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

UNRWA chief claims: Israel blocked me from entering Gaza

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini: I intended to go into Rafah today, but my entry was declined. Israel responds: Another attempt by UNRWA to blame Israel for their own mistakes.

UNRWA chief claims: Israel blocked me from entering Gaza

After significant alterations, Canada approves motion on Palestinian statehood

Canada’s parliament approves NDP's motion, but not before the ruling Liberals alter the wording to water down the part calling on the government to recognize "Palestine".

After significant alterations, Canada approves motion on Palestinian statehood

Biden: Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah

US President says he asked Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss ways to target Hamas without a major ground operation in Rafah.

Biden: Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah

Schumer responds to Trump: To make Israel a partisan issue only hurts Israel

Senate Majority Leader fires back at Trump over criticism of Jews who vote for Democrats: Trump is making highly partisan and hateful rants.

Schumer responds to Trump: To make Israel a partisan issue only hurts Israel

Reports in Syria: Explosions in Damascus following Israeli strike

News website affiliated with the Syrian opposition says the attack targeted military outposts northeast of the Syrian capital.

Reports in Syria: Explosions in Damascus following Israeli strike

Trudeau to Gantz: Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah

Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, condemns Hamas but also shares his concern around Israel’s planned offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.

Trudeau to Gantz: Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah

Biden to Irish PM: Two-state solution is the only path to lasting peace

US President Joe Biden hosts Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, calls for increase in the scope of humanitarian aid to Gaza and for a hostage release deal.

Biden to Irish PM: Two-state solution is the only path to lasting peace

Nighttime operation in Gaza: IDF operating in Shifa Hospital

IDF troops launch precise operation in the area of the Shifa Hospital based on intelligence information indicating the use of the hospital by senior Hamas terrorists.

Nighttime operation in Gaza: IDF operating in Shifa Hospital

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

The launches are North Korea's first known missile testing activities in about a month.

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

South African Jewish community: Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt against us

South African Board of Jewish Deputies blasts Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor who announced that dual South African-Israeli citizens who served in the IDF would be arrested.

South African Jewish community: Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt against us

US finalizes draft UN Security Council resolution on Gaza war

The draft supports international diplomatic efforts to establish Gaza ceasefire as part of a deal that releases the hostages.

US finalizes draft UN Security Council resolution on Gaza war

Australia to resume funding to UNRWA

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the government will apply "stringent conditions" on the new funding agreement with UNRWA.

Australia to resume funding to UNRWA

Abbas names Mohammad Mustafa as PA cabinet leader

US welcomes appointment of new PA cabinet leader as it pushes for reforms in the PA.

Abbas names Mohammad Mustafa as PA cabinet leader

After uproar, Schumer clarifies: Israel has the right to choose its own leaders

Senate Majority Leader seeks to clarify remarks against the Israeli government which caused a firestorm: The US cannot dictate the outcome of an election.

After uproar, Schumer clarifies: Israel has the right to choose its own leaders

Rep. Omar: I will support Biden despite differences on Israel

Despite her criticism of Biden's support for Israel during the war in Gaza, Minnesota lawmaker says she will back him in the November election.

Rep. Omar: I will support Biden despite differences on Israel

Signs promoting Eurovision in Sweden vandalized with pro-Gaza slogans

The anti-Israel graffiti was found after Israel unveiled its entry for Eurovision.

Signs promoting Eurovision in Sweden vandalized with pro-Gaza slogans

Adidas to donate to groups fighting antisemitism from sales of Kanye West's Yeezy shoes

Adidas cut ties with Kanye West in October of 2022 after he made a series of antisemitic outbursts.

Adidas to donate to groups fighting antisemitism from sales of Kanye West's Yeezy shoes

Anti-Israel protesters block terminal at San Francisco Airport

Hundreds of protesters demanding ceasefire in Gaza block international terminal at San Francisco International Airport.

Anti-Israel protesters block terminal at San Francisco Airport

Report: US held secret talks with Iran on Houthi attacks

US and Iranian officials tell The Financial Times the US has held secret talks with Iran in a bid to convince Tehran to use its influence over the Houthis to end attacks in the Red Sea.

Report: US held secret talks with Iran on Houthi attacks

Pentagon: Temporary Gaza pier will be ready in about 60 days

Pentagon spokesperson says the temporary pier off the coast of Gaza is expected to be fully operational in about 60 days and will deliver two million meals daily.

Pentagon: Temporary Gaza pier will be ready in about 60 days

EU foreign policy chief: Hunger is being used as a war arm in Gaza

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell again levels accusations at Israel, says the lack of aid entering Gaza is a "manmade" disaster.

EU foreign policy chief: Hunger is being used as a war arm in Gaza

Houthis claim: We attacked a US ship in the Red Sea

Houthi rebels claim they the "US ship Pinocchio", vow to escalate their operations.

Houthis claim: We attacked a US ship in the Red Sea

Biden: I have not scheduled a meeting with Netanyahu

US President tells reporters he has no plans to address the Knesset at this time, after expressing a desire to do so in a TV interview.

Biden: I have not scheduled a meeting with Netanyahu

Erdan: The Secretary-General cares more about terrorists than about our hostages

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN slams UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who called Israel’s war against Hamas a “catastrophic onslaught” against Gaza.

Erdan: The Secretary-General cares more about terrorists than about our hostages

Saudi King: Stop the brutal crimes against our brothers in Palestine

Saudi King denounces “heinous crimes” in the Gaza Strip in statement ahead of Ramadan.

Saudi King: Stop the brutal crimes against our brothers in Palestine

Al-Qaeda offshoot announces death of its leader

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula says its leader, Khalid Batarfi, was killed. No cause of death provided.

Al-Qaeda offshoot announces death of its leader

Spain announces additional funding to UNRWA

Spain will give UNRWA an additional 20 million euros in aid, after other countries suspended funding due to its ties to Hamas.

Spain announces additional funding to UNRWA

Two Jewish students file lawsuit against MIT for allowing antisemitism on campus

Two Jewish students accuse MIT of allowing antisemitism on campus that has resulted in them being intimidated, harassed and assaulted.

Two Jewish students file lawsuit against MIT for allowing antisemitism on campus

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau won't confirm resumption of UNRWA funding

Canadian Prime Minister refuses to confirm reports that Canada intends to restore funding to UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau won't confirm resumption of UNRWA funding

US threatens IAEA action against Iran

US threatens future action against Iran at UN nuclear watchdog if it continues its failure to cooperate in probe of uranium traces.

US threatens IAEA action against Iran

US to Iran: Dilute all your highly enriched uranium

Responding to latest IAEA report, US calls on Iran to dilute all of the uranium it has enriched to up to 60% purity.

US to Iran: Dilute all your highly enriched uranium

For the second time: South Africa asks ICJ to take new measures against Israel

South Africa petitions International Court of Justice to impose emergency measures on Israel over "widespread starvation" resulting from its offensive in Gaza.

For the second time: South Africa asks ICJ to take new measures against Israel

Poll: Support for Brazilian President dips after anti-Israel remarks

New poll finds that approval of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's performance has slipped after he compared Israel's war in Gaza to Nazi genocide during World War II.

Poll: Support for Brazilian President dips after anti-Israel remarks

US army: The Houthis killed innocent civilians

US Central Command posts photo showing the damage caused to a commercial ship which was attacked by the Houthis, resulting in the deaths of three people.

US army: The Houthis killed innocent civilians

2021 movie set shooting: 'Rust' armorer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Hannah Gutierrez Reed, armorer of “Rust” starring Alec Baldwin, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter but acquitted of tampering with evidence.

2021 movie set shooting: 'Rust' armorer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

For the first time: Houthi attack on ship results in fatalities

Houthis launch ballistic missile at commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in at least two fatalities among crew members.

For the first time: Houthi attack on ship results in fatalities

US conducts second airdrop of aid into Gaza

US army, in coordination with the Jordanian Air Force, drops over 36,800 US and Jordanian meal equivalents in northern Gaza.

US conducts second airdrop of aid into Gaza

US army shoots down Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea

US army announces strikes on Houthi targets after the Houthis claimed they targeted two US warship destroyers in the Red Sea.

US army shoots down Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea

UN rapporteur: I haven't seen reports of rocket fire on Israel

Watch: UN's Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls explains to Israeli TV why she hasn't condemned the rocket fire targeting millions of Israelis.

UN rapporteur: I haven't seen reports of rocket fire on Israel

Blinken to Gantz: Credible humanitarian plan needed prior to any operation in Rafah

Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of State in Washington. State Department: The Secretary underscored the importance of reaching an agreement to achieve the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Blinken to Gantz: Credible humanitarian plan needed prior to any operation in Rafah