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

Abbas aide: Postponing the elections is on the table

PA chairman's aide Nabil Shaath says elections could be postponed if Israel refuses to let them take place in eastern Jerusalem.

Abbas aide: Postponing the elections is on the table

Athletes call on IOC to sanction Iran over Israel boycott

Athletes and human rights activists call on International Olympic Committee to sanction Iran for ordering athletes to avoid Israelis.

Athletes call on IOC to sanction Iran over Israel boycott

Iranian official: We have already resumed enrichment activities at Natanz

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says uranium enrichment activities at Natanz have already resumed after last week's explosion.

Iranian official: We have already resumed enrichment activities at Natanz

PA receives 72,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

The shipment is part of the international COVAX initiative.

PA receives 72,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

Sudan officially abolishes Israel boycott law

The Cabinet approved the bill that repealed the 1958 law earlier this month.

Sudan officially abolishes Israel boycott law

Sanders: Restrict aid to Israel if it undermines peace process

Senator Sanders at J Street conference: American people do not want to see US aid being used to support policies that violate human rights.

Sanders: Restrict aid to Israel if it undermines peace process

Senator Warren: Netanyahu is driving Israel to crisis to protect himself

Massachusetts Senator launches scathing attack on PM, calls on his opponents to work together to oust him.

Senator Warren: Netanyahu is driving Israel to crisis to protect himself

Syria to hold presidential elections on May 26

President Bashar Al-Assad widely expected to win a fourth seven-year term.

Syria to hold presidential elections on May 26

Yisrael Katz: If Netanyahu does not succeed, I will lead the Likud

Finance Minister in closed conversation: If Netanyahu does not form the government, I am the one who should lead the Likud.

Yisrael Katz: If Netanyahu does not succeed, I will lead the Likud

Bahrain's airline to provide direct flights to Israel

The first Gulf Air flight from Bahrain to Tel Aviv will take off on June 3.

Bahrain's airline to provide direct flights to Israel

Abbas: Biden must rescind recognition of PLO as terror organization

PA chairman tells J Street Conference that Biden administration must rescind 1987 determination that the PLO is a terror group.

Abbas: Biden must rescind recognition of PLO as terror organization

Five rockets fired at Iraqi airbase hosting US soldiers

Two foreign contractors and three Iraqi soldiers wounded in latest attack on Balad airbase north of Baghdad.

Five rockets fired at Iraqi airbase hosting US soldiers

EU: Israel must not obstruct PA elections

EU representative to the PA says EU is in contact with Israel to allow for PA elections to be held "without obstacles".

EU: Israel must not obstruct PA elections

'We will continue to oppose efforts to isolate Israel internationally and to condemn BDS'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wishes Israel a happy Independence Day: For over 70 years, Canada and Israel have been close friends.

'We will continue to oppose efforts to isolate Israel internationally and to condemn BDS'

'After 73 years, the US-Israel bond remains unbreakable'

US Vice President Kamala Harris wishes Israel a happy Independence Day: We look forward to building on our friendship.

'After 73 years, the US-Israel bond remains unbreakable'

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF strikes weapons manufacturing site, weapon smuggling tunnel and military post in retaliation for rocket fire on Sderot.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IAEA: Iran almost ready to start enriching uranium to 60% purity

UN atomic watchdog says Iran is almost ready to start enriching uranium to 60% purity at Natanz.

IAEA: Iran almost ready to start enriching uranium to 60% purity

US lawmakers to review UAE arms sale

House lawmakers concerned over Biden administration's decision to go ahead with weapons sale to the United Arab Emirates.

US lawmakers to review UAE arms sale

Syria rejects report finding it used chemical weapons in 2018

Syria rejects global watchdog's report that found it used chemical weapons on a rebel-held town in 2018.

Syria rejects report finding it used chemical weapons in 2018

Blinken: Iran's uranium enrichment is 'provocative'

Secretary of State blasts Iran’s announcement that it intends to begin enriching uranium at 60% purity.

Blinken: Iran's uranium enrichment is 'provocative'

US still committed to nuclear negotiations with Iran

White House criticizes Tehran's "provocative" statement that it will ramp up uranium enrichment but says it remains committed to talks.

US still committed to nuclear negotiations with Iran

Biden to proceed with UAE arms sale

Biden administration tells Congress it is proceeding with deal to sell more than $23 billion in weapons to UAE, including F-35s.

Biden to proceed with UAE arms sale

Senate confirms Wendy Sherman as deputy Secretary of State

Sherman helped negotiate the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran during the Obama Administration.

Senate confirms Wendy Sherman as deputy Secretary of State

Report: Israel won't retaliate for attack on ship in the Gulf

Israeli security official says Israel is seeking to reduce tensions in the Persian Gulf.

Report: Israel won't retaliate for attack on ship in the Gulf

Biden administration: UNRWA has 'zero tolerance' for anti-Semitism

After renewing aid to UNRWA, Biden administration says it has zero tolerance for racism, discrimination, and anti-Semitism.

Biden administration: UNRWA has 'zero tolerance' for anti-Semitism

White House: US had nothing to do with Natanz explosion

White House Press Secretary: US wasn't involved in any manner with explosion at Natanz uranium enrichment plant.

White House: US had nothing to do with Natanz explosion

Student dead in shooting incident at high school in Tennessee

Shooting at Knoxville high school leaves student dead and officer injured.

Student dead in shooting incident at high school in Tennessee

US, Israeli officials to hold second round of talks on Iran

Top national security officials from the US and Israel will convene virtually on Tuesday for strategic talks on Iran.

US, Israeli officials to hold second round of talks on Iran

Nikki Haley: I won't run for President if Trump does

Former US Ambassador to the UN says she would support Trump if he makes another run for the White House.

Nikki Haley: I won't run for President if Trump does

PA praises Canadian party's anti-Israel resolution

PA “foreign affairs ministry” praises New Democratic Party for approving resolution calling for an end to “Israeli occupation”.

PA praises Canadian party's anti-Israel resolution

Officials: It will take Iran 9 months to fix damage at Natanz

Intelligence officials: Fire at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility was caused by large explosion that completely destroyed its power system.

Officials: It will take Iran 9 months to fix damage at Natanz

Canadian party approves anti-Israel resolution

Canada's New Democratic Party approves resolution calling on Israel "to end its occupation" and for recognition of Palestinian state.

Canadian party approves anti-Israel resolution

Trump takes aim at McConnell, Pence in speech to donors

Trump veers from prepared remarks, says he is "disappointed" in Pence and uses profanity in assessing McConnell.

Trump takes aim at McConnell, Pence in speech to donors

Nikki Haley: UNRWA is corrupt and counterproductive

Former US ambassador the UN slams UNRWA after Biden announced he would be restoring aid to the agency.

Nikki Haley: UNRWA is corrupt and counterproductive

US plays down expectations for talks with Iran

State Department spokesman: Talks with Iran were positive but we should not allow expectations to outpace where we are.

US plays down expectations for talks with Iran

'Kill Jews' graffiti discovered on Chabad Centre in western Canada

Police in city of Victoria, British Columbia, looking for suspects after local Chabad Centre vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti.

'Kill Jews' graffiti discovered on Chabad Centre in western Canada

Pentagon confirms Defense Secretary's visit to Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Israel as part of an overseas trip, meet Netanyahu and Gantz.

Pentagon confirms Defense Secretary's visit to Israel

Iran: We will respond to attack on our ship in the Red Sea

Iranian Armed Forces spokesman: Iran will respond to attack on the Saviz ship once it uncovers the source.

Iran: We will respond to attack on our ship in the Red Sea

State Department: US prepared to remove sanctions on Iran

State Department spokesman: We are prepared to take the steps necessary to return to compliance with the Iran nuclear deal.

State Department: US prepared to remove sanctions on Iran

PA welcomes US restoration of UNRWA funding

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh welcomes restoration of US economic aid to the PA as well as its restoration of aid for UNRWA.

PA welcomes US restoration of UNRWA funding