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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Iranian chief of staff to UAE: Revise agreement with Israel

Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces says Iran will change its approach to UAE following the agreement with Israel.

Iranian chief of staff to UAE: Revise agreement with Israel

PA official: We'll adopt 'robust' policy against Israel-UAE deal

Abbas spokesman says normalization between Israel and UAE "is a violation against the Palestinians' rights as well as Jerusalem".

PA official: We'll adopt 'robust' policy against Israel-UAE deal

French President calls for Israel-PA talks

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to PA chairman, says he is determined "to work for peace in the Middle East".

French President calls for Israel-PA talks

IDF attacks Hamas observation posts

Attack was carried out in response to firing of incendiary balloons and the disruptions on the border fence.

IDF attacks Hamas observation posts

US: Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

US military says the Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

US: Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

Iranian official: The UAE will be engulfed in Zionism fire

Senior Iranian official denounces agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Iranian official: The UAE will be engulfed in Zionism fire

IDF attacks Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

Attack carried out in retaliation for the firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israeli territory over the past week.

IDF attacks Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

France welcomes Israel-UAE deal

French Foreign Minister says Israeli decision to suspend sovereignty is "a positive step".

France welcomes Israel-UAE deal

Trump: Israel agreed not to apply sovereignty

Trump: Israel agreed not to annex parts of the West Bank. This is a very smart concession.

Trump: Israel agreed not to apply sovereignty

Anti-Semitic French comedian Dieudonné banned from TikTok

The convicted anti-Semite has already been removed from YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

Anti-Semitic French comedian Dieudonné banned from TikTok

Israel halts entry of fuel to Gaza

Gantz orders halt to the entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip in response to incendiary balloon attacks.

Israel halts entry of fuel to Gaza

Assad interrupts speech due to drop in blood pressure

Syrian President interrupts speech he was giving to parliament after suffering a brief drop in blood pressure.

Assad interrupts speech due to drop in blood pressure

Rouhani hopes US fails in attempts to extend arms embargo

Iranian President: We have great hopes that America will realize its failure and see its isolation.

Rouhani hopes US fails in attempts to extend arms embargo

IDF attacks Hamas military compound in Gaza

IDF fighter jets, combat helicopters and tanks attack Hamas targets in Gaza in retaliation for incendiary balloon attacks.

IDF attacks Hamas military compound in Gaza

US revises resolution to extend UN arms embargo on Iran

Revised draft seeks to gain more support in Security Council for move to extend arms embargo which is due to expire in October.

US revises resolution to extend UN arms embargo on Iran

Egypt reopens Rafah crossing for three days

Egypt has kept the crossing with Gaza virtually sealed since a terrorist attack in the Sinai Peninsula in October 2014.

Egypt reopens Rafah crossing for three days

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Fighter jets, combat helicopters and IDF tanks attack Hamas targets in retaliation for incendiary balloon attacks.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Trump 'surprised' at Biden's pick of Harris

Trump says Kamala Harris was “very, very nasty” to Biden during the primaries.

Trump 'surprised' at Biden's pick of Harris

Biden picks Kamala Harris as his Vice President

Former Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee has picked Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate.

Biden picks Kamala Harris as his Vice President

Trump: I will reach a quick deal with Iran if reelected

Trump promises supporters at campaign fundraiser that he will reach a new deal with Iran within four weeks if reelected.

Trump: I will reach a quick deal with Iran if reelected

Germany: Appeals against conviction of Nazi guard dropped

All appeals against conviction of concentration camp guard Bruno Dey dropped, making the decision legally binding.

Germany: Appeals against conviction of Nazi guard dropped

Iran shuts down newspaper over report on COVID-19 toll

Iran shuts down newspaper which reported the country's tolls from coronavirus could be 20 times higher than official figures.

Iran shuts down newspaper over report on COVID-19 toll

Watch: Trump abruptly pulled from press briefing

US President abruptly pulled from press briefing room at the White House due to shooting nearby, returns shortly thereafter.

Watch: Trump abruptly pulled from press briefing

Kerem Shalom crossing with Gaza to be closed

Kerem Shalom crossing to be closed starting Tuesday morning due to the firing of incendiary balloons from Gaza.

Kerem Shalom crossing with Gaza to be closed

Pompeo: Arabs and Israelis are speaking with one voice against Iran

Secretary of State welcomes Gulf Cooperation Council’s call for extension of arms embargo on Iran.

Pompeo: Arabs and Israelis are speaking with one voice against Iran

International community pledges aid to Lebanon

Following virtual conference, international community pledges solidarity with and support to the Lebanese people.

International community pledges aid to Lebanon

Gulf Arab nations call for extension of UN's arms embargo on Iran

Gulf Cooperation Council sends letter to UN Security Council backing extension of Iran arms embargo.

Gulf Arab nations call for extension of UN's arms embargo on Iran

Trump urges 'transparent investigation' into Beirut blast

Trump urges Government of Lebanon to conduct a full and transparent investigation into the huge explosion in Beirut.

Trump urges 'transparent investigation' into Beirut blast

Sa'ar: We must not go to an election

Likud MK on the political crisis surrounding the budget: Elections will be a direct blow to the state.

Sa'ar: We must not go to an election

16 employees at Port of Beirut detained over explosion

More than 18 people have been questioned as part of investigation into this week's deadly explosion.

16 employees at Port of Beirut detained over explosion

Poll: 62 seats for the right, 50 for the left and the Arabs

The Likud continues to weaken and now has only 32 seats.

Poll: 62 seats for the right, 50 for the left and the Arabs

Biden prevented Israeli 'occupation' from appearing in Democratic platform

Democratic presidential nominee reportedly prevented a move to mention Israeli “occupation” in the Democratic Party’s platform.

Biden prevented Israeli 'occupation' from appearing in Democratic platform

Lebanese protesters clash with security forces outside parliament

Lebanese security forces fire tear gas to disperse dozens of anti-government demonstrators angered by the Beirut blast.

Lebanese protesters clash with security forces outside parliament

PA official: Some parties are mediating between Israel and the PA

Deputy Fatah chairman claims parties are mediating between Israel and the PA leadership in an attempt to revive the peace process.

PA official: Some parties are mediating between Israel and the PA

World Bank prepared to assist Lebanon

World Bank says it is ready to assess Lebanon’s damage and needs after Beirut port explosion.

World Bank prepared to assist Lebanon

US to submit UN resolution calling for extension of arms embargo on Iran

Secretary of State says that one way or another the Trump administration will make sure the UN embargo on Iran is extended.

US to submit UN resolution calling for extension of arms embargo on Iran

Trump: Nobody knows yet if Beirut blast was an attack

US President tempers comments that Tuesday’s explosion in Lebanese capital was an "attack".

Trump: Nobody knows yet if Beirut blast was an attack

Suspected mastermind of Twitter hack pleads not guilty

17-year-old suspected mastermind of Twitter hack pleads not guilty to allegations he hijacked celebrity accounts.

Suspected mastermind of Twitter hack pleads not guilty

Ashkenazi: Gantz will remain Blue and White chairman

Foreign Minister calls on Likud to resolve budget crisis: "This crisis can be resolved in one minute."

Ashkenazi: Gantz will remain Blue and White chairman

Biden will not reveal running mate this week

Former Vice President's campaign says he will not reveal his choice of running mate this week despite previous expectations he would.

Biden will not reveal running mate this week