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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After call with Trump

Netanyahu planning Washington visit next week following recent call with Trump

Israeli media report PM Netanyahu plans to visit Washington early next week following a recent phone call with President Trump, in which both agreed to meet.

Netanyahu planning Washington visit next week following recent call with Trump

Trump warns:

Trump threatens infrastructure strikes on Iran unless Tehran negotiates deal

In an interview with Fox News, President Trump warns that US strikes will target Iran's power plants and bridges unless Iranian officials return to the table to negotiate a deal.

Trump threatens infrastructure strikes on Iran unless Tehran negotiates deal

'Hollywood-style fake news'

Ahmadinejad’s office denies Mossad recruitment report as 'Hollywood-style' fake news

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s office rejects reports that Israel’s Mossad recruited him for a regime-change plot, calling them fabricated lies.

Ahmadinejad’s office denies Mossad recruitment report as 'Hollywood-style' fake news

Trump:

Trump: We’re going to hit Iran hard tonight and tomorrow

President Trump vows ongoing severe strikes against Iran, warns of targeting the subterranean Pickaxe nuclear facility, and defends his relationship with Netanyahu.

Trump: We’re going to hit Iran hard tonight and tomorrow

Lebanon pilot zone for territory handover to launch within days

US official confirms that the first pilot zone to transfer Lebanese territory from Israeli control to Beirut will launch in days, despite pushback over pullouts.

Lebanon pilot zone for territory handover to launch within days

US maintains talks with Iran despite wave of retaliatory strikes

A US official confirms Washington is pursuing technical nuclear talks with Tehran to prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon, despite US retaliatory strikes in Iran.

US maintains talks with Iran despite wave of retaliatory strikes

After three years

Arkia to resume direct Israel-Morocco flights after three years

Israeli airline Arkia restarting direct flights to Marrakech in August after a three-year hiatus, signalling renewed travel interest despite regional tensions.

Arkia to resume direct Israel-Morocco flights after three years

Trump:

Trump: Iran called, they want to make a deal so badly

President Trump claims a "desperate" Iran is seeking a deal following intense US strikes, but says he remains skeptical about whether they will honor terms.

Trump: Iran called, they want to make a deal so badly

New bill

Ireland passes bill banning imports from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria

Ireland's parliament approves a bill banning imports from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, escalating Dublin's trade measures against Israel.

Ireland passes bill banning imports from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria

F-35 to Turkey concerns

Hegseth slated for first Israel visit to address Turkey F-35 concerns

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is planning a Wednesday visit to Israel to address concerns over a proposed F-35 fighter jet sale to Turkey, according to CNN.

Hegseth slated for first Israel visit to address Turkey F-35 concerns

Iran regime advisor: The US will sabotage the talks

Iranian advisor Mohsen Rezaee accuses the US of undermining peace talks after Washington revokes Iran's oil license following naval attacks in Hormuz.

Iran regime advisor: The US will sabotage the talks

IRGC missiles strike commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC fires at least two missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, severely damaging two vessels and sparking a fire on an oil tanker, according to a US official.

IRGC missiles strike commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

'I would leave'

'I would immediately leave': Lebanon's President rejects Netanyahu meeting

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun firmly rejects reports of a potential meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, vowing to walk out if they are placed in the same room.

'I would immediately leave': Lebanon's President rejects Netanyahu meeting

Following fatal skirmish

Iraqi air force strikes ISIS positions following fatal ground skirmish

Iraqi fighter jets execute three targeted airstrikes against Islamic State hideouts in northern Iraq after an armed clash leaves a counter-terrorism officer dead.

Iraqi air force strikes ISIS positions following fatal ground skirmish

German FM slams Turkey’s claims that Israel is a 'burden'

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul rebukes Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan for calling Israel a global burden, backing Israel amid a diplomatic dispute over Armenian Genocide.

German FM slams Turkey’s claims that Israel is a 'burden'

Tel Aviv-born

Tel Aviv-born Emanuel Sharp secures rookie contract with Sacramento Kings

Sacramento signs draft pick Emanuel Sharp to a three-year, $6.35 million contract, adding the Tel Aviv-born rookie to a rising wave of Israeli NBA talent.

Tel Aviv-born Emanuel Sharp secures rookie contract with Sacramento Kings

Over elimination of commander

Hamas executes alleged Israeli spy over elimination of top commander

Hamas-affiliated apparatus executes an alleged informant in Gaza City, blaming him for aiding the IDF in lethal airstrike that eliminated military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad.

Hamas executes alleged Israeli spy over elimination of top commander

Sa'ar fires back

Sa’ar blasts Turkish FM who described Israel as a 'burden to humanity'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar fiercely condemns Turkish FM Hakan Fidan’s anti-Israel tirade in TV interview, calling his dehumanizing labels "textbook incitement to genocide."

Sa’ar blasts Turkish FM who described Israel as a 'burden to humanity'

Lebanese President:

Lebanese President defends Israel framework as only alternative to endless war

President Joseph Aoun says the US-mediated framework with Israel is Lebanon's best option.

Lebanese President defends Israel framework as only alternative to endless war

Iran Parliament Speaker:

Iran Parliament Speaker rejects UN inspector access to bombed nuclear sites

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf rejects claims that UN inspectors would be allowed access to nuclear sites damaged by US and Israeli airstrikes.

Iran Parliament Speaker rejects UN inspector access to bombed nuclear sites

UN chief pleads for emergency aid to 'rescue’ Palestinian refugee agency

UN chief Antonio Guterres urges member states to fill a $100 million budget hole for UNRWA, claims the agency is on the verge of a total shutdown.

UN chief pleads for emergency aid to 'rescue’ Palestinian refugee agency

Vance:

Vance: Iran’s denial of peace talks is a 'Persian negotiating tactic'

US Vice President calls out Iran's contradictory "negotiating tactics" regarding Qatar peace talks, reiterates the US demands full denuclearization of the Islamic Republic.

Vance: Iran’s denial of peace talks is a 'Persian negotiating tactic'

'Murder network in Gaza'

Erdogan rejects Israel's Armenian Genocide recognition, blasts 'murder network' in Gaza

Turkish President fiercely rejects Israel's recognition of the Armenian Genocide, calling it a slanderous attempt to mask its actions in Gaza.

Erdogan rejects Israel's Armenian Genocide recognition, blasts 'murder network' in Gaza

Iran:

Iran: No new talks until MoU conditions are fully met

Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says no new talks with the US will occur until current pact terms are met.

Iran: No new talks until MoU conditions are fully met

Toronto Mayor criticized after video captures her saying 'Free Palestine'

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow faces intense criticism from anti-antisemitism advocates after a video surfaces of her saying "Free Palestine" at the city's Pride Parade.

Toronto Mayor criticized after video captures her saying 'Free Palestine'

Trump:

Trump: Doha talks will be 'perhaps important, perhaps not'

President Trump downplays the significance of upcoming talks with Iran, stating they are "perhaps important," adding the US has nearly won militarily and remains focused on the denuclearization of Iran.

Trump: Doha talks will be 'perhaps important, perhaps not'

Lebanese Speaker vows: Israel-Lebanon accord will not pass

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri rejects the trilateral framework agreement with Israel and the US, calling it an unenforceable document of "dictates."

Lebanese Speaker vows: Israel-Lebanon accord will not pass

Turkey:

Turkey: Israel's Armenian Genocide resolution meant to mask Gaza actions

Turkey fiercely condemns Israel's official recognition of the Armenian genocide, calling it a political maneuver to deflect from its actions in Gaza.

Turkey: Israel's Armenian Genocide resolution meant to mask Gaza actions

Trump plans:

Trump plans to use frozen funds to buy American agriculture for Iran

President Trump announces plans to use frozen Iranian funds to buy US crops for Iran, a move fiercely rejected by Tehran's Parliament Speaker.

Trump plans to use frozen funds to buy American agriculture for Iran

Quds Force chief warns Israel:

Quds Force chief warns Israel: Evacuate Lebanon or face humiliating defeat

Iran's Quds Force leader Esmail Qaani threatens Israel with a humiliating defeat if it refuses to completely withdraw its military forces from Lebanon.

Quds Force chief warns Israel: Evacuate Lebanon or face humiliating defeat

Colombia’s President-elect:

Colombia’s President-elect vows to work with Israel 'like never before'

Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella says he will reverse current anti-Israel policies and forge an unprecedented military alliance.

Colombia’s President-elect vows to work with Israel 'like never before'

Trump:

Trump: I convinced Erdogan to stay out of the Iran conflict

President Trump reveals he convinced Turkish President Erdogan to stay out of the war with Iran, hints that he may grant Turkey desired F-35 fighter jets.

Trump: I convinced Erdogan to stay out of the Iran conflict

Trump warns Iran:

Trump warns Iran: Act smart or the US will finish the job

At a Pennsylvania rally, President Trump praises the new agreement with Iran but warns that the US will "finish the job" if the Islamic Republic fails to act reasonably.

Trump warns Iran: Act smart or the US will finish the job

Mamdani's 'monster' remarks

Former NYC Comptroller sidesteps condemning Mamdani’s 'monster' AIPAC remarks

Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander faces pushback at a Brooklyn polling site for failing to directly condemn Mayor Zohran Mamdani's harsh rhetoric against AIPAC.

Former NYC Comptroller sidesteps condemning Mamdani’s 'monster' AIPAC remarks

Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy appointed to lead Arab League

The Arab League has officially ratified veteran Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its new secretary general for a five-year term starting July 1.

Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy appointed to lead Arab League

Trump:

Trump: If Iran doesn’t behave, I’ll do what I have to do

President Trump warns Iran that he will take necessary action if they violate their agreement, while expressing confidence he can resolve disputes over Lebanon with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Trump: If Iran doesn’t behave, I’ll do what I have to do

Rules out sending troops

Al-Sharaa open to talks with Hezbollah, rules out sending Syrian troops

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa rejects President Trump's suggestions that Damascus should militarily intervene against Hezbollah, favoring economic solutions instead.

Al-Sharaa open to talks with Hezbollah, rules out sending Syrian troops

Pro-Israel candidate:

Pro-Israel Abelardo De La Espriella closes in on Colombian presidency

Right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella holds a narrow lead in Colombia’s presidential race, putting him on track to defeat leftist rival Ivan Cepeda.

Pro-Israel Abelardo De La Espriella closes in on Colombian presidency

'The art of surrender'

Schumer blasts Trump's Iran framework as a 'fiasco' and the 'art of surrender'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fiercely condemns President Trump’s Iran memorandum as a historic surrender, vowing Democrats will vote to block it.

Schumer blasts Trump's Iran framework as a 'fiasco' and the 'art of surrender'

Senator Cotton:

Senator Cotton warns Iran deal could hand billions to terrorist regime

In a Fox News interview, Senator Tom Cotton praises Trump's pressure campaign on Iran, but warns that the new Iran MoU risks squandering vital US leverage.

Senator Cotton warns Iran deal could hand billions to terrorist regime