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

Samaria terrorist captured

Security forces capture 19-year-old Palestinian Arab terrorist who carried out stabbing attack near the Samaria Regional Brigade base.

Samaria terrorist captured

Pompeo: US-Israel relations stronger than ever

Secretary of State says Israel is "is everything we want the entire Middle East to look like".

Pompeo: US-Israel relations stronger than ever

Biden rules out 2020 presidential run 'at this point'

Former US Vice President asked whether he will challenge Trump for the presidency, says he is not running for the time being.

Biden rules out 2020 presidential run 'at this point'

Qatar pledges $150 million in aid to Gaza

A day after buying fuel for Gaza power plant, Qatar pledges $150 million in aid for the coastal enclave.

Qatar pledges $150 million in aid to Gaza

Trump talking with former adviser about UN post

Trump says he has been talking with Dina Powell about possibly succeeding Nikki Haley.

Trump talking with former adviser about UN post

Barkan terrorist hid in a nearby room for 5 minutes

New details about lethal attack reveal that the terrorist did not flee the scene right away, but hid in a nearby room without being noticed.

Barkan terrorist hid in a nearby room for 5 minutes

Iran welcomes Haley's resignation

Iranian officials express satisfaction over the resignation of US Ambassador to the UN, say her statements caused the isolation of the US.

Iran welcomes Haley's resignation

Merkel and Abbas express support for 'two-state solution'

German Chancellor speaks with PA chairman days after her visit to Israel.

Merkel and Abbas express support for 'two-state solution'

Greenblatt welcomes transfer of fuel to Gaza

US Representative for International Negotiations thanks Israel for assisting in bringing Qatari-bought fuel to Gaza’s power station.

Greenblatt welcomes transfer of fuel to Gaza

Ivanka Trump: I won't replace Haley

President's daughter rules out possibility that she will replace Nikki Haley as the United States Ambassador to the UN.

Ivanka Trump: I won't replace Haley

Trump considering former security adviser for UN envoy

US President says his daughter Ivanka would be "dynamite" as UN ambassador but admits he would be accused of nepotism.

Trump considering former security adviser for UN envoy

US accuses Iran of having 'unclean hands'

US urges ICJ to throw out Iran's lawsuit demanding Washington unfreeze money earmarked for terror victims.

US accuses Iran of having 'unclean hands'

Gabbay meets Jordanian king

Labor leader tells King Abdullah II he is committed to a two-state solution.

Gabbay meets Jordanian king

Russian official: S-300 to Syria was free of charge

Russian source says his country delivered the S-300 missile system to Syria at no cost.

Russian official: S-300 to Syria was free of charge

Khamenei: America must receive another slap from Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader says Iran must deliver a slap and defeat America by defeating sanctions.

Khamenei: America must receive another slap from Iran

PLO: US inciting Israel to demolish Bedouin village

PLO outraged after State Department spokeswoman says demolition of Khan Al-Ahmar followed a legal process in Israel.

PLO: US inciting Israel to demolish Bedouin village

PA accuses US of 'blind support' for Israel

PA blasts US decision to withdraw from optional protocol of UN's Vienna Convention, says it shows "disdain" for international law.

PA accuses US of 'blind support' for Israel

Hariri: Lebanon will have a new government within 10 days

Lebanon Prime Minister-designate warns the economy cannot withstand any further delay in the formation of a new government.

Hariri: Lebanon will have a new government within 10 days

Bolton: Iran is the world's central banker of terror

White House national security adviser says radical Islamist terrorist groups are the top threat to the US and its interests abroad.

Bolton: Iran is the world's central banker of terror

Zarif blasts US as 'outlaw regime'

Iranian Foreign Minister outraged after US withdraws from a 1955 treaty with Iran.

Zarif blasts US as 'outlaw regime'

Hezbollah unfazed by Netanyahu

Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general says Netanyahu's UN speech neither interests nor threatens the group.

Hezbollah unfazed by Netanyahu

May blasts Corbyn over anti-Semitism

British Prime Minister accuses Labour leader of making British Jews feel unsafe in their own country.

May blasts Corbyn over anti-Semitism

Pompeo: S-300 to Syria a 'serious escalation'

Secretary of State calls Russia's delivery of S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria a "serious escalation".

Pompeo: S-300 to Syria a 'serious escalation'

Iran shows footage of close encounter with US carrier

Iran’s state TV broadcasts footage purporting to show close encounter between local navy and USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Iran shows footage of close encounter with US carrier

North Korea: We will not disarm if US sanctions us

North Korea's foreign minister says "no way" his country will disarm first as long as the United States continues to push for sanctions.

North Korea: We will not disarm if US sanctions us

Erekat: Netanyahu victimizing the criminal

PA chief negotiator blasts Netanyahu's UN speech, says Israel is a "colonial- apartheid state".

Erekat: Netanyahu victimizing the criminal

7 suspected terrorists arrested in Netherlands

Dutch police arrest seven men suspected of plotting a "major terrorist attack" at a public event.

7 suspected terrorists arrested in Netherlands

Islamic Jihad reportedly elects new leader

Senior official says Ziad al-Nakhala will take over as Islamic Jihad secretary general and will remain close to Iran.

Islamic Jihad reportedly elects new leader

Iran dismisses Netanyahu's remarks at UN

"The world will laugh at Netanyahu's speech", says Iranian foreign ministry spokesman.

Iran dismisses Netanyahu's remarks at UN

Regev: Abbas is a warmonger

Culture and Sport Minister blasts Abbas speech at UN, says Israel is the only sane democracy in the region.

Regev: Abbas is a warmonger

Three incendiary balloons over the skies of Gush Etzion

Two of the balloons explode in the air and the third lands on the ground. No injuries or damages reported.

Three incendiary balloons over the skies of Gush Etzion

Corbyn: If elected, we'll recognize 'Palestine'

British Labour leader says a Labour-led government would recognize an independent state of Palestine “as soon as we take office”.

Corbyn: If elected, we'll recognize 'Palestine'

Rouhani: US is isolated, it will rejoin the nuclear deal

Iranian President predicts the United States will eventually rejoin 2015 nuclear deal.

Rouhani: US is isolated, it will rejoin the nuclear deal

Trump:

'If Israelis and the Palestinians want one state, that's fine'

US President says he prefers two-state solution but will accept anything that Israel and the PA agree upon.

'If Israelis and the Palestinians want one state, that's fine'

Pence: We're proud to stand with Israel

US Vice President reiterates Washington’s support for Israel following meeting between Trump and Netanyahu.

Pence: We're proud to stand with Israel

UK Labour Party backs freeze on arms sales to Israel

British Labour Party criticizes Israel’s use of force against protesters on Gaza border, calls for more government funding for UNRWA.

UK Labour Party backs freeze on arms sales to Israel

Sisi calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

Speaking at UN General Assembly, Egyptian President says peace talks should guarantee establishment of Palestinian state.

Sisi calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

Bolton warns Iran: If you cross us there will be 'hell to pay'

US National Security Adviser warns Iran against continuing on its current course.

Bolton warns Iran: If you cross us there will be 'hell to pay'

Spain 'ready to recognize Palestinian state'

Spain’s Foreign Minister says his country is ready to recognize "Palestine" if EU fails to reach a unanimous decision on the matter.

Spain 'ready to recognize Palestinian state'

State Department: Why should US fund PA hospitals?

State Department spokeswoman: PA, instead of paying its debts, pays terrorists and their families.

State Department: Why should US fund PA hospitals?