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

US approves sale of missiles to Egypt

$197 million sale of Rolling Airframe Missiles comes even as the Biden administration froze the sale of F-35s to the UAE.

US approves sale of missiles to Egypt

Iran informs IAEA it will end snap nuclear inspections

International Atomic Energy Agency confirms Iran plans to halt snap nuclear inspections outside of its declared sites.

Iran informs IAEA it will end snap nuclear inspections

Blinken: Path to diplomacy with Iran is open

Secretary of State says path to diplomacy with Iran over 2015 nuclear deal is open, but won't specify say if contacts have already begun.

Blinken: Path to diplomacy with Iran is open

Hamas court rules: Women must travel with male guardian

Hamas-run Islamic court in Gaza rules ruled that women require the permission of a male guardian to travel.

Hamas court rules: Women must travel with male guardian

US soldier wounded in Iraq rocket attack

Contractor killed and five others wounded in rocket attack targeting an airbase in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

US soldier wounded in Iraq rocket attack

PA accuses Israel of preventing vaccine transfer to Gaza

PA official claims Israel prevented 2,000 doses of Russian vaccine from entering Gaza.

PA accuses Israel of preventing vaccine transfer to Gaza

Iran threatens to stop cooperating with nuclear inspections

Iran threatens to stop IAEA inspections if other signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal do not fulfill their “obligations”.

Iran threatens to stop cooperating with nuclear inspections

Qatar confirms plan for natural gas pipeline in Gaza

Qatari envoy to Gaza says the project will be completed within two or two and a half years from the time the work begins.

Qatar confirms plan for natural gas pipeline in Gaza

Islamic Jihad to boycott PA elections

Islamic Jihad has boycotted all previous Palestinian presidential and parliamentary elections.

Islamic Jihad to boycott PA elections

Syria claims Israel attacked near Damascus

Syrian media reports the country's air defense system intercepted "Israeli aggression" over Damascus.

Syria claims Israel attacked near Damascus

Iran test fires sophisticated short-range missile

Iran’s army test fires missile with a range of 300 kilometers, or 186 miles.

Iran test fires sophisticated short-range missile

History: Iranian judoka lands in Israel

Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei, who fled Iran after speaking out against the regime, will take part in the Tel Aviv Grand Slam this week.

History: Iranian judoka lands in Israel

Iran's Revolutionary Guard begins drill near Iraq border

The drill, dubbed the “great prophet,” will make use of drones and helicopters.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard begins drill near Iraq border

Germany: Anti-Semitic hate crimes hit upward trend in 2020

New report finds authorities logged at least 2,275 crimes with an anti-Semitic background until the end of January 2021.

Germany: Anti-Semitic hate crimes hit upward trend in 2020

Turkey: We will not cancel purchase of Russian defense system

Turkey makes clear it will not turn back from its acquisition of S-400 defense systems despite US sanctions.

Turkey: We will not cancel purchase of Russian defense system

Russia urges Iran to show 'restraint' as it enriches uranium

Russia urges Iran to show restraint after it starts producing uranium metal in latest breach of 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Russia urges Iran to show 'restraint' as it enriches uranium

Zarif urges US to take 'new approach'

Iranian Foreign Minister warns US time is running out to reach agreement on nuclear program.

Zarif urges US to take 'new approach'

Teva in talks to produce COVID vaccines

Teva chief says company in talks with COVID-19 vaccine makers to co-produce some shots.

Teva in talks to produce COVID vaccines

Number of anti-Semitic incidents in Britain still high

The number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in Britain has fallen from record levels but still remains high.

Number of anti-Semitic incidents in Britain still high

Twitter: We will not allow Trump back on the platform

Twitter official says the company will not allow Trump back on the platform, even if he runs for office again.

Twitter: We will not allow Trump back on the platform

Iranian Minister: We may pursue a nuclear weapon

Iran’s Intelligence Minister says his country could push for a nuclear weapon if sanctions remain in place.

Iranian Minister: We may pursue a nuclear weapon

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza 'indefinitely'

This is the first time in years that Egypt has opened the crossing for more then a few days at a time.

Egypt opens Rafah crossing with Gaza 'indefinitely'

Germany: Our legal view on the ICC hasn't changed

German Foreign Minister sides with Israel after ICC ruling it can probe Israeli "war crimes" in Judea, Samaria, Gaza and eastern Jerusalem.

Germany: Our legal view on the ICC hasn't changed

Iran dismisses France's offer to mediate with US

"The nuclear deal has no need for a mediator," says Iranian official after French President offers to mediate between Tehran and Washington.

Iran dismisses France's offer to mediate with US

UN report: North Korea developed nuclear program in 2020

New UN reports says North Korea maintained and developed nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of sanctions.

UN report: North Korea developed nuclear program in 2020

Netanyahu says he expects to speak to Biden soon

Prime Minister notes US President hasn't yet spoken to Middle East leaders, says he expects to speak with him soon.

Netanyahu says he expects to speak to Biden soon

Canada postpones deportation hearing of ex-Nazi squad member

Jewish groups criticize decision to postpone hearing of former Nazi death-squad member Helmut Oberlander.

Canada postpones deportation hearing of ex-Nazi squad member

Blinken stops short of recognizing Golan Heights as Israeli territory

Secretary of State to CNN: Control of the Golan important to Israel’s security. Legal questions are something else.

Blinken stops short of recognizing Golan Heights as Israeli territory

US: UNHRC has 'disproportionate focus' on Israel

State Department spokesman says US seeks to change UNHRC's attitude towards Israel.

US: UNHRC has 'disproportionate focus' on Israel

Anti-Israel British lawmaker to step down

Baroness Jenny Tonge, notorious for anti-Israel statements, will step down from House of Lord but continue her pro-PA activism.

Anti-Israel British lawmaker to step down

Zarif: The US is the one that needs to return to the deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister says the onus is on the Biden administration to live up to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Zarif: The US is the one that needs to return to the deal

Biden to return to UN Human Rights Council

Trump withdrew from the UNHRC in 2018 due to its longstanding bias against Israel.

Biden to return to UN Human Rights Council

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