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

Greenblatt meets Netanyahu

US Special Representative for International Negotiations meets PM Netanyahu, discusses regional developments.

Greenblatt meets Netanyahu

Two dead in car explosion in southern Tel Aviv

Two men in their 30s killed in car explosion in the Hatikva neighborhood of southern Tel Aviv.

Two dead in car explosion in southern Tel Aviv

Iran: 'Zionists' trying to torpedo our relations with EU

Iran denies being involved in plot to carry out attacks in Denmark.

Iran: 'Zionists' trying to torpedo our relations with EU

UAE: Iran's aggression to blame for US sanctions

United Arab Emirates minister says Iran's "aggressive policies" are responsible for the reimposition of US sanctions on Tehran.

UAE: Iran's aggression to blame for US sanctions

Netanyahu: Shame that Rabin memorial became a political rally

Netanyahu criticizes leftist activists who heckled and booed Minister Tzachi Hanegbi at Rabin memorial.

Netanyahu: Shame that Rabin memorial became a political rally

Report: Netanyahu tried to renew ties with Abbas

TV report says Netanyahu dispatched Shin Bet to convince PA chairman to renew cooperation. Abbas refused.

Report: Netanyahu tried to renew ties with Abbas

Greenblatt: Hamas incites, the Palestinian people pay the price

US Special Envoy for International Negotiations says Hamas is inciting against Israel at the expense of Gazans.

Greenblatt: Hamas incites, the Palestinian people pay the price

Netanyahu hails Brazil's embassy relocation

Netanyahu says Brazilian president-elect's plan to move his country's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem is "historic".

Netanyahu hails Brazil's embassy relocation

Oman's foreign minister meets Abbas

Oman’s foreign affairs minister visits Ramallah, gives PA chairman letter about Netanyahu's visit to the sultanate.

Oman's foreign minister meets Abbas

Rouhani admits: We might face difficulties

Iranian President warns citizens they may face more difficulties as US sanctions go into effect.

Rouhani admits: We might face difficulties

Watch: Iran military drills depict collapse of White House

Iranian Supreme Leader inspects foot drills in which a Star of David-adorned White House is destroyed.

Watch: Iran military drills depict collapse of White House

Trump: There's sufficient oil from countries other than Iran

Trump determines there's sufficient supply of petroleum from countries other than Iran to permit a reduction in purchases from Iran.

Trump: There's sufficient oil from countries other than Iran

Iranian FM accuses Mossad of lying

Iranian Foreign Minister dismisses reports that Mossad aided Denmark in foiling assassination attempt.

Iranian FM accuses Mossad of lying

Jerusalem mayoral election headed for runoff

After 80% of the votes in Jerusalem counted, Moshe Lion and Ofer Berkovitch each receive 30%.

Jerusalem mayoral election headed for runoff

Bon Jovi to perform in Tel Aviv in 2019

Band's previous performance in Israel raised ire of anti-Israel musician Roger Waters.

Bon Jovi to perform in Tel Aviv in 2019

Denmark recalls ambassador to Iran

Denmark recalls its ambassador to Iran after accusing Tehran of plotting a foiled "attack" against three Iranians in the country.

Denmark recalls ambassador to Iran

Bennett: Using anti-Semitic massacre to attack Trump is unfair

Jewish Home chairman criticizes those who have been using Pittsburgh massacre to attack US President.

Bennett: Using anti-Semitic massacre to attack Trump is unfair

Zarif: US won't achieve its goal by using sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister shrugs off forthcoming US sanctions.

Zarif: US won't achieve its goal by using sanctions

Iran claims Rouhani's mobile phone was tapped

Iranian officials say President Hassan Rouhani’s mobile phone was tapped. No further details provided.

Iran claims Rouhani's mobile phone was tapped

Iranian Foreign Minister condemns Pittsburgh attack

Mohammad Javad Zarif offers thoughts and prayers to victims of Pittsburgh shooting, says terrorism must be condemned.

Iranian Foreign Minister condemns Pittsburgh attack

Could State Department spokeswoman replace Haley?

President Trump reportedly meets Heather Nauert in connection with the post of United Nations ambassador.

Could State Department spokeswoman replace Haley?

Bennett: The charade has ended

Jewish Home chairman after PLO calls to cancel recognition of Israel: The Palestinians are not interested in peace and never have been.

Bennett: The charade has ended

Israeli Ambassador: Everyone should stand against anti-Semitism

Ambassador Ron Dermer praises Trump's statement following Pittsburgh attack, calls for united stance against anti-Semitism.

Israeli Ambassador: Everyone should stand against anti-Semitism

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Pittsburgh shooter

Federal prosecutors seeking approval to pursue the death penalty against Robert Bowers.

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Pittsburgh shooter

Israeli Consul General:

'It felt like the home of Fogel family in Itamar'

Israel's Consul General in New York, Dani Dayan, describes his feelings after visiting the site of the shooting attack in Pittsburgh.

'It felt like the home of Fogel family in Itamar'

Bennett on Fox News:

'We stand together with the United States'

Diaspora Minister describes Pittsburgh attack as “devastating” and “cowardly”, praises local leadership.

'We stand together with the United States'

Erdogan: Turkey condemns all forms of terrorism

Turkish President among world leaders to condemn shooting attack in Pittsburgh.

Erdogan: Turkey condemns all forms of terrorism

UN chief: Anti-Semitism is a menace to democracy

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns shooting attack at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh.

UN chief: Anti-Semitism is a menace to democracy

Hate crime charges to be filed against Pittsburgh shooter

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions says Justice Department will file hate crime and other charges against Robert Bowers.

Hate crime charges to be filed against Pittsburgh shooter

Who brings more seats, Netanyahu or Sa'ar?

New Channel 10 poll finds that the Likud under Netanyahu would win 30 seats.

Who brings more seats, Netanyahu or Sa'ar?

Trump signs new sanctions against Hezbollah

Trump signs Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Amendments Act, which ramps sanctions against Lebanon-based terror group.

Trump signs new sanctions against Hezbollah

Son of murdered journalist leaves Saudi Arabia

Eldest son of Jamal Khashoggi and his family leave Saudi Arabia and head to Washington.

Son of murdered journalist leaves Saudi Arabia

Jordan says it is still committed to peace treaty

Jordanian Foreign Minister says kingdom is committed to peace treaty with Israel despite ending lease of lands in Naharayim and Tzofar.

Jordan says it is still committed to peace treaty

Abbas spokesman: There will be no peace without 'Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman livid after Netanyahu says a Palestinian entity in Judea and Samaria wouldn't be a state.

Abbas spokesman: There will be no peace without 'Palestine'

France ready to back sanctions against Saudi Arabia

French President says he is ready to back sanctions against those responsible for murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

France ready to back sanctions against Saudi Arabia

IDF attacks 8 Hamas targets

In retaliation for rocket attack on southern Israel, IDF aircraft attack eight targets in three military compounds belonging to Hamas.

IDF attacks 8 Hamas targets

Rouhani blames 'protection of America' for Saudi's death

Iranian President says murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi would have been unthinkable "without US backing."

Rouhani blames 'protection of America' for Saudi's death

Gaza rocket explodes in southern Israel

Sirens heard in the Eshkol and Merhavim Regional Councils in the Gaza envelope. IDF says Iron Dome was activated.

Gaza rocket explodes in southern Israel

PA leader asks China to support Abbas' peace initiative

PA cabinet leader hosts Chinese Vice President, urges him to support Abbas initiative which calls for international peace conference.

PA leader asks China to support Abbas' peace initiative

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain add Revolutionary Guard Corps and senior officers from Quds Force to terror blacklists.

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards