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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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

Iraq: Rockets land near US forces and contractors

At least three rockets hit Balad air base north of Baghdad, where US contractors are based.

Iraq: Rockets land near US forces and contractors

Russia outlaws Navalny's organizations

Moscow court labels organizations founded by Russian opposition leader "extremist", essentially outlawing them.

Russia outlaws Navalny's organizations

Iran dismisses IAEA report as 'political'

Iranian ambassador says IAEA report on Iran's nuclear activities is "invalid".

Iran dismisses IAEA report as 'political'

Erdan blasts Omar for comparing Israel to Taliban

Israeli Ambassador: How can a member of Congress compare Israel and the US with jihadi terrorists?

Erdan blasts Omar for comparing Israel to Taliban

Blinken: Hundreds of sanctions will remain even if US returns to nuclear deal

Secretary of State says "hundreds" of US sanctions will remain on Iran even if the United States rejoins the 2015 nuclear deal.

Blinken: Hundreds of sanctions will remain even if US returns to nuclear deal

Syria claims Israel carried out air strike from Lebanese airspace

Syrian media reports say the country’s air defense systems were activated against “Israeli aggression”.

Syria claims Israel carried out air strike from Lebanese airspace

Jordanians who planned to carry out attack in Jerusalem released

The two infiltrated Israel during Operation Guardian of the Walls and planned to attack soldiers.

Jordanians who planned to carry out attack in Jerusalem released

Blinken: US committed to replenishing Iron Dome

Secretary of State reiterates Biden administration's position that Israel has a right to defend itself against rockets.

Blinken: US committed to replenishing Iron Dome

IAEA: North Korea’s nuclear activities remain 'cause for serious concern'

Head of UN's atomic watchdog says are signs North Korea might be reprocessing spent reactor fuel to extract plutonium.

IAEA: North Korea’s nuclear activities remain 'cause for serious concern'

Blinken: Iran's 'breakout time' for nuclear weapons could shrink

Secretary of State warns that Iran is "galloping forward" with its nuclear program.

Blinken: Iran's 'breakout time' for nuclear weapons could shrink

Canada: Family killed in intentional anti-Muslim attack

Police say family of five in London, Ontario, targeted due to their Islamic faith.

Canada: Family killed in intentional anti-Muslim attack

UNRWA admits terrorists dug a tunnel underneath Gaza school

UNRWA says it likely revealed a tunnel beneath one of its schools that was used by terrorist groups during recent fighting with Israel.

UNRWA admits terrorists dug a tunnel underneath Gaza school

Last-ditch effort: Netanyahu called Gideon Sa'ar

Report: PM suggested that Gideon Sa'ar meet and reconsider his proposal for rotation. Sa'ar refused.

Last-ditch effort: Netanyahu called Gideon Sa'ar

Austrian Chancellor thanks Netanyahu for COVID-19 warning

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz thanks PM Netanyahu for alerting him to the dangers of COVID-19, prompting him to take swift action.

Austrian Chancellor thanks Netanyahu for COVID-19 warning

Al-Jazeera publishes new footage of Gilad Shalit in Hamas captivity

Hamas publishes new footage of Shalit and a recording of an "Israeli prisoner" saying, "I hope the State of Israel still exists."

Al-Jazeera publishes new footage of Gilad Shalit in Hamas captivity

White House: US policy toward Israel will not change

White House Press Secretary asked about government change in Israel, says Israel will remain an important strategic partner.

White House: US policy toward Israel will not change

US expects sixth round of indirect talks with Iran

State Department spokesman says hurdles remain in talks to return Iran to compliance with 2015 agreement.

US expects sixth round of indirect talks with Iran

French lawmakers approve new anti-terror legislation

French MPs vote in favor of tightening anti-terror laws, including placing curbs on movements of convicted radicals.

French lawmakers approve new anti-terror legislation

Iran's FM: Netanyahu is going into the dustbin of history

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomes the fact Benjamin Netanyahu will no longer serve as Israel’s Prime Minister.

Iran's FM: Netanyahu is going into the dustbin of history

UNRWA's Gaza director recalled following comments on IDF strikes

Gaza director of UNRWA called in for consultation after causing an uproar with comments on the IDF's precision in Gaza strikes.

UNRWA's Gaza director recalled following comments on IDF strikes

Rouhani: A return to the nuclear deal requires only 'will'

Iranian President says a breakthrough to revive the 2015 nuclear deal before he leaves office in August require a "will" beyond his power.

Rouhani: A return to the nuclear deal requires only 'will'

Toronto Mayor denounces anti-Semitism

Toronto Mayor John Tory: I want to be very clear that anti-Semitic acts are absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our city.

Toronto Mayor denounces anti-Semitism

House lawmakers to Defense Secretary: Replenish Iron Dome

At least 55 House members write to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, urge action on restocking Israel's supply of Iron Dome interceptors.

House lawmakers to Defense Secretary: Replenish Iron Dome

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery serving Tehran

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery serving Iran’s capital, sending thick plumes of black smoke over the city.

Massive fire breaks out at oil refinery serving Tehran

Lapid announces: I have succeeded in forming a government

Naftali Bennett will be Prime Minister for the first two years and then Yair Lapid will serve as Prime Minister.

Lapid announces: I have succeeded in forming a government