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

Officials: Iran-backed militia behind attack on Iraqi PM's home

Officials say drone attack that targeted the Iraqi Prime Minister was carried out by at least one Iran-backed militia.

Officials: Iran-backed militia behind attack on Iraqi PM's home

Iran: Military drill a 'serious warning to our enemies'

Iranian army launches drills near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran: Military drill a 'serious warning to our enemies'

PA blasts Israel for opposing Jerusalem consulate

PA: Israel, as "occupying power", does not have the right to veto the US administration’s decision.

PA blasts Israel for opposing Jerusalem consulate

Report: Ministry of Health contacted Pfizer regarding COVID pill

Health Ministry professionals have reportedly asked Pfizer for information about its coronavirus pill.

Report: Ministry of Health contacted Pfizer regarding COVID pill

Biden condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi PM

US President condemns attack targeting residence of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, offers assistance in investigation.

Biden condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi PM

Iran increases its stockpile of highly enriched uranium

Iranian official claims country has more than 210 kilograms of uranium enriched to 20 percent.

Iran increases its stockpile of highly enriched uranium

Pope meets Abbas, calls for 'two-state solution'

PA chairman holds private audience with Pope Francis, meets top Vatican officials who stress importance of resuming peace talks.

Pope meets Abbas, calls for 'two-state solution'

White House aide tests positive for COVID-19

White House aide who accompanied Biden to international summits in Europe tests positive for coronavirus.

White House aide tests positive for COVID-19

Knesset approves budget for 2022

After delay of six hours, Knesset approves 2022 budget in its second and third readings by a majority of 59 to 56.

Knesset approves budget for 2022

US officials claim Iran seized Vietnamese oil tanker

US officials say Iran seized a Vietnamese-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on October 24 and still holds the vessel.

US officials claim Iran seized Vietnamese oil tanker

Arab League urges Britain to apologize for Balfour Declaration

Pan-Arab body calls on Britain to apologize for the “Palestinians' suffering over more than a century” and to recognize “Palestine”.

Arab League urges Britain to apologize for Balfour Declaration

Victory for the coalition:

Knesset approves budget for 2021

Budget approved in second and third readings by a majority of 61 to 59. Voting on 2022 budget, Arrangements Law to continue later today.

Knesset approves budget for 2021

US: If Iran is serious, an agreement can be reached in short order

State Department spokesperson: US believes it remains possible to quickly reach an understanding on return to compliance with 2015 deal.

US: If Iran is serious, an agreement can be reached in short order

Senate confirms Thomas Nides as Ambassador to Israel

Vote comes a day after Republican Senator blocked an attempt to approve Nides.

Senate confirms Thomas Nides as Ambassador to Israel

Report: US seeks Israel's help in ending Sudan coup

Biden administration reportedly asks Israeli officials to urge Sudan's military to restore the civilian government.

Report: US seeks Israel's help in ending Sudan coup

Iran's fuel distribution system fully operational after cyberattack

Iran's fuel distribution system resumes full operation a week after cyberattack blamed on the US and Israel.

Iran's fuel distribution system fully operational after cyberattack

Eric Adams elected as New York City Mayor

Adams, who was endorsed by several Jewish communities, defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.

Eric Adams elected as New York City Mayor

Syria says Israel carried out air strike near Damascus

Syrian military official says Israeli air strike on the outskirts of Damascus caused damage.

Syria says Israel carried out air strike near Damascus

CDC recommends emergency use authorization for Pfizer vaccine for children

CDC Director approves recommendation for emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.

CDC recommends emergency use authorization for Pfizer vaccine for children

ISIS claims gun and bomb attack in Afghanistan's capital

Attack in the center of Kabul killed at least 19 people and wounded 50 more.

ISIS claims gun and bomb attack in Afghanistan's capital

Iran: Israel's nature is to create crisis

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman warns against Israel's “regional threats”.

Iran: Israel's nature is to create crisis

Irish Foreign Minister to visit Israel

Simon Coveney’s visit comes as relations between Israel and Ireland have been tense in recent years.

Irish Foreign Minister to visit Israel

Italy: Anti-COVID pass protesters dress up as death camp deportees

Jewish groups in Italy outraged following protest in which campaigners opposing COVID pass dressed up as World War 2 death camp deportees.

Italy: Anti-COVID pass protesters dress up as death camp deportees

PA cabinet leader: Israeli occupation is the most critical long-term threat

Mohammad Shtayyeh uses speech at COP26 to attack Israel: Settlements and their waste are Palestine’s most significant environmental dangers.

PA cabinet leader: Israeli occupation is the most critical long-term threat

Iran's Foreign Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Hossein Amir Abdollahian is at home in quarantine and able to perform his work-related duties remotely.

Iran's Foreign Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Erdogan: Biden had 'positive approach' on F-16 sale

Turkish President says US President showed willingness to get US lawmakers to back the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey.

Erdogan: Biden had 'positive approach' on F-16 sale

Saudi FM: Palestinian state is a prerequisite for normalization with Israel

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister reiterates Kingdom's position linking Palestinian state with normalization of ties with Israel.

Saudi FM: Palestinian state is a prerequisite for normalization with Israel

Blinken on Iran: We continue to believe diplomacy is the best way

Secretary of State says there’s still a window through which Iran can come back to nuclear talks.

Blinken on Iran: We continue to believe diplomacy is the best way

Moderna says FDA will need more time to assess vaccine for teens

FDA says it will require additional time to complete its assessment of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use in adolescents.

Moderna says FDA will need more time to assess vaccine for teens

Saudi Arabia: Dealing with Lebanon is 'pointless'

Saudi Arabia says crisis with Lebanon is due to dominance of Iranian proxies, a reference to Hezbollah.

Saudi Arabia: Dealing with Lebanon is 'pointless'

Biden: US will continue to respond to Iranian actions

Biden warns US will respond to actions Iran has taken against Washington’s interests, including drone attacks.

Biden: US will continue to respond to Iranian actions

European countries condemn Israeli construction

Foreign Ministries from 12 European countries say Israeli construction plans in Judea and Samaria violate international law.

European countries condemn Israeli construction

Abbas: We are extending our hands to the Israelis

PA chairman calls on Israel to start a new political track based on the two-state solution.

Abbas: We are extending our hands to the Israelis

Hamas sentences 6 to death for 'collaborating' with Israel

Hamas announces sentences "against a number of informants", offers more lenient sentences for collaborators who turn themselves in.

Hamas sentences 6 to death for 'collaborating' with Israel

Bennett and Lapid play down comments attributed to PM

PM and Alternate PM play down comments attributed to Bennett in which he said the rotation agreement with Lapid won't be implemented.

Bennett and Lapid play down comments attributed to PM

Biden to Sudan's military: Immediately release all those detained

US President denounces coup in Sudan, calls for release of political leaders and return to transition to democracy.

Biden to Sudan's military: Immediately release all those detained

Germany 'concerned' over Israel's blacklist of PFLP affiliates

Germany calls on Israel to provide more information regarding the basis for the designation of six groups affiliated with PFLP.

Germany 'concerned' over Israel's blacklist of PFLP affiliates

Saudi Arabia blacklists Lebanese organization as a terrorist entity

Saudi Arabia classifies Lebanon-based Al-Qard Al-Hassan association as terrorist entity due to support for Hezbollah.

Saudi Arabia blacklists Lebanese organization as a terrorist entity

US urges Iran to show 'good faith' in nuclear talks

White House press secretary responds skeptically to Iran’s announcement that it will resume nuclear talks in November.

US urges Iran to show 'good faith' in nuclear talks

'Antisemitism and all forms of discrimination must not be tolerated'

US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas Greenfield, comments on anniversary of Tree of Life shooting: I stand with the Jewish community.

'Antisemitism and all forms of discrimination must not be tolerated'