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

Irish Ambassador summoned for reprimand

Irish Ambassador to be reprimanded after Irish parliament advances boycott of products from Judea and Samaria.

Irish Ambassador summoned for reprimand

3.6 magnitude earthquake in northern Israel

Geophysical Institute confirms an earthquake was felt in the north around 10:00 p.m. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Nazareth.

3.6 magnitude earthquake in northern Israel

Iranian Defense Minister: We'll launch another satellite soon

Iranian Defense Minister says Iran fixed the problem that caused its previous satellite launch to fail and will try again.

Iranian Defense Minister: We'll launch another satellite soon

Russia: Publicizing Syria attacks is related to the elections

Russian ambassador to Israel argues that Israel's publicizing of air strikes in Syria is a political move related to upcoming elections.

Russia: Publicizing Syria attacks is related to the elections

Talks between Gantz and Ya'alon accelerating

Negotiations for political alliance between two former IDF Chiefs of Staff have accelerated over the past few days.

Talks between Gantz and Ya'alon accelerating

May: Corbyn willing to sit with Hamas but not with me

British PM rips Labour leader over his refusal to discuss Brexit, takes jab at him on comments on Hamas and Hezbollah.

May: Corbyn willing to sit with Hamas but not with me

Putin and Erdogan agree to coordinate actions in Syria

Russian President and Turkish counterpart meet in Moscow in the wake of US decision to withdraw forces from Syria.

Putin and Erdogan agree to coordinate actions in Syria

Pompeo: Peace efforts will resume after Israeli elections

Secretary of State says Middle East peace plan efforts will begin “immediately” following Israeli elections.

Pompeo: Peace efforts will resume after Israeli elections

Malaysian PM cites Trump in defending ban on Israelis

Malaysian Prime Minister likens his country’s ban on Israeli athletes to Trump's border wall plan.

Malaysian PM cites Trump in defending ban on Israelis

Kerry blasts Trump: He should resign

Former Secretary of State blasts Trump at World Economic Forum, says he doesn't take anything seriously and should resign.

Kerry blasts Trump: He should resign

Syria's UN envoy threatens Ben-Gurion Airport

Syria's UN Ambassador says if Security Council doesn't act against Israeli attacks on his country, Syria will retaliate.

Syria's UN envoy threatens Ben-Gurion Airport

IDF attacks Hamas military camp

IDF fighter jets target a number of terror sites within a Hamas military camp following incident in which IDF officer was wounded by sniper.

IDF attacks Hamas military camp

British Labour official: Reverse Malaysian ban on Israelis

Deputy leader of British Labour party says Paralympic qualifiers in Malaysia should be cancelled if the country refuses entry to Israelis.

British Labour official: Reverse Malaysian ban on Israelis

Germany sanctions Iranian airline

Germany bans Mahan Air which is identified with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

Germany sanctions Iranian airline

Qatari envoy confirms Gaza grant to be delivered this week

Qatari ambassador to Gaza confirms that a fresh tranche of funds for Hamas civil servants in Gaza will be delivered via Israel.

Qatari envoy confirms Gaza grant to be delivered this week

New report exposes undeclared North Korean missile base

US-based center reveals that one of 20 undeclared ballistic missile bases in North Korea serves as a missile headquarters.

New report exposes undeclared North Korean missile base

These are the Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria

Sunday night's air strikes in Syria targeted weapons storage sites, an Iranian intelligence site and an Iranian training camp.

These are the Iranian sites that were attacked in Syria

Jihadists: Mali attack because of Chad-Israel relations

Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists claim attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali, say it was response to Chad’s renewal of diplomatic ties with Israel.

Jihadists: Mali attack because of Chad-Israel relations

Ex-envoy blasts Trump: He has 'no plan'

Brett McGurk, former US special envoy for anti-ISIS coalition, says Trump has "no plan" for what comes after forces withdraw from Syria.

Ex-envoy blasts Trump: He has 'no plan'

Nasrallah to give TV interview following extended silence

Hezbollah leader to give television interview to the Al-Mayadeen network, expected to respond to Israel's Operation Northern Shield.

Nasrallah to give TV interview following extended silence

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

IDF attacks targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force in Syrian territory.

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

Erdogan to Trump: Turkey ready to take over Syria's Manbij

Turkish President tells Trump Turkey is ready to take over security in Syria’s Manbij as US withdraws troops.

Erdogan to Trump: Turkey ready to take over Syria's Manbij

Greenblatt rips PLO official: I want peace, do you?

US envoy responds to PLO's Hanan Ashrawi, who said US administration has zero credibility.

Greenblatt rips PLO official: I want peace, do you?

Malaysian PM defends ban of Israelis, denies being anti-Semitic

Malaysian Prime Minister says his country has the right to deny Israeli swimmers entry for a Paralympics qualifier.

Malaysian PM defends ban of Israelis, denies being anti-Semitic

Protesters crash Israeli Eurovision winner's performance

Protesters crash stage of Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals in France, call for boycott of contest in Israel.

Protesters crash Israeli Eurovision winner's performance

Danon to Security Council: Curb Iran's missile threat

Ambassador Danon to Security Council: Iran is a rogue state, leading a frenzy of missile proliferation across the Middle East.

Danon to Security Council: Curb Iran's missile threat

Netanyahu leaves for Chad: An important breakthrough

Netanyahu: Chad visit part of the revolution in the Arab and Muslim world. Iran and the Palestinians are trying to prevent it.

Netanyahu leaves for Chad: An important breakthrough

Watch: Fight in the Jordanian Parliament

Fight breaks out in Jordanian Parliament after MP is interrupted while discussing the right of MPs to speak freely.

Watch: Fight in the Jordanian Parliament

Rivlin eats falafel with Holocaust survivor

Holocaust survivor David (Dugo) Leitner celebrates the fact that he is alive by eating falafel every January 18.

Rivlin eats falafel with Holocaust survivor

Israeli Ambassador thanks Florida Governor

Ambassador Ron Dermer says it's time to "boycott the boycotters" after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis threatens Airbnb with sanctions.

Israeli Ambassador thanks Florida Governor

Report: US won't intervene if Israel attacks in Iraq

Russian network reports Pompeo told Iraqi PM the US will not intervene if Israel attacks Iranian targets in the country.

Report: US won't intervene if Israel attacks in Iraq

Malaysia: We won't host any more events involving Israel

Malaysia's foreign minister reiterates that Israeli swimmers will not be permitted into the country for Paralympics qualifier.

Malaysia: We won't host any more events involving Israel

Rouhani: New satellite launch in a few months

Following failed attempt to launch satellite, Iranian president says the next one is coming.

Rouhani: New satellite launch in a few months

US Muslim man arrested for plotting to attack White House

Federal authorities arrest Georgia man for plotting to attack prominent locations in Washington, including the White House.

US Muslim man arrested for plotting to attack White House

Greenblatt: Report on peace plan 'not accurate'

US Special Representative says Israeli TV report on "Deal of the Century" is inaccurate, says speculation on its contents is unhelpful.

Greenblatt: Report on peace plan 'not accurate'

Al-Shabaab: Kenya attack because of Jerusalem recognition

Al-Shabaab terrorist group says it carried out attack in Nairobi in retaliation for Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Al-Shabaab: Kenya attack because of Jerusalem recognition

Pompeo blasts Iran after satellite launch

Secretary of State: Iran shows yet again it is pursuing enhanced missile capabilities that threaten Europe and the Middle East.

Pompeo blasts Iran after satellite launch

Florida Gov. threatens Airbnb with sanctions over Israel policy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Airbnb could face sanctions over its decision not to list properties in Judea and Samaria.

Florida Gov. threatens Airbnb with sanctions over Israel policy

PA to seek full UN membership

Palestinian Authority says it will launch a bid to become a full member of the UN, even though such a move will be blocked by the US.

PA to seek full UN membership

Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu's proposal

Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu's proposal regarding the make-up of the party's list for the 21st Knesset.

Likud Central Committee approves Netanyahu's proposal