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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'Blood libel'

'Blood libel': Jeremy Corbyn shares unfounded Gaza organ harvesting claims

Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn accused of spreading a "wild blood libel" after claiming that the IDF harvested organs from dead Palestinian Arab women’s bodies.

'Blood libel': Jeremy Corbyn shares unfounded Gaza organ harvesting claims

Trump sues UCLA over antisemitism on campus

The Trump administration sues the University of California, alleging it ignored antisemitism during anti-Israel student protests.

Trump sues UCLA over antisemitism on campus

Iranian FM:

Iranian FM: Deal with the US is possible if diplomacy leads the way

Ahead of Geneva talks, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a deal with the US is possible if diplomacy is prioritized, reiterates Iran’s commitment to peaceful nuclear technology.

Iranian FM: Deal with the US is possible if diplomacy leads the way

Trump:

Trump: Iran wants to make a deal more than I do

Ahead of his State of the Union address, Trump tells TV anchors that Iran wants a deal but refuses to commit to abandoning its nuclear weapons ambitions.

Trump: Iran wants to make a deal more than I do

Iran warns of wider consequences if attacked

Iran’s deputy foreign minister warns of wider escalation if attacked by the US, following Trump’s threat over Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran warns of wider consequences if attacked

Following Bondi Beach attack

Royal Commission into antisemitism begins work following Bondi Beach attack

Australia’s royal commission into antisemitism begins public hearings, investigating the causes of antisemitism and the deadly Bondi Beach shooting. An interim report is expected by April.

Royal Commission into antisemitism begins work following Bondi Beach attack

'I make the decision'

Trump denies top general is against Iran strike: I make the decision

Trump rejects media reports claiming General Caine opposed strikes on Iran, reiterating his position that without a deal, the situation could escalate into a devastating outcome for Iran.

Trump denies top general is against Iran strike: I make the decision

Report:

Report: Iran signs deal with Russia for advanced air defenses

The Financial Times reports that Iran has secured a €500 million deal with Russia for advanced Verba missiles to rebuild its air defenses.

Report: Iran signs deal with Russia for advanced air defenses

Maine university cancels conference featuring anti-Israel UN rapporteur Albanese

The University of Southern Maine cancels a "Consequence of Palestine" conference due to Francesca Albanese's inclusion as a speaker, after learning she is sanctioned by the US government for anti-Israel remarks.

Maine university cancels conference featuring anti-Israel UN rapporteur Albanese

Fetterman on Iran: You can't negotiate with cancer

Senator John Fetterman speaks out against a potential Iran deal, calling the country a “cancer" and urging the US to take forceful action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Fetterman on Iran: You can't negotiate with cancer

Officially:

Officially: EU designates Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organization

The European Union officially designates Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organization. The decision includes financial sanctions and highlights ongoing tensions following Iran’s crackdown on protests.

Officially: EU designates Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organization

Report:

Report: Trump weighing limited strike to force Iran into a deal

President Trump is reportedly weighing a limited strike on Iran to force a nuclear deal, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Report: Trump weighing limited strike to force Iran into a deal

Ex-diplomats to France:

Ex-diplomats defend UN’s Albanese, urge France to retract calls for resignation

More than 150 former diplomats urge France to retract calls for UN’s Francesca Albanese to resign over her remarks against Israel.

Ex-diplomats defend UN’s Albanese, urge France to retract calls for resignation

After wearing PLO flag

Spike Lee denies slight against Deni Avdija after wearing PLO flag

Spike Lee denies that wearing a PLO flag at the NBA All-Star Game was a slight against Israeli star Deni Avdija, claiming he was unaware of Avdija's nationality and only meant to show "concern for Palestinians."

Spike Lee denies slight against Deni Avdija after wearing PLO flag

US Energy Secretary:

US Energy Secretary: We will stop Iran’s nuclear march one way or the other

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns that the United States will prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons "one way or the other," as President Trump mulls military action.

US Energy Secretary: We will stop Iran’s nuclear march one way or the other

Rubio to visit Israel February 28 for Iran talks with Netanyahu

US Secretary of State will visit Israel on February 28 to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu and discuss the Iranian threat as US regional forces prepare for full deployment by mid-March.

Rubio to visit Israel February 28 for Iran talks with Netanyahu

UN body rejects resignation calls for anti-Israel rapporteur Francesca Albanese

UN body defends special rapporteur Francesca Albanese against calls for her resignation from European ministers who cited her latest attack on Israel.

UN body rejects resignation calls for anti-Israel rapporteur Francesca Albanese

'Ban him from all arenas'

New York host slams Spike Lee for PLO flag at NBA All-Star: Ban him

WFAN's Craig Carton calls for Spike Lee to be banned from NBA arenas after the director wore a Palestine Liberation Organization flag at the All-Star Game while Israeli star Deni Avdija made history.

New York host slams Spike Lee for PLO flag at NBA All-Star: Ban him

Citing Israeli 'aggression'

Hezbollah rejects Lebanese disarmament plan, cites Israeli 'aggression'

Hezbollah rejects the Lebanese government's four-month disarmament timeline, claiming the plan serves Israeli interests.

Hezbollah rejects Lebanese disarmament plan, cites Israeli 'aggression'

Iran's Pezeshkian:

Iran's Pezeshkian: 'We are open to verification' of nuclear program

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian states Tehran is open to nuclear verification, insists the country is not seeking nuclear weapons.

Iran's Pezeshkian: 'We are open to verification' of nuclear program

Lebanon plans:

Lebanon plans four-month timeline for second phase of Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon's army says it needs at least four months to implement the second phase of disarming Hezbollah, whose leader condemns the government's disarmament efforts.

Lebanon plans four-month timeline for second phase of Hezbollah disarmament

'They want to make a deal'

Trump to play indirect role in Iran talks: They want to make a deal

Trump stresses the importance of Geneva talks with Iran. Despite labeling Iran a "bad" negotiator, he believes Iran wants a deal to avoid serious consequences.

Trump to play indirect role in Iran talks: They want to make a deal

After Indonesia:

After Indonesia: Morocco to send soldiers to Gaza for multinational force

Morocco, along with Greece and Albania, is in advanced talks with the United States to send soldiers to Gaza, with the base for the foreign forces to be established between Rafah and Khan Yunis.

After Indonesia: Morocco to send soldiers to Gaza for multinational force

Resigned over antisemitism

Former UPenn President who resigned over antisemitism remarks to head Georgetown Law

Liz Magill, former president of the University of Pennsylvania, named the new dean of Georgetown Law, starting in August 2026. She faces scrutiny over her controversial remarks on antisemitism.

Former UPenn President who resigned over antisemitism remarks to head Georgetown Law

Bondi Beach terrorist appears in court for first hearing

Naveed Akram, accused of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre, appears in a Sydney court via video link.

Bondi Beach terrorist appears in court for first hearing

Deni Avdija makes history as first Israeli NBA All-Star

Deni Avdija makes history as the first Israeli to play in the NBA All-Star Game. He finishes with 5 points, 4 assists, and plays key minutes for Team World, marking a historic achievement for Israel.

Deni Avdija makes history as first Israeli NBA All-Star

Iran’s FM arrives in Switzerland for nuclear talks with US

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, leads a delegation to Geneva for the second round of indirect nuclear talks with the US. Key issues include uranium stockpile and sanctions relief.

Iran’s FM arrives in Switzerland for nuclear talks with US

Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against BBC set for trial in 2027

US judge rules that President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech will proceed to trial in 2027.

Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against BBC set for trial in 2027

WJC President joins calls for removal of UN rapporteur Albanese

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder calls for the removal of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese due to her anti-Israel statements. Austria, Germany, and France also demand her resignation.

WJC President joins calls for removal of UN rapporteur Albanese

Israel officially joins Board of Peace

Israel joins the US-backed Board of Peace as a founding member, alongside 27 other nations. Despite this, Prime Minister Netanyahu will not attend the inaugural meeting in Washington next week.

Israel officially joins Board of Peace

Iran’s top adviser:

Iran’s top adviser: Missile program is non-negotiable

Iran's missile program is a "red line" and non-negotiable, says Ali Shamkhani, amid US-Iran tensions.

Iran’s top adviser: Missile program is non-negotiable

Herzog calls antisemitism in Australia 'frightening' amid visit

President Isaac Herzog condemns rising antisemitism in Australia during his visit, offering goodwill to the Jewish community.

Herzog calls antisemitism in Australia 'frightening' amid visit

Graham:

Graham hails Trump and Netanyahu: They seek peace, but not in a fake way

Senator Lindsey Graham praises the White House meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, highlighting their focus on the Iranian threat and their leadership for peace and stability.

Graham hails Trump and Netanyahu: They seek peace, but not in a fake way

US official:

US official: Gaza ceasefire holding, Hamas disarmament to begin in March

Despite Hamas’s insistence that it will not disarm, US official declares disarmament will begin in March, with international stabilization force expected to expand.

US official: Gaza ceasefire holding, Hamas disarmament to begin in March

Iran claims:

Iran claims Netanyahu's US visit aimed at undermining negotiations

Iran warns that Netanyahu’s US visit is aimed at derailing nuclear talks as it insists it is serious about negotiations.

Iran claims Netanyahu's US visit aimed at undermining negotiations

Netanyahu arrives in Washington

Netanyahu arrives in Washington | Trump: Iran would be foolish not to make a deal

Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in Washington and meets Trump's envoys ahead of his talks with the President, who suggests Iran seeks a deal and warns they would be foolish not to pursue it.

Netanyahu arrives in Washington | Trump: Iran would be foolish not to make a deal

Hezbollah leader:

Hezbollah leader accuses US and Israel of coordinated offensive against Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem accuses Israel and the US of waging a coordinated offensive against Lebanon, claims Israel is targeting civilians and infrastructure.

Hezbollah leader accuses US and Israel of coordinated offensive against Lebanon

CENTCOM commends Lebanese forces for dismantling Hezbollah tunnel

CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper praises Lebanese forces for uncovering a Hezbollah tunnel, highlighting efforts to dismantle threats to regional peace and stability.

CENTCOM commends Lebanese forces for dismantling Hezbollah tunnel

US official reiterates:

US official reiterates: Trump opposed to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

White House official reiterates President Trump’s opposition to Israel applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Trump made similar remarks to reporters last September.

US official reiterates: Trump opposed to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

Iranian Foreign Minister:

Iranian Foreign Minister: US must drop unrealistic demands

Iran may continue indirect nuclear talks if the US shows seriousness, says FM Araghchi, who calls on Washington to drop what he describes as its “unrealistic demands".

Iranian Foreign Minister: US must drop unrealistic demands