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

North Korean leader supervises air force drill

Kim Jong Un supervises air force drills after US and South Korea cancel joint drill in order to promote talks with North Korea.

North Korean leader supervises air force drill

Pompeo: We'll keep fighting ISIS

United States will continue to lead the coalition against ISIS, Secretary of State assures allies.

Pompeo: We'll keep fighting ISIS

Rivlin outline: 'No disqualifications, no boycotts'

Channel 13 News reveals details about President Rivlin's plan for unity government as presented to Netanyahu and Gantz.

Rivlin outline: 'No disqualifications, no boycotts'

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad military compound and headquarters after ceasefire breached.

IDF attacks Islamic Jihad targets

Former Lebanese finance minister to be appointed PM

New Lebanese government to be made up of both politicians and technocrats.

Former Lebanese finance minister to be appointed PM

Liberman responds to Netanyahu

"Pledge to the people of Israel that you will not take the State of Israel to a third election campaign," says Yisrael Beytenu chairman.

Liberman responds to Netanyahu

Report: Ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Senior Egyptian official says Israel and Islamic Jihad agreed on ceasefire as of 5:30 a.m. No official confirmation.

Report: Ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Turkey: We captured 'important' ISIS figure

Turkey’s Interior Minister says his country captured an “important” figure within ISIS, doesn't provide details.

Turkey: We captured 'important' ISIS figure

Elkin: Why is Liberman so silent?

Minister Ze'ev Elkin criticizes Yisrael Beytenu chairman's silence in the wake of Joint List's criticism of Netanyahu.

Elkin: Why is Liberman so silent?

Israeli official:

'Islamic Jihad's demands prove Israel was successful'

Senior Israeli official responds to Islamic Jihad's demands for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, the rocket fire continues.

'Islamic Jihad's demands prove Israel was successful'

Sirens in southern and central Israel

Sirens heard in Gaza envelope and Coastal Plain. IDF investigating.

Sirens in southern and central Israel

'Israel has every right to defend itself'

Former Austrian Chancellor expresses support for Israel amid rocket fire from Gaza.

'Israel has every right to defend itself'

Iran condemns Israel for eliminating terrorist

Iran calls for "occupation" to be punished after Israel eliminates Islamic Jihad leader.

Iran condemns Israel for eliminating terrorist

Man killed during protest in Beirut

Local official for Lebanese political party shot dead by soldiers, marking the first death in 27 days of nationwide protests.

Man killed during protest in Beirut

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