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

PA official: Peace must be based on two-state solution

PA envoy to the United States welcomes Trump's peace push, says it must be based on a two-state solution.

PA official: Peace must be based on two-state solution

Akunis cancels trip to Jordan

Science and Technology Minister cancels trip to Jordan amid tensions between the countries.

Akunis cancels trip to Jordan

Erekat 'hopes' Israel will halt construction

Senior PLO official hopes Israel will halt construction in Judea and Samaria but does not make that a condition for talks.

Erekat 'hopes' Israel will halt construction

Jordan: Our position against terrorism is clear

Jordan's Foreign Minister responds to Netanyahu's criticism of Jordan following Jerusalem stabbing attack.

Jordan: Our position against terrorism is clear

Nasrallah mocks 'weak' Israel

Hezbollah leader calls Israel weak following incident in which a Lebanese citizen successfully infiltrated into Israel.

Nasrallah mocks 'weak' Israel

HRW: FIFA sponsoring games on 'stolen land'

Human Rights Watch criticizes FIFA for delaying decision on Judea and Samaria teams.

HRW: FIFA sponsoring games on 'stolen land'

White House: No decision yet on Embassy move

White House deputy press secretary makes clear that Trump has not yet made a decision about the location of the Embassy in Israel.

White House: No decision yet on Embassy move

FIFA delays decision on 'settlement' teams

FIFA says it's premature to make decision on the issue of Israeli teams in Judea and Samaria.

FIFA delays decision on 'settlement' teams

Arabs call for boycott of Pizza Hut

Palestinian Arabs call for boycott of Pizza Hut for mocking hunger-striking terrorists.

Arabs call for boycott of Pizza Hut

Iran test-fires a torpedo

U.S. official says Iran test-fired a high-speed torpedo in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran test-fires a torpedo

U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia omits Trump Israel visit

Rep. Eliot Engel calls out Embassy in Saudi Arabia for posting video that edited out mention of Trump's visit to Israel.

U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia omits Trump Israel visit

Iran threatens Saudi Arabia

Iran’s defense minister threatens to leave no part of Saudi Arabia untouched if Riyadh "does anything ignorant".

Iran threatens Saudi Arabia

Netanyahu:

'The Palestinians must teach their children peace'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets visiting German President, hails alliance with Germany and discusses peace with the PA.

'The Palestinians must teach their children peace'

Will Barak run for the Labor leadership?

Report says Ehud Barak willing to run for Labor leader - but only if other candidates withdraw.

Will Barak run for the Labor leadership?

German President arrives in Israel

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Israel days after row between foreign minister and Netanyahu.

German President arrives in Israel

Report: Syria continuing to make chemical weapons

Western intelligence agency finds Syria is continuing to make chemical weapons in violation of 2013 deal.

Report: Syria continuing to make chemical weapons

Spicer: Trump continues to discuss embassy move

White House press secretary says embassy move to Jerusalem is being discussed, won't go into details.

Spicer: Trump continues to discuss embassy move

Officials: Iran attempted missile launch from submarine

U.S. officials say Iran attempted to launch a cruise missile from a submarine in the Strait of Hormuz.

Officials: Iran attempted missile launch from submarine

Trump hopes for 'something terrific' between Israel, PA

President Trump expresses optimism following his meeting with PA chairman.

Trump hopes for 'something terrific' between Israel, PA

Trump to seek Abbas commitment to peace

Sources say Trump will ask PA chairman to cooperate with his Middle East peace initiative.

Trump to seek Abbas commitment to peace

Senators to Trump: Demand Abbas stop paying terrorists

Republican senators urge President Trump to demand that Abbas end his practice of paying terrorists and their families.

Senators to Trump: Demand Abbas stop paying terrorists

PA welcomes anti-Israel UNESCO resolution

PA lauds UNESCO for resolution denying Israel's rights to Jerusalem.

PA welcomes anti-Israel UNESCO resolution

Texas Governor signs anti-BDS bill

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs law prohibiting state agencies from contracting with companies that boycott Israel.

Texas Governor signs anti-BDS bill

Pence: Trump stands without apology for Israel

Vice President hosts event in honor of Israel’s Independence Day, repeats that Trump is considering moving the embassy.

Pence: Trump stands without apology for Israel

Abbas heads to Washington

PA chairman to meet President Donald Trump, discuss peace process with Israel.

Abbas heads to Washington

Lawmakers to UNESCO: Stop delegitimizing Israel

Ted Cruz and Ros-Lehtinen denounce UNESCO for considering another anti-Israel resolution.

Lawmakers to UNESCO: Stop delegitimizing Israel

Macron at Holocaust Memorial: Never again

French presidential candidate pays homage to the tens of thousands of French Jews killed in the Holocaust.

Macron at Holocaust Memorial: Never again

Hamas thanks North Korea for threatening Israel

Hamas welcomes North Korea's threat against Israel and its support for the Palestinian people.

Hamas thanks North Korea for threatening Israel

Waters: I failed to persuade Radiohead to cancel Israel show

Former Pink Floyd admits his push to get Radiohead to cancel concert in Israel has failed.

Waters: I failed to persuade Radiohead to cancel Israel show

Jordan to Israel: Withdraw and you'll get security

Jordan’s Foreign Minister says Arab countries will provide security for Israel if it withdraws from Judea and Samaria.

Jordan to Israel: Withdraw and you'll get security

Trump: Conflict with North Korea is possible

Trump says major conflict with North Korea is possible, but he prefers a diplomatic outcome.

Trump: Conflict with North Korea is possible

Assad: Israel supports 'terrorists'

Syrian President claims Israel supports the rebels fighting his regime by providing them with weapons.

Assad: Israel supports 'terrorists'

Hamas to unveil updated charter next week

Reports say new Hamas charter will recognize pre-1967 borders, but not Israel.

Hamas to unveil updated charter next week

British party suspends member over anti-Semitism

Liberal Democrat party suspends one of its members over anti-Semitic posts on social media.

British party suspends member over anti-Semitism

Haley: It's a new day for Israel at the UN

United States Ambassador to UN pledges to continue to stand up for Israel.

Haley: It's a new day for Israel at the UN

Austria tries to mediate between Netanyahu, German FM

Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern unsuccessfully tries to solve row between Netanyahu and German Foreign Minister.

Austria tries to mediate between Netanyahu, German FM

Radiohead urged to cancel Israel concert

Dozens of artists call on Radiohead to cancel July 19 concert in Tel Aviv.

Radiohead urged to cancel Israel concert

UN chief: Treat Israel as any other state

UN Secretary General vows to stand up against the body's anti-Israel bias.

UN chief: Treat Israel as any other state

Ahmadinejad won't endorse other candidates

Former Iranian president, barred from running in election, won't be endorsing other candidates.

Ahmadinejad won't endorse other candidates

Trump: America stands strong with Israel

In speech at WJC conference, President Trump vows to fight anti-Semitism and stand by Israel.

Trump: America stands strong with Israel