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

Terrorist Eliminated:

'The terrorist shouted 'Allahu Akhbar' and tried to break into a house'

Terrorist infiltrates Sde Efraim agricultural farm in Binyamin region, shot dead by one of the workers.

'The terrorist shouted 'Allahu Akhbar' and tried to break into a house'

Rouhani hails 'big victory' against US in UN top court

Iranian President applauds International Court of Justice ruling that it can hear Iran’s case against the US.

Rouhani hails 'big victory' against US in UN top court

Lockdown extended, Netanyahu and Gantz trade barbs

Netanyahu attacks Gantz's opposition to extending the lockdown: You are condemning many Israelis to death. Gantz: Shame on you.

Lockdown extended, Netanyahu and Gantz trade barbs

UN court rules it can hear Iran's case against US

International Court of Justice says it can hear a case brought by Iran against the US sanctions imposed by Trump.

UN court rules it can hear Iran's case against US

UAE soccer team to play two friendlies with Maccabi Haifa

UAE-based Al-Ain soccer team will play Maccabi Haifa in two friendlies after the two signed a cooperation agreement.

UAE soccer team to play two friendlies with Maccabi Haifa

Blinken speaks to UAE Foreign Minister

Conversation takes place days after Biden administration halted sale of F35 to UAE.

Blinken speaks to UAE Foreign Minister

Syria claims Israel attacked in southern part of the country

Alleged Israeli attack comes hours after anti-aircraft missile was fired at Israeli UAV over Lebanon.

Syria claims Israel attacked in southern part of the country

UAE confident F-35 deal will go through

UAE ambassador to Washington says he is confident the sale of F-35 jets will go through after review by Biden administration.

UAE confident F-35 deal will go through

PA launches COVID vaccination campaign

PA's vaccination campaign made possible after Israeli transfer of 2,000 doses of Moderna’s vaccine.

PA launches COVID vaccination campaign

Italy's Liguria region blacklists Hezbollah

Israeli Embassy in Italy welcomes Liguria region's move to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.

Italy's Liguria region blacklists Hezbollah

US: Too early to accept Iran's proposal on nuclear deal

State Department spokesperson responds to Iranian proposal for the EU to help revive 2015 nuclear deal.

US: Too early to accept Iran's proposal on nuclear deal

'It's not surprising Biden hasn't called Netanyahu yet'

White House press secretary downplays fact that Biden hasn't yet spoken to PM: He hasn't called every foreign leader yet.

'It's not surprising Biden hasn't called Netanyahu yet'

Abbas extends COVID state of emergency

PA chairman extends state of emergency which was imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic by 30 days.

Abbas extends COVID state of emergency

Iran launches new satellite-carrying rocket

Iranian state TV says country's newest satellite-carrying rocket is able to reach a height of 500 kilometers.

Iran launches new satellite-carrying rocket

Iran's FM suggests path to overcome impasse with US

Mohammad Javad Zarif says EU foreign policy chief can coordinate actions taken by both the US and Iran to return to 2015 deal.

Iran's FM suggests path to overcome impasse with US

Kushner and his deputy nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Jared Kushner and his deputy, Avi Berkowitz, nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for their role in Abraham Accords.

Kushner and his deputy nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Daniel Pearl's family to challenge order to release his murderers

Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled last week that the four men convicted of kidnapping and murdering Pearl should go free.

Daniel Pearl's family to challenge order to release his murderers

Lockdown extended until Friday morning

Cabinet reaches compromise after lengthy argument between Netanyahu and Gantz over how long to extend the lockdown.

Lockdown extended until Friday morning

Jordan's King calls on Israel to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs

King Abdullah II says Israel's failure to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Palestinian Arabs is counterproductive.

Jordan's King calls on Israel to vaccinate Palestinian Arabs

Poll: Sa'ar weakens, Huldai does not pass the threshold

Israel Hayom poll: Likud has 28 seats, Yamina led by Bennett has 11. Jewish Home, Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit do not pass threshold.

Poll: Sa'ar weakens, Huldai does not pass the threshold

Top Pakistani court rules Daniel Pearl's killers should go free

Secretary of State Blinken denounces ruling: We are committed to securing justice for the Pearl family and holding terrorists accountable.

Top Pakistani court rules Daniel Pearl's killers should go free

Israel to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to PA medical teams

Israel will deliver vaccines for about 1,000 PA medical workers to prevent collapse of PA's healthcare system.

Israel to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to PA medical teams

Montreal borough adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Borough of Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce makes IHRA definition the official guideline for determining what constitutes anti-Semitism.

Montreal borough adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Blinken: Our commitment to Israel’s security is sacrosanct

US Secretary of State speaks with Israel's Foreign Minister, tells reporters that Iran must resume complying with the Iran deal.

Blinken: Our commitment to Israel’s security is sacrosanct

Blinken: We very much support the Abraham Accords

Secretary of State explains halt of F-35 sale to UAE is a typical move when a new administration comes in.

Blinken: We very much support the Abraham Accords

Abbas archrival denied opportunity to run with Fatah

Fatah movement turns down proposal made by Mohammed Dahlan to run on a joint list in the upcoming elections.

Abbas archrival denied opportunity to run with Fatah

France: Iran must comply with 2015 deal

French official says Iran must comply with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal in order for the US to return to the agreement.

France: Iran must comply with 2015 deal

Russia backs PA proposal for international peace conference

Russian Foreign Minister proposes Middle East peace conference to be held in the spring or in the summer.

Russia backs PA proposal for international peace conference

Amir Peretz leaves Labor but will remain in government

Peretz informs new Labor leader Merav Michaeli that he will be terminating his membership in the Labor Party but will continue as minister.

Amir Peretz leaves Labor but will remain in government

Biden admin to review Trump sanctions on ICC

Biden administration plans to “thoroughly review” sanctions imposed by previous administration on ICC prosecutors.

Biden admin to review Trump sanctions on ICC

Report: Biden seeking direct contacts with Iran

US official says Biden administration is working on a direct dialogue with Iran through European mediators.

Report: Biden seeking direct contacts with Iran

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves Blinken nomination

Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes 15 to 3 to approve nomination of Antony Blinken to serve as secretary of state.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves Blinken nomination

Israeli Intelligence Minister visits Sudan

Minister of Intelligence Eli Cohen visits Khartoum, becoming the visit Israeli minister to visit Sudan.

Israeli Intelligence Minister visits Sudan

Macron and Biden agree to cooperate on Iran

French President and US President speak for the first time, agree to act together for peace in the Middle East.

Macron and Biden agree to cooperate on Iran

Democratic lawmakers criticize Israel over vaccines for PA

Two Democratic lawmakers say Israel should distribute COVID-19 vaccinations to Palestinian Arabs.

Democratic lawmakers criticize Israel over vaccines for PA

Huldai: I will lead the center-left

Chairman of The Israelis party unfazed by poor performance in the polls, does not rule out coalition with Bennett.

Huldai: I will lead the center-left

Mexican President tests positive for COVID-19

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he is under medical treatment and experiencing mild symptoms.

Mexican President tests positive for COVID-19

PA to purchase doses of Russian vaccine

PA will purchase about 100,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, its envoy to Moscow says.

PA to purchase doses of Russian vaccine

Austria presents strategy on fighting anti-Semitism

Plan includes improving protection of synagogues, improved education about Judaism and stricter prosecution of hate crimes.

Austria presents strategy on fighting anti-Semitism

Syria claims Israel conducted air strike in the Hama area

Syrian military source says the country's air defense systems intercepted the missiles and downed most of them.

Syria claims Israel conducted air strike in the Hama area