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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House passes resolution condemning terror support at campuses

US House of Representatives approves resolution condemning support of terrorist organizations at higher education institutions.

House passes resolution condemning terror support at campuses

Vice President Harris:

Vice President Harris: We are not going to condition the support we give Israel

US Vice President says US will continue to stand with Israel's right to defend itself and will not place any conditions on aid.

Vice President Harris: We are not going to condition the support we give Israel

Khamenei posts in Hebrew:

Khamenei posts in Hebrew: The Zionist entity is lying to you

Iran’s Supreme Leader, known for his threats against Israel, takes to X and posts anti-Israel message in Hebrew.

Khamenei posts in Hebrew: The Zionist entity is lying to you

House approves $14.3 billion in aid to Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson before the vote: There was a ceasefire – before the October 7 attack. We must pass aid to Israel now.

House approves $14.3 billion in aid to Israel

FM Cohen:

Foreign Minister Cohen: Red Cross must visit the hostages in Gaza

Foreign Minister speaks to President of the Red Cross, demands the organization visit hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Foreign Minister Cohen: Red Cross must visit the hostages in Gaza

House votes down motion to censure Tlaib

Nearly two dozen Republicans vote along with all Democrats to strike down motion to censure Squad member over Israel comments.

House votes down motion to censure Tlaib

State Department:

State Department: Blinken will visit Israel, reiterate US support

State Department releases details of Secretary of State's upcoming trip, which includes a stop in Israel.

State Department: Blinken will visit Israel, reiterate US support

White House:

White House: Saudi Arabia still interested in normalization with Israel

White House spokesperson: Saudis interested in normalization with Israel, but all sides are currently focused on the situation in Gaza.

White House: Saudi Arabia still interested in normalization with Israel

Cornell University:

Student criminally charged after threatening Jewish students at Cornell University

21-year-old Patrick Dai, a junior at Cornell, federally charged in connection with threats to Jewish students at the university.

Student criminally charged after threatening Jewish students at Cornell University

Amid war in Gaza:

Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors to Israel amid the war in Gaza

Earlier, Bolivia's government broke diplomatic ties with Israel and accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity.

Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors to Israel amid the war in Gaza

Canadian province mandates Holocaust education

High school students in the Canadian province of British Columbia will receive mandatory lessons on the Holocaust beginning in 2025-26.

Canadian province mandates Holocaust education

Nevada man arrested over threats to Jewish Senator Jacky Rosen

John Anthony Miller of Las Vegas accused of leaving a series of antisemitic, profanity-laced voicemails for Nevada Senator.

Nevada man arrested over threats to Jewish Senator Jacky Rosen

Britain:

Britain: Ministerial aide fired after calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Ministerial aide Paul Bristow removed from government role after sending a letter to PM calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Britain: Ministerial aide fired after calling for ceasefire in Gaza

Iranian President warns:

Iranian President warns: Israel's actions in Gaza may force everyone to act

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Israel's ongoing bombardment of Gaza "may force everyone" to act.

Iranian President warns: Israel's actions in Gaza may force everyone to act

Vice President Harris:

Vice President Harris: We have no intention of sending combat troops into Israel

US Vice President Kamala Harris tells "60 Minutes" says the US is providing advice to Israel during Gaza war, not telling it what to do.

Vice President Harris: We have no intention of sending combat troops into Israel

Biden to Netanyahu:

Biden to Netanyahu: Israel has every right to defend itself from terrorism

Biden speaks to Netanyahu for the eighth time since the war in Gaza started.

Biden to Netanyahu: Israel has every right to defend itself from terrorism

European Council condemns Hamas, calls for corridors for humanitarian aid

European Council stresses Israel's right to defend itself from Hamas, but also calls for humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip.

European Council condemns Hamas, calls for corridors for humanitarian aid

Biden:

Biden: We're working around the clock to bring the hostages back

US President reiterates commitment to secure the release of all hostages being held by Hamas: We will not stop until we get them home.

Biden: We're working around the clock to bring the hostages back

UK Defense Secretary:

UK Defense Secretary: Israel has a right to go after Hamas

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps says asking Israel to reach a ceasefire with Hamas, after it murdered 1,400 people, is "untenable".

UK Defense Secretary: Israel has a right to go after Hamas

Senate committee advances Jack Lew's nomination as ambassador to Israel

Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Jack Lew's nomination to be the next US ambassador to Israel. Senate vote expected next week.

Senate committee advances Jack Lew's nomination as ambassador to Israel

In latest conversation:

Biden and Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza in latest conversation

White House says Biden and Netanyahu discussed safe passage for foreign nationals wishing to depart Gaza.

Biden and Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza in latest conversation

By a majority of 412 to 10:

US House of Representatives approves resolution in support of Israel, 412 to 10

The resolution was the first one passed by the House after the election of Mike Johnson as its next Speaker.

US House of Representatives approves resolution in support of Israel, 412 to 10

Russia and China veto UNSC resolution on Israel-Hamas war

The US draft condemns Hamas attack on Israel, supports Israel’s right to defend itself, and calls for unconditional release of hostages.

Russia and China veto UNSC resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Canada:

Canada: 'Free Palestine' on office of Ontario party leader

Toronto office of Ontario New Democratic Party Leader vandalized after she removed an anti-Israel lawmaker from caucus.

Canada: 'Free Palestine' on office of Ontario party leader

Iran's UN Ambassador:

Iran's UN Ambassador: Blinken wrongly blamed us for Hamas attack

Iran's UN Ambassador claims his country is committed to regional peace and stability after Blinken warns Iran not to attack US personnel.

Iran's UN Ambassador: Blinken wrongly blamed us for Hamas attack

After outrageous comments:

After outrageous comments: UN chief meets families of hostages, condemns Hamas

Antonio Guterres says "nothing can justify" abducting of civilians, after saying Hamas attack “did not happen in a vacuum”.

After outrageous comments: UN chief meets families of hostages, condemns Hamas

Biden and Netanyahu speak after Hamas releases two hostages

White House says Biden reaffirmed commitment to secure the release of all the remaining hostages.

Biden and Netanyahu speak after Hamas releases two hostages

Canada:

Canada: Ontario party kicks out member over anti-Israel statement

Ontario New Democratic Party removes lawmaker who criticized Israel's actions in Gaza while failing to condemn Hamas.

Canada: Ontario party kicks out member over anti-Israel statement

Hamas' Telegram channels blocked on Android

Telegram channels of Hamas and Al-Qassam Brigades inaccessible through Google Play Store but can still be accessed on other platforms.

Hamas' Telegram channels blocked on Android

Archbishop of Canterbury:

Archbishop of Canterbury: Don't assume Israel was behind Gaza hospital explosion

Church of England's spiritual head says assuming Israeli culpability for Gaza hospital explosion is an "antisemitic blood libel".

Archbishop of Canterbury: Don't assume Israel was behind Gaza hospital explosion

Joint int'l statement:

Joint international statement: Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism

Leaders of US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain back Israel, reiterate need to protect civilians.

Joint international statement: Israel has the right to defend itself against terrorism

Senior Israeli official:

Senior Israeli official: There will be no ceasefire in Gaza

Senior Israeli official tells CNN there will be “no ceasefire” in Gaza amid efforts to free hostages.

Senior Israeli official: There will be no ceasefire in Gaza

Biden and Netanyahu agree:

Biden and Netanyahu agree: 'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed that aid will continue to enter Gaza.

Biden and Netanyahu agree: 'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

US Second Gentleman meets survivor of Hamas massacre

US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff meets Natalie Sanandaji, who survived massacre at music festival in Kibbutz Re'im.

US Second Gentleman meets survivor of Hamas massacre

Sources:

Sources: Rafah crossing won't open Friday despite Biden's expectations

Source says crossing still needs road repairs, and other details need to be worked out before aid trucks can pass through.

Sources: Rafah crossing won't open Friday despite Biden's expectations

'Shame on them':

'The View' co-host rips Omar and Tlaib over Israel statements: Shame on them

"The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin blasts Squad members who blamed Israel for explosion in Gaza hospital.

'The View' co-host rips Omar and Tlaib over Israel statements: Shame on them

US sanctions Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs

The sanctions come on the day that UN restrictions on Tehran’s ballistic missile program expired.

US sanctions Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs

Israeli NBA player pays tribute to fallen soldier

Washington Wizards' Deni Avdija wears shoes honoring Lt. Itai Cohen, who was killed during battle with terrorists in southern Israel.

Israeli NBA player pays tribute to fallen soldier

British Prime Minister to arrive in Israel

British Prime Minister will land in Israel on Thursday morning, meet Netanyahu and Herzog.

British Prime Minister to arrive in Israel

Biden:

Biden: Sisi agreed to open Rafah crossing to Gaza

US President says Egyptian President has agreed to open Rafah crossing to allow 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Biden: Sisi agreed to open Rafah crossing to Gaza