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

PLO: U.S. following Netanyahu's instructions

Palestine Liberation Organization blames Israel for the American decision to cut funding to UNRWA.

PLO: U.S. following Netanyahu's instructions

Khamenei: Saudis committing 'treason' against Muslims

Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses Saudi rulers of committing treason by aligning themselves with the United States and Israel.

Khamenei: Saudis committing 'treason' against Muslims

Likud MK welcomes U.S. cut to UNRWA

MK Sharren Haskel, chair of the Knesset Lobby for Reform with UNRWA, says UN agency plants roots of violence and hatred.

Likud MK welcomes U.S. cut to UNRWA

UN chief 'very concerned' over American cut to UNRWA

Antonio Guterres says UNRWA is "an important factor of stability" in the Middle East.

UN chief 'very concerned' over American cut to UNRWA

Lavrov: We won't support attempts to modify Iran deal

Russian Foreign Minister says Moscow is against Trump's attempts to change the word of Iran nuclear deal.

Lavrov: We won't support attempts to modify Iran deal

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' asks for clemency to avoid jail

Former Auschwitz guard Oskar Groening launches bid for clemency in a final bid to avoid serving his sentence as an accessory to murder.

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' asks for clemency to avoid jail

Air India could fly to Israel - through Saudi Arabia?

Israel and India reportedly discussing the possibility that Air India could fly over Saudi Arabia on its way to Israel and back.

Air India could fly to Israel - through Saudi Arabia?

Report: Waze is once again working in Iran

Geographical navigation application working again in Iran after being blocked due to its Israeli background.

Report: Waze is once again working in Iran

Lebanon bans Spielberg's new film

Lebanon bans The Post due to director Steven Spielberg's connection to Israel.

Lebanon bans Spielberg's new film

'Nobody wants an escalation'

Commander of IDF’s Southern Brigade assures residents of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom that they are safe following terror tunnel demolition.

'Nobody wants an escalation'

Trump could cut UNRWA aid by more than half

Officials say Trump administration is preparing to withhold tens of millions of dollars from UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.

Trump could cut UNRWA aid by more than half

Iranian official: We'll continue our missile program

Iranian parliamentarian says Trump is "the most hated president", stresses his country will continue its ballistic missiles program.

Iranian official: We'll continue our missile program

Britain to discuss full Hezbollah ban

British House of Commons to discuss a ban on Hezbollah that also includes its so-called "political wing".

Britain to discuss full Hezbollah ban

Macron stresses importance of 'respecting' Iran deal

French President calls for the "necessary respect" of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers in conversation with Netanyahu.

Macron stresses importance of 'respecting' Iran deal

PA condemns Trump's envoy

PA blasts Jason Greenblatt for saying it supported terrorism following the murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach.

PA condemns Trump's envoy

Report: Trump to extend Iran sanctions relief

Bloomberg reporter tweets that Trump will announce an extension of sanctions relief granted to Iran under 2015 deal.

Report: Trump to extend Iran sanctions relief

Macron to Trump: All sides must abide by Iran deal

French President stresses importance of abiding by 2015 nuclear deal with Iran in a phone call with Trump.

Macron to Trump: All sides must abide by Iran deal

Trump: I 'probably' have a very good relationship with Kim

U.S. President hints he has a good relationship with North Korean dictator, but won't specify whether he spoke with him.

Trump: I 'probably' have a very good relationship with Kim

U.S. Treasury Secretary expecting new sanctions on Iran

Steve Mnuchin says he expects Donald Trump to impose new sanctions on Iran ahead of Friday deadline.

U.S. Treasury Secretary expecting new sanctions on Iran

Norway, EU to push 'two-state solution'

Norway and the European Union announce an "extraordinary session" on January 31 in an attempt to push the two-state solution.

Norway, EU to push 'two-state solution'

Arab League to meet on Jerusalem next month

Arab League Council to meet February 1, discuss steps against Trump's Jerusalem recognition.

Arab League to meet on Jerusalem next month

White House blasts Iran's repression of protests

White House stresses it will not remain silent as Iranian regime represses anti-government protests.

White House blasts Iran's repression of protests

Will Trump extend Iran sanctions relief?

Officials say Trump is expected to extend relief from economic sanctions to Iran as part of 2015 nuclear deal.

Will Trump extend Iran sanctions relief?

IDF continues search for Samaria terrorists

IDF forces operate near Shechem in an attempt to locate terrorists who murdered Rabbi Raziel Shevach.

IDF continues search for Samaria terrorists

Khamenei: Americans and Zionists incited protests

Iran's Supreme Leader claims the United States and Israel spent months preparing the anti-government demonstrations in the country.

Khamenei: Americans and Zionists incited protests

Guatemalan lawyer challenges embassy move to Jerusalem

Guatemalan lawyer says his country's decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem violates international law.

Guatemalan lawyer challenges embassy move to Jerusalem

Syria complains to UN about Israel

Syria blasts Israel’s “aggressive attitude” after airstrike outside of Damascus it blamed on Israel.

Syria complains to UN about Israel

Trump to decide on Iran sanctions by Friday

Trump administration expected to make decision on whether to continue to waive sanctions on Iran as agreed upon under 2015 nuclear deal.

Trump to decide on Iran sanctions by Friday

Hamas welcomes Samaria terror attack

Hamas says attack near Havat Gilad is "a natural response to the crimes of the occupation".

Hamas welcomes Samaria terror attack

PA leader asks Norway to recognize 'Palestine'

Rami Hamdallah claims that recognition of "Palestine" would salvage the two-state solution.

PA leader asks Norway to recognize 'Palestine'

Iran threatens to reconsider cooperation with IAEA

Iran says it will reconsider its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog if the U.S. fails to respect 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran threatens to reconsider cooperation with IAEA

Pro-Israel Royce won't run for re-election

Republican U.S. Representative Ed Royce, who heads the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announces he will not run for a 14th term.

Pro-Israel Royce won't run for re-election

Abbas to ask EU to recognize 'Palestine'

PA officials continuing efforts to unilaterally gain recognition of the state of “Palestine” with eastern Jerusalem as its capital.

Abbas to ask EU to recognize 'Palestine'

Iran bans English lessons in primary schools

Iran says teaching English in primary schools could lead to a western “cultural invasion”.

Iran bans English lessons in primary schools

Egypt's former PM won't run for president

A month after declaring he will run for the presidency, Ahmed Shafiq backs down, says he's "not the best person" for the job.

Egypt's former PM won't run for president

100 artists support Lorde

Roger Waters and Brian Eno among group of more than 100 artists who back New Zealand pop star's decision to cancel Israel show.

100 artists support Lorde

Arab League to seek recognition of 'Palestine'

Arab League will seek international recognition of a Palestinian state with eastern Jerusalem as its capital, Jordan announces.

Arab League to seek recognition of 'Palestine'

Ahmadinejad arrested for inciting protests

Former Iranian President reportedly arrested after attending rally in which he publicly criticized the government.

Ahmadinejad arrested for inciting protests

Senators not close to new bill on Iran deal

U.S. Senators working to tighten international accord on Iran’s nuclear program say no new bill is imminent.

Senators not close to new bill on Iran deal

American Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

United States imposes sanctions on five entities tied to Iran’s ballistic missile program.

American Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran