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

Montreal: Arrest warrant for imam over anti-Semitism

Montreal judge issues arrest warrant for imam who called for the slaughter of Jews.

Montreal: Arrest warrant for imam over anti-Semitism

Turkey’s Deputy PM blasts Israel for closing Temple Mount

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister says two-day closure of the Temple Mount was "crime against humanity."

Turkey’s Deputy PM blasts Israel for closing Temple Mount

Tillerson to make announcement on Iran nuclear deal

Secretary of State will "very shortly" make an announcement on Iran's nuclear agreement, says White House.

Tillerson to make announcement on Iran nuclear deal

Abbas: China can make contribution to peace process

Ahead of visit to China, PA chairman praises President Xi's proposal for peace with Israel.

Abbas: China can make contribution to peace process

Report: UAE responsible for hacking Qatari media

U.S. intelligence officials say the United Arab Emirates orchestrated the hacking of Qatari government news and social media sites.

Report: UAE responsible for hacking Qatari media

Ya'alon: No peace agreement on the horizon

Former Defense Minister believes there is no possibility of reaching an agreement with the PA, says Abbas is evading responsibility.

Ya'alon: No peace agreement on the horizon

Netanyahu:

'Cameras will improve security on Temple Mount'

Prime Minister says metal detectors and security cameras on Temple Mount will allow Israel greater security control over the compound.

'Cameras will improve security on Temple Mount'

Terrorist who carried out shooting attacks eliminated

Security forces identify and kill terrorist who carried out shooting attacks in the Binyamin region.

Terrorist who carried out shooting attacks eliminated

Trump likely to say Iran complying with nuclear deal

Officials say Trump is "very likely" to state that Iran is adhering to the nuclear agreement it signed with world powers.

Trump likely to say Iran complying with nuclear deal

Peretz: We await a government headed by Gabbay

MK Amir Peretz meets supporters, calls on them to back new Labor leader.

Peretz: We await a government headed by Gabbay

Abbas to visit China

PA chairman to visit China next week at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. China supports a Palestinian state.

Abbas to visit China

Canada cancels directive on 'settlement wines'

Canadian Food Inspection Agency revokes directive saying Israeli goods from Judea and Samaria cannot be labeled "made in Israel".

Canada cancels directive on 'settlement wines'

Hezbollah promises to 'surprise Israel'

Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine warns that the group will surprise the IDF in any future conflict.

Hezbollah promises to 'surprise Israel'

Evangelical leader calls for protest against Roger Waters

Head of Proclaiming Justice to the Nations calls for protest against Roger Waters concert in Miami due to his anti-Israel positions.

Evangelical leader calls for protest against Roger Waters

Greenblatt meets Bennett

U.S. Special Envoy meets Jewish Home chairman after earlier meetings with PM, opposition leader.

Greenblatt meets Bennett

Hamas and Egypt reach agreement on Gaza

Hamas says it reached an agreement with Egypt to improve commercial exchanges and increase fuel supply to Gaza.

Hamas and Egypt reach agreement on Gaza

Nasrallah: The United States created ISIS

Hezbollah leader welcomes the liberation of Mosul from ISIS, accuses the United States of creating the jihadist group.

Nasrallah: The United States created ISIS

International coalition can't confirm death of ISIS leader

Head of international coalition fighting ISIS says he can't confirm or deny claims that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead.

International coalition can't confirm death of ISIS leader

U.S., Qatar sign agreement on fighting terror

United States and Qatar reach agreement on combating terror funding. Four Arab states that cut ties with Qatar: It's not enough.

U.S., Qatar sign agreement on fighting terror

Egyptian officers kill 6 ISIS sympathizers

Egyptian police kill six jihadists in gunfight during a raid on their Nile valley hideout.

Egyptian officers kill 6 ISIS sympathizers

U.S. soldier arrested over support for ISIS

U.S. Army soldier arrested by the FBI in Hawaii for allegedly providing material support to ISIS.

U.S. soldier arrested over support for ISIS

British Islamist investigated over remarks on 'Zionists'

British police investigating Islamist activist who claimed that Zionists "murdered" the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.

British Islamist investigated over remarks on 'Zionists'

Abbas halts payments to Hamas lawmakers

Pressure tactic? Hamas-affiliated lawmakers say the PA failed to pay their salaries.

Abbas halts payments to Hamas lawmakers

Trump: Syria ceasefire can save many lives

Trump welcomes U.S.-Russia brokered ceasefire in southwest Syria, which monitors say has held through its first day.

Trump: Syria ceasefire can save many lives

Power supplies in Gaza take fresh hit

Three generators at Gaza's power plant go offline. Hamas blames rival PA.

Power supplies in Gaza take fresh hit

London Mayor calls for full ban of Hezbollah

London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges British Home Secretary Amber Rudd to fully ban Hezbollah, rather than only its "military wing".

London Mayor calls for full ban of Hezbollah

Countries boycotting Qatar rescind their demands

Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Bahrain rescind their 13 demands of Qatar, vow more measures against it.

Countries boycotting Qatar rescind their demands

French President condemns 'settlement construction'

During meeting with PA chairman in Paris, Macron says Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria has reached "unprecedented levels".

French President condemns 'settlement construction'

South African ruling party calls to downgrade ties with Israel

African National Congress calls for the downgrading of Embassy in Israel due to alleged Israeli “lack of commitment on Palestine”.

South African ruling party calls to downgrade ties with Israel

Haley on North Korea: We'll use military forces if we must

U.S. Ambassador to the UN stresses the U.S. is prepared to defend itself from the North Korean threat.

Haley on North Korea: We'll use military forces if we must

Sisi cancels Abbas visit to Egypt

A visit by PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas to Egypt scheduled for later this week has been abruptly canceled, say sources in Ramallah.

Sisi cancels Abbas visit to Egypt

North Korea boasts about latest missile test

North Korea says it tested an ICBM that can carry a large and heavy nuclear warhead.

North Korea boasts about latest missile test

Officials: North Korea test-launched an ICBM

U.S. officials say North Korea successfully test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time.

Officials: North Korea test-launched an ICBM

Report: Hamas's most wanted terrorist is in Beirut

Senior Hamas terrorist Salah Al-Arouri is reportedly living in Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut.

Report: Hamas's most wanted terrorist is in Beirut

North Korea launches ballistic missile

North Korea launched projectile into the sea off its east coast.

North Korea launches ballistic missile

Israeli drone crashes in Gaza

Israeli “Sky Rider” drone crashes in southern Gaza. No sensitive information leaked.

Israeli drone crashes in Gaza

Assad portrait featured on new banknote

Syrian President's portrait printed on a new 2,000-pound banknote.

Assad portrait featured on new banknote

Saudi Arabia and four allies extend deadline for Qatar

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt give Qatar 48 more hours to comply with their demands.

Saudi Arabia and four allies extend deadline for Qatar

Eight wounded in shooting outside France mosque

Eight people wounded as gunmen open fire outside a mosque in Provence. Motive believed to be criminal.

Eight wounded in shooting outside France mosque

Ghattas enters prison on Sunday

Former MK will enter the Gilboa Prison to serve two-year sentence after being convicted of aiding jailed terrorists.

Ghattas enters prison on Sunday