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

Justice Department to seek death penalty for Pittsburgh shooter

Justice Department files for death penalty for Robert Bowers, accused of killing 11 people in attack at Tree of Life Synagogue last year.

Justice Department to seek death penalty for Pittsburgh shooter

PA blasts State Department for removing it from its website

Abbas spokesman says US move shows it is "fully aligned with the extremist Israeli right-wing."

PA blasts State Department for removing it from its website

Iran's FM unexpectedly visits G7 summit

France’s invitation to Mohammad Javad Zarif for talks at G7 summit reportedly comes as surprise to Trump.

Iran's FM unexpectedly visits G7 summit

Report: Israel attacked in Lebanon

Lebanese media report that Israel targeted PFLP in Bekaa region, near Syria border.

Report: Israel attacked in Lebanon

IDF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza

IDF jets attack office of Hamas commander in retaliation for rocket fire. In addition: Israel to reduce fuel transfers to Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza

Trump 'not happy' with North Korean missile tests

US President says he's "not happy" about North Korea's persistent testing of missiles but denies they violate any agreement.

Trump 'not happy' with North Korean missile tests

Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense

Secretary of State speaks with Netanyahu following thwarting of planned Iranian drone attack on Israel.

Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense

Head of Iran's Quds Force threatens Israel

Qassem Soleimani responds to Israel thwarting Iranian drone attack.

Head of Iran's Quds Force threatens Israel

IRGC commander claims Iran tested new missile

Major General Hossein Salami, commander of Revolutionary Guards, says Iran test fired a new missile, doesn't provide details.

IRGC commander claims Iran tested new missile

North Korean leader supervises test of 'newly developed' weapon

North Korean media says leader Kim Jong Un supervised test-firing of "super-large multiple rocket launcher".

North Korean leader supervises test of 'newly developed' weapon

Hezbollah claims: Two Israeli drones fell in Beirut

Hezbollah claims that an Israeli drone fell in southern Beirut and a second exploded near the ground.

Hezbollah claims: Two Israeli drones fell in Beirut

Poll: Right - 57 seats, left - 53 seats

Israel Hayom-i24News poll: Likud has 32 seats, Blue and White has 31. Otzma Yehudit and Zehut do not pass the threshold.

Poll: Right - 57 seats, left - 53 seats

Iran unveils new domestic missile system

Iran rolls out surface-to-air Bavar-373 which it says rivals the Russian S-400.

Iran unveils new domestic missile system

PA accepts half a billion dollars from Israel

PA accepts money from Israel despite previously rejecting tax payments due to offsetting of terrorist salaries.

PA accepts half a billion dollars from Israel

Canadian newspaper editor to be jailed for promoting hatred

Editor of Toronto-based publication sent to one year in jail for promoting hatred against women and Jews.

Canadian newspaper editor to be jailed for promoting hatred

Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker

Sweden officials say Stena Impero, captured by Revolutionary Guards in July, will be released soon.

Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker

Terrorist throws grenades at soldiers and is shot

Armed terrorist approaches border with Gaza, throws grenades at IDF troops before being shot.

Terrorist throws grenades at soldiers and is shot

Macron: Not hanging my hopes on Trump's peace deal

French President says he is no longer waiting for "Deal of the Century", is working on other solutions.

Macron: Not hanging my hopes on Trump's peace deal

Macron to meet Iranian officials ahead of G7 summit

French President says he will make proposals to Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions with US.

Macron to meet Iranian officials ahead of G7 summit

Sa'ar: Shaked will be in the Likud, I hope Bennett will be too

MK Sa'ar does not regret the criticism against Netanyahu on Gaza, is convinced that a right-wing government can be formed and attacks Lapid.

Sa'ar: Shaked will be in the Likud, I hope Bennett will be too

Pompeo praises Paraguay designation of Hamas and Hezbollah

Secretary of State welcomes Paraguay’s designation of Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations, calls on other to follow suit.

Pompeo praises Paraguay designation of Hamas and Hezbollah

IDF attacks twice in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks on the south.

IDF attacks twice in Gaza

Iranian commander: We have the most advanced missile technology

Senior IRGC commander boasts that Iran has the most advanced missile technology among the countries in the Middle East.

Iranian commander: We have the most advanced missile technology

Pompeo:

'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Secretary of State says US will take every action it can to prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria.

'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Report: Iranian tanker headed for Syria

Western intelligence sources say tanker filled with Iranian oil is headed towards Syria, in violation of American sanctions.

Report: Iranian tanker headed for Syria

Amir Peretz: Blue and White will fall apart after the elections

Labor chairman reveals he planned to run for president, but changed his plans in light of the elections.

Amir Peretz: Blue and White will fall apart after the elections

Iranian official: We never should've signed nuclear deal

Khamenei's military adviser says Iran made a mistake by signing 2015 deal, clarifies his country won't negotiate while under sanctions.

Iranian official: We never should've signed nuclear deal

Report: Qatari envoy to bring more money into Gaza

Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi expected to arrive in Gaza on Thursday, and perhaps bring with him funds for needy families.

Report: Qatari envoy to bring more money into Gaza

Brazil could designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization

Brazil considering designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization as part of President Bolsonaro’s efforts to strengthen ties with Trump.

Brazil could designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization

'We cannot let Trump and Netanyahu hide the occupation'

Watch: Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib hold press conference to respond to Israel's decision to deny them entry.

'We cannot let Trump and Netanyahu hide the occupation'

Jordan urges pressure on Israel over Al-Aqsa

Jordan’s Foreign Minister meets EU ambassadors, calls on international community to pressure Israel to stop “violations” against Al-Aqsa.

Jordan urges pressure on Israel over Al-Aqsa

Trump: The Democrats have such disdain for Israel

Trump criticizes Democrats over reports that they may retaliate for Israel's decision to ban Omar and Tlaib.

Trump: The Democrats have such disdain for Israel

Abbas wishes to strengthen relations with Japan

PA chairman meets Japanese parliamentary delegation, praises Japan's support for "Palestine".

Abbas wishes to strengthen relations with Japan

Report: Iran preparing another satellite launch

Satellite images show Iran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing to put one in orbit.

Report: Iran preparing another satellite launch

ISIS claims attack at wedding reception in Afghanistan

Suicide bomber kills 63, wounds 182 at wedding party in Kabul.

ISIS claims attack at wedding reception in Afghanistan

Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar

Grace 1, now known as the Adrian Darya 1, leaves Gibraltar despite US attempt to recapture the tanker.

Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar

Trump: Peace plan will likely be released after Israeli election

Trump says he will likely wait until after the Israeli elections to release his peace plan, but could release pieces before.

Trump: Peace plan will likely be released after Israeli election

Abbas speaks to new British PM

PA says Boris Johnson expressed his support for "two-state solution" in phone call with chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Abbas speaks to new British PM

Austria concerned by radical Islamic terrorism

Austrian intelligence report finds that radical Islamic terrorism is still the number one security issue in the country.

Austria concerned by radical Islamic terrorism

North Korea conducts another missile test

South Korea’s military says that North Korea fired two more projectiles into the sea.

North Korea conducts another missile test