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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Report: Lapid to visit UAE in first foreign trip

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid expected to become the first Israeli minister to visit the UAE since the signing of the Abraham Accords.

Report: Lapid to visit UAE in first foreign trip

Sheikh accused of incitement to be released

Court orders release of Sheikh Kamal Khatib, deputy head of the northern branch of the Islamic Movement, who was arrested last month.

Sheikh accused of incitement to be released

Iran’s nuclear power plant in Bushehr temporarily shut down

Iran’s sole nuclear power plant undergoes unexplained temporary emergency shutdown. Official says shutdown is technical in nature.

Iran’s nuclear power plant in Bushehr temporarily shut down

Iranian envoy: Nuclear talks close to agreement but differences remain

Top Iranian negotiator says indirect negotiations with the US on reviving 2015 nuclear deal have come closer than ever to an agreement.

Iranian envoy: Nuclear talks close to agreement but differences remain

Israel willing to establish ties with Southeast Asia's Muslim majority nations

Israel’s ambassador to Singapore says Israel willing to work to establish ties with Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.

Israel willing to establish ties with Southeast Asia's Muslim majority nations

Kim: Prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with US

North Korean leader says Biden's policy shows North should prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with the United States.

Kim: Prepare for both dialogue and confrontation with US

Blinken and Lapid discuss Israel-PA relations

US Secretary of State speaks to Israeli Foreign Minister for the second time since Sunday.

Blinken and Lapid discuss Israel-PA relations

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake felt south of Dimona

Earthquake occurred at 7:58 p.m. at a distance of 43 km southeast of Dimona. No injuries or damage reported.

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake felt south of Dimona

IDF attacks Hamas targets following balloon terrorism

In response to arson balloons launched from Gaza, IDF strikes military compounds and a rocket launch site belonging to Hamas.

IDF attacks Hamas targets following balloon terrorism

Congressional Black Caucus backs Ilhan Omar

Congressional Black Caucus supports Rep. Ilhan Omar following her comments equating the US and Israel with Hamas and the Taliban.

Congressional Black Caucus backs Ilhan Omar

Egypt calls on Israel to act to reach regional peace

Egyptian Foreign Minister calls on new Israeli government to take “brave decisions” towards reaching a peace deal.

Egypt calls on Israel to act to reach regional peace

King of Morocco to Bennett: Warm congratulations and wishes for success

King Mohammed VI of Morocco sends congratulatory letter to Prime Minister Bennett, promises to advance peace in the Middle East.

King of Morocco to Bennett: Warm congratulations and wishes for success

Two candidates drop out of Iran's presidential election

Two candidates in Iran's presidential election drop out on the last day of campaigning.

Two candidates drop out of Iran's presidential election

Bahrain communicating with Israel's new government

Bahrain's foreign minister says kingdom is seeking to learn about Israel's policy on efforts to bring peace to the region.

Bahrain communicating with Israel's new government

Rabbis urge Pelosi to remove Omar from House Foreign Affairs committee

More than 200 rabbis call on House Speaker to remove Minnesota Rep from House Foreign Affairs Committee following anti-Israel remarks.

Rabbis urge Pelosi to remove Omar from House Foreign Affairs committee

Jordan condemns Jerusalem flag parade

Jordanian Foreign Ministry calls on Israel to "stop the attacks and provocations and respect the status quo."

Jordan condemns Jerusalem flag parade

Iran: We have 6.5 kg of uranium enriched to up to 60%

Iran says it has made 6.5 kg (14 lb) of uranium enriched to up to 60% and 108 kg of uranium enriched to 20% purity.

Iran: We have 6.5 kg of uranium enriched to up to 60%

Biden admin: Reinstate death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber

Justice Department urging Supreme Court to reinstate the death penalty sentences for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Biden admin: Reinstate death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber

Ambassador Erdan congratulates Thomas Nides

Israel’s Ambassador to the US and the UN congratulates Biden's nominee for US Ambassador to Israel.

Ambassador Erdan congratulates Thomas Nides

Earthquake felt in southern Israel

The epicenter of the magnitude 4.2 earthquake was 68 kilometers north of Eilat. No injuries or damages reported.

Earthquake felt in southern Israel

IDF attacks Hamas compounds in Gaza

Fighter jets attack Hamas military compounds in retaliation for the firing of incendiary balloons towards southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas compounds in Gaza

Egyptian court upholds death sentences for Muslim Brotherhood members

Egyptian court upholds death sentences for 12 Muslim Brotherhood members who staged 2013 sit-in in Cairo.

Egyptian court upholds death sentences for Muslim Brotherhood members

European MPs: Investigate incitement in UNRWA textbooks

26 Members of European Parliament call for investigation of UNRWA over incitement in textbooks.

European MPs: Investigate incitement in UNRWA textbooks

Iran: Israel's policies won't change with new government

Iran downplays new Israeli government, says it does not expect Israeli foreign and security policy to change.

Iran: Israel's policies won't change with new government

Erdogan has 'fruitful and sincere' meeting with Biden

Relations between the US and Turkey have soured since Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system.

Erdogan has 'fruitful and sincere' meeting with Biden

Georgia Congresswoman apologizes for likening coronavirus protections to Holocaust

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene tours US Holocaust Memorial Museum, apologizes for likening coronavirus protections to the Holocaust.

Georgia Congresswoman apologizes for likening coronavirus protections to Holocaust

Terrorism charges against attacker of Muslim family in Ontario

Terrorism charges filed against suspect accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London, Ontario.

Terrorism charges against attacker of Muslim family in Ontario

Bahrain, UAE welcome new Israeli government

Bahrain Crown Prince congratulates Bennett and Lapid, while UAE Foreign Minister speaks to Lapid.

Bahrain, UAE welcome new Israeli government

Saudi Arabia permits women to live independently

Saudi Arabia allows single, divorced or widowed women to live independently in a house without permission from a father or male guardian.

Saudi Arabia permits women to live independently

Austrian Chancellor congratulates Israel's new government

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz: Austria is committed to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.

Austrian Chancellor congratulates Israel's new government

VP Harris congratulates new Israeli government

VP Kamala Harris: We look forward to working closely with Israel’s new government to build on the strong bonds between our two countries.

VP Harris congratulates new Israeli government

Bennett speaks to Biden: Thank you for your commitment to the State of Israel

Prime Minister Bennett thanks US President for his long-standing commitment to the State of Israel and its security.

Bennett speaks to Biden: Thank you for your commitment to the State of Israel

Iran criticizes IAEA's 'counterproductive approach'

Iran accuses UN nuclear agency of "counterproductive approach" following report on its undeclared nuclear activity.

Iran criticizes IAEA's 'counterproductive approach'

Photos show Hamas tunnel discovered under UNRWA school

Kan News publishes photos of tunnel shaft exposed under UNRWA school yard in Gaza City.

Photos show Hamas tunnel discovered under UNRWA school

Case of man accused in anti-Muslim attack in Ontario adjourned

Man accused of deliberately running over and killing four members of Muslim family in London, Ontario, has his case adjourned to next week.

Case of man accused in anti-Muslim attack in Ontario adjourned

Report: Russia to supply Iran with advanced satellite system

The system will give Tehran an unprecedented ability to track military bases in Israel.

Report: Russia to supply Iran with advanced satellite system

Omar fires back at Jewish colleagues: Statement is full of 'Islamophobic tropes'

Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to her colleagues who urged her to take back statement equating Israel to Hamas and the Taliban.

Omar fires back at Jewish colleagues: Statement is full of 'Islamophobic tropes'

Report: Biden administration seeking to expand Abraham Accords

Biden administration reportedly planning to encourage more Arab countries to sign accords with Israel.

Report: Biden administration seeking to expand Abraham Accords

Quebec adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Jewish groups praise government of Quebec after it adopts International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of anti-Semitism.

Quebec adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Iranian presidential candidate willing to meet Biden

Former Iranian Central Bank chief says he’d be willing to meet US President but “America needs to send better and stronger signals”.

Iranian presidential candidate willing to meet Biden