Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

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Asks for int'l support

Syria pledges to eliminate chemical weapons, seeks international support

Syria’s Foreign Minister says the country is committed to eliminating any remaining chemical weapons following the fall of the Assad regime, appeals to the international community for assistance in this effort.

Syria pledges to eliminate chemical weapons, seeks international support

NYPD detains pro-Palestinian Arab protesters at Barnard College

At least six individuals detained as NYPD officers enter Barnard College's campus to disperse an anti-Israel protest inside the Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning.

NYPD detains pro-Palestinian Arab protesters at Barnard College

Trump warns Hamas:

Trump warns Hamas: Release all the hostages now or it is over for you

President Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas after meeting recently freed hostages: You can choose. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you. This is your last warning!

Trump warns Hamas: Release all the hostages now or it is over for you

Houthis claim:

Houthis claim to have downed US drone over Yemen

Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim they successfully intercepted a US MQ-9 reconnaissance drone which was “violating Yemeni airspace and conducting hostile operations”.

Houthis claim to have downed US drone over Yemen

UN chief urges Israel to allow aid into Gaza without delay

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres again criticizes Israel, this time over its decision to halt the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip: Humanitarian aid is not negotiable.

UN chief urges Israel to allow aid into Gaza without delay

White House:

White House welcomes Arab input on Gaza reconstruction, stresses Hamas must go

White House says it welcomes “input” from Arab nations who backed an Egyptian plan to reconstruct the Gaza Strip but stresses: President Trump has been clear that Hamas cannot continue to govern Gaza.

White House welcomes Arab input on Gaza reconstruction, stresses Hamas must go

US officially labels Houthis as terror group

Secretary of State Rubio announces that the United States has officially implemented the designation of the Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organization", following President Trump's executive order on the issue, which was signed in January.

US officially labels Houthis as terror group

Iran’s VP Zarif steps down amid pressure from hard-liners

Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s former Foreign Minister and current Vice President, tenders his resignation following mounting pressure from hard-liners.

Iran’s VP Zarif steps down amid pressure from hard-liners

Columbia University:

Barnard College expels student for pro-Palestinian Arab protest at Columbia

Barnard College expels student who took part in anti-Israel protest encampment at Columbia University in April of 2024.

Barnard College expels student for pro-Palestinian Arab protest at Columbia

State Department:

State Department: Witkoff to head to Middle East amid ceasefire deadlock

State Department spokesperson says that Trump’s Middle East envoy plans to return to the region in the coming days to work out a way to continue the ceasefire and hostage release deal.

State Department: Witkoff to head to Middle East amid ceasefire deadlock

At emergency Arab summit

Egypt to present Gaza reconstruction plan at emergency Arab summit in Cairo

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty says Egypt's plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, which seeks to counter Trump's Gaza plan, will be presented at an emergency Arab summit in Cairo on Tuesday.

Egypt to present Gaza reconstruction plan at emergency Arab summit in Cairo

To strengthen ties

Argentina's President to visit Israel on March 23, in order to strengthen ties

Argentina's President Javier Milei has been an avid supporter of the state of Israel and announced that he intends to move Argentina’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Argentina's President to visit Israel on March 23, in order to strengthen ties

Qatar condemns Israel’s halting humanitarian aid to Gaza

Qatar condemns Israel’s decision to halt the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, calling it a violation of international law and the ceasefire agreement.

Qatar condemns Israel’s halting humanitarian aid to Gaza

History in the NBA:

Avdija makes history with first Israeli NBA triple-double

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija scores 30 points and adds 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the Portland Trail Blazers’ road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, becomes the first Israeli player to record a triple double in the NBA.

Avdija makes history with first Israeli NBA triple-double

EU:

EU: Hamas must accept ceasefire, Israel must allow humanitarian aid

European Union condemns Hamas for rejecting an extension of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, but also criticizes Israel’s move to block humanitarian aid.

EU: Hamas must accept ceasefire, Israel must allow humanitarian aid

Iran slams Sa’ar’s threats as ‘outrageous’, vows to strengthen defenses

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar's comments that a "military option" might be necessary to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program.

Iran slams Sa’ar’s threats as ‘outrageous’, vows to strengthen defenses

Starmer 'concerned' by BBC’s flawed Gaza documentary

British Prime Minister says he is "concerned" by BBC documentary on Gaza which featured the son of a Hamas official.

Starmer 'concerned' by BBC’s flawed Gaza documentary

Trump on Gaza ceasefire:

Trump on Gaza ceasefire: We have some pretty good talks going

Trump asked about a possible extension of the ceasefire in Gaza: We're working very hard in the Middle East and Gaza. I think we're going to come up with some pretty good solutions.

Trump on Gaza ceasefire: We have some pretty good talks going

'Unacceptable'

Egypt again rejects Lapid’s proposal on Gaza: It is unacceptable

Egypt again dismisses opposition leader's proposal suggesting that it take control of Gaza: Any proposals that circumvent the constants of the Egyptian and Arab stance are rejected and unacceptable.

Egypt again rejects Lapid’s proposal on Gaza: It is unacceptable

IAEA report:

IAEA report: Iran ramping up production of near weapons-grade uranium

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran's stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60% has reached 274.8 kilograms, notes the accumulation "is of serious concern".

IAEA report: Iran ramping up production of near weapons-grade uranium

ICC cancels arrest warrant for eliminated Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif

International Criminal Court announces it has canceled the arrest warrant for Mohammed Deif following confirmation of his death in an Israeli air strike last year.

ICC cancels arrest warrant for eliminated Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif

Following controversial vote

CUNY union drops Israel boycott plan following controversial vote

Labor union representing 30,000 members across the City University of New York rescinds resolution in support of boycotting Israel following concerns over voting irregularities.

CUNY union drops Israel boycott plan following controversial vote

Egypt rejects Lapid plan:

Egypt rejects Lapid plan: Gaza will be managed by the Palestinians

Egyptian sources reject plan for Gaza proposed by opposition leader Yair Lapid, which would see Egypt accepting responsibility for Gaza for 15 years.

Egypt rejects Lapid plan: Gaza will be managed by the Palestinians

As US intensifies sanctions

Iran rules out direct nuclear talks as US intensifies sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi rules out the possibility of direct negotiations with the United States regarding Iran’s nuclear program: We will not negotiate under pressure, threat or sanctions.

Iran rules out direct nuclear talks as US intensifies sanctions

Australian nurse charged after video threatening Israeli patients

Sarah Abu Lebdeh, a nurse from New South Wales, charged by police following social media video in which she stated she would refuse to treat Israeli patients.

Australian nurse charged after video threatening Israeli patients

Trump on Hamas ultimatum:

Trump on Hamas ultimatum: It's up to Netanyahu and Israel

Trump comments on his previous ultimatum to Hamas: It's up to Bibi Netanyahu and Israel. I may have done it differently than him. It's not my decision, it's his decision.

Trump on Hamas ultimatum: It's up to Netanyahu and Israel

Iran and European powers hold constructive nuclear talks in Geneva

Iran holds discussions with Germany, France, and Britain regarding its nuclear program. Senior Iranian diplomat says both sides "exchanged views on nuclear and sanctions lifting issues" and agreed to continue talks.

Iran and European powers hold constructive nuclear talks in Geneva

ICC arrest warrant:

Germany’s incoming leader stands by Netanyahu against ICC warrant

Germany's likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, invites Netanyahu for a visit, says arrangements would be made to prevent Netanyahu from being arrested.

Germany’s incoming leader stands by Netanyahu against ICC warrant

Europe rolls back sanctions on Syria amid leadership change

European Union rolls back energy, transport, and banking sanctions against Syria, provided its new leadership remains committed to peace.

Europe rolls back sanctions on Syria amid leadership change

Barnard College:

Barnard College expels two students for disrupting Israeli history class

Barnard College expels two senior students who disrupted an Israeli history class last month by banging drums and chanting “Free Palestine”.

Barnard College expels two students for disrupting Israeli history class

Senior Hamas member:

Senior Hamas member: Ceasefire talks conditioned on release of prisoners

Hamas official Basem Naim tells Reuters that talks with Israel about the next steps of the ceasefire agreement are contingent on the release of terrorist prisoners as previously agreed.

Senior Hamas member: Ceasefire talks conditioned on release of prisoners

Four detained

Islamic extremism suspected in fatal stabbing in France, four detained

Four individuals in custody following Saturday's fatal stabbing in eastern France, which has been linked to Islamic extremism.

Islamic extremism suspected in fatal stabbing in France, four detained

Anti-Israel protest in NYC marks Nasrallah’s funeral

Several dozen anti-Israel protesters hold funeral for Hezbollah leader in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park, chant “From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free”.

Anti-Israel protest in NYC marks Nasrallah’s funeral

Turkey:

ISIS terrorist arrested in Turkey over plot to attack synagogues in Istanbul

Turkish authorities arrest ISIS terrorist who plotted attacks on synagogues and Jewish schools in Istanbul, The suspect entered Turkey legally from a European country, according to local reports.

ISIS terrorist arrested in Turkey over plot to attack synagogues in Istanbul

After murder of Ariel and Kfir:

Argentinian President declares two days of mourning after murder of Ariel and Kfir Bibas

Argentinian President Javier Milei condemns Hamas after confirmation by Israel that Ariel and Kfir Bibas were brutally murdered in November of 2023: Their deaths stem from a single motivation - being Jewish.

Argentinian President declares two days of mourning after murder of Ariel and Kfir Bibas

Sisi: Gaza must be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians

Egyptian President urges global community to support a plan for rebuilding Gaza without forcing its residents to leave.

Sisi: Gaza must be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians

Yemeni Minister:

Yemeni Minister calls for arrest of Houthis at Nasrallah's funeral

Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani calls for arrest of several leaders from the Iran-backed Houthi movement, stating they plan to attend the funeral of Lebanese Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.

Yemeni Minister calls for arrest of Houthis at Nasrallah's funeral

Stefanik after hostage news:

Stefanik after hostage news: Never been more important to show our support for Israel

Elise Stefanik, US Ambassador-Designate to the UN, stresses importance of support for Israel after announcement that the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her young sons Ariel and Kfir will be returned: This must not be Israel’s fight alone but a fight between good and evil.

Stefanik after hostage news: Never been more important to show our support for Israel

UAE rejects US Gaza plan, calls for comprehensive peace

UAE President informs Secretary of State Marco Rubio that his nation opposes any proposal to forcibly remove Gazans from their homeland.

UAE rejects US Gaza plan, calls for comprehensive peace

Egypt’s Sisi to visit Riyadh for talks on $20B Gaza reconstruction plan

Egyptian President expected to visit Riyadh on Thursday to discuss an Arab initiative for Gaza that could include up to $20 billion for reconstruction.

Egypt’s Sisi to visit Riyadh for talks on $20B Gaza reconstruction plan