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

Saudi King and Crown Prince meet slain journalist's family

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offer condolences to family of Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi King and Crown Prince meet slain journalist's family

Trump: Saudi journalist's death the 'worst cover-up ever'

Trump ramps up rhetoric against Saudi Arabia over death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Trump: Saudi journalist's death the 'worst cover-up ever'

Liberman orders resumption of fuel supplies to Gaza

In accordance with recommendation of security officials, Defense Minister orders resumption of fuel from Israel to Gaza as of Wednesday.

Liberman orders resumption of fuel supplies to Gaza

New Jersey and Israel sign cooperation agreement

State of New Jersey and Israel Innovation Authority sign agreement aimed at strengthening economic ties.

New Jersey and Israel sign cooperation agreement

France: Israel should cancel demolition of Bedouin outpost

France welcomes decision to postpone demolition of Khan al-Ahmar, but also urges Israel to cancel the demolition altogether.

France: Israel should cancel demolition of Bedouin outpost

Report: Qatar would pay for Gaza's fuel under ceasefire deal

TV report says cabinet has been briefed on UN and Egypt-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Report: Qatar would pay for Gaza's fuel under ceasefire deal

Jordan rules out negotiations with Israel

Jordanian Foreign Minister says his government is not open to discussions on renewing the leases of the territories in Tzofar and Naharayim.

Jordan rules out negotiations with Israel

Iranian official threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa

Senior Iranian official threatens to raze Israeli cities if Israel “carries out even the smallest mistake” against Iran.

Iranian official threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa

Saudi FM: We don't know where slain journalist's body is

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir insists the kingdom does not know how Jamal Khashoggi was killed or where his body is.

Saudi FM: We don't know where slain journalist's body is

Egyptian author arrested on charges of 'fake news'

Egyptian police arrest author of a book criticizing the government's economic policy.

Egyptian author arrested on charges of 'fake news'

Trump and Erdogan: Khashoggi case needs to be 'cleared up'

Turkish President and US President discuss death of Saudi journalist.

Trump and Erdogan: Khashoggi case needs to be 'cleared up'

Trump 'not satisfied' with Saudi account of journalist's death

President Trump makes clear he is "not satisfied" with Saudi Arabia's account of death of Jamal Khashoggi.

Trump 'not satisfied' with Saudi account of journalist's death

Trump prefers a woman to succeed Haley

Trump says he would prefer that successor to US Ambassador to the UN be a woman, but is still considering several people for the position.

Trump prefers a woman to succeed Haley

PA leader: Thwart evacuation of Bedouin village

PA cabinet leader visits Khan al-Ahmar, thanks residents for their stance against "the occupation".

PA leader: Thwart evacuation of Bedouin village

US offers reward for Al-Qaeda jihadist

US offers $5 million reward to find Al-Qaeda terrorist who urged attacks on Jews and Americans after Washington recognized Jerusalem.

US offers reward for Al-Qaeda jihadist

Goldman Sachs pulls out of Saudi Arabian conference

Goldman Sachs pulls top exec Dina Powell from attending conference in Saudi Arabia in wake of disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Goldman Sachs pulls out of Saudi Arabian conference

White House denies Lauder sent by Trump to meet Abbas

White House denies Israeli TV report that Trump had sent WJC President to convince Abbas to resume peace talks.

White House denies Lauder sent by Trump to meet Abbas

Hamas says it will investigate latest rocket attack

Senior Hamas official says rocket attack this week aimed to sabotage Egyptian ceasefire efforts.

Hamas says it will investigate latest rocket attack

Trump: 'Certainly looks' like Saudi journalist is dead

Trump says consequences for the Saudis "will have to be very severe" if they are found to have killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Trump: 'Certainly looks' like Saudi journalist is dead

Zarif: US is out of control

Iran’s Foreign Minister blasts latest US sanctions against his country, says Washington is addicted to sanctions.

Zarif: US is out of control

Gaza envelope to resume normal routine

Following assessment, Home Front Command lifts the restrictions that were imposed on the Gaza envelope.

Gaza envelope to resume normal routine

German far-right lawmaker pictured with Hitler wine

Alternative for Germany trying to expel regional lawmaker who posed in front of wine bottles featuring pictures of Nazi leader.

German far-right lawmaker pictured with Hitler wine

Cabinet meeting on Gaza escalation concludes

Meeting of Political-Security cabinet concludes after five and a half hours. Ministers instructed not to give interviews to the media.

Cabinet meeting on Gaza escalation concludes

Iran accuses US of 'blind vindictiveness'

Iranian Foreign Ministry blasts new US sanctions against the paramilitary Basij group, says they are an insult to international mechanisms.

Iran accuses US of 'blind vindictiveness'

Gaza rocket explodes in Be'er Sheva

Sirens heard shortly after 3:30 a.m. in Be’er Sheva and the surrounding area. Rocket explodes near home in the city.

Gaza rocket explodes in Be'er Sheva

Liberman orders closing of Gaza crossings

Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings to be closed following rocket attack on Be'er Sheva.

Liberman orders closing of Gaza crossings

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

US Treasury Department slaps sanctions on Iranian paramilitary group and a network of businesses that were providing it with financing.

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

UN votes to allow PA to chair G77

General Assembly votes to allow Palestinian Authority to chair group of 77 developing nations. US, Israel and Australia vote against.

UN votes to allow PA to chair G77

Terror motive not ruled out in Cologne hostage taking

German police say man who hurled a firebomb and then took a woman hostage in Cologne may have had a "terrorist" motive.

Terror motive not ruled out in Cologne hostage taking

US designates Hezbollah a 'transnational criminal organization'

Hezbollah to be targeted with tougher investigations and prosecutions.

US designates Hezbollah a 'transnational criminal organization'

Australian PM: No decision yet on embassy relocation

Australian PM Scott Morrison stresses he has not yet decided to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, will hold consultations.

Australian PM: No decision yet on embassy relocation

Hamas official: Netanyahu should read history

Senior Hamas official Mahmoud al-Zahar unfazed by Netanyahu and Liberman’s threats to use force against Hamas.

Hamas official: Netanyahu should read history

Rouhani: Trump administration the most hostile in 40 years

Iranian President accuses US of seeking regime change in Iran.

Rouhani: Trump administration the most hostile in 40 years

EU calls for restraint following latest Gaza violence

EU calls on both sides to show restraint after yet another day of violence by Palestinian Arabs along the Gaza border.

EU calls for restraint following latest Gaza violence

NYPD says Brooklyn attack was a hate crime

New York police determine the assault of an Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn was a hate crime.

NYPD says Brooklyn attack was a hate crime

Saudi King, Erdogan speak in wake of journalist's disappearance

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Turkish President Recep stress importance of two countries' relations.

Saudi King, Erdogan speak in wake of journalist's disappearance

Crossing between Israel and Syria to reopen Monday

Quneitra Crossing between Israel and Syria will only be used by UN forces who intend to cross from Israel to Syria and return.

Crossing between Israel and Syria to reopen Monday

Canada announces $50 million in funding for UNRWA

Canada steps up aid for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” following US cut.

Canada announces $50 million in funding for UNRWA

'They cut the security fence and placed explosive devices'

Soldier who identified the incident on the Gaza border over the weekend recalls what took place.

'They cut the security fence and placed explosive devices'

Austrian Chancellor: Israel's security is our interest

Sebastian Kurz stresses his country's commitment to Israel's security, explains why embassy relocation is not on the agenda at the moment.

Austrian Chancellor: Israel's security is our interest