health issues

Suspect in stabbing of three people at Manchester Victoria train station assessed for mental health issues but police not ruling out terror.

Manchester stabbing suspect assessed for mental health issues

Netanyahu, Honduran President discuss embassy

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Honduran President and US Secretary of State, discusses advancing embassies in Jerusalem and Honduras.

Netanyahu, Honduran President discuss embassy

Khamenei: Palestinians will establish a government in Tel Aviv

Iran’s Supreme Leader meets Islamic Jihad leader, says "Palestine" will be victorious over Israel.

Khamenei: Palestinians will establish a government in Tel Aviv

Iran blasts Brazil's plan to move embassy to Jerusalem

Iran denounces plans by Brazil’s newly elected president to move embassy to Jerusalem, but says relations with Brazil will continue.

Iran blasts Brazil's plan to move embassy to Jerusalem

Kim threatens to seek 'new path'

North Korean leader willing to meet Trump “at any time”, but warns he will seek “new path” if US continues to demand unilateral action.

Kim threatens to seek 'new path'

Three wounded in stabbing attack in Manchester

Knifeman who reportedly shouted "Allah" stabs three people at Victoria Station before being arrested.

Three wounded in stabbing attack in Manchester

Shas MK to be appointed Religious Services Minister

MK Yitzhak Vaknin asked by Shas chairman Deri to serve as Minister of Religious Services until the elections in April.

Shas MK to be appointed Religious Services Minister

IDF summarizes 2018:

Less rock throwing, more stabbing attacks

Army publishes summary of annual data indicating a decrease in number of shooting and rock throwing attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Less rock throwing, more stabbing attacks

PA reverses ban on Israeli imports

PA backtracks from decision to ban imports of vegetables, fruits and poultry from Israel.

PA reverses ban on Israeli imports

Five arrested on suspicion of plotting attack in Netherlands

Dutch and German police arrest five people suspected of preparing a terrorist act in the Netherlands.

Five arrested on suspicion of plotting attack in Netherlands

Jordan reaffirms commitment to peace with Israel

Jordan reaffirms its commitment to the peace treaty with Israel after Jordanian minister pictured stepping on an image of the Israeli flag.

Jordan reaffirms commitment to peace with Israel

Netanyahu: If Hezbollah provokes us - it will get hit hard

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah against testing Israel. "Hezbollah will make a terrible mistake if it tries to attack us."

Netanyahu: If Hezbollah provokes us - it will get hit hard

Saudi Arabia transfers $50 million to UNRWA

UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” praises Saudi Arabia as "valued partner".

Saudi Arabia transfers $50 million to UNRWA

Hamas denies smuggling terrorists to Egypt

Hamas denies allegation by Egypt's former president Mubarak that it infiltrated hundreds of men across the border during 2011 uprising.

Hamas denies smuggling terrorists to Egypt

Danon won't run in Likud primaries

"During this challenging period, I intend to continue advancing Israel's position at the UN," says UN Ambassador.

Danon won't run in Likud primaries

Greenblatt:

'The UN General Assembly has chosen to defend terrorism'

Trump's envoy: We are in the final stages of developing peace plan which we hope will work towards ending Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

'The UN General Assembly has chosen to defend terrorism'

Netanyahu asserts: Gantz is part of the left

Asked about former IDF Chief of Staff joining politics, Netanyahu replies: None of my business how the left divides its votes.

Netanyahu asserts: Gantz is part of the left

State Department confirms Pompeo-Netanyahu meeting

US Secretary of State will meet next week with PM Netanyahu in Brazil, where both will attend inauguration of Jair Bolsonaro.

State Department confirms Pompeo-Netanyahu meeting

Politicians condemn desecration of tombstone of A-G's father

Israeli politicians urge police to bring to justice the vandals who desecrated tombstone of Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's father.

Politicians condemn desecration of tombstone of A-G's father

'A new era between Israel and the major power Brazil'

Netanyahu leaves on a historic visit to Brazil, where he will meet with President-elect Jair Bolsonaro and attend his inauguration.

'A new era between Israel and the major power Brazil'

Trump: We give Israel $4.5 billion every year, they'll be good

US President says Israel knows how to defend itself very well and so it will be fine even after the US withdrawal from Syria.

Trump: We give Israel $4.5 billion every year, they'll be good

'Without Zoabi, without Zahalka, and hopefully without Balad'

Knesset Speaker welcomes report that two Arab MKs will not serve in the next Knesset. Zoabi denies she isn't running.

'Without Zoabi, without Zahalka, and hopefully without Balad'

Mubarak takes witness stand in successor's trial

Former Egyptian President appears in successor Mohammed Morsi's trial, but asks current President for permission to testify.

Mubarak takes witness stand in successor's trial

Netanyahu on Levy-Abekasis: She's 'part of the left'

PM reportedly expresses concerns in closed meetings that Orly Levy-Abekasis will align herself with the left.

Netanyahu on Levy-Abekasis: She's 'part of the left'

Israeli official confirms: We attacked in Syria

Israeli security official says Israel hit a series of Iranian targets in Tuesday's air strike in Damascus.

Israeli official confirms: We attacked in Syria

Report: Syria airstrike targeted Hezbollah leaders

US official says airstrike on Damascus targeted several Hezbollah leaders, as well as Iranian ammunition supply points.

Report: Syria airstrike targeted Hezbollah leaders

Abbas welcomes Pope's call for talks with Israel

PA chairman says PA is ready to resume peace talks with Israel on basis of international law and relevant UN resolutions.

Abbas welcomes Pope's call for talks with Israel

Rouhani: US won't bring us down to our knees

Iranian President unveils tough new budget in wake of US sanctions, but vows US will be defeated.

Rouhani: US won't bring us down to our knees

Three dead in suicide attack in Libya

Suicide attackers storm Libyan foreign ministry in Tripoli, killing at least three. ISIS claims responsibility.

Three dead in suicide attack in Libya

Rivlin thanks Rambo the dog

President Rivlin hosts Yamam soldiers who were involved in the capture of Barkan terrorist and Rambo the dog who assisted.

Rivlin thanks Rambo the dog