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

Pelosi: There's no 'taint' of anti-Semitism in Democratic Party

House Speaker rejects allegations of anti-Semitism in Democratic Party amid criticism by Trump and Republicans.

Pelosi: There's no 'taint' of anti-Semitism in Democratic Party

North Korean leader oversees test of 'tactical guided weapon'

North Korean media reports Kim Jong Un oversaw testing of a new type of tactical guided weapon.

North Korean leader oversees test of 'tactical guided weapon'

Greenblatt on peace plan report: This is an accurate report

US envoy confirms Reuters report saying that peace plan will be unveiled in June.

Greenblatt on peace plan report: This is an accurate report

Home of Ofra terrorist demolished

Israeli security forces demolish home of terrorist who murdered baby Amiad Israel Ish-Ran.

Home of Ofra terrorist demolished

Iran labels US forces in the Middle East as 'terrorists'

Iranian lawmakers overwhelmingly approve bill authorizing the government to act firmly in response to "terrorist actions" by US forces.

Iran labels US forces in the Middle East as 'terrorists'

Egypt votes to allow Sisi to extend rule

Egypt's parliament overwhelmingly approves constitutional amendments allowing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to stay in power until 2030.

Egypt votes to allow Sisi to extend rule

Trump vetoes measure to end US military support for Saudis

US President Donald Trump vetoes measure that would have cut off US military support for the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen's civil war.

Trump vetoes measure to end US military support for Saudis

PA cabinet leader: Trump's peace plan will be 'born dead'

Mohammad Shtayyeh: Trump has no partners, everyone will reject his peace plan.

PA cabinet leader: Trump's peace plan will be 'born dead'

US int'l maps include Golan Heights as part of Israel

US envoy Jason Greenblatt unveils new US international maps following Trump recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

US int'l maps include Golan Heights as part of Israel

Notre Dame Cathedral fire extinguished

Notre Dame Cathedral's spire collapses in fire, but firefighters salvage building's main towers.

Notre Dame Cathedral fire extinguished

Khamenei: Normalizing relations with Israel against the Quran

Iran’s Supreme Leader says some Arab countries "have become servants of America and the Zionists".

Khamenei: Normalizing relations with Israel against the Quran

Turkey: S-400 purchase shouldn't trigger US sanctions

Turkey’s Defense Minister says his country’s purchase of Russian air defense missile system should not trigger US sanctions.

Turkey: S-400 purchase shouldn't trigger US sanctions

Will the peace initiative provoke riots?

White House preparing to reinforce security at embassies around the world over fears of violent protests by Muslims.

Will the peace initiative provoke riots?

Bolton hails US-Israel relations

Following meeting with Israeli counterpart, National Security Advisor hails US-Israel strategic partnership.

Bolton hails US-Israel relations

Gantz: I'll be prime minister

Blue and White chairman in TV interview: 35 seats is an unprecedented achievement. I'm 100% certain I'll be prime minister one day.

Gantz: I'll be prime minister

Report: Trump plan won't include Palestinian state

Sources familiar with "Deal of the Century" say plan will focus heavily on Israeli security concerns.

Report: Trump plan won't include Palestinian state

Imprisoned terrorists to receive public telephones

Hunger strike of imprisoned terrorists will end after prison service agrees to install public telephones in the prisons.

Imprisoned terrorists to receive public telephones

Brazil's President congratulates Netanyahu

Jair Bolsonaro tweets congratulations to Netanyahu: Bibi is a great leader.

Brazil's President congratulates Netanyahu

Texas to amend anti-BDS law

Texas lawmakers amending law banning business with Israel boycotters.

Texas to amend anti-BDS law

US sanctions Lebanese network over Hezbollah ties

US officials announce sanctions against Lebanese network accused of helping finance Hezbollah.

US sanctions Lebanese network over Hezbollah ties

Pompeo congratulates Netanyahu

Secretary of State on Twitter: Mazal Tov to Netanyahu on his re-election. The US-Israel alliance is unbreakable.

Pompeo congratulates Netanyahu

It's official: New Right will not be in the Knesset

Central Elections Committee publishes final results of the 2019 elections. Likud has 36 seats, followed by Blue and White with 35.

It's official: New Right will not be in the Knesset

Bennett and Shaked appear to have passed threshold

Counting of soldiers' votes finds that New Right has passed the 3.25% electoral threshold. Feiglin's Zehut will not get in.

Bennett and Shaked appear to have passed threshold

Erdogan: S-400 could be delivered earlier than scheduled

Turkish President says delivery of Russian missile defense systems could be earlier than initially planned.

Erdogan: S-400 could be delivered earlier than scheduled

BDS activists to Madonna: Cancel Eurovision performance

Palestinian Arab academics and intellectuals call on pop singer to abandon her plans to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel.

BDS activists to Madonna: Cancel Eurovision performance

Nasrallah: Blacklisting IRGC is 'foolish'

Hezbollah leader condemns US decision to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group.

Nasrallah: Blacklisting IRGC is 'foolish'

Hunger striking terrorists believed to be secretly eating

Israel Prison Service that many of the hunger striking terrorist prisoners stored food in their cells and are secretly eating.

Hunger striking terrorists believed to be secretly eating

Pence to Netanyahu: I appreciate your leadership

US Vice President calls Netanyahu to congratulate him on his election victory.

Pence to Netanyahu: I appreciate your leadership

Abbas hopes Israeli elections will help bring peace

PA chairman: We don't need a government that doesn't believe in peace.

Abbas hopes Israeli elections will help bring peace

Pompeo refuses to back two-state solution

In testimony before Senate, Pompeo says Israelis and Palestinians will decide how to resolve the conflict.

Pompeo refuses to back two-state solution

Channel 13 exit poll:

Likud - 35 seats, Blue and White - 34

Updated exit poll finds that Likud leads Gantz-Lapid's party by one seat.

Likud - 35 seats, Blue and White - 34

Erdan: Gantz cannot establish a coalition

Likud Minister takes a jab at Gantz: Some give speeches, some are already discussing the next coalition.

Erdan: Gantz cannot establish a coalition

Gantz: I will be everyone's Prime Minister

"Our people and our society chose to unite, connect, and escape the split," says Blue and White chairman.

Gantz: I will be everyone's Prime Minister

Gabbay: An electoral blow to Labor

Labor Party chairman discusses disappointing election results, but does not announce he will step down.

Gabbay: An electoral blow to Labor

New PA cabinet leader to present government in coming days

Mohammad Shtayyeh's new cabinet will not include any supporters of Hamas, the longtime rival of Fatah.

New PA cabinet leader to present government in coming days

Syria: Blacklist of IRGC serves Israeli interests

Syria condemns Trump’s decision to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organization.

Syria: Blacklist of IRGC serves Israeli interests

Maryland man charged in van attack plot near capital

Maryland man charged with stealing a rental truck that he planned to use to kill pedestrians in Nice-style attack.

Maryland man charged in van attack plot near capital

Arab countries hold off on UN action over US Golan move

Arab countries meet at UN to discuss Trump's decision to recognize Israel's sovereignty over Golan, but do not agree to take action.

Arab countries hold off on UN action over US Golan move

Brazilian President: I haven't changed my mind on embassy

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tells local radio station he hasn't changed his mind about relocating Brazilian embassy to Jerusalem.

Brazilian President: I haven't changed my mind on embassy

PA warns Netanyahu against Judea and Samaria sovereignty

PA official: Netanyahu will face a “real problem” if he applies Israeli sovereignty over Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

PA warns Netanyahu against Judea and Samaria sovereignty