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

IRGC commander: 'Zionist entity' exposed its vulnerability

IRGC Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami once again threatens Israel and the US.

IRGC commander: 'Zionist entity' exposed its vulnerability

$10 million from Qatar enter Gaza

The money will be distributed to 10,000 needy families starting on Friday.

$10 million from Qatar enter Gaza

Biden weighing unfreezing $1 billion for Iran

Sources say Biden administration is weighing unfreezing $1 billion in Iranian funds that the country could use for humanitarian relief.

Biden weighing unfreezing $1 billion for Iran

European countries condemn Israel for construction in Jerusalem

France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Britain condemn Israel for approving construction in the Har Homa neighborhood of Jerusalem.

European countries condemn Israel for construction in Jerusalem

Russia ready to promote direct contacts between Israel and PA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia is ready to facilitate direct Israel-PA dialogue.

Russia ready to promote direct contacts between Israel and PA

Syria claims: Israel attacked Hezbollah targets near the border

Syrian media reports that an Israeli helicopter struck Hezbollah targets in the Quneitra area.

Syria claims: Israel attacked Hezbollah targets near the border

Security forces capture Tapuah junction terrorist

Muntasser Shalbi, resident of the village of Turmus Aya in the Ramallah area, captured by security forces at hideout in Silwad.

Security forces capture Tapuah junction terrorist

French far-right leader acquitted of breaking hate speech laws

Marine Le Pen posted three images showing ISIS atrocities to Twitter in 2015.

French far-right leader acquitted of breaking hate speech laws

Man who killed people in Kansas Jewish sites dies in prison

Frazier Glenn Miller Jr. testified that he wanted to kill Jews and was sentenced to death after he shot and killed three people.

Man who killed people in Kansas Jewish sites dies in prison

Syria claims Israel carried out air strike in western part of the country

Reports in Syria: One person dead, six injured in Israeli air strike near Latakia.

Syria claims Israel carried out air strike in western part of the country

Hamas military leader threatens Israel amid Jerusalem clashes

Leader of Hamas’ military wing: If the aggression against our people does not stop immediately, the enemy will pay a heavy price.

Hamas military leader threatens Israel amid Jerusalem clashes

Netanyahu returns mandate to the President

President Rivlin will now need to make decision on whether to transfer the mandate to another candidate or back to the Knesset.

Netanyahu returns mandate to the President

Biden stresses importance of Abraham Accords in conversation with UAE Crown Prince

US President speaks by phone with United Arab Emirates Crown Prince, underlines strategic importance of normalization of ties with Israel.

Biden stresses importance of Abraham Accords in conversation with UAE Crown Prince

Syria selects two candidates to run against Assad

Syria’s higher constitutional court selects two obscure figures to appear on ballots against President Bashar Al-Assad in May 26 election.

Syria selects two candidates to run against Assad

Abbas declares state of emergency

It is unclear whether the move is related to the postponement of the Palestinian parliamentary elections.

Abbas declares state of emergency

Close aide of former ISIS leader nabbed in Turkey

Afghan national who was a close aide of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi caught in Istanbul.

Close aide of former ISIS leader nabbed in Turkey

Khamenei: Zarif's comments 'a big mistake'

Iran’s Supreme Leader slams recently unveiled audio recordings of Iran's Foreign Minister.

Khamenei: Zarif's comments 'a big mistake'

Two rockets land near Baghdad International Airport

Rocket attacks have regularly targeted Iraq since the US elimination of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

Two rockets land near Baghdad International Airport

44 people killed in huge crowd crush during Lag Ba'Omer celebrations in Meron

At least 44 killed, dozens more injured in mass crowd crush during Lag Ba'Omer celebrations in Meron.

44 people killed in huge crowd crush during Lag Ba'Omer celebrations in Meron

Iran suspended by judo federation over ban on Israelis

International Judo Federation imposes four-year ban on Iran for refusing to let its athletes face opponents from Israel.

Iran suspended by judo federation over ban on Israelis

State Department: Talks with Iran not on cusp of a breakthrough

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no agreement yet regarding a US return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

State Department: Talks with Iran not on cusp of a breakthrough

Official: Abbas postpones PA elections

PA chairman officially announces that the PA elections will be postponed, cites Israel refusal to permit Jerusalem Arabs to vote.

Official: Abbas postpones PA elections

Rouhani: Soleimani's death was directed by the Zionists

Iranian President claims former President Donald Trump was “a mercenary of the Zionist regime”.

Rouhani: Soleimani's death was directed by the Zionists

US disagrees with report accusing Israel of 'apartheid'

State Department spokesperson: It is not the view of this administration that Israel's actions constitute apartheid.

US disagrees with report accusing Israel of 'apartheid'

Biden's security adviser: US and Israel have a policy of 'no surprises'

White House national security adviser: US and Israel disagree about Iran deal but have an understanding to ensure there are "no surprises".

Biden's security adviser: US and Israel have a policy of 'no surprises'

European Parliament condemns UNRWA's teaching of hate and violence

European Parliament adopts resolution condemning the UNRWA for teaching hate and violence in PA schools.

European Parliament condemns UNRWA's teaching of hate and violence

Iran's government to investigate leaked recordings of Zarif

President Hassan Rouhani orders probe to identify who leaked "stolen" three-hour recording of Foreign Minister.

Iran's government to investigate leaked recordings of Zarif

Blinken rejects Zarif's remarks on Kerry: Utter nonsense

Secretary of State dismisses report that John Kerry informed Iranian Foreign Minister of Israeli operations in Syria.

Blinken rejects Zarif's remarks on Kerry: Utter nonsense

US, Israeli officials discuss concerns over Iran's nuclear program

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets Israeli counterpart Meir Ben-Shabbat and Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan.

US, Israeli officials discuss concerns over Iran's nuclear program

Two rockets fired from Gaza miss the mark

Sirens heard in the vicinity of ​​Kibbutz Kissufim, located near the Gaza border. IDF says two rockets were fired and landed in Gaza.

Two rockets fired from Gaza miss the mark

US military ship fires warning shots at IRGC vessels in the Gulf

US military says one of its ships fired warning shots after three vessels from Revolutionary Guard came close to it in the Gulf.

US military ship fires warning shots at IRGC vessels in the Gulf

Hamas: We will not be part of a decision to postpone elections

Hamas makes clear it is against any postponement of the PA legislative elections that are scheduled to take place next month.

Hamas: We will not be part of a decision to postpone elections

Kerry denies giving Iranian FM info on Israeli actions in Syria

Former Secretary of State says allegations that he informed Zarif of Israeli operations in Syria are "unequivocally false".

Kerry denies giving Iranian FM info on Israeli actions in Syria

PA leadership to discuss postponement of elections

The PA has threatened to cancel the May elections if Israel does not permit Arabs residing in eastern Jerusalem to vote.

PA leadership to discuss postponement of elections

Erdogan to Biden: Reverse declaration on Armenian Genocide

Turkish President urges US President to swiftly reverse his declaration that the 1915 massacres of Armenians constituted genocide.

Erdogan to Biden: Reverse declaration on Armenian Genocide

Iranian FM claims Kerry told him about Israeli covert operations in Syria

In leaked audio, Mohammad Javad Zarif claims former Secretary of State informed him of more than 200 Israeli operations in Syria.

Iranian FM claims Kerry told him about Israeli covert operations in Syria

Iranian Chief of Staff: We'll teach Israel 'a good lesson'

Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces threatens to retaliate against Israel after Iranian oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Syria.

Iranian Chief of Staff: We'll teach Israel 'a good lesson'

Abbas: There will be no elections without eastern Jerusalem

PA chairman clarifies the PA is adamant on having Arab residents of eastern Jerusalem vote in next month's elections.

Abbas: There will be no elections without eastern Jerusalem

Hamas leader threatens Israel

Ismail Haniyeh: If the Israeli occupation continues its aggression in Jerusalem - there will be no calm.

Hamas leader threatens Israel

Gaza terrorists fire three rockets at southern Israel

IDF confirms that two of the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome system, and a third exploded in Gazan territory.

Gaza terrorists fire three rockets at southern Israel