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

UAE minister: It's possible to work with Israel

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says: We can have a political disagreement with Israel and try to bridge other differences.

UAE minister: It's possible to work with Israel

Germany doubles fund to preserve Auschwitz-Birkenau

Germany doubles its share of fund to preserve the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp to 120 million euros.

Germany doubles fund to preserve Auschwitz-Birkenau

Abbas' adviser: Annexation will lead to intifada

PA continues to send threats and warnings meant to deter Israel from implementing sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Abbas' adviser: Annexation will lead to intifada

Jordanian King: Sovereignty will threaten stability

King Abdullah to US congressional leaders: Israeli sovereignty move undermines the prospects of achieving peace and stability in the region.

Jordanian King: Sovereignty will threaten stability

Johnson: Israeli sovereignty would be a breach of international law

British Prime Minister says his government objects to Israel's sovereignty move and will work to make the case for a two-state solution.

Johnson: Israeli sovereignty would be a breach of international law

IAEA chief urges Iran to cooperate with the agency

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog calls on Iran to allow access to two sites where nuclear activity may have occurred.

IAEA chief urges Iran to cooperate with the agency

Trial of suspect in attack on German synagogue to begin in July

German man charged with deadly anti-Semitic shooting in Halle will go on trial on July 21.

Trial of suspect in attack on German synagogue to begin in July

Report: Jordan's King refusing to communicate with Netanyahu

PA news agency reports King Abdullah II is refusing to communicate with Netanyahu over the sovereignty plan.

Report: Jordan's King refusing to communicate with Netanyahu

IDF attacks in Gaza following Hamas rocket fire

Aircraft and tanks fire at terrorist targets in response to rocket that was fired toward southern Israel.

IDF attacks in Gaza following Hamas rocket fire

PA requests UN discussion on sovereignty

Palestinian Authority submits official request for UN session to discuss Israeli plan to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

PA requests UN discussion on sovereignty

UN hoping to persuade PA to accept UAE shipment

The PA has rejected coronavirus-related supplies from UAE since the delivery was coordinated with Israel.

UN hoping to persuade PA to accept UAE shipment

Erekat: Annexation will destroy any chance of peace

PLO official says if Israel applies sovereignty over "one inch" of Judea and Samaria, it will be the destruction of the PA.

Erekat: Annexation will destroy any chance of peace

Egypt to reopen select tourist destinations to international flights

Egypt hopes to draw tourists to popular attractions that have been spared the ravages of the coronavirus.

Egypt to reopen select tourist destinations to international flights

Olmert: Israel doesn't need the Jordan Valley from a security standpoint

Former PM dismisses notion that Israel needs the Jordan Valley for security reasons as "unfounded nonsense".

Olmert: Israel doesn't need the Jordan Valley from a security standpoint

Iran: Ready to resolve issues with IAEA

Iran expresses disappointment over IAEA report complaining of blocked access.

Iran: Ready to resolve issues with IAEA

ICC president: We're undeterred by threats

International Criminal Court: US sanctions "undermine our common endeavor to fight impunity".

ICC president: We're undeterred by threats

North Korea: Washington remains a long-term threat

North Korea says it sees no improvement in relations with the US, claims Trump only seeks to score political points.

North Korea: Washington remains a long-term threat

Pan-Islamic body denounces Israeli sovereignty plan

Organization of Islamic Cooperation says Israeli sovereignty plan is a "serious escalation" which threatens the peace process.

Pan-Islamic body denounces Israeli sovereignty plan

Rouhani urges UN to oppose extension of arms embargo

Iran's President warns against US "conspiracy" to extend the UN arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.

Rouhani urges UN to oppose extension of arms embargo

German Foreign Minister: EU supports 'two-state solution'

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas meets Jordanian counterpart, says EU rejects any sovereignty plans by Israel.

German Foreign Minister: EU supports 'two-state solution'

Bennett: I'm convinced Netanyahu will not apply sovereignty

Yamina chairman on why he didn't join the government: Netanyahu didn't want us there, he never made an offer.

Bennett: I'm convinced Netanyahu will not apply sovereignty

PA refuses medical supplies from UAE

For the second time in a month, PA refuses planeload of medical supplies from United Arab Emirates because it was coordinated with Israel.

PA refuses medical supplies from UAE

PA to use its employees in fight against sovereignty

PA reportedly plans not to pay any salaries to its employees this month as part of the fight against Israel’s sovereignty plan.

PA to use its employees in fight against sovereignty

Erekat: It's 'legal' for ICC to continue probing Israel

Senior PA official Saeb: It's "internationally legal" for ICC to investigate Israel despite PA’s abolition of all agreements with Israel.

Erekat: It's 'legal' for ICC to continue probing Israel

Iran preparing for confrontation with US?

Islamic Republic appears to have constructed a new mock-up of an aircraft carrier off its southern coast for potential live-fire drills.

Iran preparing for confrontation with US?

PA praises Saudi Arabia for rejecting Israeli sovereignty plan

Saudi Arabia recently denounced Israel’s plans to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and affirmed its support for the PA.

PA praises Saudi Arabia for rejecting Israeli sovereignty plan

EU: US can't use nuclear deal to push for arms embargo on Iran

EU top diplomat: The US has already withdrawn from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, it can’t use the pact to impose arms embargo on Iran.

EU: US can't use nuclear deal to push for arms embargo on Iran

Nearly one in five Iranians may have contracted COVID-19

Senior Iranian health official says about 15 million Iranians may have been infected with novel coronavirus.

Nearly one in five Iranians may have contracted COVID-19

Argentina adopts IHRA's definition of anti-Semitism

Argentina joins a number of countries in adopting IHRA definition of anti-Semitism. Conference of Presidents welcomes the move.

Argentina adopts IHRA's definition of anti-Semitism

Israeli official: Germany won't sanction Israel over sovereignty

Israeli diplomatic official says Germany will not respond harshly to Israel’s plan to apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria.

Israeli official: Germany won't sanction Israel over sovereignty

Iranian parliamentarians chant 'Death to America'

Lawmakers in Iranian parliament chant “Death to America” in a show of support for protesters over death of George Floyd.

Iranian parliamentarians chant 'Death to America'

North Korea cuts communication with South Korea

North Korea announces it will cut military and political communication links to its neighbor South Korea.

North Korea cuts communication with South Korea

Colin Powell: Trump has 'drifted away' from the Constitution

Former Secretary of State endorses Joe Biden for president, says Trump lies "all the time."

Colin Powell: Trump has 'drifted away' from the Constitution

North Korean leader appears at party meeting

Kim Jong Un stresses importance of "self-sufficient economy" in appearance at meeting of the politburo of the ruling Workers Party.

North Korean leader appears at party meeting

PA reports 8 new cases of coronavirus

Total number of cases of coronavirus in PA rises to 651, with 558 recoveries and five deaths.

PA reports 8 new cases of coronavirus

PA seeking UN condemnation of Israeli sovereignty plan

Knowing they will face a US veto at the Security Council, PA plans to send draft resolution against sovereignty to General Assembly.

PA seeking UN condemnation of Israeli sovereignty plan

Report: Bush and Romney won't support Trump

Former US President and Utah Senator will reportedly not support President Donald Trump’s reelection.

Report: Bush and Romney won't support Trump

New York Times' op-ed editor resigns

Editor of The New York Times' editorial page resigns following publication of controversial op-ed from Republican Sen. Tom Cotton.

New York Times' op-ed editor resigns

Pelosi: Unilateral annexation undermines our interests

House Speaker warns against Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Pelosi: Unilateral annexation undermines our interests

Iran releases US Navy veteran after two years

US Navy veteran Michael White released by Iran after the US released an Iranian scientist.

Iran releases US Navy veteran after two years