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

Trump urges Iran deal:

Trump: A beautiful armada is headed towards Iran, I hope they make a deal

Trump urges Iran to make a deal while highlighting a major US military buildup in the region as the death toll in the Iranian protests continues to climb.

Trump: A beautiful armada is headed towards Iran, I hope they make a deal

Iran threatens 'regret‑inducing' response to US attack

Iran warns it will deliver a “comprehensive and regret‑inducing" response to any attack as US forces move toward the region.

Iran threatens 'regret‑inducing' response to US attack

ADL calls Kanye West’s apology ‘long overdue’ but insufficient

Anti-Defamation League issues a cool response to Kanye West’s apology, saying it doesn’t erase his long record of antisemitism and stressing that real change requires ending such behavior.

ADL calls Kanye West’s apology ‘long overdue’ but insufficient

US official links Hamas disarmament to amnesty

US official says Hamas disarmament may come with amnesty under Trump’s Gaza plan.

US official links Hamas disarmament to amnesty

Report:

Report: US drone strike kills three suspected Al‑Qaeda terrorists in Yemen

A US drone strike in Yemen’s Marib province reportedly eliminates three suspected members of Al‑Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

Report: US drone strike kills three suspected Al‑Qaeda terrorists in Yemen

UNRWA claims:

UNRWA claims seized eastern Jerusalem headquarters was set on fire

UNRWA claims eastern Jerusalem headquarters was set on fire. Fire and rescue service confirmed crews were called to the scene but did not say the compound was set on fire.

UNRWA claims seized eastern Jerusalem headquarters was set on fire

Jewish graves smashed in Barcelona

Gravestones smashed at Barcelona’s Jewish cemetery, prompting sharp condemnations as Jewish leaders warn of escalating antisemitism and demand decisive action from authorities.

Jewish graves smashed in Barcelona

EU open to Trump’s Peace Board - if limited to Gaza

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe could work with Trump’s new Peace Board if it is limited to Gaza.

EU open to Trump’s Peace Board - if limited to Gaza

Herzog meets Somaliland President, hails new diplomatic relations

President Isaac Herzog meets Somaliland’s President in Davos, praising newly established diplomatic ties.

Herzog meets Somaliland President, hails new diplomatic relations

Trump warns Iran:

Trump warns Iran: We have a massive fleet heading in that direction

Trump says the US has a “massive fleet" headed towards Iran and is watching Iran “very closely" after it cancelled executions of protesters last week.

Trump warns Iran: We have a massive fleet heading in that direction

Avdija:

Avdija: Stop politicizing my career, I’m a proud Israeli

Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija says he’s tired of being targeted for being Israeli, urging fans to judge him as a player, not a political symbol.

Avdija: Stop politicizing my career, I’m a proud Israeli

'False and illegal'

UNRWA rejects Israeli claim to eastern Jerusalem HQ: 'False and illegal'

UNRWA rejects Israeli claims to its eastern Jerusalem headquarters, calling the move illegal after Israel demolished buildings and seized offices.

UNRWA rejects Israeli claim to eastern Jerusalem HQ: 'False and illegal'

Putin to meet Kushner and Witkoff on Ukraine, Trump’s Peace Board

Putin will meet US envoys Witkoff and Kushner to discuss frozen Russian assets, Ukraine recovery, and Trump’s proposed Peace Board.

Putin to meet Kushner and Witkoff on Ukraine, Trump’s Peace Board

Third incident in two years

Third incident in two years: Israeli flag slashed in Pittsburgh

A man slashes an Israeli flag outside a Pittsburgh home and flees, marking the third such incident on the same block in two years. Police are investigating the act as criminal mischief.

Third incident in two years: Israeli flag slashed in Pittsburgh

Trump on Iran:

Trump on Iran: We hope there’s not going to be further action

Speaking to CNBC, Trump says Iran canceled 837 planned executions after his threat of military action, urges Tehran to stop pursuing nuclear weapons.

Trump on Iran: We hope there’s not going to be further action

IAEA chief warns Iran standoff nearing breaking point

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns Iran must account for missing enriched uranium and allow inspections at bombed sites, saying the standoff “cannot go on forever".

IAEA chief warns Iran standoff nearing breaking point

Trump warns Iran:

Trump warns Iran: We’ll wipe them off the face of this earth

Trump warns the US would respond forcefully if Iran kills protesters or acts on threats against him, saying any attack would trigger massive retaliation.

Trump warns Iran: We’ll wipe them off the face of this earth

FM spokesman fires back

Guterres slams Israel over UNRWA demolition, FM spokesman fires back

UN chief condemns Israel for demolishing an UNRWA compound in Jerusalem, prompting Foreign Ministry spokesman to highlight documented ties between UNRWA staff and Hamas terrorists.

Guterres slams Israel over UNRWA demolition, FM spokesman fires back

Houthi court upholds death sentences for nine accused of espionage

A Houthi court in Sanaa upholds death sentences for nine Yemenis accused of espionage.

Houthi court upholds death sentences for nine accused of espionage

Australia passes gun‑control bill after Bondi Hanukkah attack

Australia’s lower house passes a gun‑control bill after the Bondi attack in which 15 people were murdered.

Australia passes gun‑control bill after Bondi Hanukkah attack

Iran claims internet will be fully restored by week’s end

Iranian official says nationwide internet access will be restored by week’s end, ending a shutdown imposed since January 8.

Iran claims internet will be fully restored by week’s end

'Classic antisemitism'

'Classic antisemitism': Biden envoy slams Harris over 'Israeli agent’ question to Shapiro

Deborah Lipstadt her deputy, Aaron Keyak, condemn Harris campaign staff after Josh Shapiro revealed he was asked if he was “an Israeli agent" during the vetting process for Harris’s running mate.

'Classic antisemitism': Biden envoy slams Harris over 'Israeli agent’ question to Shapiro

Iraq arrests three ISIS terrorists in joint counter‑terror raids

Iraqi authorities arrest three ISIS terrorists in Anbar and Sulaymaniyah, including a bomb‑maker.

Iraq arrests three ISIS terrorists in joint counter‑terror raids

Trump invites Pakistan PM to join new Gaza Peace Board

Trump invites Pakistan’s PM to join the new Gaza Peace Board as part of a wider US plan to oversee Gaza’s transition and rebuild the enclave.

Trump invites Pakistan PM to join new Gaza Peace Board

Cruz backs US strike on Iran after all other steps exhausted

Sen. Ted Cruz says the US should exhaust all non‑military options against Iran’s regime but supports force as a last resort.

Cruz backs US strike on Iran after all other steps exhausted

Iran warns Trump:

Iran warns Trump: Any attack on Khamenei is 'full-scale war'

Iran warns that any attack on Khamenei would mean war, as the US weighs military action amid escalating tensions.

Iran warns Trump: Any attack on Khamenei is 'full-scale war'

Argentina blacklists Muslim Brotherhood branches as terror groups

Argentina designates Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terror groups, aligning with a similar US move.

Argentina blacklists Muslim Brotherhood branches as terror groups

Trump:

Trump: Hamas must return the final hostage and disarm

Trump announces Phase Two of his Gaza peace plan, backs a new Palestinian technocratic government, and demands Hamas disarm and return the final hostage’s body to Israel.

Trump: Hamas must return the final hostage and disarm

Ambassador Waltz:

Ambassador Waltz: Trump ready to act to 'stop the slaughter' in Iran

US Ambassador tells UN that “all options are on the table" to stop Iran’s killings, blasting the regime.

Ambassador Waltz: Trump ready to act to 'stop the slaughter' in Iran

US-Iran:

Graham to travel to Israel as US-Iran tensions reach critical point

Senator Lindsey Graham says he will travel to Israel to meet Netanyahu as US-Iran tensions spike.

Graham to travel to Israel as US-Iran tensions reach critical point

'Israeli plot'

Iran FM blames protest deaths on 'Israeli plot', denies mass casualties

Speaking to Fox News, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects reports of mass protest casualties, blaming “terrorists" and an “Israeli plot".

Iran FM blames protest deaths on 'Israeli plot', denies mass casualties

Amid Iran escalation

UK, US raise security alerts for Israel amid threats of regional escalation

UK and US issue heightened travel and security warnings for Israel amid rising regional tensions and concerns over potential escalation involving Iran.

UK, US raise security alerts for Israel amid threats of regional escalation

Fight against antisemitism

NY Governor proposes new worship buffer zones in bid to fight antisemitism

Kathy Hochul proposes 25‑foot protest buffer zones at houses of worship, citing rising antisemitism.

NY Governor proposes new worship buffer zones in bid to fight antisemitism

Over anti‑UNRWA laws

UN chief threatens Israel with ICJ referral over anti‑UNRWA laws

Antonio Guterres warns Israel he may take the UNRWA dispute to the ICJ, prompting a sharp rebuke from Ambassador Danny Danon.

UN chief threatens Israel with ICJ referral over anti‑UNRWA laws

Trump warns Iran:

Trump warns Iran: 'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged

In an interview with CBS News, Trump warns Iran of “very strong action" if it hangs protesters, pledging help for Iranian citizens.

Trump warns Iran: 'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged

Israel to participate in first Eurovision semi-final on May 12

Israel will compete in Eurovision’s first semi-final to take place in Vienna in May, as the contest faces its largest-ever boycott over Israel’s participation.

Israel to participate in first Eurovision semi-final on May 12

Australia:

Australia sets January 22 as national mourning day for Bondi victims

PM Anthony Albanese announces that Australia will hold a national day of mourning on January 22 for the Bondi terror victims.

Australia sets January 22 as national mourning day for Bondi victims

Khamenei says pro‑regime rallies are a 'warning' to the US

Iran’s Supreme Leader praises pro‑government rallies after two weeks of protests, calling them a “warning" to the US.

Khamenei says pro‑regime rallies are a 'warning' to the US

Trump imposes 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran

Trump announces a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran amid the ongoing unrest in the Islamic Republic.

Trump imposes 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran

UN chief 'shocked’ by Iran crackdown, urges restraint

Antonio Guterres says he is “shocked" by Iran’s violent crackdown on protests and urges restraint, as reports suggest up to 2,000 killed in 48 hours.

UN chief 'shocked’ by Iran crackdown, urges restraint