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

France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles

France, Germany and the United Kingdom say Iran defied UN call by developing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.

France, Germany, UK: Iran has nuclear-capable missiles

UK Jewish newspaper to Corbyn: This is a REAL apology

The Jewish News urges Labour leader to issue a real apology for the anti-Semitism in his party, includes a suggested text.

UK Jewish newspaper to Corbyn: This is a REAL apology

Report: Fighter jets attack Iranian weapons depots in Syria

Arab media report explosions near an Iranian site on the border between Syria and Iraq.

Report: Fighter jets attack Iranian weapons depots in Syria

IAEA still waiting for info on uranium found in Tehran

New head of UN's atomic watchdog says IAEA is still waiting for information from Iran on discovery of uranium at a site near Tehran.

IAEA still waiting for info on uranium found in Tehran

Trump considering sanctioning Turkey over S-400 purchase

Trump suggests S-400 controversy with Turkey was a result of Obama's refusal to sell Ankara the Patriot system.

Trump considering sanctioning Turkey over S-400 purchase

Motion against Jewish student in Montreal rejected

Student’s Society of McGill University’s Board of Directors rejects motion calling for Jewish student to resign over trip to Israel.

Motion against Jewish student in Montreal rejected

Iraq arrests former ISIS leader's deputy

Iraqi security forces say they arrested ISIS' Abu Khaldoun, who was deputy of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Iraq arrests former ISIS leader's deputy

Pompeo and Netanyahu to meet in Lisbon

State Department confirms PM and Secretary of State will meet in Lisbon when Pompeo visits the city on Wednesday and Thursday.

Pompeo and Netanyahu to meet in Lisbon

Jordan: Construction in Hevron undermines peace

Jordan's Foreign Minister condemns Israeli decision to build Jewish neighborhood in Hevron, says it undermines "two-state solution".

Jordan: Construction in Hevron undermines peace

Montreal university sides with Jewish student

McGill University sides with Jewish student who was threatened with removal from student union board of directors over a trip to Israel.

Montreal university sides with Jewish student

US quietly releases aid to Lebanon

The Trump administration has released more than $100 million in military assistance to Lebanon after delaying the aid for several months.

US quietly releases aid to Lebanon

Labour fails to mention Jews in video that champions diversity

British Labour Party fails to mention Jews in elections campaign video that champions the rights of over 20 other groups.

Labour fails to mention Jews in video that champions diversity

Central Election C'tee director: Elections can be held earlier

Director of the Central Election Committee says the committee would be able to prepare for elections on February 25, 2020.

Central Election C'tee director: Elections can be held earlier

IRGC commander: Our missiles are aimed at 21 US bases

IRGC commander says Iran can launch 20,000 missiles per day, is prepared for “the greatest war against the greatest enemy.”

IRGC commander: Our missiles are aimed at 21 US bases

Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iranian threat

White House spokesman says Netanyahu and Trump discussed Iranian threat as well as other critical issues.

Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iranian threat

Pompeo welcomes Bolivia's renewal of ties with Israel

Secretary of State welcomes Bolivia’s announcement that it would renew its diplomatic ties with Israel after 10 years.

Pompeo welcomes Bolivia's renewal of ties with Israel

Erekat blames US for Israeli construction in Hevron

Senior PLO official: Israel’s decision to build new Jewish neighborhood in Hevron a direct result of US policy shift on Judea and Samaria.

Erekat blames US for Israeli construction in Hevron

Iraqi protesters again set fire to Iranian consulate

For the second time in less than a week, anti-government protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf.

Iraqi protesters again set fire to Iranian consulate

Report: Iranian forces opened fire on unarmed protesters

New York Times says death toll in recent Iran protests from is between 180 and 450 people, and possibly more.

Report: Iranian forces opened fire on unarmed protesters

Edelstein contemplating running for Likud leadership

If Israel goes to elections and Likud holds primaries for party leadership, Edelstein may join the race.

Edelstein contemplating running for Likud leadership

Poll: Blue and White - 35, Likud - 33

Israel Hayom poll finds no change in blocs a week after PM's indictments. Jewish Home-National Union does not pass the electoral threshold.

Poll: Blue and White - 35, Likud - 33

Report: Germany to outlaw Hezbollah

German magazine reports government plans to outlaw Lebanese terror organization. Interior Ministry spokesman denies the report.

Report: Germany to outlaw Hezbollah

North Korean leader 'satisfied' after latest test

Kim Jong Un oversees “successful test” of super-large multiple launch rocket system.

North Korean leader 'satisfied' after latest test

IDF demolishes homes of Dvir Sorek's murderers

IDF forces demolish homes of terrorists who murdered Dvir Sorek in stabbing attack in August.

IDF demolishes homes of Dvir Sorek's murderers

Abbas: US policy change emboldens Israel

PA chairman blasts Trump administration’s announcement on legality of Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas: US policy change emboldens Israel

Katz to the UN: Disarm Hezbollah

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz comments on UN Secretary General's report against Hezbollah: Fully implement all Security Council resolutions.

Katz to the UN: Disarm Hezbollah

France could reimpose sanctions on Iran

French Foreign Minister says his country could trigger mechanism in 2015 deal that could lead to the reimposition of UN sanctions.

France could reimpose sanctions on Iran

Khamenei: We foiled a 'very dangerous' plot

Iranian Supreme Leader accuses "Global Arrogance" and "Zionism" of being behind recent protests against fuel price hike.

Khamenei: We foiled a 'very dangerous' plot

Pompeo: New policy on settlements will help resolve conflict

Secretary of State: Decision on legality of Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria is correct and in the best interests of both sides.

Pompeo: New policy on settlements will help resolve conflict

Iraq: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

Iraqi protesters storm and set fire to Iranian consulate in southern city of Najaf.

Iraq: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF attacks targets in Gaza after two rockets were fired toward the south. Around midnight: A false alarm in Ashkelon.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Student group at Toronto university tweets about attacking Jews

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns York University group which organized last week's violent anti-Israel. protest

Student group at Toronto university tweets about attacking Jews

Corbyn won't apologize to Jewish community

British Labour leader asked in TV interview whether he wants to apologize to Jewish community over anti-Semitism in his party, but declines.

Corbyn won't apologize to Jewish community

Amnesty: 146 protesters killed in Iran unrest

Amnesty International says at least 146 demonstrators killed in Iran protests that followed fuel price rises.

Amnesty: 146 protesters killed in Iran unrest

IRGC commander threatens to 'destroy' Israel

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says Iran will “destroy” the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia if they cross its “red lines”.

IRGC commander threatens to 'destroy' Israel

Ukraine’s FM denounces desecration of monument to Jewish author

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister says vandalism of monument to Yiddish author Sholom Aleichem is disgusting and appealing.

Ukraine’s FM denounces desecration of monument to Jewish author

Arab League condemns US policy shift on Judea and Samaria

Arab League denounces US announcement that it no longer considers communities in Judea and Samaria to be a violation of international law.

Arab League condemns US policy shift on Judea and Samaria

Gideon Sa'ar: Every day a new low is reached

Sa'ar: Netanyahu always says to leave his family alone. I tell him to tell that to his son.

Gideon Sa'ar: Every day a new low is reached

Iran vows to punish 'mercenaries' behind recent unrest

Iran says 180 "ringleaders" arrested in connection with recent unrest over fuel prices.

Iran vows to punish 'mercenaries' behind recent unrest

Hezbollah supporters clash with protesters in Beirut

Group of Hezbollah supporters attack demonstrators protesting against Lebanon’s political elite in central Beirut.

Hezbollah supporters clash with protesters in Beirut