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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PA official: Jews 'are not a people'

Watch PA envoy to Iraq says Jews “are not a people”, invites Iraqi militias to “liberate Palestine”.

PA official: Jews 'are not a people'

FIFA confirms taking action against PA soccer chief

Governing body of soccer confirms disciplinary proceedings have started against Jibril Rajoub over his remarks against Messi.

FIFA confirms taking action against PA soccer chief

Report: U.S. withdrawal from UNHRC 'imminent'

Officials say United States could quit United Nations Human Rights Council over its continued anti-Israel bias.

Report: U.S. withdrawal from UNHRC 'imminent'

U.S. air strike kills Al-Qaeda terrorist in Libya

The United States military says it conducted an air strike in Libya targeting a terrorist from Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.

U.S. air strike kills Al-Qaeda terrorist in Libya

Assad: I wouldn't object to permanent Iranian base in Syria

Syrian President says his country's relations with Iran and its presence in Syria are non-negotiable.

Assad: I wouldn't object to permanent Iranian base in Syria

Sarin and chlorine used twice in Syria in 2017

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says deadly sarin and chlorine were used in two separate attacks in Syria.

Sarin and chlorine used twice in Syria in 2017

UN votes to condemn Israel over Gaza

General Assembly adopts resolution condemning Israel for the deaths of Arabs on the Gaza border. U.S. amendment fails to achieve majority.

UN votes to condemn Israel over Gaza

'The people of Gaza are not our enemy. Hamas is'

Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomes U.S. support at the UN.

'The people of Gaza are not our enemy. Hamas is'

'Attacking Israel has become a favorite political sport'

U.S. Ambassador criticizes General Assembly's intention to condemn Israel. Danon: You're colluding with a terror organization.

'Attacking Israel has become a favorite political sport'

Muslim cleric in Toronto: Zionists should be eradicated

At annual Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto, Muslim cleric prays for eradication of "Zionists" and "American empire".

Muslim cleric in Toronto: Zionists should be eradicated

Rouhani: We'll leave nuclear deal if we can't benefit from it

Iranian President speaks to French counterpart, says it's impossible for Tehran to stay in the nuclear deal if it cannot benefit from it.

Rouhani: We'll leave nuclear deal if we can't benefit from it

Report: Britain to outlaw Hezbollah

British Home Secretary Sajid Javid reportedly plans to outlaw all branches of the Hezbollah terrorist group later this year.

Report: Britain to outlaw Hezbollah

U.S. asks UN to condemn Hamas over Gaza violence

Ambassador Haley blasts UN resolution condemning Israel for Gazan deaths, proposes amendment condemning Hamas for the violence.

U.S. asks UN to condemn Hamas over Gaza violence

Report: Trump and Kim agree to visit each other's countries

North Korean news agency reports Trump and Kim extended invitation to one another to visit the other's country, and both accepted.

Report: Trump and Kim agree to visit each other's countries

Kushner and Greenblatt to visit the region

U.S. Special Representative and Trump's son-in-law will visit the region in attempt to move peace initiative forward.

Kushner and Greenblatt to visit the region

Historic summit between Trump and Kim

U.S. President and North Korean leader meet face to face, discuss denuclearization.

Historic summit between Trump and Kim

Hariri to Iran: Don't interfere in our affairs

Lebanese PM urges Iran not to interfere in his country’s affairs after top Iranian general welcomes Hezbollah's election achievements.

Hariri to Iran: Don't interfere in our affairs

Iran to North Korea: Beware of Trump

Iran says North Korea should be cautious ahead of Kim-Trump summit because the U.S. leaves treaties.

Iran to North Korea: Beware of Trump

Khamenei: Netanyahu a 'child killer' who plays the victim

Iran’s Supreme Leader blasts Prime Minister Netanyahu, brands him a "child killer".

Khamenei: Netanyahu a 'child killer' who plays the victim

Again: Hezbollah flag flies at London rally

For the second year in a row, Hezbollah flags flown at annual Al-Quds Day march in central London.

Again: Hezbollah flag flies at London rally

Kim, Trump to discuss peace and denuclearization

North Korean media provides details on the summit between its leader and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Kim, Trump to discuss peace and denuclearization

G7 leaders: Ensure Iran's nuclear program remains peaceful

G7 leaders pledge to ensure Iran’s nuclear program remains peaceful, condemn Iran's support for terrorism.

G7 leaders: Ensure Iran's nuclear program remains peaceful

Assad: Russia and Israel aren't coordinated

Syrian President denies reports that Israel coordinated air strikes in Syria with Russia.

Assad: Russia and Israel aren't coordinated

Rouhani calls for mass protests on 'Al-Quds Day'

Iranian President calls on Iranians to protest against "usurper Zionist Regime" on annual day of protests.

Rouhani calls for mass protests on 'Al-Quds Day'

Danon: Israel won't compromise on its security

Israel's UN Ambassador warns of Hamas’ intentions to further inflame tensions in the region on Friday.

Danon: Israel won't compromise on its security

Hamas: Riots will continue until Jerusalem is liberated

Hamas leader Haniyeh says “March of Return” protests will continue until Jerusalem is liberated and the Gaza blockade ends.

Hamas: Riots will continue until Jerusalem is liberated

Abbas thanks Argentina for cancelling soccer game

PA chairman welcomes efforts to prevent Israel from "harming the status of Jerusalem".

Abbas thanks Argentina for cancelling soccer game

Pompeo: Kim personally told me he's prepared to denuclearize

As preparations continue for Trump-Kim summit, Secretary of State stresses: Trump will not stand for a bad deal.

Pompeo: Kim personally told me he's prepared to denuclearize

Giuliani: Kim got 'on his knees and begged' for a meeting

Former New York Mayor says Kim begged for meeting with Trump to be rescheduled, suggests same should be done with Palestinian Authority.

Giuliani: Kim got 'on his knees and begged' for a meeting

Hamas welcomes cancellation of Argentina-Israel soccer game

Hamas praises Argentina’s national soccer team for cancelling friendly match with Israel, calls for Israel's "true image" to be exposed.

Hamas welcomes cancellation of Argentina-Israel soccer game

Pompeo: We won't allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon

Secretary of State says Washington watching reports on Iran's plan to increase its uranium enrichment capacity.

Pompeo: We won't allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon

British FM calls for independent inquiry into Gaza deaths

British Foreign Secretary meets Netanyahu, expresses concerns over situation in Gaza.

British FM calls for independent inquiry into Gaza deaths

Iran: Advanced centrifuges facility will be ready in a month

Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says facility in Natanz to build advanced centrifuges will be completed in a month.

Iran: Advanced centrifuges facility will be ready in a month

It's official: Argentina-Israel soccer game cancelled

Israeli embassy in Argentina confirms friendly match scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled, cites threats to star Lionel Messi.

It's official: Argentina-Israel soccer game cancelled

EU: Iran's uranium enrichment doesn't breach deal

European Union says first assessment finds Iran's uranium enrichment plan does not breach its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.

EU: Iran's uranium enrichment doesn't breach deal

U.S. Treasury: Iran has multiplied its support for Hezbollah

U.S. Treasury under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence says Iran's support for Hezbollah stands at $700 million.

U.S. Treasury: Iran has multiplied its support for Hezbollah

Macri tells Netanyahu he cannot change decision on soccer game

PM Netanyahu speaks with Argentine President following cancellation of friendly soccer game in Jerusalem.

Macri tells Netanyahu he cannot change decision on soccer game

Argentina-Israel friendly soccer match cancelled

Following Palestinian Arab pressure, friendly match between Argentina and Israel’s soccer teams cancelled.

Argentina-Israel friendly soccer match cancelled

Obama aide says Netanyahu backed him on Syria

Former Obama aide Ben Rhodes claims in new book that Netanyahu supported Obama's decision not to attack Syria in 2013.

Obama aide says Netanyahu backed him on Syria

Israeli Embassy 'trolls' Khamenei

After Iran's Supreme Leader calls Israel a cancerous tumor on Twitter, the Israeli Embassy mocks him with a GIF.

Israeli Embassy 'trolls' Khamenei