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

UN rapporteur:

UN rapporteur: US sanctions over Gaza report are 'mafia-style' intimidation

UN expert Francesca Albanese denounces US sanctions as “mafia-style” tactics after accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. Barred from entering the US, she presented her report from South Africa.

UN rapporteur: US sanctions over Gaza report are 'mafia-style' intimidation

Indonesia defends ban on Israeli athletes, accepts Olympic fallout

Indonesian Sports Minister defends decision to bar Israeli gymnasts from a world event, says the move was constitutional and aimed at preserving public order.

Indonesia defends ban on Israeli athletes, accepts Olympic fallout

Adams endorses Cuomo, says Mamdani doesn’t care about Jews

Outgoing NYC Mayor Adams endorses Andrew Cuomo, condemns Zohran Mamdani’s stance on Jews and extremism.

Adams endorses Cuomo, says Mamdani doesn’t care about Jews

Trump on sovereignty:

Trump on sovereignty: Don’t worry, Israel’s not going to do anything

Responding to the Knesset’s passing of a sovereignty bill, President Trump tells reporters not to worry, insisting Israel won't take action in Judea and Samaria.

Trump on sovereignty: Don’t worry, Israel’s not going to do anything

Dutch police detain man over axe threat to Wilders on TikTok

Dutch police detain a 25-year-old man after he threatened Geert Wilders in a viral TikTok video, saying he'd go to parliament “with an axe.”

Dutch police detain man over axe threat to Wilders on TikTok

Rubio:

Rubio: Knesset sovereignty bill threatens Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Ahead of Israel visit, Secretary of State warns that Israel’s sovereignty bill, approved in a preliminary reading by the Knesset, endangers Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

Rubio: Knesset sovereignty bill threatens Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Norway targets Israel at UN after ICJ Gaza aid decision

Norway to propose a UN resolution demanding Israel lift Gaza aid restrictions, citing ICJ ruling that Israel must allow Gaza aid via UNRWA.

Norway targets Israel at UN after ICJ Gaza aid decision

'Another corrupt ruling'

'Another corrupt ruling': US slams ICJ ruling favoring UNRWA despite Hamas ties

US condemns an ICJ ruling ordering Israel to allow Gaza aid via UNRWA, calling it corrupt and politicized: “Nothing more than a partisan political tool.”

'Another corrupt ruling': US slams ICJ ruling favoring UNRWA despite Hamas ties

Cuomo slams Mamdani:

Cuomo slams Mamdani over antisemitism: New Yorkers must protect our values

Andrew Cuomo, running for NYC mayor, condemns rival Zohran Mamdani’s antisemitic and anti-Israel views, urging voters to defend the city’s values and support the Jewish community in a critical election.

Cuomo slams Mamdani over antisemitism: New Yorkers must protect our values

Bob Vylan frontman claims:

Bob Vylan frontman claims: BBC staff called my anti-IDF chant 'fantastic'

Bob Vylan frontman says BBC staff praised his Glastonbury set calling for death to IDF soldiers. BBC apologized for the chant and called it “unacceptable” after.

Bob Vylan frontman claims: BBC staff called my anti-IDF chant 'fantastic'

Trump:

Trump: Hamas could be taken care of in two minutes

President Trump warns Hamas could be “taken care of very quickly” if it continues to violate the ceasefire, but says he prefers to give the group a chance to honor the deal.

Trump: Hamas could be taken care of in two minutes

IAEA:

IAEA: Iran’s uranium stockpile survived US-Israeli bombing

Despite heavy US-Israeli strikes, Iran retains most of its enriched uranium, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.

IAEA: Iran’s uranium stockpile survived US-Israeli bombing

After election of new leader

Israel eyes diplomatic reset with Bolivia following election of center-right leader

Foreign Minister Sa’ar calls Bolivia’s new president Rodrigo Paz to propose renewing ties after 20 years of strained relations. Israel will send a representative to Paz’s inauguration.

Israel eyes diplomatic reset with Bolivia following election of center-right leader

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets to UK game following ban

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets for its fans for match against Aston Villa, after UK police barred attendance. The club cites safety concerns and a toxic climate.

Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets to UK game following ban

Khamenei to Trump:

Khamenei to Trump: 'Keep dreaming' about Iran’s nuclear destruction

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei rejects Trump’s offer of renewed nuclear talks and denies US claims of destroying Iran’s nuclear sites.

Khamenei to Trump: 'Keep dreaming' about Iran’s nuclear destruction

Iran executes alleged 'Mossad spy' after pardon rejected

Iran executes a man accused of spying for Mossad, citing a confession and court approval. The move follows a wave of executions and rising tensions after the June war with Israel.

Iran executes alleged 'Mossad spy' after pardon rejected

Trump:

Trump: The Gaza ceasefire is still in effect

President Trump says the Gaza ceasefire remains in effect despite Hamas violating it by killing two IDF soldiers, blames “rebels within” Hamas and promises the situation would be handled.

Trump: The Gaza ceasefire is still in effect

Vance: There is currently no infrastructure to disarm Hamas

After Hamas breaks the ceasefire, VP JD Vance says no system exists to disarm the terrorist group. His comments come ahead of his visit to Israel this week.

Vance: There is currently no infrastructure to disarm Hamas

US judge lifts travel ban on anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil

A federal judge lifts travel restrictions on activist Mahmoud Khalil, allowing him to speak nationwide as he fights deportation.

US judge lifts travel ban on anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil

Mamdani:

NYC mayoral frontrunner Mamdani: Of course Hamas should lay down their arms

At NYC mayoral debate, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani says Hamas should disarm, after previously avoiding the question in a Fox News interview.

NYC mayoral frontrunner Mamdani: Of course Hamas should lay down their arms

Trump warns Hamas:

Trump warns Hamas: If they don’t behave, we’ll take care of it

President Trump warns Hamas to honor its commitment to return hostage bodies, saying, “If they don’t behave, we’ll take care of it.”

Trump warns Hamas: If they don’t behave, we’ll take care of it

Pro-Hamas propaganda

Hackers breach Canadian airport, delay flights with pro-Hamas propaganda

Hackers hijack Kelowna Airport’s screens and speakers with pro-Hamas, anti-Trump messages, delaying flights and prompting investigations by Canadian authorities and strong condemnation from Jewish groups.

Hackers breach Canadian airport, delay flights with pro-Hamas propaganda

Huckabee:

Huckabee: Grateful for freed hostages, but 'we must bring the fallen home'

Amb. Mike Huckabee urges Hamas to return all hostage remains, including two Americans, after only 9 bodies were released despite Trump’s deal. Hamas now claims it holds no more deceased hostages.

Huckabee: Grateful for freed hostages, but 'we must bring the fallen home'

Israel appeals Indonesia’s ban on gymnasts over Gaza war

Israel Gymnastics Federation appeals Indonesia’s ban on Israeli gymnasts from world championship in Jakarta, calling the move “outrageous”.

Israel appeals Indonesia’s ban on gymnasts over Gaza war

Rare praise:

Rare praise: Hillary Clinton commends Trump for Gaza peace deal

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praises Trump’s Gaza peace deal, calling it “a path forward.”

Rare praise: Hillary Clinton commends Trump for Gaza peace deal

Trump on the way to Israel:

Trump on the way to Israel: The war in Gaza is over

Before flying to Israel, President Trump notes rare unity around his Gaza peace plan, as 500,000 cheered in Israel and support echoed across Muslim and Arab nations. He also declares the war in Gaza over.

Trump on the way to Israel: The war in Gaza is over

Belgium foils terror plot targeting PM Bart De Wever

Belgian police foil a jihadist-inspired plot targeting PM Bart De Wever. Two suspects arrested, explosives and drone parts found.

Belgium foils terror plot targeting PM Bart De Wever

After ceasefire deal

Germany expected to lift arms ban on Israel after ceasefire deal

Channel 12 News reports that Germany is expected to lift its arms embargo on Israel following the Gaza ceasefire, after FM Gideon Sa’ar urged Berlin to resume exports.

Germany expected to lift arms ban on Israel after ceasefire deal

Austria warns:

Austria warns: No Eurovision hosting if Israel is boycotted

Austria’s leaders say national broadcaster ORF should not host Eurovision 2026 if Israel is boycotted. Backing down from hosting risks a €40M penalty.

Austria warns: No Eurovision hosting if Israel is boycotted

Trump:

Trump: This is more than Gaza, this is peace in the Middle East

President Trump tells Fox News host Sean Hannity that hostages held in Gaza may be released Monday, praises global cooperation behind the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as a step toward broader Middle East peace.

Trump: This is more than Gaza, this is peace in the Middle East

Iran:

Iran: IAEA cooperation deal invalid after snapback sanctions triggered

Iran says its Cairo nuclear deal with the IAEA is no longer valid after E3-triggered snapback sanctions. FM Araghchi warns the move hampers diplomacy.

Iran: IAEA cooperation deal invalid after snapback sanctions triggered

German Chancellor:

German Chancellor: Germany should quit Eurovision if Israel is barred

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany should quit Eurovision 2026 if Israel is excluded, calling the debate “a scandal.”

German Chancellor: Germany should quit Eurovision if Israel is barred

Trump:

Trump: Talks are very positive, first phase should be completed this week

Trump says talks with Hamas to end Gaza war and release hostages are progressing fast and expresses optimism first phase will be completed this week, but warns: “Time is of the essence or massive bloodshed will follow.”

Trump: Talks are very positive, first phase should be completed this week

Trump warns Iran:

Trump warns Iran: Renewing nukes will be addressed 'promptly'

US President warns Iran against restarting its nuclear weapons program, saying the US would respond “promptly” if Tehran makes that decision.

Trump warns Iran: Renewing nukes will be addressed 'promptly'

UK:

UK: Anti-Israel protest to go ahead despite police request to delay it

Police urge delay of London protest against ban on Palestine Action, after Manchester synagogue terror attack. Organizers vow to proceed, citing democracy.

UK: Anti-Israel protest to go ahead despite police request to delay it

White House:

White House: Trump will set deadline for Hamas to accept Gaza proposal

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump will set red line for Hamas to accept his Gaza ceasefire plan, noted the proposal has global support.

White House: Trump will set deadline for Hamas to accept Gaza proposal

Danish broadcaster opposes ban on Israel in Eurovision

Denmark’s DR says it won’t vote to expel Israel from Eurovision 2026, citing rule compliance and support for an apolitical, secure, international music event.

Danish broadcaster opposes ban on Israel in Eurovision

Gaza flotilla enters 'high-risk zone', claims drone activity

Gaza-bound flotilla which seeks to breach Israeli naval blockade enters zone where previous flotillas were intercepted.

Gaza flotilla enters 'high-risk zone', claims drone activity

Following antisemitism probe

Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard following antisemitism probe

Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard to launch trade schools amid federal pressure over antisemitism, Gaza protests, and DEI policies.

Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard following antisemitism probe

Graham:

Graham: The ball is in Hamas’ court, I hope they choose wisely

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Hamas must accept Trump’s Gaza peace plan or face consequences, urging Qatar to expel Hamas leaders if they reject the deal Israel has already endorsed.

Graham: The ball is in Hamas’ court, I hope they choose wisely