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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Mamdani blasts Netanyahu again

Mamdani blasts Netanyahu again: A ‘war criminal’ and ‘architect of a horrific genocide’

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani again calls Netanyahu a “war criminal" ahead of the Prime Minister’s UN visit, but again acknowledges he lacks authority to arrest him.

Mamdani blasts Netanyahu again: A ‘war criminal’ and ‘architect of a horrific genocide’

Trump:

Trump: Iran wants a deal but is not ready to reach one

President Trump says Iran wants a deal with Washington but is “not ready," as he weighs the next phase of US military action against Tehran.

Trump: Iran wants a deal but is not ready to reach one

IRGC claims:

IRGC claims to have struck tanker during attempted Hormuz crossing

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they struck a Togo-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz after an alleged “illegal passage" attempt.

IRGC claims to have struck tanker during attempted Hormuz crossing

After US visa ban

UN votes to let Abbas address General Assembly by video after US visa ban

UN votes to allow Mahmoud Abbas address the General Assembly by video. Ambassador Danon: “Abbas cannot reward terrorism and demand international legitimacy."

UN votes to let Abbas address General Assembly by video after US visa ban

During UN visit

Mamdani will not join protests against Netanyahu during UN visit

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirms he will not join UN protests against Benjamin Netanyahu while defending residents' constitutional right to demonstrate.

Mamdani will not join protests against Netanyahu during UN visit

Trump:

Trump: Iran ‘very much’ wants a deal

President Trump says Iran “very much" wants a deal as he signals the war may be nearing its end and confirms direct contact with Tehran.

Trump: Iran ‘very much’ wants a deal

US senators demand:

US senators demand Trump release classified Saudi nuclear deal documents

Bipartisan US senators urge the Trump administration to release classified details of proposed Saudi nuclear deal, including two “side letters."

US senators demand Trump release classified Saudi nuclear deal documents

Iran attack threat

US warns Americans: Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia amid Iran attack threat

US urges Americans to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia, citing missile and drone threats from Iran and the Houthis.

US warns Americans: Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia amid Iran attack threat

Artists quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore's removal

Finneas and other artists withdraw from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was dropped following his pro-Palestinian Arab remarks at a concert.

Artists quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore's removal

Pezeshkian:

Pezeshkian: Iran ready for nuclear talks if US lifts sanctions and ends pressure

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready for nuclear talks with Washington if the US lifts sanctions and abandons unilateral pressure.

Pezeshkian: Iran ready for nuclear talks if US lifts sanctions and ends pressure

US calls claim false

Iran says tanker hit naval mine near Hormuz, US calls claim false

Iran says an oil tanker struck a naval mine near the Strait of Hormuz, while CENTCOM says the vessel was hit by an Iranian missile and drone.

Iran says tanker hit naval mine near Hormuz, US calls claim false

Report:

Report: Trump administration wants Iran talks focused on nuclear program, not Hormuz

The Trump administration wants future Iran talks limited to the nuclear issue as Tehran seeks resolution of the Strait of Hormuz dispute, CNN reports.

Report: Trump administration wants Iran talks focused on nuclear program, not Hormuz

'Nobody could've done the job'

Trump praises Kushner, Witkoff on Gaza: Nobody could've done the job

Trump praises Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for their Gaza diplomacy, saying they helped secure the hostages' return and advance a ceasefire.

Trump praises Kushner, Witkoff on Gaza: Nobody could've done the job

Fatah official warns PA elections may be delayed

Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub says PA legislative elections may not take place on Nov. 28, calling for national dialogue first.

Fatah official warns PA elections may be delayed

Montreal synagogue arsonist sentenced to two years in prison

Mohamed Ilyess Akodad sentenced to two years in prison for firebombing a Montreal synagogue after accepting a $15,000 arson offer.

Montreal synagogue arsonist sentenced to two years in prison

Trump:

Trump: I have no regrets over Iran war, I'd do it again

Trump says he would make the same decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, warning Tehran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Trump: I have no regrets over Iran war, I'd do it again

Trump says he will speak with Israel and allies over Judea and Samaria sanctions

Trump says he will speak with Israel, Britain, France and Canada to understand sanctions targeting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Trump says he will speak with Israel and allies over Judea and Samaria sanctions

Toronto:

Toronto Mayor Chow skips Jewish forum as rivals pledge stronger action on antisemitism

Toronto mayoral candidates Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander criticize current Mayor Olivia Chow for skipping a Jewish forum and pledge tougher action on antisemitism.

Toronto Mayor Chow skips Jewish forum as rivals pledge stronger action on antisemitism

Rubio:

Rubio: Iran will continue to pay price for attacks on US ships

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran will face further consequences for attacks on US ships as Washington maintains economic pressure on Tehran.

Rubio: Iran will continue to pay price for attacks on US ships

Portugal:

Portuguese comedians pull out of festival over Jerry Seinfeld's Israel support

Several Portuguese comedians have withdrawn from a Lisbon festival featuring Jerry Seinfeld, citing controversy over his support for Israel.

Portuguese comedians pull out of festival over Jerry Seinfeld's Israel support

Rubio warns Iran:

Rubio warns Iran: Every time they attack US ships, they will lose tankers

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Iran that Washington will retaliate for every attempted attack on US assets amid escalating regional tensions.

Rubio warns Iran: Every time they attack US ships, they will lose tankers

CENTCOM:

CENTCOM: US forces redirected 94 vessels to enforce Iran blockade

CENTCOM says US forces redirected 94 commercial vessels and boarded two as Washington enforces its maritime blockade against Iran. Trump: Oil prices will drop when we win the war.

CENTCOM: US forces redirected 94 vessels to enforce Iran blockade

Florida congressman warns:

Florida congressman warns: British companies could face boycott over Israel sanctions

Florida Congressman Randy Fine warns Britain that companies complying with Israel sanctions could be barred from doing business with Florida governments.

Florida congressman warns: British companies could face boycott over Israel sanctions

US Energy Secretary:

US Energy Secretary: Iran nuclear deal may not be reached

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says in TV interviews that Washington may prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons by destroying its capabilities rather than reaching a deal.

US Energy Secretary: Iran nuclear deal may not be reached

Iran to establish 'prohibited zone' near Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it will establish a “prohibited zone" near the Strait of Hormuz as petrol prices rise and US economic and military pressure intensifies.

Iran to establish 'prohibited zone' near Strait of Hormuz

Trump:

Trump: Iran was weeks away from nuclear weapon before US strikes

In an interview with British journalist Bev Turner, Trump says Iran was weeks from a nuclear weapon before US strikes, which destroyed key sites and left the regime in serious trouble.

Trump: Iran was weeks away from nuclear weapon before US strikes

Trump:

Trump: Iran's economy is totally shot, it’s just a question of time

US President says Iran's economy is “totally shot" after US strikes and claims Washington now controls the Strait of Hormuz as Iran struggles to respond.

Trump: Iran's economy is totally shot, it’s just a question of time

Trump:

Trump: Iran conflict 'will not be very much longer'

President Trump says the Iran conflict will not last much longer, while warning Tehran that the US is prepared to launch another heavy strike.

Trump: Iran conflict 'will not be very much longer'

Bessent:

Bessent: US will 'economically asphyxiate' Iran until it agrees to a deal

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will “economically asphyxiate" Iran by targeting IRGC assets until Tehran agrees to a peace deal.

Bessent: US will 'economically asphyxiate' Iran until it agrees to a deal

Trump:

Trump: I couldn't care less If Iran signs a 'worthless' agreement

President Trump rejects reports he is forcing Iran back to talks, saying he prefers the US position: Their economy is totally collapsing.

Trump: I couldn't care less If Iran signs a 'worthless' agreement

Vance: Iran’s leaders are 'really crazy'

Vice President JD Vance calls Iran’s leaders “really crazy", says US is working to keep oil and commercial traffic moving through Hormuz.

Vance: Iran’s leaders are 'really crazy'

Trump:

Trump: Iran is 'totally defeated militarily', they don’t know who their leader is

President Trump says Iran is militarily defeated as US strikes resume, while stressing there is no reason to use nuclear weapons against Tehran.

Trump: Iran is 'totally defeated militarily', they don’t know who their leader is

Trump:

Trump: If I weren’t President, there would probably be no Middle East

Speaking on Fox News, President Donald Trump says Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, touting the US blockade and military campaign while warning of catastrophic regional consequences.

Trump: If I weren’t President, there would probably be no Middle East

Explosions heard in Jordan after Iran reportedly launches missiles at US targets

Explosions and interceptions reported in Jordan after Iran launches missiles at US targets, following an American strike on Larak Island.

Explosions heard in Jordan after Iran reportedly launches missiles at US targets

12 countries condemn Israel over UNRWA center evacuation in Jerusalem

12 countries, including eight EU members, condemn Israel’s evacuation of a UNRWA vocational center in Kafr Aqab, calling the move “unlawful.

12 countries condemn Israel over UNRWA center evacuation in Jerusalem

Report:

Report: Trump administration rejects return to June Iran deal

The Trump administration has rejected returning to a preliminary June agreement with Iran as the White House says no negotiations are currently underway.

Report: Trump administration rejects return to June Iran deal

'I don’t want to meet, they do'

Trump rejects reports he wants Iran talks: I don’t want to meet, they do

President Trump rejects reports he wants talks with Iran, saying Tehran is “begging to make a deal" as the US focuses on economic pressure.

Trump rejects reports he wants Iran talks: I don’t want to meet, they do

In September:

Delta to resume daily flights between New York and Tel Aviv in September

Delta Air Lines will resume daily nonstop flights from New York JFK to Tel Aviv on September 6, following a review of regional security conditions.

Delta to resume daily flights between New York and Tel Aviv in September

Trump says he is 'not in a hurry' to resume Iran talks

Trump says he has no timetable for the Iran war and is “not in a hurry" to resume talks, while warning Tehran faces mounting economic pressure.

Trump says he is 'not in a hurry' to resume Iran talks

Guterres condemns Israel’s takeover of UNRWA center in Jerusalem

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Israel’s evacuation of a UNRWA training center in Jerusalem: “It will deprive young people of education".

Guterres condemns Israel’s takeover of UNRWA center in Jerusalem