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

Trump reiterates:

Trump reiterates: I had no idea what Nick Fuentes' views were

Former President blasts McConnell: Mitch is a loser for our nation and for the Republican Party.

Trump reiterates: I had no idea what Nick Fuentes' views were

Mitch McConnell:

Mitch McConnell: There is simply no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism

Senate Minority Leader says anyone meeting with antisemites is "highly unlikely to be elected president of the United States."

Mitch McConnell: There is simply no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism

Iran claims:

Iran claims: US still sending messages on resumption of nuclear talks

The indirect talks between the US and Iran have been on hold after US officials said the efforts have “hit a wall”.

Iran claims: US still sending messages on resumption of nuclear talks

White House blasts Trump:

White House press secretary blasts Trump: No place for vile forces in our society

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticizes former President over meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.

White House press secretary blasts Trump: No place for vile forces in our society

WHO renames monkeypox, cites concerns of racism

World Health Organization announces that monkeypox will now be known as mpox.

WHO renames monkeypox, cites concerns of racism

Pence:

Pence: Trump should apologize for hosting white nationalist Nick Fuentes

Former US Vice President: Trump was wrong to give an antisemite and Holocaust denier a seat at the table.

Pence: Trump should apologize for hosting white nationalist Nick Fuentes

Buffalo shooter pleads guilty to state charges of domestic terrorism

Payton Gendron, who killed 10 people in racist attack, pleads guilty to charges which come with a mandatory sentence of life in prison.

Buffalo shooter pleads guilty to state charges of domestic terrorism

Iran:

Iran: Niece of Supreme Leader arrested after criticizing regime

Iranian authorities arrest Farideh Moradkhani after she recorded video describing the authorities as a "murderous and child-killing regime".

Iran: Niece of Supreme Leader arrested after criticizing regime

Zelenskyy warns:

Zelenskyy warns: Russian 'terrorists' are planning new strikes

Ukrainian President calls on defense forces and citizens to be prepared for new Russian missile attacks.

Zelenskyy warns: Russian 'terrorists' are planning new strikes

UNRWA:

UNRWA: More support is needed for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon

“Palestinian refugees” in Lebanon reside in special residential neighborhoods, have limited work options and are refused citizenship.

UNRWA: More support is needed for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon

Musk announces 'general amnesty' for suspended Twitter accounts

Twitter owner says suspended Twitter users will be reinstated starting next week.

Musk announces 'general amnesty' for suspended Twitter accounts

Adidas investigating inappropriate behavior by Kanye West

The German sporting goods maker last month ended its partnership with West after his antisemitic comments.

Adidas investigating inappropriate behavior by Kanye West

More than 30 hours later:

More than 30 hours later: Body of teen taken by terrorists returned to Israel

Body of Tiran Fero from Daliyat el-Karmel returned to Israel and making its way to his family.

More than 30 hours later: Body of teen taken by terrorists returned to Israel

Brazil:

Brazil: Court rejects Bolsonaro's bid to challenge election results

Head of Brazil's electoral court rejects Bolsonaro's complaint against run-off vote.

Brazil: Court rejects Bolsonaro's bid to challenge election results

US sanctions three Iranian officials over protest crackdown

The sanctions target three officials in Iran’s Kurdish region, where dozens of protesters have reportedly been killed in the past week.

US sanctions three Iranian officials over protest crackdown

Canadian PM condemns Jerusalem bombings

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Incredibly saddened to learn about death of Canadian in Jerusalem terrorist attack.

Canadian PM condemns Jerusalem bombings

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Palestinian Arab terrorists holding body of Israeli in Jenin

Armed Palestinian Arabs take body of 17-year-old who was killed in accident in Jenin. Efforts underway to secure the release of the body.

Cleared for publication: Palestinian Arab terrorists holding body of Israeli in Jenin

UNHRC to consider probe of Iran's crackdown on protests

UN Human Rights Council to host special session, discuss deteriorating human rights situation in Iran.

UNHRC to consider probe of Iran's crackdown on protests

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, France and Germany blast Iran after it announced it is enriching uranium to 60 percent at Fordow.

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

'I gave it all I got'

Fauci holds final briefing before leaving government

Dr. Anthony Fauci in final message to Americans: Please get your updated COVID-19 shot as soon as you're eligible.

Fauci holds final briefing before leaving government

US 'deeply concerned' over Iran's nuclear progress

White House national security spokesman John Kirby: We will not allow Iran to achieve a nuclear weapons capability.

US 'deeply concerned' over Iran's nuclear progress

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Twitter account reinstated

The Republican lawmaker has come under fire for embracing antisemitic conspiracy theories.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Twitter account reinstated

IAEA Director-General:

IAEA Director-General: Iran has enough enriched uranium for more than one nuclear device

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says Iran can make a nuclear bomb but there is no indication it currently has a nuclear weapons program.

IAEA Director-General: Iran has enough enriched uranium for more than one nuclear device

Musk compliments Israel's official Twitter account

"More countries should tweet like this," says Twitter's new owner after Israel responds to Kanye West's return to the platform.

Musk compliments Israel's official Twitter account

IDF Chief of Staff meets US National Security Advisor

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi: Biden committed to ensuring Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.

IDF Chief of Staff meets US National Security Advisor

'A significant step'

Jewish leaders praise Azerbaijan for Israel embassy

Conference of Presidents praises Azerbaijan's historic decision to become first Shiite country with embassy in Israel.

Jewish leaders praise Azerbaijan for Israel embassy

Rep. Schiff:

Rep. Schiff: Musk made a terrible mistake reinstating Trump

Member of January 6 committee: Trump used Twitter to incite Capitol attack and has showed no remorse.

Rep. Schiff: Musk made a terrible mistake reinstating Trump

Biden celebrates 80th birthday

US President becomes the first octogenarian to ever serve in the highest office of the United States.

Biden celebrates 80th birthday

Kanye West's Twitter account reinstated

American rapper's account was suspended after his recent antisemitic posts, which caused an uproar.

Kanye West's Twitter account reinstated

North Korea fires apparent ICBM

Japan's PM says the missile landed inside Japan's economic zone: The North's repeated missile launches cannot be tolerated.

North Korea fires apparent ICBM

UNRWA head:

UNRWA head: We are in a danger zone, we won't be able to fulfil our mandate

Head of UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" warns the agency needs more funds.

UNRWA head: We are in a danger zone, we won't be able to fulfil our mandate

PA 'foreign minister' visits Holocaust memorial in Berlin

Visit comes months after PA chairman Abbas accused Israel of "50 holocausts" during meeting with German chancellor.

PA 'foreign minister' visits Holocaust memorial in Berlin

IAEA board passes resolution criticizing Iran for lack of cooperation

Iran furious after IAEA board of directors criticizes its lack of cooperation with probe: This resolution will have no result.

IAEA board passes resolution criticizing Iran for lack of cooperation

After antisemitic tweet:

Brooklyn Nets star suspended over antisemitic tweet to return on Sunday

Kyrie Irving was suspended by the Nets after sharing link to antisemitic documentary, then refusing to say he isn't antisemitic.

Brooklyn Nets star suspended over antisemitic tweet to return on Sunday

IAEA chief:

IAEA chief: I hope I can visit Tehran as part of probe

IAEA head Rafael Grossi says he hopes planned visit to Tehran as part of probe into uranium traces found in Iran will still take place.

IAEA chief: I hope I can visit Tehran as part of probe

A shot at Trump?

Pompeo: We need more seriousness and not victimhood

Former Secretary of State on Twitter: We need leaders who are looking forward, not staring in the rearview mirror claiming victimhood.

Pompeo: We need more seriousness and not victimhood

Canada:

Canada: Vancouver City Council adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Jewish groups hail city of Vancouver for becoming the latest jurisdiction to adopt IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Canada: Vancouver City Council adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Pence on Trump announcement:

Pence on Trump announcement: The American people are looking for new leadership

Former Vice President again criticizes Trump over remarks before Capitol riot: The President's words were reckless.

Pence on Trump announcement: The American people are looking for new leadership

Western nations seek to censure Iran at IAEA

US, Britain, France and Germany submit motion to IAEA board censuring Iran over its lack of cooperation with the agency.

Western nations seek to censure Iran at IAEA

Abu Aqleh's family:

Abu Aqleh's family: FBI probe of her death is an important step

Family of Al Jazeera journalist killed in Jenin welcomes FBI's decision to open a probe into her death.

Abu Aqleh's family: FBI probe of her death is an important step