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 attacks Hamas compound

IAF fighter jets attack military compound belonging to Hamas in northern Gaza following latest rocket attack.

IDF attacks Hamas compound

'This trickling of rockets is unacceptable'

Heads of local councils in southern Israel demand the government take action following yet another rocket attack from Gaza.

'This trickling of rockets is unacceptable'

Houthis: U.S. diverting attention from Jerusalem recognition

Yemen’s Houthi rebels dismiss accusations that Iran supplied them with missile fired at Saudi Arabia.

Houthis: U.S. diverting attention from Jerusalem recognition

Saudi Arabia: Trump serious about Israel-PA peace

Saudi foreign minister: U.S. serious about peace deal between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs, but plan is still being put together.

Saudi Arabia: Trump serious about Israel-PA peace

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for four days

Egypt to open border crossing with Gaza after twice cancelling planned openings due to Sinai terrorism.

Egypt to open Rafah crossing for four days

EU leaders: Our position on Jerusalem remains unchanged

European Union leaders reject Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, affirm commitment to two-state solution.

EU leaders: Our position on Jerusalem remains unchanged

Danon: PA doing all it can to avoid negotiations

Israel’s UN Ambassador criticizes statement by PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Danon: PA doing all it can to avoid negotiations

Report: Swedish synagogue attackers are Syrian and Palestinian

Swedish police extend arrests of two suspects in firebomb attack on a synagogue in Gothenburg.

Report: Swedish synagogue attackers are Syrian and Palestinian

IAF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

Israel Air Force attacks three targets which serve as training and storage sites for weapons.

IAF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

Haley to present proof of Iranian cover ups

U.S. Ambassador to the UN to present "irrefutable evidence" that Iran tried to cover up violations of international obligations.

Haley to present proof of Iranian cover ups

'Strike the terror organizations mercilessly'

Sderot Mayor urges government to take action following latest rocket attack.

'Strike the terror organizations mercilessly'

Watch: Women jihadists threaten to strike Tel Aviv

In recent protest against Trump's recognition of Jerusalem, female terrorists from the Islamic Jihad threatened to "redeem Palestine".

Watch: Women jihadists threaten to strike Tel Aviv

NYPD adjusting security plans for New Year's Eve

New York police will adjust security plans for New Year’s Eve celebrations following suicide bombing in subway tunnel.

NYPD adjusting security plans for New Year's Eve

IDF attacks Hamas military compound

IDF attacks Hamas military compound in southern Gaza, hours after Gaza terrorists fire rocket at southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas military compound

NYC bombing suspect taunted Trump on Facebook

Suspect in New York City subway blast posted a message to Trump on his Facebook page before the attack.

NYC bombing suspect taunted Trump on Facebook

Rocket fired from Gaza at southern Israel

Rocket sirens heard in Gaza Belt. IDF says one rocket was fired from Gaza towards the region.

Rocket fired from Gaza at southern Israel

Rouhani urges Palestinian unity after Jerusalem recognition

Iranian President speaks with Hamas leader, says resistance will defeat “U.S.-Zionist plan” to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Rouhani urges Palestinian unity after Jerusalem recognition

Liberman to Arab MKs: You're all war criminals

Defense Minister blasts Arab MKs after MK Hanin Zoabi says Netanyahu should be tried for war crimes.

Liberman to Arab MKs: You're all war criminals

Erdogan and Putin denounce Trump's Jerusalem decision

Turkish and Russian Presidents warn that recognition of Jerusalem risks escalating tension, as Erdogan continues to attack Israel.

Erdogan and Putin denounce Trump's Jerusalem decision

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF strikes Hamas positions in northern Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Ashkelon.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Jordan's parliament to review peace deal with Israel

Jordanian parliament approves committee to reevaluate all formal ties with Israel, including the peace agreement.

Jordan's parliament to review peace deal with Israel

Erdogan blasts 'terrorist' Israel, Netanyahu fires back

After Turkish President accuses Israel of killing children, Netanyahu says he bombs Kurdish villagers and will not lecture Israel.

Erdogan blasts 'terrorist' Israel, Netanyahu fires back

Swedish PM: There's no place for anti-Semitism

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven condemns attack on Gothenburg synagogue, denounces anti-Semitism.

Swedish PM: There's no place for anti-Semitism

Czech President blasts EU over Jerusalem stance

Czech President brands EU states as "cowards" in their response to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

Czech President blasts EU over Jerusalem stance

Abbas aide: There will be no meeting with Pence

Aide to PA chairman confirms Abbas won't meet U.S. Vice President following Washington's policy shift on Jerusalem.

Abbas aide: There will be no meeting with Pence

Turkey blasts Israel's 'excessive force' against Arab rioters

Turkey's Foreign Ministry claims Israel used excessive and disproportionate force against Palestinian Arabs during their "Day of Rage".

Turkey blasts Israel's 'excessive force' against Arab rioters

PA complains to UN against Trump

PA lodges a complaint at the Security Council following Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

PA complains to UN against Trump

Lebanese school apologizes for showing Israel on map

Private French school in Lebanon apologizes after a map in a geography class shows Israel as the country's southern neighbor.

Lebanese school apologizes for showing Israel on map

Putin 'deeply concerned' by Trump's Jerusalem move

Russian President says moves such as Trump's can "block paths" to the Middle East.

Putin 'deeply concerned' by Trump's Jerusalem move

White House: Pence still plans to meet Abbas

White House says canceling meeting between PA chairman and VP Pence would be "counterproductive."

White House: Pence still plans to meet Abbas

Saudi Arabia blasts 'irresponsible' Trump

Saudi Arabia says Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital was "unjustified and irresponsible".

Saudi Arabia blasts 'irresponsible' Trump

EU on Jerusalem: Our position remains unchanged

European Union expresses serious concerns over Trump announcement on Jerusalem, warns of repercussions on peace process.

EU on Jerusalem: Our position remains unchanged

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Arab world blasts Trump's announcement on recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Iran warns of 'intifada' against Israel

Britain foils Islamist plot to assassinate May

Britain arrests two Muslim men who planned to attack British PM's residence and kill her.

Britain foils Islamist plot to assassinate May

House approves bill cutting funding to PA

House of Representatives overwhelmingly approves Taylor Force Act that could end funding to PA over its financial support to terrorists.

House approves bill cutting funding to PA

White House: Trump will give speech on Jerusalem tomorrow

White House press secretary says Trump will give speech regarding Jerusalem Wednesday, won't go into details.

White House: Trump will give speech on Jerusalem tomorrow

Two rockets fired from Sinai at southern Israel

Sirens heard five times in southern Israel throughout the night. IDF says two rockets were fired from Sinai.

Two rockets fired from Sinai at southern Israel

Saudi Arabia: Recognizing Jerusalem would hurt peace process

Saudi Ambassador to Washington warns Trump administration against recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel.

Saudi Arabia: Recognizing Jerusalem would hurt peace process

Hazan criticizes Arab MK as 'verbal terrorist'

Likud MK blasts MK Taleb Abu Arar over his incitement against Israel. "He belongs behind bars".

Hazan criticizes Arab MK as 'verbal terrorist'

Macron 'concerned' over U.S. recognition of Jerusalem

French President warns Trump against unilaterally recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Macron 'concerned' over U.S. recognition of Jerusalem