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

Ukrainian President 'feels good' after COVID-19 diagnosis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tests positive for coronavirus, will self-isolate.

Ukrainian President 'feels good' after COVID-19 diagnosis

Rejoining Iran deal 'high on Biden's agenda', says former aide

Former senior aide to US president-elect says he believes a two-state solution is better than a one-state solution.

Rejoining Iran deal 'high on Biden's agenda', says former aide

Iran with a message of peace?

Iranian Foreign Minister calls for dialogue with Iran's neighbors following US election. "Only together can we build a better future."

Iran with a message of peace?

Report: US planning to sell drones to UAE

Reuters report: State Department notified Congress it plans to sell 18 sophisticated armed aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates.

Report: US planning to sell drones to UAE

Khamenei mocks US after election

Iran's Supreme Leader claims vote in the US has exposed the reality of US democracy.

Khamenei mocks US after election

8 people detained after Vienna attack had previous convictions

Investigation into terror attack in Austrian capital extends to Switzerland and a second, unnamed country.

8 people detained after Vienna attack had previous convictions

US reports record number of coronavirus cases

US records more than 120,000 cases of COVID-19 in one day, breaking a record set on Wednesday.

US reports record number of coronavirus cases

Biden: We have no doubt that we'll be the winners

Democratic presidential nominee says each ballot must be counted, calls on public to be patient as that process is completed.

Biden: We have no doubt that we'll be the winners

UN resolution: Call Temple Mount solely by its Muslim name

Ambassador Gilad Erdan after UN passes more anti-Israel resolutions: General Assembly sabotages peace and distorts history.

UN resolution: Call Temple Mount solely by its Muslim name

Egypt reopens Rafah crossing for four days

Crossing between Egypt and Gaza has been virtually sealed since a terrorist attack in the Sinai Peninsula in October 2014.

Egypt reopens Rafah crossing for four days

Antwerp's Jewish community to receive extra security

Belgian authorities announce additional security measures for Jewish community in Antwerp following terrorist attack in Vienna.

Antwerp's Jewish community to receive extra security

Iran unveils new ballistic missile launching system

IRGC unveils automated system used for launching multiple long-range ballistic missiles.

Iran unveils new ballistic missile launching system

Austria concedes mistakes in handling Vienna attacker

Slovakian intelligence informed Austria in July that Vienna terrorist tried to buy ammunition there.

Austria concedes mistakes in handling Vienna attacker

Biden: Every vote must be counted

Biden: I’m not here to declare that we won, but we believe by the time the count is finished, we will be the winner.

Biden: Every vote must be counted

Jordanian MP who challenged Likud MK to fight killed in car accident

Yahya Al-Saud challenged former MK Oren Hazan to a fight at the border, before Netanyahu intervened.

Jordanian MP who challenged Likud MK to fight killed in car accident

Khamenei links Israel to France attacks

Iran's Supreme Leader blames "Arrogant Powers and Zionism" for Paris "incident".

Khamenei links Israel to France attacks

Britain upgrades terror threat level to 'severe'

The move follows terrorist attack in Vienna and several attacks across France.

Britain upgrades terror threat level to 'severe'

Omar, Ocasio-Cortez win re-election

Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are both notorious for their anti-Israel statements and actions.

Omar, Ocasio-Cortez win re-election

Report: US undertook cyber operation against Iran over election meddling

Officials: US Cyber Command and National Security Agency have acted to ensure that foreign actors do not interfere in the 2020 election.

Report: US undertook cyber operation against Iran over election meddling

Source: Biden will not reverse recognition of Golan Heights

Senior Biden campaign official says he will likely not reverse recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights if elected.

Source: Biden will not reverse recognition of Golan Heights

Iran: We'll focus on the 'actions' of the US administration

Iran's foreign ministry says it will focus on the "actions" of the new US administration rather than who wins the election.

Iran: We'll focus on the 'actions' of the US administration

Al-Qaeda threatens Macron, urges attacks on those who insult Mohammed

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb: Killing anyone who insults the prophet is the right of each and every Muslim.

Al-Qaeda threatens Macron, urges attacks on those who insult Mohammed

Jordan to impose nationwide lockdown amid coronavirus surge

Jordan's Prime Minister announces five-day nationwide lockdown starting November 11.

Jordan to impose nationwide lockdown amid coronavirus surge

Charges against anti-Semitic Toronto establishment

City of Toronto files charges against local establishment that used anti-Semitic smears and supported terrorists on social media.

Charges against anti-Semitic Toronto establishment

Report: Prince William contracted COVID-19 in April

Duke of Cambridge reportedly did not tell anyone about his positive test so as not to alarm the nation.

Report: Prince William contracted COVID-19 in April

US Commerce Department: We'll 'vigorously defend' TikTok ban

US Commerce Department responds to blocking of order that would bar TikTok from operating in the United States.

US Commerce Department: We'll 'vigorously defend' TikTok ban

Johnson: There's no alternative except a lockdown

British Prime Minister will say on Monday there is no alternative but to lock down England amid coronavirus surge.

Johnson: There's no alternative except a lockdown

US imposes new sanctions against Iran

Treasury and State Department sanction 11 companies and five individuals accused of helping Iran trade its petroleum products.

US imposes new sanctions against Iran

Report: US officials briefed on Iranian threat against Pentagon leaders

Officials tell NBC News briefings suggested the threat may be potential retaliation for killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

Report: US officials briefed on Iranian threat against Pentagon leaders

Nice attacker identified as Tunisian who came from Italy

French authorities name Nice attacker as Brahim Aouissaoui, 21, say he carried a Quran on him at the time of the attack.

Nice attacker identified as Tunisian who came from Italy

Iran’s parliament speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says he will continue to carry out his duties from self-quarantine.

Iran’s parliament speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Biden campaign 'concerned' over F-35 sale to UAE

Biden's top foreign policy adviser says Biden would make sure Israel's qualitative military advantage is preserved.

Biden campaign 'concerned' over F-35 sale to UAE

Abbas to UN: Convene an international peace conference

Abbas again calls for international peace conference to "end the Israeli occupation".

Abbas to UN: Convene an international peace conference

US official: Turkey faces sanctions over S-400 test

US official warns Turkey of possible sanctions following its test of Russia's S-400 air defense system.

US official: Turkey faces sanctions over S-400 test

Khamenei links Holocaust denial with Mohammed cartoons

Iran’s Supreme Leader wonders why it is a crime to deny the Holocaust while it is permissible to insult the Muslim prophet.

Khamenei links Holocaust denial with Mohammed cartoons

France announces second coronavirus lockdown

Macron announces new measures ordering people to stay in their homes except to buy essential goods, seek medical attention or exercise.

France announces second coronavirus lockdown

France to increase security at religious sites

Move comes amid growing tensions following beheading of teacher who showed his class caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed.

France to increase security at religious sites

IAEA confirms Iran building an underground centrifuge facility

IAEA chief says Iran has started building an underground centrifuge assembly plant in wake of Natanz explosion.

IAEA confirms Iran building an underground centrifuge facility

Erdogan files lawsuit against Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders

Turkish President sues Dutch lawmaker for series of tweets against Erdogan, including one that described him as a “terrorist”.

Erdogan files lawsuit against Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders

Canadian province of Ontario adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Ontario becomes the first province in Canada to use International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of anti-Semitism.

Canadian province of Ontario adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism