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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France reiterates commitment to Iran deal

French Foreign Minister says Iran deal remains valid despite Trump's decision not to recertify it.

France reiterates commitment to Iran deal

Kerry rips Trump on Iran and North Korea

Former Secretary of State warns Trump against cancelling Iran deal, says it could drive Iran towards nuclear proliferation.

Kerry rips Trump on Iran and North Korea

France blasts latest Israeli construction

France accuses Israel of colonization following approval of new construction in Judea and Samaria.

France blasts latest Israeli construction

Liberman:

'I suggest that no one test our patience'

Defense Minister meet U.S. Defense Secretary, says Israel has clear red line when it comes to its security.

'I suggest that no one test our patience'

Khamenei: We'll 'shred' nuclear deal if U.S. leaves

Iranian Supreme Leader mocks Trump, threatens to "slap America's mouth" if it withdraws from nuclear deal.

Khamenei: We'll 'shred' nuclear deal if U.S. leaves

Haley urges UN to be tougher on Iran

U.S. Ambassador to the UN urges Security Council to confront Iran over its aggressive behavior in the Middle East.

Haley urges UN to be tougher on Iran

EU demands Israel pay for demolishing illegal buildings

European Union demands Israel compensate it for demolishing illegal Arab buildings in Area C.

EU demands Israel pay for demolishing illegal buildings

Iran warns Europe: No new conditions on nuclear deal

Top advisor to Khamenei warns European governments against imposing new conditions on the nuclear deal.

Iran warns Europe: No new conditions on nuclear deal

PA blasts Israel's 'settlement assault'

Abbas spokesman accuses Netanyahu of "defying the world" following approval of construction in Beit El.

PA blasts Israel's 'settlement assault'

MI5 chief warns of 'intense' terror threat

MI5 head Andrew Parker says terror activity is coming more quickly and is harder to detect.

MI5 chief warns of 'intense' terror threat

Hamas: 'Zionists' intervening in our affairs

Hamas rejects Cabinet's announcement that there will be no negotiations with a Palestinian government that includes Hamas.

Hamas: 'Zionists' intervening in our affairs

Senator urges Trump to work with Europe on Iran

Republican Senator Bob Corker calls on Trump to work closely with European allies in developing new Iran policy.

Senator urges Trump to work with Europe on Iran

Halloween costume of Anne Frank pulled from internet

Online costume company removes Halloween costume of Anne Frank following backlash on social media.

Halloween costume of Anne Frank pulled from internet

Zionist Union members distance themselves from Gabbay

Zionist Union MKs distance themselves from party chairman's statement that he wouldn't evict communities in Judea and Samaria.

Zionist Union members distance themselves from Gabbay

North Korea: No negotiations with 'hostile' United States

North Korea makes clear it will never negotiate the dismantling of its nuclear weapons until the United States reverses its policy.

North Korea: No negotiations with 'hostile' United States

Tillerson: Diplomatic efforts with North Korea will continue

Secretary of State says diplomatic efforts vis-a-vis North Korea will continue "until the first bomb drops".

Tillerson: Diplomatic efforts with North Korea will continue

Zarif warns Trump of 'reciprocal measures'

Iran's Foreign Minister again criticizes Trump for decertifying nuclear deal.

Zarif warns Trump of 'reciprocal measures'

Egypt scraps Rafah reopening following Sinai attack

Egypt announces it won't reopen Rafah border crossing following ISIS attack in northern Sinai.

Egypt scraps Rafah reopening following Sinai attack

Saudi King praises Trump's Iran strategy

Trump and Saudi King Salman speak following Trump's announcement that he will not recertify Iran nuclear deal.

Saudi King praises Trump's Iran strategy

Clinton: Trump's decision on Iran is dangerous

Former presidential candidate: Trump's threat to pull out of Iran deal undermines the validity of U.S. promises to other nations.

Clinton: Trump's decision on Iran is dangerous

Zarif responds to Trump: We're all IRGC

Iranian Foreign Minister blasts Trump's decision to impose new sanctions against Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Zarif responds to Trump: We're all IRGC

Erdogan vows to boycott American ambassador

Turkish President says Turkish officials will boycott the U.S. ambassador to Ankara, as dispute between the two countries continues.

Erdogan vows to boycott American ambassador

May urges Trump to stick to Iran deal

British Prime Minister tells Trump the UK is strongly committed to the Iran nuclear deal.

May urges Trump to stick to Iran deal

Foreign citizen wounded in southern Golan Heights

Foreign citizen lightly wounded from gunfire which hit a field clinic near the border with Syria.

Foreign citizen wounded in southern Golan Heights

'Hezbollah determined to give itself option to attack America'

State Department offers $12 million for information leading to the capture of two senior Hezbollah members.

'Hezbollah determined to give itself option to attack America'

Iran threatens 'crushing' response to sanctions

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman promises a "crushing" response if the U.S. designates Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group.

Iran threatens 'crushing' response to sanctions

Russia warns of consequences if Trump leaves nuclear deal

Russia says there will be "negative consequences" if U.S. President Donald Trump fails to uphold the Iran nuclear deal.

Russia warns of consequences if Trump leaves nuclear deal

Iran seeks to block Waze because of Israel

Iran working to block access to geographical navigation application which was founded by Israelis.

Iran seeks to block Waze because of Israel

Iran complying with nuclear deal, says IAEA chief

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano affirms Iran's commitment to 2015 deal.

Iran complying with nuclear deal, says IAEA chief

Revolutionary Guard threatens American bases

Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns U.S. against designating it as a terrorist group.

Revolutionary Guard threatens American bases

Sisi: Hamas-Fatah unity a step towards Israel-PA peace

Egyptian President says he hopes the prospect of reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas will pave the way to broader Israeli-PA peace.

Sisi: Hamas-Fatah unity a step towards Israel-PA peace

Zarif vows 'proper response' if Trump cancels deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says his country will respond accordingly if Trump does not certify its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

Zarif vows 'proper response' if Trump cancels deal

IDF attacks Hamas post in Gaza

IDF tank attacks Hamas observation post in southern Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack.

IDF attacks Hamas post in Gaza

Trump: Give peace efforts a shot before moving embassy

Trump says in an interview he wants to give his peace efforts a chance before moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Trump: Give peace efforts a shot before moving embassy

Trump on North Korea: Only one thing will work

Trump rejects talks and agreements with North Korea, says only one thing will work.

Trump on North Korea: Only one thing will work

PA: Netanyahu 'destroying' the two-state solution

PA furious with Netanyahu for pledging to build thousands of new homes in Maaleh Adumim.

PA: Netanyahu 'destroying' the two-state solution

Mattis: It's in our interest to stay in Iran deal

U.S. Defense Secretary says he believes it would be in America's national security interest to stick to Iran nuclear deal.

Mattis: It's in our interest to stay in Iran deal

White House: Now isn't the time for talks with North Korea

White House says no talks with North Korea except for communications aimed at bringing back detained Americans.

White House: Now isn't the time for talks with North Korea

Egypt denies North Korean weapons were meant for its army

Egyptian government denies report that a shipment of weapons from North Korea was destined for its military.

Egypt denies North Korean weapons were meant for its army

18 more firearms discovered at Las Vegas shooter's home

Police discover 18 firearms at Las Vegas shooter's home in Mesquite, in addition to rifles found in his hotel room. Death toll rises to 59.

18 more firearms discovered at Las Vegas shooter's home