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

Bulgarian Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov will stay at home for any treatment after testing positive for coronavirus.

Bulgarian Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Bereaved father blasts BBC for giving platform to terrorist

Father of victim of 2001 Sbarro suicide bombing in Jerusalem condemns BBC for giving the terrorist who planned the attack a platform.

Bereaved father blasts BBC for giving platform to terrorist

14 jihadists killed in US drone strike in Syria

US Army says it carried out a drone strike against Al-Qaeda leaders in northwest Syria. Monitor says 14 jihadists killed.

14 jihadists killed in US drone strike in Syria

Jewish leaders praise Albania for adopting IHRA's anti-Semitism definition

Heads of Conference of Presidents say Albania's decision sets an example for other Muslim nations.

Jewish leaders praise Albania for adopting IHRA's anti-Semitism definition

IDF strikes Hamas military targets

Attack comes in response to the firing of two rockets from Gaza toward Ashkelon.

IDF strikes Hamas military targets

US sanctions two Hezbollah officials

Nabil Qaouk and Hassan Al-Baghdadi sanctioned by US for being officials or leaders of Hezbollah, a US-designated terrorist organization.

US sanctions two Hezbollah officials

PA to EU: Sanction Israel over construction in Judea and Samaria

PA envoy to the EU says sanctions against Israel are necessary since "it has not stopped its settlement activities".

PA to EU: Sanction Israel over construction in Judea and Samaria

Erekat undergoes test of respiratory system

Daughter of senior PLO official says her father underwent a bronchostomy to examine the condition of his respiratory system.

Erekat undergoes test of respiratory system

French government dissolves pro-Hamas group

French government issues order to dissolve Collective Cheikh Yassine, which is suspected of being tied to beheading last week near Paris.

French government dissolves pro-Hamas group

Germany investigating recent knife attack as terror incident

Knife attack that killed one tourist and seriously injured another in Dresden in early October being treated as a terrorist attack.

Germany investigating recent knife attack as terror incident

Report: Sudan decides to normalize ties with Israel

Israel Hayom newspaper reports an official announcement on normalization of ties could come as soon as this weekend.

Report: Sudan decides to normalize ties with Israel

Iran records highest single-day toll of COVID-19 cases

Iran records more than 5,000 new infections and 322 deaths in one day.

Iran records highest single-day toll of COVID-19 cases

Brazilian President endorses Trump

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro becomes latest world leader to endorsed US President.

Brazilian President endorses Trump

France cracks down on pro-Hamas group after beheading

French President Emmanuel Macron says pro-Hamas group with ties to beheading of teacher will be dissolved.

France cracks down on pro-Hamas group after beheading

'Security ties with Israel are on the table'

UAE Economy Minister hails agreement with Israel in interview with i24NEWS: It will open a lot of opportunities.

'Security ties with Israel are on the table'

Syrian report: IDF attacked Hezbollah post near Quneitra

Syrian media reports Israeli attack on positions used by Syrian army and Hezbollah to gather intelligence on the IDF.

Syrian report: IDF attacked Hezbollah post near Quneitra

Erekat remains in critical but stable condition

Spokesperson for Hadassah Medical Center says senior PLO official was connected to an ECMO machine in order to support his lung function.

Erekat remains in critical but stable condition

IDF attacks underground Hamas infrastructure

The attack was carried out in response to the rocket fire from Gaza on southern Israel earlier in the evening.

IDF attacks underground Hamas infrastructure

Iran and Ukraine discuss compensation for downed plane

Iran hosts officials from Ukraine to discuss compensation for Kiev-bound passenger plane that Iran shot down in January.

Iran and Ukraine discuss compensation for downed plane

Maryland Senator: Biden will always stand by Israel

Senator Ben Cardin speaks to members of Orthodox Jewish community, says Biden would be a "true trusted ally".

Maryland Senator: Biden will always stand by Israel

UAE government ratifies agreement with Israel

UAE government says agreement with Israel "reflects the Emirati approach based on moderation and the prevalence of the culture of dialogue."

UAE government ratifies agreement with Israel

Sudan's PM thanks Trump: This will help us get debt relief

Sudan begins transferring compensation money to US terrorist victims in exchange for its removal from list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Sudan's PM thanks Trump: This will help us get debt relief

French police raid Islamist network following beheading attack

French police carry out 40 raids of Islamist networks, three days after beheading of history teacher near Paris.

French police raid Islamist network following beheading attack

Ireland returns to coronavirus lockdown

Ireland will be the first EU country to return to coronavirus lockdown, as Prime Minister issues nationwide "stay at home" order.

Ireland returns to coronavirus lockdown

Italian PM announces new coronavirus restrictions

As part of the new measures, restaurants will have to close at midnight while amateur team sports are banned.

Italian PM announces new coronavirus restrictions

Iran's Defense Minister: Stage is set for us to buy arms

Iranian Minister of Defense: US tried to extend arms embargo, but its international influence has diminished.

Iran's Defense Minister: Stage is set for us to buy arms

Trump envoy: Our conversations with the Saudis have been positive

Trump's Middle East envoy Avi Berkowitz says Trump's push for Israeli-Arab rapprochement is gaining momentum.

Trump envoy: Our conversations with the Saudis have been positive

ISIS condemns Israel's normalization deals with UAE and Bahrain

ISIS spokesman calls for attacks in Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Israel's normalization accords with the UAE and Bahrain.

ISIS condemns Israel's normalization deals with UAE and Bahrain

UN envoy condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

UN's Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov says Israeli construction will "undermine the achievement of the two-state solution".

UN envoy condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

Man who plotted to bomb Colorado synagogue pleads guilty

Richard Holzer arrested in November 2019 by FBI over plot to attack Temple Emanuel in Pueblo.

Man who plotted to bomb Colorado synagogue pleads guilty

Saudi FM: Normalization with Israel unlikely any time soon

Saudi Foreign Minister speaks at Washington think tank, says focus should be on resuming Israel-PA peace negotiations.

Saudi FM: Normalization with Israel unlikely any time soon

Leaders of Greek neo-Nazi party sent to 13 years in prison

The Golden Dawn party was convicted last week of running a criminal organization.

Leaders of Greek neo-Nazi party sent to 13 years in prison

PA blasts Israeli approval of Judea and Samaria construction

Abbas spokesman says Israeli decision "violates all international legitimacy resolutions".

PA blasts Israeli approval of Judea and Samaria construction

Iran reports cyberattack against two government institutions

Iranian media reports “large-scale” cyberattack against ports and banking.

Iran reports cyberattack against two government institutions

Twitter to remove posts that deny the Holocaust

Twitter follows in the footsteps of Facebook, which announced a similar move earlier this week.

Twitter to remove posts that deny the Holocaust

First Lady reveals: Our son had COVID-19 too

Melania Trump reveals that her son Barron also had COVID-19, but showed no symptoms and has since tested negative.

First Lady reveals: Our son had COVID-19 too

Argentine Football Association adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

IHRA working definition offers a comprehensive description of anti-Semitism in its various forms.

Argentine Football Association adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

UAE official: We have grown accustomed to PA's lack of loyalty

UAE minister of state for foreign affairs fires back after PA official attacks UAE over agreement with Israel.

UAE official: We have grown accustomed to PA's lack of loyalty

PA cabinet leader: God help us if Trump wins

Mohammad Shtayyeh says a Trump victory in the US presidential elections will be disastrous.

PA cabinet leader: God help us if Trump wins

Hezbollah criticizes make-up of delegation for talks with Israel

Hours before start of Israel-Lebanon maritime border talks, Hezbollah expresses opposition to composition of Lebanese delegation.

Hezbollah criticizes make-up of delegation for talks with Israel