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

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

Arab Parliament urges Czech Republic not to move its embassy

Speaker of Arab Parliament calls on Czech Republic "not to prejudice the historical and legal status of the occupied city of Jerusalem."

Arab Parliament urges Czech Republic not to move its embassy

Erdogan invites Trump to Turkey

White House spokesman says Turkish President invited Trump to visit Turkey in 2019.

Erdogan invites Trump to Turkey

Turkey: US missile deal doesn't affect deal with Russia

Erdogan spokesman says Turkey’s purchase of Patriot missiles will not affect its deal to acquire S-400 missiles from Russia.

Turkey: US missile deal doesn't affect deal with Russia

Barak considering joining anti-Netanyahu bloc

Former PM not ruling out possibility of returning to politics and taking on Netanyahu. Likud: The public kicked him out.

Barak considering joining anti-Netanyahu bloc

Zarif: We never said Israel should be destroyed

Iran’s Foreign Minister insists that Iranian officials have never threatened to destroy Israel.

Zarif: We never said Israel should be destroyed

Erekat: Dissolving 'parliament' in line with transition to state

PLO official: Court decision that dissolved Palestinian “parliament” goes hand in hand with the transition into the “State of Palestine”.

Erekat: Dissolving 'parliament' in line with transition to state

Iranian official: Corruption will annihilate 'Zionist regime'

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council meets Hamas delegation, predicts Israel will be destroyed due to corruption.

Iranian official: Corruption will annihilate 'Zionist regime'

Macron criticizes Trump over Syria withdrawal

French President reacts to Trump decision on Syria, says "an ally must be reliable".

Macron criticizes Trump over Syria withdrawal

Report: Trump told Erdogan Syria is 'all yours'

According to CNN report, Trump and Erdogan discussed US withdrawal from Syria before Trump announced the move.

Report: Trump told Erdogan Syria is 'all yours'

Iran: US presence in Syria was 'source of tension'

Iran welcomes US withdrawal of troops from Syria, says US military presence in Syria had been "a mistake".

Iran: US presence in Syria was 'source of tension'

Abbas says he will dissolve PA 'parliament'

PA chairman says he will dissolve the largely defunct Palestinian “parliament” following a court decision ordering the move.

Abbas says he will dissolve PA 'parliament'

Strasbourg shooter pledged allegiance to ISIS

French judicial official says the gunman who killed five people at the Christmas market in Strasbourg pledged allegiance to jihadists.

Strasbourg shooter pledged allegiance to ISIS

Iran launches drill near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches drill near Strait of Hormuz, a day after US carrier sails into Arabian Gulf.

Iran launches drill near Strait of Hormuz

Hamas livid over deaths of four terrorists

Gaza terror organizations threaten Israel following killing of four terrorists who demonstrated near the border fence.

Hamas livid over deaths of four terrorists