Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

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Jordan to Israel: We will oppose even limited sovereignty move

Jordanian government reportedly makes clear to Israel that it will oppose even a limited application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Jordan to Israel: We will oppose even limited sovereignty move

UK Labour lawmaker calls for boycott of 'settlement products'

Lawmaker for Britain’s Labour party says UK should boycott products from Judea and Samaria if Israel goes ahead with sovereignty plan.

UK Labour lawmaker calls for boycott of 'settlement products'

Missile exploded near convoy of former Lebanese PM

Saudi TV station reports that a missile exploded earlier this month near the convoy of Saad Hariri.

Missile exploded near convoy of former Lebanese PM

Netanyahu: Trump's vision puts two-state illusion to rest

PM at CUFI virtual summit: I encourage the Palestinians not to lose another opportunity. They should sit down and negotiate in good faith.

Netanyahu: Trump's vision puts two-state illusion to rest

Danon: Iranian weaponry are freely transported throughout the Middle East

Israeli ambassador to the UN warns Security Council about the dangers of not renewing Iranian arms embargo set to expire in October.

Danon: Iranian weaponry are freely transported throughout the Middle East

UN envoy: Sovereignty will ignite a regional conflict

UN's Middle East envoy warns that sovereignty over Judea and Samaria could do irrevocable damage to Israeli-Palestinian relations.

UN envoy: Sovereignty will ignite a regional conflict

ICC could decide on war crimes probe against Israel 'within days'

Israeli officials preparing for ICC decision on whether it can open an investigation into potential war crimes committed by Israel.

ICC could decide on war crimes probe against Israel 'within days'

Hamas: Sovereignty would be a 'declaration of war'

Hamas terrorist organization says Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would prompt a war with Palestinian Arabs.

Hamas: Sovereignty would be a 'declaration of war'

Iraqi security forces raid Iranian-backed militia's headquarters

Iraqi security forces raid headquarters belonging to the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah, seize rockets and detain commanders.

Iraqi security forces raid Iranian-backed militia's headquarters

Explosion heard east of Tehran

Large explosion heard east of the Iranian capital. Local authorities are investigating.

Explosion heard east of Tehran

Companies in Israel and UAE to fight coronavirus

Companies in the United Arab Emirates and Israel to join forces to research and develop technology to fight COVID-19.

Companies in Israel and UAE to fight coronavirus

532 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Health Ministry reports that the number of coronavirus cases is greater than 460 for just the second time since April 9.

532 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Rouhani: We're willing to talk US if it apologizes

Iranian President demands Washington apologize for exiting 2015 nuclear deal and compensate Tehran.

Rouhani: We're willing to talk US if it apologizes

Abbas: Any Israeli application of sovereignty is 'null and void'

PA chairman: If Israel implements sovereignty plan, it will have to undertake its responsibilities over the area.

Abbas: Any Israeli application of sovereignty is 'null and void'

Pompeo: Iran sanctions could return if arms embargo isn't extended

Secretary of State warns of a return of UN sanctions on Iran if Security Council fails to extend arms embargo.

Pompeo: Iran sanctions could return if arms embargo isn't extended

State Department: Abbas inconsistent on commitment to non-violence

Annual US State Department report says PA chairman has failed to consistently maintain a stance regarding non-violence.

State Department: Abbas inconsistent on commitment to non-violence

Biden wins New York primary

Former US Vice President continues to add to his already insurmountable primary lead.

Biden wins New York primary

Iranian parliament condemns IAEA's anti-Iran resolution

Iran's Parliament says IAEA resolution was adopted due to pressure from US and its allies.

Iranian parliament condemns IAEA's anti-Iran resolution

Ashkenazi meets Cypriot counterpart, discusses sovereignty

Foreign ministers of Israel and Cyprus meet as Israel seeks to defuse European opposition to sovereignty plan.

Ashkenazi meets Cypriot counterpart, discusses sovereignty

Report: Seven fighters killed in Syria air strikes

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says seven fighters, including two Syrian soldiers, killed in air strikes attributed to Israel.

Report: Seven fighters killed in Syria air strikes

North Korean leader suspends military action against South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chairs meeting of Central Military Commission, decides to suspend military action plans against South Korea.

North Korean leader suspends military action against South Korea

UNHRC condemns Israeli sovereignty plans

United Nations Human Rights Council condemns sovereignty as part of a series of anti-Israel measures.

UNHRC condemns Israeli sovereignty plans

PA to present UN resolution against sovereignty

PLO Secretary-General says draft resolution against Israeli sovereignty plan will be presented to Security Council.

PA to present UN resolution against sovereignty

Jordan, Netherlands oppose sovereignty

Jordanian Foreign Minister speaks to Dutch counterpart, stresses importance of international efforts to thwart Israeli sovereignty plan.

Jordan, Netherlands oppose sovereignty

PA registers record number of new coronavirus cases

PA records 142 new infections over a 24-hour period, "the highest rate in a single day" since the start of the outbreak.

PA registers record number of new coronavirus cases

Will White House approve limited sovereignty move?

Source says US officials could discuss a step-by-step process for Israel to apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria.

Will White House approve limited sovereignty move?

American man among victims of UK stabbing attack

US ambassador to Britain confirms American man was among the three victims stabbed to death in a park in the town of Reading.

American man among victims of UK stabbing attack

Roger Waters: Zionism an 'ugly stain' that must be removed

Watch: Pink Floyd co-founder gives interview to Hamas-affiliated news agency, slams Sheldon Adelson, Trump and Ambassador Friedman.

Roger Waters: Zionism an 'ugly stain' that must be removed

Iran's Parliament Speaker rules out talks with US

Speaker of Iran's Parliament says Iran is not opposed to diplomacy and negotiations, but negotiations with the US are forbidden.

Iran's Parliament Speaker rules out talks with US

PA reports 49 new cases of COVID-19

The PA has witnessed a new wave in the spread of the novel coronavirus over the past 10 days.

PA reports 49 new cases of COVID-19

'We prefer popular resistance but our fingers are on the triggers'

Fatah official Jibril Rajoub: We do not believe in transition to the bloody square, but that may change if Israel applies sovereignty.

'We prefer popular resistance but our fingers are on the triggers'

WHO reports largest single-day increases in global COVID-19 cases

WHO reports 8,708,008 cases of coronavirus with 461,715 deaths worldwide.

WHO reports largest single-day increases in global COVID-19 cases

Australia: Melbourne kindergarten defaced with '4th Reich'

Anti-Defamation Commission condemns vandalism in kindergarten in Melbourne’s Albert Park.

Australia: Melbourne kindergarten defaced with '4th Reich'

Iran: It's possible to reach a solution with IAEA

Iranian Foreign Minister says “an agreeable solution is possible” for IAEA request for access to two nuclear sites.

Iran: It's possible to reach a solution with IAEA

PA urges Greece to take position against sovereignty

PA cabinet leader to Greek PM: Don't undermine international law by allowing Israel to apply sovereignty.

PA urges Greece to take position against sovereignty

Gantz: No to sovereignty in areas with 'many Palestinians'

Defense Minister stresses importance of bringing any potential sovereignty move before the professionals.

Gantz: No to sovereignty in areas with 'many Palestinians'

Egypt surpasses 50,000 coronavirus cases

Egypt registers 1,218 new cases of the new coronavirus, bringing its total number to more than 50,000.

Egypt surpasses 50,000 coronavirus cases

Trump blasts 'sick puppy' Bolton

Trump blasts former national security adviser following publication of excerpts from his new book.

Trump blasts 'sick puppy' Bolton

45 new coronavirus cases confirmed in PA

Number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in PA rises to 745, with 570 having recovered.

45 new coronavirus cases confirmed in PA

UAE minister: Israeli sovereignty move could lead to call for one state

UAE minister of state for foreign affairs: If we lose the possibility of a two-state solution, we will really be talking one state.

UAE minister: Israeli sovereignty move could lead to call for one state