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

Khamenei:

'If we wanted to develop nukes - the US couldn't stop us'

Iran's Supreme Leader says US would not be able to prevent Tehran from producing nuclear weapons.

'If we wanted to develop nukes - the US couldn't stop us'

Canada's election day conflicts with Jewish holiday

Two observant Jews take Canada’s government to court in effort to move date of federal vote which conflicts with Shemini Atzeret.

Canada's election day conflicts with Jewish holiday

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF warplanes and aircraft attack a number of targets in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack on Sderot.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Two tankers attacked in Oman

Attacks in Gulf of Oman leave two tankers in flames. Pompeo: Iran is responsible, we'll go to the UN.

Two tankers attacked in Oman

PA blasts Moldova over embassy relocation

PLO and PA foreign affairs bureau condemn decision by Moldova’s premier to move his country’s embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

PA blasts Moldova over embassy relocation

PA rejects initiatives from Bahrain conference

PA will not assist or facilitate realization of projects to be declared during upcoming US-led economic workshop.

PA rejects initiatives from Bahrain conference

Trump 'in no rush' to make deal with North Korea

US President touts positive relationship with North Korea's Kim, says no rush to reach deal to dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons.

Trump 'in no rush' to make deal with North Korea

IDF attacks Hamas terrorist infrastructure

Israeli warplanes attack underground terrorist infrastructure in southern Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas terrorist infrastructure

Erdogan: S-400 purchase a 'done deal'

Turkish President says his country has already bought the Russian S-400 missile defense systems and they will be delivered shortly.

Erdogan: S-400 purchase a 'done deal'

Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired from Gaza

Rocket sirens sounded in Eshkol Regional Council. Iron Dome intercepts one rocket.

Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired from Gaza

MK Kisch: I hope to be Minister of Communications

Likud MK says Netanyahu planning further changes in the transitional government and will probably dismiss Uri Ariel and Yifat Shasha-Biton.

MK Kisch: I hope to be Minister of Communications

Egyptian President meets WJC President

Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Ron Lauder discuss Egyptian-US relations, latest developments in the peace process in the Middle East.

Egyptian President meets WJC President

Syria says Israel attacked in the southern part of the country

Syrian media reports that defense systems intercepted a number of missiles fired from Israel towards Daraa region.

Syria says Israel attacked in the southern part of the country

Moldova to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem

Moldova’s government announces it will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. WJC welcomes the move.

Moldova to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem

PA 'prime minister' blames Israel for financial woes

Mohammed Shtayyeh says PA's financial crisis caused by Israel offsetting terrorist salaries from PA tax funds.

PA 'prime minister' blames Israel for financial woes

US commander: Threat from Iran is 'imminent'

Top commander of US forces in Middle East believes the Iranians or their proxies may orchestrate an attack at any moment.

US commander: Threat from Iran is 'imminent'

Sources: US won't accept more Turkish F-35 pilots

US officials say Washington won't train new pilots who on F-35 fighter jets due to Turkey's purchase of S-400s from Russia.

Sources: US won't accept more Turkish F-35 pilots

Hamas livid after Abbas phones Rivlin

PA chairman calls President Rivlin to express his condolences over the death of his wife, raising the ire of Hamas.

Hamas livid after Abbas phones Rivlin

UAE says tanker attack was 'sophisticated and coordinated'

UAE tells Security Council that attacks on four tankers was most likely carried out by a state actor, but does not name Iran.

UAE says tanker attack was 'sophisticated and coordinated'

Report: Barak won't form new party

Former PM has decided not to establish a new party ahead of the September elections.

Report: Barak won't form new party

Abbas again hopes US peace plan 'goes to hell'

For the second time in a week, PA chairman blasts US peace plan.

Abbas again hopes US peace plan 'goes to hell'

Iranian FM: Mossad fabricating intelligence about Iran

Mohammad Javad Zarif rejects report that Israel collected information identifying Iran as responsible for sabotaging vessels in UAE.

Iranian FM: Mossad fabricating intelligence about Iran

Report: Saudis escalated ballistic missile program

US government obtains intelligence that Saudi Arabia has significantly escalated its ballistic missile program with the help of China.

Report: Saudis escalated ballistic missile program

Greenblatt to PA: Take responsibility for your economy

US envoy responds to PA cabinet leader who claimed in interview that the PA is on the verge of collapsing.

Greenblatt to PA: Take responsibility for your economy

Germany could outlaw Hezbollah

German's AfD Party submits non-binding resolution calling to outlaw Hezbollah's political wing as well as its military wing.

Germany could outlaw Hezbollah

Khamenei: We'll continue to resist US pressure

Iran’s Supreme Leader says his country will continue resisting US economic and political pressure.

Khamenei: We'll continue to resist US pressure

US expresses condolences over death of Israel's First Lady

State Department statement describes Nechama Rivlin as having "touched the hearts of so many over the years".

US expresses condolences over death of Israel's First Lady

UK radio station sacks former MP following anti-Semitic tweet

Former British MP George Galloway fired from national radio station talkRADIO after posting an anti-Semitic tweet.

UK radio station sacks former MP following anti-Semitic tweet

May: The US and Britain have the same goal regarding Iran

US President and British Prime Minister discuss the Iranian nuclear threat at a joint press conference in London.

May: The US and Britain have the same goal regarding Iran

Kushner meets EU officials to discuss peace plan

EU says US peace plan must include "viable political progress that takes into account aspirations of both Palestinians and Israelis."

Kushner meets EU officials to discuss peace plan

Hamas official: Arab nations 'footing the bill' for Trump plan

Hamas political bureau member Salah Al-Bardawil: Palestinians are capable of crushing the Deal of the Century".

Hamas official: Arab nations 'footing the bill' for Trump plan

Zarif: War and talks don't go together

Iran’s Foreign Minister: US sanctions are an “economic war”, no talks until sanctions are lifted.

Zarif: War and talks don't go together

Stav Shafir to run for Labor leadership if open primaries held

MK Stav Shafir says she would run for the leadership of the Labor Party if open primaries are held.

Stav Shafir to run for Labor leadership if open primaries held

Pompeo clarifies comments on peace plan

Secretary of State: I can see how someone might be concerned that peace plan is one-sided, but that's simply not true.

Pompeo clarifies comments on peace plan

Trump: Israelis need to 'get their act together'

Watch: Trump laments "messed up" political situation in Israel following decision to go to new elections.

Trump: Israelis need to 'get their act together'

Rouhani: US should 'return to normal state'

Iranian President responds to Pompeo who called on Iran to behave like "a normal nation".

Rouhani: US should 'return to normal state'

Poll: Right only has 59 seats without Liberman

Israel Hayom poll finds that Likud and the other right-wing parties would achieve only 59 seats without Yisrael Beytenu.

Poll: Right only has 59 seats without Liberman

Sisi: We won't accept anything the Palestinians don't want

Egyptian President discusses US peace plan, makes clear he will not cede land as part of "Deal of the Century".

Sisi: We won't accept anything the Palestinians don't want

Five dead in alleged Israeli attack in Syria

Syrian media report of air strike on T-4 airbase in Homs. Syrian military official claims attack was an Israeli attack.

Five dead in alleged Israeli attack in Syria

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City

One person seriously wounded in stabbing attack in the Old City of Jerusalem. Terrorist neutralized.

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City