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

Brussels Jewish museum killer sentenced to life in prison

Mehdi Nemmouche, who shot dead four people in 2014 attack at the Jewish museum in Brussels, sentenced to life in prison.

Brussels Jewish museum killer sentenced to life in prison

Japan donates $7 million to UNRWA

Government of Japan contributes additional $7 million to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.

Japan donates $7 million to UNRWA

Problems at the leadership of Blue and White?

In recent days there has been an exchange of accusations within the Blue and White party as it weakens in the polls.

Problems at the leadership of Blue and White?

Trump reportedly told donors: The Democrats hate Jewish people

US President reportedly once again criticized Democrats and their attitude towards the Jewish people in a speech to Republican donors.

Trump reportedly told donors: The Democrats hate Jewish people

Dutch party walks back support of BDS

Dutch Green Party says it does not support efforts to boycott Israel following protests over its endorsement of BDS.

Dutch party walks back support of BDS

Erdogan: S-400 purchase has nothing to do with US

Turkish President responds after US warns of "grave consequences" if Turkey goes through with purchase of Russian defense systems.

Erdogan: S-400 purchase has nothing to do with US

Poll: Likud narrowing the gap

Gantz heads the largest party, but Netanyahu still has the greatest chance of forming a government.

Poll: Likud narrowing the gap

Schumer blasts Trump: You redefined chutzpah

Senate Minority Leader livid after Trump says that the Democratic party has become an “anti-Israel” and “anti-Jewish” party.

Schumer blasts Trump: You redefined chutzpah

'Kahlon failed, Gantz lied'

Gesher leader Orly Levi-Abekasis reveals why her talks with Benny Gantz failed, believes she will be in the next Knesset.

'Kahlon failed, Gantz lied'

IDF attacks terrorist targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes attack terrorist targets in Gaza in retaliation for latest escalation.

IDF attacks terrorist targets in Gaza

Poll: Status quo between the blocs maintained

Likud loses 3 seats and stands at 26, while Blue and White loses 5 but leads the way with 33, according to Israel Hayom and i24NEWS poll.

Poll: Status quo between the blocs maintained

Erekat calls for boycott of US Embassy in Jerusalem

Top PA leader urges international community to boycott US Embassy unit that will handle relations with Palestinian Arabs.

Erekat calls for boycott of US Embassy in Jerusalem

Gabi Ashkenazi speaks

Blue and White party candidate gives first interview, discusses Harpaz affair.

Gabi Ashkenazi speaks

US official: Denuclearization of North Korea still possible

Senior official says denuclearization of North Korea is possible despite reports that it has resumed activities at rocket launch site.

US official: Denuclearization of North Korea still possible

US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran

United States warns Security Council that Iran's recent missile-related launches could be capable of delivering nuclear weapons.

US urges UN to impose sanctions on Iran

House approves resolution condemning hatred

Measure condemning anti-Semitism as well as other forms of hatred approved by majority of 407-23.

House approves resolution condemning hatred

Watch: IDF demolishes home of Givat Assaf terrorist

IDF confirms it demolished home of terrorist who murdered two haredi soldiers.

Watch: IDF demolishes home of Givat Assaf terrorist

Trump criticizes Democrats over anti-Semitism condemnation

Trump: It's shameful that House Democrats won't take a stronger stand against anti-Semitism.

Trump criticizes Democrats over anti-Semitism condemnation

UN rights chief bemoans Israel's reaction to Gaza probe

UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet disappointed that Israel dismissed UN report alleging it committed war crimes during Gaza riots.

UN rights chief bemoans Israel's reaction to Gaza probe

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes and military aircraft attack Hamas military compound in retaliation for firing of explosive balloons and rockets.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Saudi Arabia welcomes British ban of Hezbollah

Saudi Arabia says British decision to outlaw the political wing of Hezbollah is an "important and constructive" step.

Saudi Arabia welcomes British ban of Hezbollah

US general: No F-35s to Turkey if it buys Russian defense system

Top US general says he would recommend to withhold delivery of fighter jets to Turkey if it purchases Russian S-400 air defense system.

US general: No F-35s to Turkey if it buys Russian defense system

Argentina's Chief Rabbi recalls the attack

Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich recalls difficult moments he experienced when he was attacked last week.

Argentina's Chief Rabbi recalls the attack

Pompeo to visit Israel before election

State Department spokesman stresses Pompeo's visit is not intended to send any message to Israel.

Pompeo to visit Israel before election

IDF strikes Hamas military compound

In response to explosive balloons sent from Gaza, IDF fighter planes and aircraft attack military compound belonging to Hamas.

IDF strikes Hamas military compound

Attorney General: Disqualify Michael Ben-Ari

Legal opinion by Mandelblit says Ben-Ari should be disqualified, but does not object to Itamar Ben-Gvir running for Knesset.

Attorney General: Disqualify Michael Ben-Ari

PA journalist:

'If someone drops nuclear bomb on Israel, I wouldn't care'

PA journalist says Israel has become so arrogant that one day someone angry drop a nuclear bomb on it.

'If someone drops nuclear bomb on Israel, I wouldn't care'

Russian FM: Putin offered to host Netanyahu and Abbas

Russia's Foreign Minister says Russian President proposed to Netanyahu a summit with PA chairman to discuss Middle East peace process.

Russian FM: Putin offered to host Netanyahu and Abbas

Hamas again demands money from Israel

After refusing to receive Qatari money for Hamas employees in Gaza, Hamas has a new condition: no money, no calm.

Hamas again demands money from Israel

A-G against disqualifying Arab parties

Attorney General informs Central Elections Committee that he opposes the disqualification of the Arab parties.

A-G against disqualifying Arab parties

Khamenei praises chess prodigy who refused to play Israeli

Watch: Iranian TV report shows chess prodigy's meeting with the country’s Supreme Leader after he refused to play Israeli at tournament.

Khamenei praises chess prodigy who refused to play Israeli

Iran denounces Britain for blacklisting Hezbollah

Iran’s foreign ministry says British government’s move to ban Hezbollah's political wing is “irresponsible”.

Iran denounces Britain for blacklisting Hezbollah

IDF strikes Hamas position following balloon attack

IDF aircraft attacks Hamas position in southern Gaza in response to the sending of balloons carrying an explosive device into Israel.

IDF strikes Hamas position following balloon attack

Hamas official: We'll cleanse 'Palestine' of Zionists

Watch: Fathi Hammad, a member of the Hamas Political Bureau, twice in recent weeks threatened Israel.

Hamas official: We'll cleanse 'Palestine' of Zionists

Hamas: Israeli 'occupation' committed clear war crimes

Hamas calls for Israel to be held accountable following UN probe claiming IDF may have committed crimes against humanity.

Hamas: Israeli 'occupation' committed clear war crimes

PA calls on EU to pressure Israel on tax money

PA cabinet leader says EU should pressure Israel to stop deducting funds from the tax revenues it collects on behalf of the PA.

PA calls on EU to pressure Israel on tax money

Trump and Kim to continue productive talks

North Korean media says Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump decided to continue talks to resolve problems discussed at their Hanoi summit.

Trump and Kim to continue productive talks

North Korean leader says he's ready to denuclearize

Meeting Trump in Hanoi, Kim Jong Un says he would not have come to summit if he was not prepared for denuclearization of Korean peninsula.

North Korean leader says he's ready to denuclearize

IRGC Deputy Commander: We'll cleanse the world of Israel's filth

Watch: Deputy Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps threatens Israel yet again.

IRGC Deputy Commander: We'll cleanse the world of Israel's filth

PA returns tax money to Israel

PA returns tax revenues to Israel due to the fact that Israel offset the money that the PA pays to terrorists and their families.

PA returns tax money to Israel