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

IDF demolishes home of Halamish terrorist

IDF troops demolish home of terrorist who murdered three members of the Salomon family.

IDF demolishes home of Halamish terrorist

Iran rejects claims of unsafe conduct in the Gulf

Iran's Revolutionary Guards rejects claims that one of its drones flew close to an American aircraft in the Persian Gulf.

Iran rejects claims of unsafe conduct in the Gulf

Haley: Iran can't hold the world hostage

U.S. Ambassador responds to Iran's threats it will withdraw from nuclear deal if hit with new sanctions.

Haley: Iran can't hold the world hostage

Iran building missile factory in Syria

Newly released satellite photos show Iran is building a Scud missile factory in Syria.

Iran building missile factory in Syria

Again: Iranian drone flies close to U.S. vessel

Iranian drone passes by USS Nimitz aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.

Again: Iranian drone flies close to U.S. vessel

Hamas denies digging tunnels under civilians' homes

Hamas says IDF allegations it is burrowing terror tunnels underneath homes in Gaza are "lies and rumors".

Hamas denies digging tunnels under civilians' homes

PA releases journalists who 'leaked sensitive information'

PA releases five journalists arrested under new electronic crimes law.

PA releases journalists who 'leaked sensitive information'

North Korea's Kim puts Guam attack on hold

North Korean leader receives report on Guam attack plans but will hold off for now, says North Korean media.

North Korea's Kim puts Guam attack on hold

Mattis: If North Korea attacks, it's game on

U.S. Defense Secretary warns that an attack by North Korea could quickly escalate into war.

Mattis: If North Korea attacks, it's game on

Car drives into pizza restaurant near Paris

Driver slams his car into pizza restaurant east of Paris, killing eight-year-old girl. Incident not believed to be terror-related.

Car drives into pizza restaurant near Paris

Iranian official: No one will inspect our military centers

Senior Iranian military official stresses Iran will not allow the U.S. to visit the country's military centers.

Iranian official: No one will inspect our military centers

Nasrallah: Israel will be defeated

Hezbollah leader warns that Israel will meet a great defeat if it attacks Lebanon.

Nasrallah: Israel will be defeated

ISIS terrorist kills police officer in Istanbul

Turkish police kill ISIS terrorist who stabbed a police officer.

ISIS terrorist kills police officer in Istanbul

FIFA to probe Iran's ban of two soccer players

Soccer's world governing body examining Iran's decision to ban two players who competed against an Israeli team.

FIFA to probe Iran's ban of two soccer players

Conan O'Brien coming to Israel 'to help Kushner'

Popular late-night talk show host will arrive in Israel at the end of August to film a segment for his show.

Conan O'Brien coming to Israel 'to help Kushner'

Mattis: War with North Korea would be 'catastrophic'

U.S. Defense Secretary says Washington prefers diplomacy over war, but is ready to deal with North Korea threat.

Mattis: War with North Korea would be 'catastrophic'

Trump: Iran not living up to spirit of deal

President Trump says Iran not in compliance with nuclear deal, says "strong things" will take place if it doesn't adhere.

Trump: Iran not living up to spirit of deal

Trump: Maybe I wasn't tough enough on North Korea

Trump doubles down on his warnings to North Korea after it threatens to attack Guam.

Trump: Maybe I wasn't tough enough on North Korea

Kushner to visit Israel

Trump’s senior advisor reportedly to visit Israel and PA in effort to restart peace talks.

Kushner to visit Israel

Haley to discuss Iran with IAEA officials

U.S. Ambassador to the UN will travel to Vienna to discuss Iran's nuclear activities with UN atomic officials.

Haley to discuss Iran with IAEA officials

North Korea: Guam attack plans will be ready by mid-August

North Korea repeats threat to attack Guam, dismisses Trump comments as "load of nonsense."

North Korea: Guam attack plans will be ready by mid-August

Barak: Netanyahu continues to whine

Former PM fires back at Netanyahu who mocked him during a speech in Tel Aviv. Left blasts Likud support rally.

Barak: Netanyahu continues to whine

Tillerson:

'Trump was using language North Korea can understand'

Secretary of State says that there is no imminent threat from North Korea.

'Trump was using language North Korea can understand'

Iranian drone nearly collides with American jet

Iranian drone nearly collides with F-18 Super Hornet in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian drone nearly collides with American jet

North Korea threatens Guam after Trump speech

North Korea threatens U.S. Pacific territory with missiles after Trump vows to respond to its threats.

North Korea threatens Guam after Trump speech

IAF attacks in Gaza following rocket attack

Israeli Air Force attacks two Hamas targets in northern Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Hof Ashkelon.

IAF attacks in Gaza following rocket attack

Jordan and PA want clear U.S. position on Palestinian state

Following meeting between Jordan's King and PA chairman, the sides call on Washington to clarify its position on a two-state solution.

Jordan and PA want clear U.S. position on Palestinian state

Amnesty International against closure of Al-Jazeera

Amnesty International says Israel's decision to close Al-Jazeera sends a "chilling message".

Amnesty International against closure of Al-Jazeera

Iran breaks up ISIS cell which planned attacks

Iranian security forces break up ISIS-linked group which was planning attacks in religious centers in the country.

Iran breaks up ISIS cell which planned attacks

Haley to North Korea: We're not playing anymore

U.S. Ambassador to the UN welcomes new sanctions on North Korea, says they send a message to Pyongyang.

Haley to North Korea: We're not playing anymore

Jordan's King calls on U.S. to support 'Palestinian issue'

King Abdullah II says there will be no breakthrough in the peace process if U.S. doesn't support a solution to the “Palestinian issue”.

Jordan's King calls on U.S. to support 'Palestinian issue'

Al-Jazeera blasts Israel's closure plans

Al-Jazeera threatens Israel with legal measures if it goes through with plans to ban it.

Al-Jazeera blasts Israel's closure plans

Abbas: Gaza cuts will continue

PA chairman pledges to keep cutting support payments for Hamas-ruled Gaza.

Abbas: Gaza cuts will continue

Jordan's King to visit Ramallah

King Abdullah to make rare official visit to Ramallah, meet Abbas.

Jordan's King to visit Ramallah

EU: All sides are abiding by nuclear deal

European Union clarifies that all parties to Iran nuclear deal are abiding by it.

EU: All sides are abiding by nuclear deal

UN chief to make first trip to Israel

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to visit Israel and PA at the end of the month.

UN chief to make first trip to Israel

Senate committee passes legislation cutting aid to PA

Senate Foreign Relations Committee passes Taylor Force Act, which would cut funding to the PA until it stops paying terrorists.

Senate committee passes legislation cutting aid to PA

UN urged to act on Iran's satellite launch

United States, France, Britain and Germany push for action at Security Council following Iran's launch of a satellite.

UN urged to act on Iran's satellite launch

Cape Verde to stop voting against Israel at UN

African island country announces it will stop voting against Israel in the United Nations. Netanyahu welcomes move.

Cape Verde to stop voting against Israel at UN

Iran vows to respond to American sanctions

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister condemns sanctions against his country after Trump signs them into law.

Iran vows to respond to American sanctions