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

Senators: Continue vetoing anti-Israel resolutions

88 senators from both parties urge Obama to maintain policy of vetoing any one-sided Security Council resolutions on the Israeli-PA issue.

Senators: Continue vetoing anti-Israel resolutions

Abbas and Kerry discuss 'two-state solution'

Secretary of State meets PA chairman in New York amid renewed push for Israel and the PA to resume stalled peace talks.

Abbas and Kerry discuss 'two-state solution'

Abbas: Attacks are because of 'lost hope'

PA chairman dismisses incitement, attributes terror wave to lone wolf attackers who had "lost hope".

Abbas: Attacks are because of 'lost hope'

'Aid to Israel won't be limited by MOU'

Donald Trump’s Israel advisor declares that under a Trump administration, the level of cooperation with Israel will be unprecedented.

'Aid to Israel won't be limited by MOU'

New York City Council approves anti-BDS resolution

New York City Council approves a nonbinding resolution to condemn the BDS movement.

New York City Council approves anti-BDS resolution

'I don't believe agreement will meet our needs'

Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon claims he negotiated a better defense aid deal with the U.S. while he was still in office.

'I don't believe agreement will meet our needs'

Trump sends well wishes to Peres

Republican presidential candidate sends a personal letter to Israel’s former President, wishing him a swift recovery from his stroke.

Trump sends well wishes to Peres

Women's flotilla sets sail for Gaza

Two sailing boats carrying approximately 20 women set sail from Barcelona in an attempt to breach Israel's naval blockade on Gaza.

Women's flotilla sets sail for Gaza

IAF attacks Hamas infrastructures

IAF attacks terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas after a rocket from Gaza explodes in the Eshkol region.

IAF attacks Hamas infrastructures

Gaza rocket explodes in southern Israel

Rocket fired by Gaza terrorists explodes in open area of Eshkol Regional Council. No physical injuries or damages.

Gaza rocket explodes in southern Israel

IDF attacks in Syria following latest 'spillover'

Israel Air Force targets artillery positions of the Syrian regime after three projectiles hit Israel.

IDF attacks in Syria following latest 'spillover'

'Hillary's suffered from dehydration in the past'

Former President downplays his wife's medical episode, says she has suffered from severe dehydration "on more than one occasion."

'Hillary's suffered from dehydration in the past'

Clinton's campaign admits mishandling health scare

Democratic presidential candidate's campaign acknowledges it mishandled Clinton’s health scare. Clinton, meanwhile, tweets that she is fine.

Clinton's campaign admits mishandling health scare

IDF attacks Syrian targets in the Golan Heights

Aircraft from the Israel Air Force strike cannons belonging to the Syrian regime after mortar explodes in the Golan Heights.

IDF attacks Syrian targets in the Golan Heights

Clinton has pneumonia, her doctor reveals

Democratic presidential nominee's doctor says she has been ill with pneumonia and her episode at 9/11 memorial was due to dehydration.

Clinton has pneumonia, her doctor reveals

'Next aid package will be the largest in history'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro says the next American defense aid package will cover Israel's security needs until 2029.

'Next aid package will be the largest in history'

Italy condemns soccer fans' fascist salute

Italian football federation condemns group of traveling Italy fans who gave fascist salutes before a game against Israel in Haifa.

Italy condemns soccer fans' fascist salute

Syrian regime denies using chlorine

Syrian government denies it used chlorine gas in an attack in Aleppo, following which dozens were treated for breathing problems.

Syrian regime denies using chlorine

IAEA: Iran is honoring the nuclear deal

UN nuclear agency's latest report says Iran has kept to the nuclear deal it signed with world powers.

IAEA: Iran is honoring the nuclear deal

IDF attacks Syrian mortar launchers

Israeli Air Force launches airstrikes against mortar launchers belonging to the Syrian regime in the Golan Heights.

IDF attacks Syrian mortar launchers

Netanyahu and Abbas blame each other

Both Prime Minister Netanyahu and PA chairman say they are willing to meet to relaunch peace talks, while trading blame for stalled talks.

Netanyahu and Abbas blame each other

Report: Abbas agrees to meet Netanyahu

PA ambassador to Russia says chairman Mahmoud Abbas has agreed to a Russian proposal for him to meet Netanyahu.

Report: Abbas agrees to meet Netanyahu

Watch: Clinton has 'allergic reaction' to Trump

Democratic presidential nominee has a bad coughing fit during a rally in Cleveland - which she blames on her Republican rival.

Watch: Clinton has 'allergic reaction' to Trump

Russian envoy to meet Netanyahu, discuss peace

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister scheduled to meet Netanyahu and discuss possible meeting with Abbas.

Russian envoy to meet Netanyahu, discuss peace

Attempted car ramming attack in Shuafat

Palestinian Arabs try to run over Border Police officers during terror arrest operation. Officers open fire, killing one suspect.

Attempted car ramming attack in Shuafat

Turkey sends second aid delivery to Gaza

Turkish aid for Gaza sent for the second time since relations were normalized between Israel and Ankara.

Turkey sends second aid delivery to Gaza

PA PM welcomes dismissal of terror lawsuit

Rami Hamdallah welcomes court decision to dismiss $655 million verdict over damages to American citizens by terrorist attacks in Israel.

PA PM welcomes dismissal of terror lawsuit

Group behind Marmara launches new Gaza project

Turkish organization IHH officially launches a new project in Gaza dubbed "Martyrs of the Freedom Flotilla".

Group behind Marmara launches new Gaza project

'Iran was not allowed to skirt restrictions'

White House spokesman dismisses report alleging the U.S. and other powers allowed Iran to ignore restrictions under nuclear deal.

'Iran was not allowed to skirt restrictions'

Trump: Obama 'gave away the store' in Iran deal

Donald Trump's campaign blasts Iran deal after report revealed the U.S. and its partners agreed "to allow Iran to evade some restrictions.

Trump: Obama 'gave away the store' in Iran deal

Hungary blocks websites that deny the Holocaust

Court in Budapest orders temporary blocking of 20 websites that carry Holocaust denial material.

Hungary blocks websites that deny the Holocaust

Turkish President signs reconciliation bill

Turkish President signs bill that provides the legislative authority to implement the reconciliation agreement between Turkey and Israel.

Turkish President signs reconciliation bill

California legislature passes anti-BDS bill

California State Assembly votes 60-0 to send anti-BDS bill to the governor for approval.

California legislature passes anti-BDS bill

Danon: Expel Hezbollah from southern Lebanon

As Security Council renews UNIFIL's mandate, Israeli Ambassador calls to expel Hezbollah from the area.

Danon: Expel Hezbollah from southern Lebanon

Danon: Envoy's remarks 'disconnected from reality'

Israel's UN Ambassador blasts remarks by the UN's Middle East Envoy who said “Israeli settlement expansion” harmed peace.

Danon: Envoy's remarks 'disconnected from reality'

PA willing to participate in any peace initiative

Abbas's spokesman says the PA is prepared to participate in any initiative aimed at a "comprehensive and fair solution".

PA willing to participate in any peace initiative

UN envoy blasts 'Israeli settlement expansion'

UN’s Middle East envoy claims Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria is an obstacle to peace. Netanyahu: The envoy is distorting history.

UN envoy blasts 'Israeli settlement expansion'

Khamenei: Our enemies will face harsh response

Iran’s Supreme Leader warns his country’s “enemies” that they will face Iran's harsh response if they dare to attack.

Khamenei: Our enemies will face harsh response

Jewish graves vandalized in Belfast

Eight youths destroy and vandalize 17 graves inside a Belfast cemetery, in what is believed to have been an organized attack.

Jewish graves vandalized in Belfast

Report: Israel agrees to peace summit

Jordanian newspaper reports that Israel agreed to an American-initiated peace summit with the PA, but the PA is placing preconditions.

Report: Israel agrees to peace summit