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

Cruz: I unequivocally stand with Israel

US Senator Ted Cruz backs Israel's right to take action against terrorists who target innocent civilians.

Cruz: I unequivocally stand with Israel

Rocket barrages on the south, IDF attacks terror targets

Sirens sounded in number of communities in Gaza envelope. IDF continues to attack terrorist targets in Gaza.

Rocket barrages on the south, IDF attacks terror targets

Greenblatt: A hypocritical and political decision

Jason Greenblatt denounces EU court ruling that products from Judea and Samaria must be labeled as "settlement products".

Greenblatt: A hypocritical and political decision

'America strongly affirms Israel's right to defend itself'

US Vice President Mike Pence expresses support for Israel after hundreds of rockets are fired from Gaza.

'America strongly affirms Israel's right to defend itself'

Rocket barrage on central and southern Israel

Terrorists fire barrage of rockets on the Gush Dan district and southern Israel following elimination of Islamic Jihad leader.

Rocket barrage on central and southern Israel

IDF eliminates senior Islamic Jihad terrorist

IDF, Shin Bet attack home in which senior Islamic Jihad commander stayed. Sirens sounded in Gaza envelope.

IDF eliminates senior Islamic Jihad terrorist

Former Jordanian FM: Reexamine the peace treaty

Former Jordanian Foreign Minister claims Israel is acting against the Kingdom's interests.

Former Jordanian FM: Reexamine the peace treaty

Deri's promise to Gantz

Shas chairman reportedly promised Gantz that his party would quit a unity government if Netanyahu doesn't honor rotation agreement.

Deri's promise to Gantz

Europe urges Iran to resume compliance with nuclear deal

France, Germany, United Kingdom and EU concerned over IAEA report confirming Iran is violating nuclear deal.

Europe urges Iran to resume compliance with nuclear deal

IAEA report: Uranium particles found at Iranian site

UN nuclear watchdog says uranium particles detected at site in Iran identified by Netanyahu as "secret atomic warehouse".

IAEA report: Uranium particles found at Iranian site

US to leave around 500-600 troops in northern Syria

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says US troop levels in northern Syria will probably stabilize around 500.

US to leave around 500-600 troops in northern Syria

Greece to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Greece will adopt anti-Semitism definition which includes the way anti-Semitism relates to criticism of Israel.

Greece to adopt IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

Argentina asks Azerbaijan to arrest Khamenei adviser

Argentina asks Azerbaijan to arrest Alí Akbar Velayati, who is wanted in connection with 1994 AMIA bombing.

Argentina asks Azerbaijan to arrest Khamenei adviser

Iran starts building new nuclear reactor in Bushehr

Iran, Russia inaugurate new phase of construction for a second reactor at Iran's sole nuclear power plant.

Iran starts building new nuclear reactor in Bushehr

Swastikas spray-painted on cars and garages in Britain

Car, van and garage door daubed with Nazi symbolism and the words “Jews out” in Essex.

Swastikas spray-painted on cars and garages in Britain

Poll: Another election won't change the blocs

New poll finds that the two major parties are gaining strength, but neither will succeed in forming a government without unity or Liberman.

Poll: Another election won't change the blocs

Fatah: Abbas is our 'sole candidate' in elections

Fatah confirms 84-year-old PA chairman will be its candidate in the elections.

Fatah: Abbas is our 'sole candidate' in elections

Iran acknowledges 'open case' regarding missing FBI agent

Iran acknowledging for the first time it has an open case before a court over 2007 disappearance of Robert Levinson.

Iran acknowledges 'open case' regarding missing FBI agent

Iran: We can enrich uranium up to 60%

Iranian official says the country has the capacity to enrich uranium up to 60%, far more than required for civilian uses.

Iran: We can enrich uranium up to 60%

Turkey: ISIS leader's wife revealed 'a lot of information'

Turkish official says wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi revealed info about group's inner workings after her capture in June of 2018.

Turkey: ISIS leader's wife revealed 'a lot of information'

Five dead in earthquake in Iran

5.9-magnitude quake in northwestern Iran injures at least 120 people.

Five dead in earthquake in Iran

Corbyn ally resigns, cites 'witch hunt'

Labour lawmaker who was suspended and then readmitted will run as independent in December 12 election.

Corbyn ally resigns, cites 'witch hunt'

Bloomberg 'actively preparing' presidential run

Former New York City mayor reportedly planning to designate himself as Democratic candidate in Alabama.

Bloomberg 'actively preparing' presidential run

IAEA: Iran not cooperating with probe of nuclear warehouse

IAEA top inspector says Iran is not cooperating in investigation into uranium particles discovered in warehouse identified by Netanyahu.

IAEA: Iran not cooperating with probe of nuclear warehouse

Fatah refuses Hamas request to meet before elections announced

PA chairman's faction refuses request to hold meeting between political parties before Abbas announces general elections.

Fatah refuses Hamas request to meet before elections announced

Erdogan: We captured ISIS leader's wife

Turkish President says his country captured a wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in 2018 but "we didn't make a fuss".

Erdogan: We captured ISIS leader's wife

UK Labour's deputy leader steps down

Tom Watson was known for being at odds with Jeremy Corbyn over the anti-Semitism in the party.

UK Labour's deputy leader steps down

Olmert: Shalit deal is a 'crime'

Former PM speaks out against deal which saw Israel release more than 1,000 terrorists in exchanged for abducted soldier.

Olmert: Shalit deal is a 'crime'

Iran's atomic organization confirms uranium enrichment at Fordow

Atomic Energy Organization of Iran confirms earlier reports that Iran injected uranium gas into centrifuges at Fordow.

Iran's atomic organization confirms uranium enrichment at Fordow

EU concerned over Iran's uranium enrichment

European Union urges Iran to reverse its activities that violate its commitments to 2015 nuclear deal.

EU concerned over Iran's uranium enrichment

German teens investigated over anti-Semitic songs

Three 14-year-olds under investigation for allegedly playing anti-Semitic songs after visit to Buchenwald concentration camp.

German teens investigated over anti-Semitic songs

Warren: Iran deal worked before Trump ripped it up

Democratic presidential candidate calls for diplomacy with Iran after it announces uranium enrichment at Fordow.

Warren: Iran deal worked before Trump ripped it up

'Iran's uranium enrichment a big step in the wrong direction'

US State Department condemns Iran's expansion of uranium enrichment activities.

'Iran's uranium enrichment a big step in the wrong direction'

Britain condemns approval of construction in Judea and Samaria

Britain says "settlements" are illegal in response to Israeli approval of more than 2,300 housing units in Judea and Samaria.

Britain condemns approval of construction in Judea and Samaria

Omar endorses Sanders: Proud to stand with son of Jewish refugee

Rep. Ilhan Omar becomes latest member of "The Squad" to endorse Bernie Sanders for president.

Omar endorses Sanders: Proud to stand with son of Jewish refugee

Turkey captures sister of eliminated ISIS leader

Turkey captures sister of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in northern Syria.

Turkey captures sister of eliminated ISIS leader

US sanctions Iran on 40th anniversary of embassy storming

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces new sanctions against nine aides to Khamenei.

US sanctions Iran on 40th anniversary of embassy storming

EU condemns rocket fire on Sderot

EU Spokesperson says firing of rockets on civilians is unacceptable and must end immediately.

EU condemns rocket fire on Sderot

Khamenei: Talks with US won't achieve anything

Iran's Supreme Leader rules out any negotiations with the United States.

Khamenei: Talks with US won't achieve anything

Poway to name street after synagogue shooting victim

City Council of Poway to name street in honor of Lori Lynn Gilbert-Kaye who was murdered in attack on Chabad of Poway.

Poway to name street after synagogue shooting victim