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

'BDS the most serious threat to Israel'

Former Canadian Prime Minister speaks at AIPAC policy conference, discusses his support for Israel.

'BDS the most serious threat to Israel'

Senior Al-Qaeda terrorist killed in Afghanistan

Pentagon: Strike in Afghanistan killed Al-Qaeda terrorist who was responsible for the death of two American service members.

Senior Al-Qaeda terrorist killed in Afghanistan

White House: No agreement yet on construction

White House says no agreements have been reached with Israel on construction in Judea and Samaria.

White House: No agreement yet on construction

Senators call for tighter sanctions on Iran

Bipartisan group of senators introduce bill imposing tighter sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile tests.

Senators call for tighter sanctions on Iran

Iran 'harassing' American warships in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Navy commanders say Iran is jeopardizing international navigation by "harassing" warships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran 'harassing' American warships in Strait of Hormuz

Trump asked Israel to stop building outside 'blocs'

Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt asked Israel to cease building in communities located outside so-called “settlement blocs”, sources say.

Trump asked Israel to stop building outside 'blocs'

Iran prepared to resume nuclear activities

Iran's Foreign Minister warns his country will resume its nuclear activities if the United States doesn't adhere to deal.

Iran prepared to resume nuclear activities

Chinese President calls for Palestinian state

During meeting with Netanyahu, Chinese President calls for peace between Israel and an independent Palestinian state.

Chinese President calls for Palestinian state

Trump to adhere to Iran deal

Trump advisor says the United States will continue to adhere to Iran nuclear deal for the time being.

Trump to adhere to Iran deal

Abbas and Sisi discuss 'Palestinian cause'

PA chairman meets Egyptian President amid reports of tensions between Fatah and Egypt.

Abbas and Sisi discuss 'Palestinian cause'

Syrian army: We downed Israeli drone

Syrian army claims it downed Israeli drone in the Kuneitra area. IDF: No information was leaked.

Syrian army: We downed Israeli drone

Abbas honors official who authored 'apartheid' report

PA awards the PA’s highest honor to former UN official Rima Khalaf.

Abbas honors official who authored 'apartheid' report

Trump to host Sisi on April 3

White House official confirms Egyptian President will visit Washington next month.

Trump to host Sisi on April 3

'Our response to Israel airstrike was appropriate'

Syria’s UN Ambassador says his country’s retaliation for Israel’s airstrikes "changed the rules of the game".

'Our response to Israel airstrike was appropriate'

Former Canadian PM:

'Nuclear agreement has emboldened Iran'

Stephen Harper says nuclear agreement with Iran should be cancelled if the Islamic Republic doesn't comply with it.

'Nuclear agreement has emboldened Iran'

Report: Sisi to visit Washington next month

Egyptian media reports President Sisi will make his first state visit to Washington the first week of April.

Report: Sisi to visit Washington next month

State Department: Israel aid won't be reduced

State Department says Trump's proposed budget cut does not affect Israel.

State Department: Israel aid won't be reduced

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft attack and destroy Hamas infrastructures in Gaza following rocket fire on southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Trump envoy meets Jordanian King

Jason Greenblatt meets King Abdullah II, stresses the importance of Jordan's role in the peace process.

Trump envoy meets Jordanian King

Son of Iranian opposition leader sent to prison

Iran sentences son of Mehdi Karroubi to six months in prison over “propaganda against the regime”.

Son of Iranian opposition leader sent to prison

FBI places Jerusalem terrorist on Most Wanted List

Justice Department charges woman who aided 2001 Sbarro attack, in which two Americans were killed.

FBI places Jerusalem terrorist on Most Wanted List

Mubarak to be released from prison

Egypt's prosecutor-general orders release of former president who was acquitted of charges of killing protesters.

Mubarak to be released from prison

Netanyahu on Iran: Who are they kidding?

PM fires back at Iran’s Foreign Minister who accused him of “falsifying the Torah”.

Netanyahu on Iran: Who are they kidding?

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem

Two police officers wounded in stabbing attack at the Lions' Gate. Terrorist shot dead.

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem

Sisi seeks warmer ties with Hamas

Sources in Gaza say Egyptian President ordered his government to open up to Hamas.

Sisi seeks warmer ties with Hamas

Abbas: Trump assured me of his commitment to peace

PA chairman says Trump assured him of his commitment to Israel-PA peace in their telephone conversation.

Abbas: Trump assured me of his commitment to peace

PA officials: Abbas is a 'peace partner'

PA officials claim that Abbas's conversation with Trump refutes Israel's claim that Abbas isn't a partner for peace.

PA officials: Abbas is a 'peace partner'

Jordan releases terrorist who killed Israeli schoolgirls

Jordan releases soldier who murdered seven Israeli schoolgirls during a class trip in 1997.

Jordan releases terrorist who killed Israeli schoolgirls

Iran claims it tested a ballistic missile

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it successfully tested a Hormuz 2 ballistic missile.

Iran claims it tested a ballistic missile

Trump to speak to Abbas

White House announces that Trump will speak on the phone with PA chairman for the first time.

Trump to speak to Abbas

NYPD: One man behind bomb threats

Deputy NYPD Commissioner says investigators believe one man is behind bomb threats against Jewish institutions.

NYPD: One man behind bomb threats

Five injured in axe attack in Germany

Five injured in axe attack at a train station in Dusseldorf. Two suspects arrested.

Five injured in axe attack in Germany

'Peace partner' Abbas meets terrorists

PA chairman again meets with Palestinian Arabs who carried out terrorist attacks.

'Peace partner' Abbas meets terrorists

Iran blames U.S. for 'close encounter' in Gulf

Revolutionary Guards accuses United States of "provoking tensions" after two incidents in the Gulf.

Iran blames U.S. for 'close encounter' in Gulf

Egyptian court sentences 'Israeli spies' to life

Egyptian court sentences six Israelis and three Egyptians to life in prison over espionage charges.

Egyptian court sentences 'Israeli spies' to life

Arab League against moving embassies to Jerusalem

Arab League foreign ministers adopt resolution against attempts to move diplomatic missions to Jerusalem.

Arab League against moving embassies to Jerusalem

Ambassador Haley makes bid to renew peace talks

U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley discusses reviving Israel-PA talks with PA envoy to the United Nations.

Ambassador Haley makes bid to renew peace talks

Security Council condemns North Korea

Security Council condemns North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches, expresses concern over its behavior.

Security Council condemns North Korea

Two Jewish centers in Canada receive threats

Jewish centers in Toronto and London receive bomb threats.

Two Jewish centers in Canada receive threats

Britain: 13 terror attacks foiled since 2013

British security services foiled 13 potential terror attacks since 2013, says senior counter-terrorism policeman.

Britain: 13 terror attacks foiled since 2013