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

Iran displays S-300 defense system

Revolutionary Guard displays Russian-made S-300 in central Tehran.

Iran displays S-300 defense system

American forces kill 17 ISIS jihadists in Libya

U.S. forces carry out six air strikes against ISIS camp in Libya.

American forces kill 17 ISIS jihadists in Libya

Trump negotiator to return to Israel

White House says Jason Greenblatt will return to Israel to “continue the peace track”.

Trump negotiator to return to Israel

Saudi cleric says women are 'quarter brained'

Saudi Arabian cleric banned for saying women should not be allowed to drive because they have a “quarter” of the brainpower of men.

Saudi cleric says women are 'quarter brained'

Trump on Iran: Not much of an agreement

Trump blasts Iran after it conducts a ballistic missile test in defiance of his warnings.

Trump on Iran: Not much of an agreement

Iran blasts 'ignorant' Trump

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Trump’s UN speech shows his lack of knowledge about Tehran’s fight against terrorism.

Iran blasts 'ignorant' Trump

Tillerson: The Iran deal has to change

Secretary of State says the Iran nuclear agreement must be changed or the U.S. will not be able to remain part of it.

Tillerson: The Iran deal has to change

Sisi: Palestinians must co-exist with Israelis

Egyptian President urges Palestinian Arabs to be ready to co-exist with each other and with Israelis in safety and security.

Sisi: Palestinians must co-exist with Israelis

Third suspect arrested in London Underground bombing

British Police arrest 25-year-old in connection with attack on Parsons Green station.

Third suspect arrested in London Underground bombing

Rouhani warns of 'high cost' if Trump cancels nuclear deal

Iranian President warns the United States will pay a "high cost" if Trump scraps the Iran nuclear deal.

Rouhani warns of 'high cost' if Trump cancels nuclear deal

Iranian army chief threatens Haifa and Tel Aviv

The head of the Iranian army says Tehran will raze the cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv if Israel makes “any mistake”.

Iranian army chief threatens Haifa and Tel Aviv

Haley: It's a new day at the UN

Ambassador Haley says she has seen changes in the UN, including an improvement in the attitude toward Israel.

Haley: It's a new day at the UN

Iranian official: We have the 'father of all bombs'

Senior Iranian military official says Iran produced a domestically-made bomb with a high destructive power.

Iranian official: We have the 'father of all bombs'

Galon survives attempt to unseat her

Most Meretz members vote to shorten Galon's term, but fail to come up with the required majority.

Galon survives attempt to unseat her

Haley: North Korea can be destroyed

U.S. ambassador to the UN says Defense Secretary has an array of options to destroy North Korea if diplomatic options are exhausted.

Haley: North Korea can be destroyed

Hamas agrees to talks with Fatah

Hamas says it agrees to talks with rival Fatah as well as to general elections.

Hamas agrees to talks with Fatah

Netanyahu to propose outline on Iran deal

Netanyahu intends to propose an outline for significant changes in the Iran nuclear deal when he meets Trump, report says.

Netanyahu to propose outline on Iran deal

Egypt court upholds life sentence for former president

Court in Egypt upholds life sentence against Mohammed Morsi on charges of spying for Qatar.

Egypt court upholds life sentence for former president

Trump: Iran violating the spirit of the nuclear deal

Trump says Iran deal is "one of the worst I've ever seen" and should not have been made.

Trump: Iran violating the spirit of the nuclear deal

North Korea launches missile over Japan

North Korea launches missile over Japanese airspace, for the second time in a month.

North Korea launches missile over Japan

Netanyahu: Mexico is a great country

Netanyahu meets Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, says Israel wants to be even closer to Mexico.

Netanyahu: Mexico is a great country

Iran: The IAEA will not have access to classified information

Iran’s Foreign Minister rejects the notion that UN inspectors would be allowed into the country's military sites.

Iran: The IAEA will not have access to classified information

Hamas provides Egypt with information on terrorists

Hamas reportedly provides details of terrorists operating in Sinai and in Gaza to the Egyptian security establishment.

Hamas provides Egypt with information on terrorists

Colombian President: Israel is a friend and an ally

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Colombian President Santos pledge to strengthen ties between the two countries.

Colombian President: Israel is a friend and an ally

North Korea vows to accelerate its weapons programs

North Korea says it will accelerate its weapons programs in response to the sanctions imposed on it by the UN Security Council.

North Korea vows to accelerate its weapons programs

Trump: North Korea sanctions just a very small step

Trump says latest UN sanctions on North Korea are nothing compared to what would have to happen to deal with the country’s nuclear program.

Trump: North Korea sanctions just a very small step

Fatah delegation to visit Cairo

Fatah delegation to visit Cairo in an attempt to resolve longstanding conflict with Hamas.

Fatah delegation to visit Cairo

Report: Egypt cuts ties with North Korea

South Korean media reports Egypt’s defense minister announced his country has cut military ties with North Korea.

Report: Egypt cuts ties with North Korea

IAEA chief: Iran implementing nuclear deal

IAEA head Yukiya Amano says Iran is sticking to the nuclear deal it signed with world powers in 2015.

IAEA chief: Iran implementing nuclear deal

Report: Hamas willing to start talks with Fatah

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh meets Egyptian officials, say the organization is willing to begin reconciliation talks with longtime rival.

Report: Hamas willing to start talks with Fatah

UN approves new sanctions on North Korea

Security Council unanimously approves new sanctions banning textile exports and restricting shipments of oil products to North Korea.

UN approves new sanctions on North Korea

Syria: Israel will pay for its attacks

Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister says Israel will pay a heavy price for its air strikes on his country.

Syria: Israel will pay for its attacks

North Korea threatens U.S. with 'pain and suffering'

North Korea says it will inflict "the greatest pain and suffering" on the United States if it pushes for harsher UN sanctions.

North Korea threatens U.S. with 'pain and suffering'

Abbas critic released on bail

Issa Amro, detained after criticizing PA chairman, released on bail.

Abbas critic released on bail

Did Iran secretly help North Korea?

Britain suspects North Korea’s sudden advancement in developing nuclear weapons may be due to secret support from Iran.

Did Iran secretly help North Korea?

Syria demands UN take action against Israel

Syria complains to UN about Israel's "aggression" following air strike on Syrian military site.

Syria demands UN take action against Israel

Trump to North Korea: Stop behaving badly

President Trump hopes not to have to attack North Korea but says military action remains on the table.

Trump to North Korea: Stop behaving badly

Detention of PA activist who criticized Abbas extended

PA court extends for four days the detention of Issa Amro, who was arrested after criticizing PA chairman.

Detention of PA activist who criticized Abbas extended

Trump: There's a 'chance' for Middle East peace

President Donald Trump says he believes there is a "chance" for peace between Israel and the PA.

Trump: There's a 'chance' for Middle East peace

France 'worried' about Trump's stance on Iran deal

French Foreign Minister concerned that Trump could put the Iran nuclear deal into doubt.

France 'worried' about Trump's stance on Iran deal