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

Trump to North Korea: Don't try us

Trump issues a stark warning to North Korea, says his regime is very different than ones in the past.

Trump to North Korea: Don't try us

Twitter to allow 280-character tweets

Twitter to double the number of characters allowed in a tweet.

Twitter to allow 280-character tweets

Trump cancels visit to Korea demilitarized zone

Trump scraps surprise visit to the demilitarized zone separating North Korea and South Korea due to bad weather.

Trump cancels visit to Korea demilitarized zone

Kerry: There's no leadership in Israel

Former Secretary of State blasts Israeli government, claims it does not want peace with the Palestinian Authority.

Kerry: There's no leadership in Israel

Iran's Zarif blames Kushner for Lebanese PM's resignation

In Twitter tirade, Iran's Foreign Minister accuses' Trump's son-in-law of being responsible for political crisis in Lebanon.

Iran's Zarif blames Kushner for Lebanese PM's resignation

Sports court to hear PA's appeal on 'settlement' clubs

Court of Arbitration for Sport to hear Palestine Football Association's appeal against FIFA and its handling of complaint against Israel.

Sports court to hear PA's appeal on 'settlement' clubs

Kerry warns Congress against rejecting Iran deal

Former Secretary of State says it would be "extraordinarily dangerous" to reject the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Kerry warns Congress against rejecting Iran deal

Saudi Arabia: Lebanon declared war on us

Saudi Arabia says it will treat Lebanon as if it declared war against it because of “aggression” by Hezbollah.

Saudi Arabia: Lebanon declared war on us

Nasrallah: Saudi Arabia forced Hariri to resign

Hezbollah leader claims resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister was imposed on him by Saudi Arabia.

Nasrallah: Saudi Arabia forced Hariri to resign

Hamas: Israel 'strengthening our will'

Hamas and Islamic Jihad defiant after Israel says it located bodies of five terrorists killed in terrorist tunnel explosion.

Hamas: Israel 'strengthening our will'

Gabbay: When we have 30 seats, everyone will want to join

Zionist Union chairman responds to Kahlon and Liberman, who both ruled out being part of a left-wing government.

Gabbay: When we have 30 seats, everyone will want to join

University of Ottawa rejects BDS

Students at the University of Ottawa vote down motion to endorse BDS.

University of Ottawa rejects BDS

Saudi Arabia arrests princes over corruption

Saudi Arabia arrests 10 princes and dozens of former government ministers amid a corruption probe.

Saudi Arabia arrests princes over corruption

Lebanese PM resigns, blasts Iran and Hezbollah

Netanyahu says Lebanese PM Saad Hariri's resignation is a wake-up call to the international community.

Lebanese PM resigns, blasts Iran and Hezbollah

Lebanese President: If there's a war - Israel will lose

Lebanese President says all the citizens of his country are prepared to battle Israel in case of war.

Lebanese President: If there's a war - Israel will lose

ISIS claims Manhattan attack

Islamic State claims in its weekly newsletter that it was responsible for truck attack in Manhattan in which eight were killed.

ISIS claims Manhattan attack

Syria to UN: Condemn 'blatant Israeli aggressions'

Syria urges UN to take action following reports of Israeli attack on an arms factory in Homs.

Syria to UN: Condemn 'blatant Israeli aggressions'

Greenblatt: Palestinian government must recognize Israel

Trump's special envoy welcomes PA deployment to Gaza crossing points, reiterates that unity government must disarm and recognize Israel.

Greenblatt: Palestinian government must recognize Israel

Khamenei: We must cooperate with Russia to isolate U.S.

Iranian Supreme Leader tells visiting Russian President that Tehran and Moscow must step up cooperation to isolate the United States.

Khamenei: We must cooperate with Russia to isolate U.S.

Nasrallah speaks to Haniyeh after terror tunnel bombing

Hezbollah leader offers condolences to Ismail Haniyeh for deaths of Hamas terrorists in tunnel bombed by Israel.

Nasrallah speaks to Haniyeh after terror tunnel bombing

Poll: Leftist bloc gains strength

New poll: If elections were held today, the left-center would win 58 Knesset seats, making it difficult for Netanyahu to form a coalition.

Poll: Leftist bloc gains strength

Manhattan attacker charged with terrorism offenses

Sayfullo Saipov told investigators he felt good about what he had done, according to complaint against him.

Manhattan attacker charged with terrorism offenses

Manhattan attacker pledged allegiance to ISIS

Investigators reportedly discover notes indicating Sayfullo Saipov pledged allegiance to Islamic State.

Manhattan attacker pledged allegiance to ISIS

Haniyeh: Disarming would be a 'betrayal to the cause'

Hamas leader rules out the possibility of disarming, says the goal is "liberation of Palestine".

Haniyeh: Disarming would be a 'betrayal to the cause'

Khamenei restricts range of ballistic missiles

Iran's Supreme Leader limits range of ballistic missiles to regional Mideast targets.

Khamenei restricts range of ballistic missiles

'A cowardly act of terror'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says attack on Manhattan's west side being treated as terrorism.

'A cowardly act of terror'

Danon: Israel will always stand with America

Israel's Ambassador to the UN expresses condolences following the terror attack in New York.

Danon: Israel will always stand with America

British Labour member: Time to recognize 'Palestine'

Emily Thornberry says UK government should mark the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration by formally recognizing Palestinian state.

British Labour member: Time to recognize 'Palestine'

Jewish leaders welcome latest anti-BDS laws

Leaders of Conference of Presidents commend Wisconsin and Maryland Governors for signing executive orders targeting BDS.

Jewish leaders welcome latest anti-BDS laws

Iran condemns 'blood-sucking Zionist regime'

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns Israel for destroying Gaza terrorist tunnels.

Iran condemns 'blood-sucking Zionist regime'

Report: Rouhani rejected meeting with Trump

Iranian officials claim Rouhani rejected a request by Trump for face-to-face talks on sidelines of UN General Assembly.

Report: Rouhani rejected meeting with Trump

Saudi Arabia to allow women into sports stadiums

Saudi Arabia will allow women to attend sports events in stadiums starting in 2018.

Saudi Arabia to allow women into sports stadiums

Rouhani: We'll continue to produce missiles

Iranian president unfazed by American sanctions, says Iran doesn't consider ballistic missiles a violation of international agreements.

Rouhani: We'll continue to produce missiles

Abbas: Hamas ministers will recognize Israel

PA chairman hosts former Israeli MKs, claims he won't appoint Hamas ministers to unity government unless they openly recognize Israel.

Abbas: Hamas ministers will recognize Israel

Arabs from Sinai open fire at IDF forces

Arabs open fire from the Sinai Peninsula towards IDF soldiers working along border fence. No injuries, military vehicle sustains damage.

Arabs from Sinai open fire at IDF forces

Khamenei: Americans themselves created ISIS

Iranian Supreme Leader warns Iraqi PM not to trust the United States, claims it created ISIS.

Khamenei: Americans themselves created ISIS

Hezbollah: U.S. interfering in Lebanese affairs

Hezbollah denounces new U.S. sanctions against it, says they are an "aggression" against Lebanon.

Hezbollah: U.S. interfering in Lebanese affairs

House approves new sanctions on Iran

U.S. House of Representatives approves legislation expanding sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missiles and support for Hezbollah.

House approves new sanctions on Iran

UN report: Assad responsible for April gas attack

New UN report finds Assad's regime was responsible for sarin gas attack in Khan Sheikhun.

UN report: Assad responsible for April gas attack

Lebanese army chief boycotts conference because of Eizenkot

Lebanon's chief of staff boycotts major conference of chiefs of staff in the U.S. due to attendance of IDF Chief of Staff.

Lebanese army chief boycotts conference because of Eizenkot