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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Arab League vows 'total support' for Palestinian Arabs

In first summit since UAE-Israel normalization deal, Arab leaders vow to support Palestinian Arabs.

Arab League vows 'total support' for Palestinian Arabs

Kyrie Irving to donate $500,000 following antisemitic tweet

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 in wake of Irving's controversial social media post.

Kyrie Irving to donate $500,000 following antisemitic tweet

North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile

Launch comes one day after North Korea fired more than 20 missiles, one of which flew in the direction of a populated South Korean island.

North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile

Erdogan on Israeli election:

Erdogan: We expect to maintain relations with Israel no matter how the election turns out

Turkish President: As long as values are respected, win-win diplomacy will benefit not only Turkey and Israel but also the entire region.

Erdogan: We expect to maintain relations with Israel no matter how the election turns out

Watch:

Watch: Former NBA stars blast current star over antisemitism

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley say NBA should suspend Kyrie Irving for tweet promoting antisemitic film.

Watch: Former NBA stars blast current star over antisemitism

German Chancellor:

German Chancellor: EU considering further sanctions against Iran

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemns Iranian crackdown on protests, says EU considering further steps against Iran.

German Chancellor: EU considering further sanctions against Iran

US envoy:

US envoy: We're not going to currently waste our time on Iran deal

Rob Malley says US is currently focusing on the protests in Iran and its transfers of weapons to Ukraine.

US envoy: We're not going to currently waste our time on Iran deal

Musk to temporarily serve as CEO of Twitter

The Tesla CEO just last week finalized his $44 billion purchase of the company.

Musk to temporarily serve as CEO of Twitter

Canada:

Canada: Province of New Brunswick adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

B'nai Brith Canada thanks Premier Blaine Higgs for formalizing Declaration embracing the IHRA definition.

Canada: Province of New Brunswick adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Germany, EU mulling classifying IRGC as a terrorist organization

German Foreign Minister says her country and the EU are examining whether to classify Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.

Germany, EU mulling classifying IRGC as a terrorist organization

Israeli triathlete becomes first Israeli to compete in Saudi Arabia

Israeli triathlete Shachar Sagiv takes part in Super League Triathlon.

Israeli triathlete becomes first Israeli to compete in Saudi Arabia

Iran:

Iran: Students defy IRGC commander, continue to protest

Students gather across Iran in defiance of IRGC chief Hossein Salami, who warned demonstrators to stay off the streets.

Iran: Students defy IRGC commander, continue to protest

Brazil's da Silva calls for peace and unity in victory speech

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vows to serve all 215 million Brazilians, and not only those who voted for him.

Brazil's da Silva calls for peace and unity in victory speech

The backlash continues

The backlash continues: Apple Music drops Kanye West's playlist

Apple Music pulls Kanye West’s Essentials Playlist in wake of his antisemitic comments.

The backlash continues: Apple Music drops Kanye West's playlist

IAEA to conduct probe into claims of Ukrainian 'dirty bombs'

UN's nuclear watchdog will carry out independent verification of Russian allegations concerning production of “dirty bombs” in Ukraine.

IAEA to conduct probe into claims of Ukrainian 'dirty bombs'

Musk takes over Twitter, fires top executives

Elon Musk fires at least four top executives at Twitter as he closes the $44 billion takeover of the company.

Musk takes over Twitter, fires top executives

Shooting attack:

Shooting attack: Terrorists open fire towards soldiers near Shechem

Terrorists open fire from passing vehicle at a military post near Shechem. Soldiers respond by firing at two suspicious vehicles.

Shooting attack: Terrorists open fire towards soldiers near Shechem

Canada:

Canadian province of Manitoba approves IHRA definition of antisemitism

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson: Antisemitism has no place in our communities.

Canadian province of Manitoba approves IHRA definition of antisemitism

Herzog:

Herzog: I’m extremely pleased to see the overwhelming reaction to Kanye West's comments

President Herzog to CNN: History teaches us that usually it starts with hating Jews.

Herzog: I’m extremely pleased to see the overwhelming reaction to Kanye West's comments

'Chief Twit' Musk shows up at Twitter headquarters

Elon Musk visits Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters, days before his purchase of the site closes.

'Chief Twit' Musk shows up at Twitter headquarters

Herzog to CNN:

Herzog to CNN: There are limitations on supplying Ukraine with air defense systems

President Isaac Herzog: There are secrets that we can’t deliver. But wherever we can help, we’re trying to help Ukraine.

Herzog to CNN: There are limitations on supplying Ukraine with air defense systems

Members of Lions' Den terror organization turn themselves in

Four members of Lions’ Den terrorist organization, including its second-in-command, turn themselves in to Palestinian Authority.

Members of Lions' Den terror organization turn themselves in

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Explosions heard in Damascus following air strike blamed on Israel

Syrian media report that air defense systems were activated over hostile targets in the capital, say Israel was responsible.

Reports in Syria: Explosions heard in Damascus following air strike blamed on Israel

Zelenskyy:

Zelenskyy: There's a 'positive trend' in relations with Israel

Ukrainian President says his country and Israel shared intelligence about Iranian drones being used by Russia: I see us moving forward.

Zelenskyy: There's a 'positive trend' in relations with Israel

Spotify chief:

Spotify chief: Kanye West's music doesn't violate our policy

Head of music streaming agent condemns antisemitic statements by Kanye West but says: His music doesn't violate our policy.

Spotify chief: Kanye West's music doesn't violate our policy

Iranian President:

Iranian President: The US is dragging its feet on a return to the nuclear deal

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi blames the United States for the failure to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.

Iranian President: The US is dragging its feet on a return to the nuclear deal

Biden warns Russia:

Biden warns Russia: Use of tactical weapon in Ukraine would be a 'serious mistake'

US President warns Russia against using a nuclear weapon in the war with Ukraine.

Biden warns Russia: Use of tactical weapon in Ukraine would be a 'serious mistake'

'Proud to stand with Israel'

Herzog invited to address Congress for Israel's 75th anniversary

Pelosi and Schumer invited Herzog to address joint meeting of Congress as Israel prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding.

Herzog invited to address Congress for Israel's 75th anniversary

Report:

Report: Musk to close acquisition of Twitter by Friday

Sources say Elon Musk pledged to bankers that he will close the acquisition of Twitter by Friday.

Report: Musk to close acquisition of Twitter by Friday

Adidas drops Kanye West following antisemitic comments

German athletic brand says rapper's comments are "unacceptable, hateful and dangerous".

Adidas drops Kanye West following antisemitic comments

Texas:

Man who sold pistol to Texas synagogue hostage taker sent to prison

Man who sold pistol to man who held four hostages inside Colleyville synagogue sent to nearly eight years in prison for federal gun crime.

Man who sold pistol to Texas synagogue hostage taker sent to prison

At least four terrorists dead

IDF destroys 'Lions' Den' infrastructure in Shechem, gun battle ensues

Palestinian Arabs report four dead and 19 wounded in gunfire exchange between security forces and terrorists in Shechem.

IDF destroys 'Lions' Den' infrastructure in Shechem, gun battle ensues

US official:

US official: No indication that Russia has decided to use dirty bomb

US military official: The Ukrainians are not building a dirty bomb, nor do we have indications that the Russians are planning to use one.

US official: No indication that Russia has decided to use dirty bomb

Talent agency cuts ties with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks

Creative Artists Agency cut ties with rapper, now known as Ye, following a series of antisemitic remarks.

Talent agency cuts ties with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks

Salman Rushdie's agent:

Salman Rushdie's agent: He lost sight in one eye and use of a hand in stabbing attack

Author Salman Rushdie’s agent says he suffered serious wounds to his neck, chest and torso in the August attack.

Salman Rushdie's agent: He lost sight in one eye and use of a hand in stabbing attack

Iran:

Iran: Atomic Energy Organization's email server hacked

Iran's Atomic Energy Organization blames "foreign" attack on hacking of its email server.

Iran: Atomic Energy Organization's email server hacked

Biden to receive updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday

The United States started rolling out the updated COVID shots in September.

Biden to receive updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday

North and South Korea exchange warning shots

The incident comes amid ongoing tensions between the neighbors as North Korea continues its missile tests.

North and South Korea exchange warning shots

Supreme Court asked to rule on Arkansas anti-BDS law

American Civil Liberties Union asks US Supreme Court to overturn previous ruling that upheld Arkansas anti-BDS law.

Supreme Court asked to rule on Arkansas anti-BDS law

State Department spokesman:

State Department spokesman: A deal with Iran is not imminent

State Department spokesperson: We’ve heard nothing to suggest Iran is prepared to change its approach, so no deal is in the offing.

State Department spokesman: A deal with Iran is not imminent