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

'We will send Lebanon to the Stone Age'

Minister Yoav Galant: We know Hezbollah's tunnel plan.

'We will send Lebanon to the Stone Age'

Greenblatt on UN vote: Absolutely shameful

US envoy blasts the UN after it fails to condemn Hamas' terrorism against Israel.

Greenblatt on UN vote: Absolutely shameful

Lebanese FM: Israel preparing for military assault

Lebanon's Foreign Minister instructs UN envoy to complain against Israel's operation against Hezbollah's tunnels.

Lebanese FM: Israel preparing for military assault

Report: Trump chooses State Department spokeswoman as UN envoy

Trump reportedly decides to nominate Heather Nauert to replace departing Nikki Haley.

Report: Trump chooses State Department spokeswoman as UN envoy

Hamas welcomes failure of UN condemnation

Hamas spokesman says failure of US-drafted resolution is "a slap in the face" to Trump.

Hamas welcomes failure of UN condemnation

'Civilization is indebted to the Jewish people'

US President at White House Hanukkah reception: My administration will always stand with the State of Israel.

'Civilization is indebted to the Jewish people'

Haley at the UN: Is the hatred of Israel so strong?

US-backed resolution condemning the Hamas terrorist organization fails to receive two-thirds majority and thus is not approved.

Haley at the UN: Is the hatred of Israel so strong?

Lebanese PM: Israel's operation shouldn't lead to escalation

Saad Hariri says Israel’s operation to destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels should not lead to “any escalation”.

Lebanese PM: Israel's operation shouldn't lead to escalation

Germany, Britain back Israel and condemn Hezbollah

Germany’s Ambassador to Israel and British Minister of State for the Middle East express support for Israel's efforts against Hezbollah.

Germany, Britain back Israel and condemn Hezbollah

Satellite images show North Korea expanding missile base

CNN reveals satellite images showing North Korea has significantly expanded the Yeongjeo-dong missile base.

Satellite images show North Korea expanding missile base

Irish Senate approves bill banning 'settlement goods'

Upper house of Irish parliament approves so-called “Occupied Territories Bill”.

Irish Senate approves bill banning 'settlement goods'

This is Hezbollah's terror tunnel

IDF releases aerial photos depicting cross-border attack tunnel that was dug by Hezbollah.

This is Hezbollah's terror tunnel

EU condemns Hamas' death sentences

European Union condemns sentencing of six Gazans to death for "collaborating" with Israel.

EU condemns Hamas' death sentences

Rouhani: If we can't export oil, no one will

Iranian President appears to threaten to disrupt other countries’ oil shipments through the Gulf.

Rouhani: If we can't export oil, no one will

Iran to increase missile range despite US criticism

Senior Iranian military official says the country plans to increase the range of its missiles and ammunition.

Iran to increase missile range despite US criticism

Cruz: Israel has 'absolute right' to dismantle Hezbollah tunnels

Texas Senator expresses support for IDF's Operation Northern Shield.

Cruz: Israel has 'absolute right' to dismantle Hezbollah tunnels

Haley: We take vote on Hamas condemnation very seriously

US Ambassador urges countries at the UN to back US-drafted resolution condemning the Hamas terrorist organization.

Haley: We take vote on Hamas condemnation very seriously

Liberman's secret meetings with PA officials

Former defense minister reportedly met before resigning with senior PA officials.

Liberman's secret meetings with PA officials

Pope calls for 'two-state solution' during meeting with Abbas

Pope Francis meets PA chairman at Vatican, briefs him on "Israeli violations against Palestinians".

Pope calls for 'two-state solution' during meeting with Abbas

Haley:

'Countries must ask themselves if they're for or against Hamas'

US Ambassador discusses upcoming vote in the UN on condemnation of Hamas.

'Countries must ask themselves if they're for or against Hamas'

Pompeo to Netanyahu: US committed to Israel's security

State Department Spokeswoman says the issue of Iran, among other things, came up in Secretary of State's meeting with Netanyahu.

Pompeo to Netanyahu: US committed to Israel's security

Iran vows to continue its missile tests

Iranian officials say missile tests will continue, deny they are in breach of UN resolutions.

Iran vows to continue its missile tests

Hundreds celebrate Hanukkah outside Pittsburgh synagogue

Public Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony held outside Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, where 11 people were murdered.

Hundreds celebrate Hanukkah outside Pittsburgh synagogue

Former Israeli Ambassador takes jab at Corbyn

Danny Ayalon responds sarcastically to Hanukkah greeting of Labour leader who has been plagued by anti-Semitism.

Former Israeli Ambassador takes jab at Corbyn

US-led coalition eliminates senior ISIS commander

ISIS commander Abu al-Umarayn, who was involved in beheading of US citizen Peter Kassig, eliminated in air strike in southeastern Syria.

US-led coalition eliminates senior ISIS commander

PA negotiator: Abbas willing to meet Netanyahu 'anywhere'

Saeb Erekat challenges Israeli PM to meet PA chairman anywhere in the world.

PA negotiator: Abbas willing to meet Netanyahu 'anywhere'

Report: US-led coalition attacks in Syria

Syrian media says US-led international coalition launched air strikes against army positions south of al-Sekhneh.

Report: US-led coalition attacks in Syria

Proceedings suspended against LA ramming suspect

Criminal proceedings against man accused of trying to run over two Jewish men outside LA synagogue suspended.

Proceedings suspended against LA ramming suspect

Iran launches domestically made destroyer

Iran's navy launches the Sahand destroyer which can sustain voyages lasting five months without resupply.

Iran launches domestically made destroyer

American Jewish Congress: Bush an example to all Americans

American Jewish Congress praises former president's efforts to help Jews out of the Soviet Union, Ethiopia and Syria.

American Jewish Congress: Bush an example to all Americans

US says Iran test-fired a ballistic missile

Secretary of State Pompeo says Iran fired a missile capable of carrying multiple warheads in violation of UN resolution.

US says Iran test-fired a ballistic missile

Canada sees spike in hate crimes

Hate crimes against Jews in Canada rose by 63 percent in 2017, according to data presented by Statistics Canada.

Canada sees spike in hate crimes

Gideon Sa'ar: Build everywhere in Israel

Former minister: We cannot accept an Arab state in Judea and Samaria. We have to act like the landlords in the Land of Israel.

Gideon Sa'ar: Build everywhere in Israel

Iran acquires two new submarines

Iranian media reports local navy acquired two new mini submarines designed for operations in shallow waters.

Iran acquires two new submarines

Pro-PA groups remove Israelis from South Africa conference

Seven professors from Israeli universities will not participate in South Africa conference after pressure from boycott groups.

Pro-PA groups remove Israelis from South Africa conference

Dismissed CNN contributor: I do not support anti-Semitism

In series of tweets, Marc Lamont Hill says he supports "Palestinian self-determination" but not anti-Semitism or killing of Jews.

Dismissed CNN contributor: I do not support anti-Semitism

Hamas seeks assistance from the UN

Hamas leader complains to UN about US and Israel attempts to condemn Hamas. Danon: It's like a serial killer asking police for assistance.

Hamas seeks assistance from the UN

Khamenei calls on army to increase its capability

Iran's Supreme Leader says Iran should increase its military capability and readiness to ward off enemies.

Khamenei calls on army to increase its capability

Canada condemns Iranian President's anti-Israel remarks

"Canada’s commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering," says Canadian Foreign Ministry in response to Rouhani.

Canada condemns Iranian President's anti-Israel remarks

Friedman: We're very cognizant of Israel's security needs

US Ambassador to Israel: Possible alliances between Israel and Arab states give the Israeli public some confidence.

Friedman: We're very cognizant of Israel's security needs