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

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

Somali ISIS affiliate swears allegiance to new leader

Somalia's ISIS affiliate swears allegiance to Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi.

Somali ISIS affiliate swears allegiance to new leader

Iranian judoka recognized as refugee in Germany

Saeid Mollaei fled to Germany after being ordered to throw away match in order not to compete against an Israeli.

Iranian judoka recognized as refugee in Germany

Assad: Trump is the best US president

Syrian President on Donald Trump: He's the best president because he is the most transparent.

Assad: Trump is the best US president

ISIS names new leader after Baghdadi eliminated

ISIS announces its new leader is Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi.

ISIS names new leader after Baghdadi eliminated

US sanctions Iran's construction sector

State Department announces sanctions on Iran’s construction sector and trade in four materials used in its military or nuclear programs.

US sanctions Iran's construction sector

US withholding aid for Lebanon

Officials say Trump administration withholding $105 million in security aid for Lebanon amid protests in the country.

US withholding aid for Lebanon

North Korea tests 'super-large rocket launchers'

North Korea says Kim Jong Un was "satisfied" with successful tests of several rocket launchers.

North Korea tests 'super-large rocket launchers'

PA welcomes Oslo ban of 'settlement' products

Fatah says it views the boycott of "settlement" goods as legitimate means to discourage Israel.

PA welcomes Oslo ban of 'settlement' products

Report: Hariri willing to return as Lebanese PM

Senior official says Saad Hariri is ready to return as prime minister of a new Lebanese government if certain conditions are met.

Report: Hariri willing to return as Lebanese PM

Gantz optimistic a unity government will be formed

Blue and White chairman publishes update on coalition negotiations: The picture painted in the media is not necessarily accurate.

Gantz optimistic a unity government will be formed

US, Gulf allies sanction Iran and Hezbollah

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz welcomes sanctions on IRGC and Hezbollah: The right way to fight Iranian aggression.

US, Gulf allies sanction Iran and Hezbollah

Watch: US forces raid ISIS leader's hideout

Pentagon publishes footage from the operation to eliminate ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Watch: US forces raid ISIS leader's hideout

IAEA chooses new head

Argentina's Rafael Grossi chosen to head UN's nuclear watchdog which monitors Iran's implementation of 2015 deal.

IAEA chooses new head

House approves sanctions against Turkey

House of Representatives approves sanctions against Turkey over Syria operation.

House approves sanctions against Turkey

Prominent Corbyn critic will be able to run again

Dame Margaret Hodge, who criticized Labour leader over anti-Semitis, reselected by her local party to run again.

Prominent Corbyn critic will be able to run again

Knesset Speaker to Sanders: Stop talking nosense

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein responds to Senator Bernie Sanders who said he would re-allocate US aid for Israel to Gaza.

Knesset Speaker to Sanders: Stop talking nosense

Pompeo calls for stable government in Lebanon

Following resignation of Lebanese PM, Secretary of State urges country's leaders to form a new government quickly.

Pompeo calls for stable government in Lebanon

Haley: Sanders wants to give Israel's money to terrorists

Former US Ambassador to UN: Just when you thought Bernie Sanders couldn’t get any more radical, he outdid himself.

Haley: Sanders wants to give Israel's money to terrorists

Parents of slain journalist thank Trump

The parents of Jewish journalist Steven Sotloff, who was beheaded by ISIS, say they are glad the group's leader was eliminated.

Parents of slain journalist thank Trump

US confirms death of ISIS spokesman

State Department official confirms that Abu al-Hassan al-Muhajir was killed in operation in Syria.

US confirms death of ISIS spokesman

Swedish FM: BDS is not anti-Semitic

Sweden’s newly appointed foreign minister says she wants to strengthen ties with Israel, but also believes BDS is legitimate.

Swedish FM: BDS is not anti-Semitic

ISIS spokesman killed hours after leader

Kurdish fighters say ISIS spokesman Abu Hassan al-Muhajir was killed in joint US-Kurdish raid.

ISIS spokesman killed hours after leader

Info about ISIS leader's location came from one of his wives

Two American officials say one of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's wives revealed information about his whereabouts.

Info about ISIS leader's location came from one of his wives

Biden: Hate has torn us apart, we must end it

Former US Vice President comments on first anniversary of Pittsburgh attack.

Biden: Hate has torn us apart, we must end it

Iran downplays Trump threats

Iranian Defense Minister says Trump's threat of a possible attack on Iran is a "bluff".

Iran downplays Trump threats

A year later, Argentine soccer team to play in Israel

Argentina’s national soccer team to play in Israel, a year after previous friendly match was cancelled due to BDS pressure.

A year later, Argentine soccer team to play in Israel