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: We can resume enrichment within five days

Iranian atomic official warns his country can resume uranium enrichment within five days if the United States tears up nuclear deal.

Iran: We can resume enrichment within five days

Saudi crown prince discusses peace with Kushner

Saudi Arabia's crown prince meets U.S. delegation, discusses Israel-PA peace efforts.

Saudi crown prince discusses peace with Kushner

Morocco arrests two suspects over Barcelona attack

Moroccan authorities arrest two people suspected of links to terrorists behind van attack in Barcelona.

Morocco arrests two suspects over Barcelona attack

Spain terrorists admit planning attack on greater scale

Suspected member of terror cell that carried out terrorist attacks in Spain admits the jihadists had planned to hit monuments.

Spain terrorists admit planning attack on greater scale

U.S. to delay some aid to Egypt

United States to deny Egypt $95.7 million in aid and delay a further $195 million due to concern over its human rights record.

U.S. to delay some aid to Egypt

UN intercepts shipments from North Korea to Syria

Two North Korean shipments to Syrian government agency responsible for chemical weapons intercepted by UN in six months.

UN intercepts shipments from North Korea to Syria

Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered in Toronto suburb

Anti-Semitic and race-related graffiti found at three schools in the town of Markham.

Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered in Toronto suburb

Jordan and Turkey call for 'serious and effective' peace talks

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Turkish President Erdogan meet, call for "serious and effective" Israel-PA peace talks.

Jordan and Turkey call for 'serious and effective' peace talks

U.S. urges UN not to publish anti-Israel blacklist

Trump administration urging UN not to publish “blacklist” of firms doing business in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

U.S. urges UN not to publish anti-Israel blacklist

Rouhani: Protecting nuclear deal a 'top priority'

Iran's President says the top foreign policy priority is to “protect” the nuclear deal from being torn up by the United States.

Rouhani: Protecting nuclear deal a 'top priority'

Car from Cambrils attack spotted in Paris

French newspaper reports that the car used to run over pedestrians in Cambrils was caught speeding on camera about a week earlier in Paris.

Car from Cambrils attack spotted in Paris

Report: Hamas arrests suspects in connection with suicide attack

Hamas security forces reportedly arrest Salafists in connection with last week's suicide attack in Rafah.

Report: Hamas arrests suspects in connection with suicide attack

Abbas wants 'clear vision' on peace talks

Abbas spokesman says PA waiting for a "clear vision" from the United States on resuming peace talks with Israel.

Abbas wants 'clear vision' on peace talks

Arab foreign ministers welcome Kushner visit

Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers, along with PA official in charge of foreign affairs, express support for U.S. peace efforts.

Arab foreign ministers welcome Kushner visit

Five terrorists killed south of Barcelona

Spanish police in Cambris kill five terrorists. Six civilians and police officer injured.

Five terrorists killed south of Barcelona

Abbas condemns Barcelona attack

PA chairman sends condolences to Barcelona victims, says he condemns all forms of terror.

Abbas condemns Barcelona attack

Barcelona attacker remains at large

Barcelona police arrest two suspects in Barcelona van attack, but say neither is the driver.

Barcelona attacker remains at large

Israeli leaders offer support for Spain

Israeli leaders condemn terrorist attack in Barcelona in which 13 people were murdered.

Israeli leaders offer support for Spain

Russia hopes Iran won't withdraw from nuclear deal

Russian Foreign Minister expresses hope that Iran won't quit 2015 nuclear agreement, calls on U.S. not to violate its obligations.

Russia hopes Iran won't withdraw from nuclear deal

Report: Hamas members wounded in explosion in Rafah

Arab reports say a suicide bomber blew himself up at Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt.

Report: Hamas members wounded in explosion in Rafah

Hamas leader threatens to 'pummel' Israel

Yahya Sinwar, who was released in the Shalit deal, says Hamas will pummel Israel if it starts a war.

Hamas leader threatens to 'pummel' Israel

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