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

Outrage over CNN commentator's anti-Israel speech at UN

Jewish groups blast Marc Lamont Hill who said at UN that violence against Israel is legitimate and called for a boycott of the Jewish state.

Outrage over CNN commentator's anti-Israel speech at UN

Jewish Americans sue Airbnb over Judea and Samaria decision

Group of Jewish Americans sue Airbnb in Delaware, say its decision to Judea and Samaria listings amounts to religious discrimination.

Jewish Americans sue Airbnb over Judea and Samaria decision

Erdan blasts Irish Senate's advancement of 'settlement' boycott

Strategic Affairs Minister says Irish Senate's decision is "disgraceful" and "tainted by anti-Semitism".

Erdan blasts Irish Senate's advancement of 'settlement' boycott

Report: Kim willing to allow inspectors in main nuclear complex

South Korean official says North Korean leader is willing to allow inspectors into the country's main nuclear complex in Yongbyon.

Report: Kim willing to allow inspectors in main nuclear complex

Trump: Israel is one reason we're staying in the Middle East

President Trump hints Israel is one of the reasons that he is keeping US military forces in the Middle East.

Trump: Israel is one reason we're staying in the Middle East

'We will relocate the embassy, the question is when'

Son of Brazilian President-elect meets Jared Kushner, reiterates that Brazil's embassy will move to Jerusalem.

'We will relocate the embassy, the question is when'

Khamenei: To hell with the US and Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader blasts both Israel and the US on Twitter, says they will continue to fail.

Khamenei: To hell with the US and Israel

EU and Iran affirm support for nuclear deal

European Union and Iran say they will aim to keep 2015 deal alive despite Trump’s decision to abandon the pact.

EU and Iran affirm support for nuclear deal

Germany: Israel's right to exist is non-negotiable

German Foreign Ministry condemns Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who called Israel a "cancerous tumor".

Germany: Israel's right to exist is non-negotiable

Greenblatt condemns Rouhani's anti-Israel comments

US Special Representative for International Negotiations blasts Iranian President who called Israel a "cancerous tumor".

Greenblatt condemns Rouhani's anti-Israel comments

Ukraine imposes martial law following clash with Russia

Ukrainian parliament approves president's proposal for martial law, which will be imposed for 30 days in 10 of Ukraine's 27 regions.

Ukraine imposes martial law following clash with Russia

Khamenei: 'Zionist regime' is clearly weaker

Iran’s Supreme Leader belittles Israel on Twitter, claims it is “weaker” than it has been in the past.

Khamenei: 'Zionist regime' is clearly weaker

Russia attacks Syrian rebels after suspected chemical attack

Russian warplanes attack rebel-held areas in northern Syria following suspected poison gas attack in Aleppo.

Russia attacks Syrian rebels after suspected chemical attack

Security Council to meet over Russia-Ukraine clash

Ambassador Nikki Haley announces emergency meeting of UN Security Council following clash near Crimea.

Security Council to meet over Russia-Ukraine clash

Israel promoting diplomatic relations with Bahrain

Hours after Chad President visits Israel, Israeli official reveals that Israel is promoting relations with Bahrain.

Israel promoting diplomatic relations with Bahrain

Netanyahu's son sends 'reminder' to MK Tibi

Yair Netanyahu fires back after Joint List MK criticizes him. "All the Arab communities in Israel sit on ruins of Jewish communities."

Netanyahu's son sends 'reminder' to MK Tibi

Austrian Chancellor condemns Rouhani's remarks on Israel

"Questioning Israel's right to exist is absolutely unacceptable," says Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.

Austrian Chancellor condemns Rouhani's remarks on Israel

Report: 41 injured in poison gas attack in Syria

Syrian media claims rebels used poison gas in attack on the al-Khalidiya neighborhood of Aleppo.

Report: 41 injured in poison gas attack in Syria

Iran's Zarif rules out new negotiations with US

Iranian Foreign Minister says there's no point in fresh nuclear talks with the US without guarantees it will not renege on any deal made.

Iran's Zarif rules out new negotiations with US

Arab ambassadors to lobby Brazil on embassy relocation

Ambassadors from Arab countries to meet Brazilian President-elect in order to convince him not to relocate embassy to Jerusalem.

Arab ambassadors to lobby Brazil on embassy relocation

IDF to Lebanon: May you be free of Iran and Hezbollah

IDF wishes residents of Lebanon a Happy Independence Day on Twitter, takes aim at Iran and Hezbollah.

IDF to Lebanon: May you be free of Iran and Hezbollah

IAEA chief: Iran implementing nuclear deal

International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Yukiya Amano reaffirms Iran is implementing its side of the 2015 deal with world powers.

IAEA chief: Iran implementing nuclear deal

Iran blasts 'fruitless and senseless' US sanctions

Iran’s foreign ministry denounced US sanctions imposed following discovery of Iranian-Russian network that money to Hamas and Hezbollah.

Iran blasts 'fruitless and senseless' US sanctions

Olmert: There is no existential threat to the State of Israel

Former PM Ehud Olmert criticizes Netanyahu: I suggest that the leadership talk less.

Olmert: There is no existential threat to the State of Israel

Iranian commander threatens US bases

Commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards says US bases in Afghanistan, the UAE and Qatar are within range of Iranian missiles.

Iranian commander threatens US bases

Iran's FM blasts Trump for supporting Saudi Arabia

Mohammad Javad Zarif says Trump's pledge of support for Saudi Arabia is "shameful", claims he blames Iran for anything he can think of.

Iran's FM blasts Trump for supporting Saudi Arabia

Amid tensions, Jordan asks Israel for more water

Jordan asks Israel for increase in water allocation due to severe drought in the kingdom.

Amid tensions, Jordan asks Israel for more water

Booking.com indicates it won't boycott Judea and Samaria

Online travel service indicates it won't follow in the footsteps of Airbnb and withdraw listings in Judea and Samaria.

Booking.com indicates it won't boycott Judea and Samaria

Canadian student federation supports BDS

Canadian Federation of Students approves resolution supporting BDS. Hillels across Canada condemn the move.

Canadian student federation supports BDS

Trump cites Israel in statement on US-Saudi ties

Trump says ties with Saudi Arabia ensures the interests of Israel and other regional partners.

Trump cites Israel in statement on US-Saudi ties

The Russian-Iranian deal offered to Israel

Russia reportedly proposes that Iran be granted relief from some US sanctions in in return for the removal of its forces from Syria.

The Russian-Iranian deal offered to Israel

PA welcomes Airbnb boycott of Judea and Samaria

PA chief negotiator Saeb Erekat welcomes online rental website's decision to stop listing homes in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

PA welcomes Airbnb boycott of Judea and Samaria

Saudi King: Palestinian issue 'our top priority'

In address to Saudi Shura Council, King Salman stresses Palestinian issue and does not mention Khashoggi murder.

Saudi King: Palestinian issue 'our top priority'

EU ministers could support sanctions on Iran

EU foreign ministers show cautious support for economic sanctions on Iran following its attack plots in France and Denmark.

EU ministers could support sanctions on Iran

Danon calls on UN to pass a resolution condemning Hamas

US to present resolution at UN condemning Hamas. Danon: Time for moral majority of the UN to stand with us against Hamas and its terrorism.

Danon calls on UN to pass a resolution condemning Hamas

Knife-wielding Arab arrested in Hevron

Border Police officers arrest Palestinian Arab who attempted to enter the Cave of the Patriarchs with a knife.

Knife-wielding Arab arrested in Hevron

Muslim congresswoman seeks to lift ban on head coverings

Newly elected congresswoman Ilhan Omar spearheading effort to repeal rule barring head coverings from being worn on Capitol Hill.

Muslim congresswoman seeks to lift ban on head coverings

Tunisia: Criticism against appointment of Jewish minister

Opponents call for dismissal of new Tunisian Jewish tourism minister who is considered a supporter of Israel.

Tunisia: Criticism against appointment of Jewish minister

Loser of Jerusalem mayoral election analyzes the loss

Jerusalem mayoral candidate Ofer Berkovitch expresses disappointment over fact that many residents of Jerusalem did not vote in runoff.

Loser of Jerusalem mayoral election analyzes the loss

Man arrested in Brooklyn for shouting 'Heil Hitler' at Jew

Man arrested in Brooklyn for shouting “Heil Hitler” at an identifiably Jewish man as he sat in his car.

Man arrested in Brooklyn for shouting 'Heil Hitler' at Jew