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

Iranian President vows to get sanctions lifted

Ebrahim Raisi vows to tackle Iran's economic woes, says his government is working to lift the sanctions.

Iranian President vows to get sanctions lifted

Trump belittles army chief over Afghanistan withdrawal

Former President calls Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley a "f---ing idiot" while talking about US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Trump belittles army chief over Afghanistan withdrawal

Terrorist freed by Israel after 131-day hunger strike

Israeli authorities free Hamas terrorist prisoner, two weeks after striking a release deal that ended his hunger strike.

Terrorist freed by Israel after 131-day hunger strike

Lebanese Minister who angered Saudi Arabia to resign

Lebanese Information Minister expected to announce resignation after his comments resulted in diplomatic spat with Saudi Arabia.

Lebanese Minister who angered Saudi Arabia to resign

Jewish leaders denounce UN's anti-Israel resolution

Conference of Presidents denounces passage of UN resolution denying the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount.

Jewish leaders denounce UN's anti-Israel resolution

US tightens travel rules amid concerns over Omicron

All in-bound international passengers will require to test for COVID-19 within 24 hours of departure, regardless of vaccine status.

US tightens travel rules amid concerns over Omicron

Case of Omicron variant identified in Colorado

Colorado health officials report third confirmed case of the Omicron variant in the US.

Case of Omicron variant identified in Colorado

Iran: Removal of sanctions is a priority

Iran’s Foreign Minister: A good deal is within reach if the West shows good will.

Iran: Removal of sanctions is a priority

Canadian university urged not to host terror-glorifying event

B’nai Brith Canada calls on University of British Columbia to cancel film screening intended to honor PFLP terrorist.

Canadian university urged not to host terror-glorifying event

Chris Cuomo calls suspension from CNN 'embarrassing'

CNN suspended Cuomo on Tuesday over his efforts to help his brother respond to allegations of misconduct.

Chris Cuomo calls suspension from CNN 'embarrassing'

Alec Baldwin: I didn’t pull the trigger

In interview with ABC, actor Alec Baldwin says he did not pull the trigger of gun that killed cinematographer on the set of his movie.

Alec Baldwin: I didn’t pull the trigger

UNRWA head: We can't pay our employees on time

Head of UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" says organization is suffering major funding crisis.

UNRWA head: We can't pay our employees on time

Hamas announces fuel for salary agreement with Qatar

Hamas confirms agreement by which Qatar will resume subsidizing salaries of public employees by sending fuel.

Hamas announces fuel for salary agreement with Qatar

FDA panel backs Merck's COVID-19 pill

FDA advisory committee recommends emergency authorization of Merck’s experimental drug to treat COVID-19.

FDA panel backs Merck's COVID-19 pill

Iran: Only way to return to 2015 deal is if US lifts Trump-era sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Minister says there is no way to return to JCPOA without the lifting of all US sanctions.

Iran: Only way to return to 2015 deal is if US lifts Trump-era sanctions

Erdogan promises steps to improve relations with Israel

Turkish President says his country will take steps to improve relations with Egypt and Israel similar to those taken with the UAE.

Erdogan promises steps to improve relations with Israel

King of Morocco: We'll push for resumption of Israeli-PA peace talks

King Mohammed VI says Morocco will push for a resumption of Israeli-Palestinian Arab peace negotiations.

King of Morocco: We'll push for resumption of Israeli-PA peace talks

CDC: Adults should get a booster shot

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues new guidance recommending booster shots for all vaccinated people 18 and older.

CDC: Adults should get a booster shot

Iranian official calls for Israel's destruction

Spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces: We will not back off from the annihilation of Israel, even one millimeter.

Iranian official calls for Israel's destruction

B’nai Brith Canada calls Toronto university to act following pro-BDS motions

B’nai Brith Canada demands University of Toronto act decisively following pro-BDS motions passed at one its campuses.

B’nai Brith Canada calls Toronto university to act following pro-BDS motions

Fauci to Biden: It will take two weeks to have definitive data on Omicron

Biden briefed on new COVID-19 variant, told existing vaccines are likely to provide "a degree of protection".

Fauci to Biden: It will take two weeks to have definitive data on Omicron

Lapid, UK counterpart: We'll work 'night and day' to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapon

In joint article, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss stress commitment to prevent Iran from a nuclear weapon.

Lapid, UK counterpart: We'll work 'night and day' to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapon

Egypt: 22 Islamists sentenced to death

Egyptian court sentences to death 22 Islamists for 54 attacks, including attempted assassination of former interior minister.

Egypt: 22 Islamists sentenced to death

Algerian official: Gantz visit to Morocco 'targeted' us

Algerian Senate president claims "enemies are mobilizing more and more to undermine Algeria".

Algerian official: Gantz visit to Morocco 'targeted' us

Czech President admitted to hospital with COVID-19

Czech President Milos Zeman was discharged just hours earlier following more than a month's treatment for an unspecified illness.

Czech President admitted to hospital with COVID-19

Toronto student union approves anti-Israel resolution

University of Toronto called to act after student union at its Scarborough campus votes to eliminate funding for groups that support Israel.

Toronto student union approves anti-Israel resolution

Hezbollah condemns Australia's blacklist

Hezbollah says Australia's decision to classify it as a terrorist organization serves Israel's interests.

Hezbollah condemns Australia's blacklist

US envoy: We won't 'sit idly' if Iran drags its feet on nuclear deal

US special envoy Robert Malley says US willing to lift sanctions on Iran, but will respond accordingly if it continues to drag its feet.

US envoy: We won't 'sit idly' if Iran drags its feet on nuclear deal

IAEA chief: No progress in talks with Iran

IAEA director general Rafael Grossi says talks in Tehran on monitoring of Iran's nuclear program were inconclusive.

IAEA chief: No progress in talks with Iran

Top US commander: Iran 'very close' to nuclear bomb

Top US commander in the Middle East says his forces stand ready should talks with the Islamic Republic fail.

Top US commander: Iran 'very close' to nuclear bomb

Danny Danon condemns Belgium's decision to label products from Judea and Samaria

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN: All action that supports boycott of Israeli products will receive a harsh response.

Danny Danon condemns Belgium's decision to label products from Judea and Samaria

Iran's judo federation appeals ban following boycott of Israelis

Iran judo federation’s appeal against four-year ban from international events heard by Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Iran's judo federation appeals ban following boycott of Israelis

Einstein's notes on theory of relativity sold at record price in Paris auction

Albert Einstein's handwritten notes for theory of relativity fetch record $13 million at an auction in Paris.

Einstein's notes on theory of relativity sold at record price in Paris auction

Syria: Two dead in air strike attributed to Israel

Syrian media report that air defense systems were activated following Israeli air strike near Homs.

Syria: Two dead in air strike attributed to Israel

Australia blacklists of all Hezbollah as a terrorist organization

Australia's Home Affairs Minister says Iran-backed group poses a "real" and "credible" threat to Australia.

Australia blacklists of all Hezbollah as a terrorist organization

Wisconsin parade attacker charged with homicide

Man accused of driving an SUV into Waukesha Christmas parade charged with five counts of homicide as sixth victim dies of injuries.

Wisconsin parade attacker charged with homicide

Israel to return chargé d'affaires to embassy in Poland

FM Lapid instructed the chargé d'affaires to return to Israel after bill limiting restitution for Holocaust-related claims was approved.

Israel to return chargé d'affaires to embassy in Poland

Iran hopes IAEA chief's visit is 'constructive'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expected to meet Iranian Foreign Minister and head of Atomic Energy Organization during Tehran visit.

Iran hopes IAEA chief's visit is 'constructive'

Pfizer says vaccine is 100% effective in protecting adolescents

Pfizer says results of long-term trial of COVID-19 vaccine found it is 100 percent effective in protecting 12-to-15-year-olds.

Pfizer says vaccine is 100% effective in protecting adolescents

Israeli TV series wins International Emmy award

Israeli spy thriller “Tehran”, which aired on Kan 11 and Apple+, wins International Emmy for best drama series.

Israeli TV series wins International Emmy award