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

Nikki Haley supports Israel:

Nikki Haley supports Israel: We will always have the backs of our friends

Former US Ambassador to the UN backs Israel's right to defend itself from hundreds of rockets being fired from Gaza.

Nikki Haley supports Israel: We will always have the backs of our friends

Nearly a decade later:

Nearly a decade later: Saudi Arabia and Syria restore ties

Saudi Arabia and Syria to resume diplomatic work in each other's countries, after Syria readmitted to Arab League.

Nearly a decade later: Saudi Arabia and Syria restore ties

Senator Ted Cruz: I stand with Israel

Senator Cruz supports Israeli counterterrorism operation in Gaza: The US must continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself.

Senator Ted Cruz: I stand with Israel

White House:

White House: Israel has the right to protect itself and defend its people

White House National Security Council says US is closely following Gaza situation, after Israel eliminated three Islamic Jihad leaders.

White House: Israel has the right to protect itself and defend its people

Operation “Shield and Arrow”:

Operation “Shield and Arrow”: IDF eliminates three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists

Home Front Command instructs residents of communities near border with the Gaza Strip to remain in shelters until further notice.

Operation “Shield and Arrow”: IDF eliminates three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists

Germany:

German man found guilty of attempting to form neo-Nazi terrorist group

21-year-old identified as Marvin E. found guilty of attempting to form group inspired by the US-based Atomwaffen Division.

German man found guilty of attempting to form neo-Nazi terrorist group

Iran:

Iran: US needs to stop procrastinating on nuclear deal renewal

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman urges US to put an end to "delays" in attempts to renew 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iran: US needs to stop procrastinating on nuclear deal renewal

Satellite photos show:

Satellite photos show: Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers seized by Iran within six days anchored off the coast of one of its key port cities on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Satellite photos show: Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off Strait of Hormuz

Biden's national security adviser meets Saudi Crown Prince

Saudi state-run media says the men reviewed "strategic relations" during the meeting.

Biden's national security adviser meets Saudi Crown Prince

Iran:

Head of Iran's athletics federation resigns over women running unveiled

The headscarf requirement for women has come into focus since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini and subsequent protests.

Head of Iran's athletics federation resigns over women running unveiled

More than 11 years later:

More than 11 years later: Arab League reinstates Syria

Arab League welcomes back Syria's government after a more than decade-long suspension.

More than 11 years later: Arab League reinstates Syria

Jordan's Foreign Minister:

Jordan's Foreign Minister: Syria should soon be able to return to the Arab League

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says Syria has enough votes to regain its Arab League seat, but many challenges lie ahead.

Jordan's Foreign Minister: Syria should soon be able to return to the Arab League

While in Syria:

Iranian President meets Hamas, Islamic Jihad officials during Syria visit

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expresses his country’s support for Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Iranian President meets Hamas, Islamic Jihad officials during Syria visit

US national security adviser:

US national security adviser: We are still working towards Israeli-Saudi normalization

Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan: I spoke to Netanyahu this week. We will ensure Iran doesn't achieve a nuclear weapon.

US national security adviser: We are still working towards Israeli-Saudi normalization

The second time in six days:

For the second time in six days: Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy craft surround and seize Greek-owned tanker.

For the second time in six days: Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf

Pittsburgh synagogue attack:

Shooter in Pittsburgh synagogue attack loses another bid to get death penalty removed

Judge rules against defense motion that challenged pursuit of the death penalty in the case of Robert Bowers.

Shooter in Pittsburgh synagogue attack loses another bid to get death penalty removed

US report likely to say Abu Aqleh's death was accidental

US official indicates US Security Coordinator will say Palestinian Arab-American reporter was shot by IDF gunfire but it was accidental.

US report likely to say Abu Aqleh's death was accidental

After tense night:

After tense night: Reports of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

IDF fighter jets strike Hamas targets in Gaza. One rocket hits yard of home, no injuries. IDF permits residents to resume regular routines.

After tense night: Reports of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

Adidas sued in US over cancelled deal with Kanye West

Adidas cut ties with West in October after he made a series of antisemitic outbursts.

Adidas sued in US over cancelled deal with Kanye West

Iranian President:

Iranian President: The first foolish step of the Zionist entity will be its last

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi threatens Israel: The Zionist entity knows very well that they will never be able to confront Iran.

Iranian President: The first foolish step of the Zionist entity will be its last

After hunger strike:

After hunger strike: Top Islamic Jihad terrorist dies in prison, sirens heard in south

Senior Islamic Jihad terrorist found dead after going on several hunger strikes while in detention. Three rockets fired from Gaza.

After hunger strike: Top Islamic Jihad terrorist dies in prison, sirens heard in south

Turkey releases new details on death of ISIS leader

Turkish media reports the country's intelligence agency surrounded the ISIS leader, who set off his suicide vest.

Turkey releases new details on death of ISIS leader

Syria claims:

Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in Aleppo, Syrian military official killed

Sources in the Syrian opposition say the air strike targeted Iranian forces near the Aleppo airport.

Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in Aleppo, Syrian military official killed

Top US official:

Top US official: Netanyahu visit to the White House will happen 'at some point'

White House national security spokesperson on Netanyahu visit: I expect the prime minister will visit at some point.

Top US official: Netanyahu visit to the White House will happen 'at some point'

Presidential run?

Presidential run? Senator Tim Scott teases announcement on May 22

The South Carolina Senator recently said he hoped “to have a decision on whether to run by the end of May.”

Presidential run? Senator Tim Scott teases announcement on May 22

Iranian President to visit Damascus

The visit comes amid Arab willingness to re-engage with the Syrian government.

Iranian President to visit Damascus

Erdogan:

Erdogan: Turkey eliminated ISIS leader in operation in Syria

Turkish President says Turkey intelligence "neutralized" ISIS leader Abu al-Qurayshi.

Erdogan: Turkey eliminated ISIS leader in operation in Syria

Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman

Iran claims the seizure came after an unknown ship collided with an Iranian vessel in the Persian Gulf.

Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman

Chabad in Barcelona hit with anti-Israel graffiti

The incident comes nine days after the Great Synagogue of Barcelona was painted with graffiti.

Chabad in Barcelona hit with anti-Israel graffiti

Convicted Nazi camp guard dies at 102

Josef Schuetz, who was found guilty of being an accessory to murder, dies while awaiting outcome of appeal.

Convicted Nazi camp guard dies at 102

Biden warns:

Biden warns: North Korean nuclear attack will result in end of regime

US President and South Korean counterpart warn North Korea against using its nuclear arsenal.

Biden warns: North Korean nuclear attack will result in end of regime

German court rules:

German court rules: Frankfurt cannot cancel Rogers Waters concert

Frankfurt sought to cancel the former Pink Floyd's concert due to his antisemitic leanings.

German court rules: Frankfurt cannot cancel Rogers Waters concert

Sanders endorses Biden, won't try to run for President again

Senator Sanders says he will do everything he cans to see Biden reelected.

Sanders endorses Biden, won't try to run for President again

Germany:

Germany: Syrian man arrested in suspected Islamist terror plot

German authorities arrest Syrian man in Hamburg on suspicion of planning to carry out attack motivated by Islamic extremism.

Germany: Syrian man arrested in suspected Islamist terror plot

On Israel's Independence Day:

On Israel's Independence Day: House approves pro-Israel resolution

House of Representatives approves resolution calling for expansion Abraham Accords and expressing support for US relations with Israel.

On Israel's Independence Day: House approves pro-Israel resolution

Taliban kills ISIS leader behind 2021 attack in Kabul

US officials confirm that Taliban eliminated ISIS-K leader behind August 2021 suicide bombing during US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Taliban kills ISIS leader behind 2021 attack in Kabul

Jury selection begins in trial of Pittsburgh synagogue attacker

Robert Bowers faces 63 counts in the 2018 attack during Shabbat services at Tree of Life synagogue.

Jury selection begins in trial of Pittsburgh synagogue attacker

Britain:

Britain: Labour lawmaker suspended over remarks on Jews

Labour Party suspends lawmaker Diane Abbott over claims that prejudice experienced by Jewish people was not the same as racism.

Britain: Labour lawmaker suspended over remarks on Jews

Germany:

Suspect arrested in stabbing attack in gym in western Germany

26-year-old Syrian arrested in attack in which four were wounded. The motive for the attack is still unclear.

Suspect arrested in stabbing attack in gym in western Germany

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Israel struck Hezbollah facility in Quneitra

Syrian media report that Israel attacked a military facility in Quneitra using artillery fire.

Reports in Syria: Israel struck Hezbollah facility in Quneitra