Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

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After White House criticism

BBC defends Gaza coverage following White House accusations

BBC strongly defends its Gaza war reporting following criticism from Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, who cited its inaccuracies regarding an attack near a food distribution site.

BBC defends Gaza coverage following White House accusations

Amid Gaza war

Major Irish university severs ties with Israel amid Gaza war

Trinity College Dublin announces a complete severing of institutional ties with Israel, citing "ongoing violations of international and humanitarian law." The decision includes divesting from Israeli companies and ending academic collaborations.

Major Irish university severs ties with Israel amid Gaza war

Over antisemitism

Trump admin moves to strip Columbia of accreditation over antisemitism concerns

Trump administration initiates action to revoke Columbia University's accreditation, citing the school's failure to protect Jewish students from harassment.

Trump admin moves to strip Columbia of accreditation over antisemitism concerns

Iran signals openness to regional enrichment consortium on home soil

A senior Iranian official indicates Tehran's openness to a US proposal for a regional uranium enrichment consortium, contingent on its operation within Iran.

Iran signals openness to regional enrichment consortium on home soil

Czech PM:

Czech PM: Jerusalem embassy move will occur at the 'right moment'

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala affirms the Czech Republic's commitment to move its embassy to Jerusalem, says the move would occur at a "right moment".

Czech PM: Jerusalem embassy move will occur at the 'right moment'

Amid feud with parent company

Ben & Jerry's board accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza, deepening Unilever feud

Ben & Jerry's independent board escalates its feud with parent company Unilever, issuing a statement denouncing the Gaza conflict as "genocide."

Ben & Jerry's board accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza, deepening Unilever feud

Judge extends block on Harvard foreign student ban

Federal judge extends temporary order blocking the Trump administration's revocation of Harvard's ability to enroll international students.

Judge extends block on Harvard foreign student ban

Indonesian President:

Indonesian President: Ready to recognize Israel if it recognizes 'Palestine'

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto states Indonesia is ready to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, but only if Israel recognizes Palestine as an independent state.

Indonesian President: Ready to recognize Israel if it recognizes 'Palestine'

Judge rules:

Judge says Mahmoud Khalil deportation is 'likely unconstitutional'

Federal judge rules that the Trump administration's attempt to deport pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is "likely unconstitutional," though he remains detained.

Judge says Mahmoud Khalil deportation is 'likely unconstitutional'

'Unfair trial'

'Unfair trial': Iran executes man on charges of spying for Israel

Iran executes Pedram Madani, 41, convicted of spying for Israel, despite pleas from his family and activists who cited an unfair trial. Madani is the second man executed on such charges in two months.

'Unfair trial': Iran executes man on charges of spying for Israel

After UK's comment

Iranian FM slams UK 'zero enrichment' demand, threatens talks halt

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi threatens to end nuclear talks with European officials after UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson seemingly backed US calls for "zero enrichment" in Iran.

Iranian FM slams UK 'zero enrichment' demand, threatens talks halt

Norway:

Norway's parliament to reject broad boycott of Israeli-linked firms

Norway's parliament will reject calls for its $1.8 trillion wealth fund to impose a blanket boycott on companies operating in "occupied Palestinian territories."

Norway's parliament to reject broad boycott of Israeli-linked firms

Ireland moves to outlaw imports from ‘settlements’

Ireland's government approves drafting a bill to ban imports from Israeli "settlements," citing international law and an ICJ ruling.

Ireland moves to outlaw imports from ‘settlements’

State Department:

State Department spokeswoman: Gaza aid criticism is the height of hypocrisy

State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce hits back at UN and NGO criticism of the new US-backed Gaza aid effort, calling it "the height of hypocrisy."

State Department spokeswoman: Gaza aid criticism is the height of hypocrisy

Colombia appoints first ambassador to 'State of Palestine'

Colombia’s President appoints Jorge Ivan Ospina as the country's first ambassador to the "State of Palestine," formalizing diplomatic ties with an embassy in Ramallah.

Colombia appoints first ambassador to 'State of Palestine'

Hamas executes four for aid looting

Hamas executes four men in Gaza for looting aid trucks, as a clan leader in southern Gaza challenges Hamas's control by forming his own force to secure aid deliveries.

Hamas executes four for aid looting

Amid nuclear talks

Iran rules out uranium enrichment suspension amid nuclear talks

Iran rejects the idea that it will suspend its uranium enrichment, a core US demand in nuclear talks between the sides.

Iran rules out uranium enrichment suspension amid nuclear talks

Toronto man charged for death threats against Israeli community

Toronto Police announce arrest of Basel Al-Sukhon, 26, for hate-motivated death threats against the Israeli community on social media.

Toronto man charged for death threats against Israeli community

Ahead of Madrid summit

Spain demands Israel sanctions ahead of summit in Madrid

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares calls for sanctions against Israel to end the Gaza war, ahead of a high-level summit in Madrid gathering European and Arab nations.

Spain demands Israel sanctions ahead of summit in Madrid

Malta to recognize 'Palestine' next month

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela announces his nation will officially recognize the "State of Palestine" next month, calls the recognition a "moral responsibility."

Malta to recognize 'Palestine' next month

'We had very good talks'

'We had very good talks': Trump hints at positive outcome in talks with Iran

Trump reports "very good talks" with Iran on nuclear issues, expressing optimism for "good news" and "serious progress."

'We had very good talks': Trump hints at positive outcome in talks with Iran

Amid Gaza war

Jeremy Corbyn demands inquiry into UK-Israel ties amid Gaza war

Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn to introduce a parliamentary bill calling for an independent public inquiry into the UK’s involvement in Israel’s actions in Gaza since October 2023.

Jeremy Corbyn demands inquiry into UK-Israel ties amid Gaza war

Austrian Eurovision winner backtracks on call to exclude Israel

Eurovision 2025 winner JJ walks back his controversial comments calling for Israel's suspension from the competition, claims his words were misunderstood.

Austrian Eurovision winner backtracks on call to exclude Israel

Madrid lawmakers call for Israel arms embargo

Spain's parliament narrowly passes a non-binding motion urging an arms embargo on Israel due to military operations in Gaza.

Madrid lawmakers call for Israel arms embargo

Iranian FM:

Iranian FM: Zero bombs = deal, zero enrichment = no deal

Ahead of next round of nuclear talks with the US, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi again reiterates his country’s stance on nuclear enrichment.

Iranian FM: Zero bombs = deal, zero enrichment = no deal

Rubio hints:

Rubio hints at more Arab nations joining Abraham Accords this year

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicates that more Arab nations could normalize ties with Israel by year-end, as Washington prioritizes a historic deal with Saudi Arabia.

Rubio hints at more Arab nations joining Abraham Accords this year

Eurovision winner:

Eurovision winner: Disappointing to see Israel still participating

Austrian Eurovision 2025 champion JJ voices strong opinions regarding Israel's participation in the contest and the fairness of the voting system, expresses desire for Eurovision 2026 to be held "without Israel."

Eurovision winner: Disappointing to see Israel still participating

Iran, US to resume nuclear talks in Rome

Iran and the United States to hold their fifth round of nuclear talks in Rome this week, mediated by Oman. The discussions aim for a new agreement where sanctions relief would curb Iran's nuclear activities.

Iran, US to resume nuclear talks in Rome

US Ambassador:

US Ambassador slams Houthi terror: Israel has the right to defend itself

US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Shea condemns Houthi terrorists, affirms US support for Israel's right to respond to Houthi missile attacks.

US Ambassador slams Houthi terror: Israel has the right to defend itself

Iran's Supreme Leader:

Iran's Supreme Leader: Nuclear talks 'unlikely' to yield any results

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expresses profound doubt regarding the efficacy of nuclear talks with the United States, warns the US against "speaking nonsense."

Iran's Supreme Leader: Nuclear talks 'unlikely' to yield any results

Amid antisemitism concerns

Harvard President skips Senate hearing amidst antisemitism concerns

Harvard President Alan Garber declines to testify at a Senate hearing on higher education issues. Committee Chair Sen. Cassidy expresses disappointment, noting concerns about "tolerance of antisemitism" on campus.

Harvard President skips Senate hearing amidst antisemitism concerns

Vance denies canceling Israel trip over Gaza

US Vice President refutes report stating he canceled his planned Israel trip due to expanded IDF operations in Gaza, says decision was primarily logistical.

Vance denies canceling Israel trip over Gaza

'A fighter and survivor'

Netanyahu wishes Biden a speedy recovery: A fighter and survivor

Prime Minister Netanyahu wishes former US President a full recovery from cancer: I have known Joe for 45 years. One thing is for sure, Joe is a fighter and a survivor.

Netanyahu wishes Biden a speedy recovery: A fighter and survivor

Gary Lineker's BBC tenure ends after antisemitic 'rat' post and Gaza remarks

Gary Lineker to leave the BBC on Monday after 26 years, following an antisemitism controversy sparked by a shared social media post featuring a rat, coupled with his branding of Israel's response to the October 7 attacks as "beyond depraved."

Gary Lineker's BBC tenure ends after antisemitic 'rat' post and Gaza remarks

White House:

White House: Reports of Vance Israel visit are false

White House denies reports in Israeli media that Vice President JD Vance plans to visit Israel this week, says Vance will return to Washington on Monday.

White House: Reports of Vance Israel visit are false

Tehran stands firm:

Tehran stands firm: Enrichment is non-negotiable

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declares that uranium enrichment will continue "with or without a deal," even as nuclear talks with the US progress.

Tehran stands firm: Enrichment is non-negotiable

US-Iran nuclear talks:

Tehran denies receiving written nuclear deal offer from US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi refutes an Axios report claiming the US presented a written nuclear deal proposal during indirect talks in Muscat.

Tehran denies receiving written nuclear deal offer from US

'Squad' Reps introduce 'Nakba' legislation, sparking outrage

Reps. Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez, and Omar introduce legislation in Congress marking the 77th anniversary of the "Nakba," the Arabic term used by Palestinian Arabs for what they see as the "catastrophe" of Israel's founding.

'Squad' Reps introduce 'Nakba' legislation, sparking outrage

Hardline on Iran:

Hardline on Iran: Republicans insist on end to all enrichment

Congressional Republicans urge President Trump to eliminate all Iranian nuclear enrichment capacity, citing fears of another "buy time" deal.

Hardline on Iran: Republicans insist on end to all enrichment

Houthis claim hypersonic missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they fired a "hypersonic ballistic missile" towards Ben Gurion Airport, vow continued action until Israel's Gaza offensive ends.

Houthis claim hypersonic missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport