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

Police: Biden visit 'may have triggered' attacks

Police say there were no specific warnings about Tuesday's three terror attacks, admit Biden's visit may have triggered them.

Police: Biden visit 'may have triggered' attacks

U.S. surprised about Netanyahu canceled visit

White House spokesman says the Americans learned from the media that Netanyahu is canceling his visit.

U.S. surprised about Netanyahu canceled visit

Israeli Ambassador: Egypt won't be our enemy

Israel's Ambassador to Egypt plays down tension in relations with Egypt following dismissal of MP who met him.

Israeli Ambassador: Egypt won't be our enemy

State Dept. 'aware' of reported chemical attacks

State Department spokesman: Washington is aware of reports that chemical weapons were used in Syria, but can't confirm them.

State Dept. 'aware' of reported chemical attacks

Normalization with Turkey within days?

Turkish Foreign Minister tells Cabinet meeting that progress has been made in normalization talks with Israel.

Normalization with Turkey within days?

Netanyahu welcomes new Egyptian ambassador

Amid tensions over Egyptian parliamentarian meeting Israeli envoy, Netanyahu hosts Egypt's envoy to Israel.

Netanyahu welcomes new Egyptian ambassador

Officials: Netanyahu 'distorted' Merkel's comments

Officials in Germany deny Chancellor Merkel has given up on two-state solution, as she appeared to hint during meeting with Netanyahu.

Officials: Netanyahu 'distorted' Merkel's comments

Egyptian MPs want sanctions for MP who met Israeli

Group of Egyptian parliamentarians ask that MP who met Israel's Ambassador to Egypt be sanctioned.

Egyptian MPs want sanctions for MP who met Israeli

Egyptian MP under fire for meeting Israeli envoy

Controversial Egyptian MP Tawfik Okasha hosts Israeli ambassador for dinner, sparking outrage.

Egyptian MP under fire for meeting Israeli envoy

Danon to UN: Condemn Iranian support for terrorism

Israel’s UN Ambassador demands Ban Ki-moon condemn a statement by Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon in support of terrorism against Israelis.

Danon to UN: Condemn Iranian support for terrorism

Cameron blasts 'genuinely shocking occupation'

British Prime Minister uses harsh language against Israeli construction when replying to a question by opposition MP.

Cameron blasts 'genuinely shocking occupation'

Kerry cites Chief of Staff in defending Iran deal

Secretary of State quotes comments by Eizenkot in backing his claim that the Iran deal has improved Israel's security.

Kerry cites Chief of Staff in defending Iran deal

PA confirms economic talks with Israel

PA Finance Minister confirms he met Israeli counterpart Kahlon to discuss an economic agreement to boost the PA economy.

PA confirms economic talks with Israel

Clinton: I'll defend Israel, push for two states

Former Secretary of State says she'll do everything she can to support Israel but the Palestinians "deserve a state of their own".

Clinton: I'll defend Israel, push for two states

PA welcomes French peace initiative

PA welcomes French peace initiative, which calls for recognition of Palestine if an international peace conference fails.

PA welcomes French peace initiative

Khamenei: 'Zionist network' dictates policy

Iran’s Supreme Leader claims Zionists dictate the United States’ and many EU members' policies vis-a-vis Iran.

Khamenei: 'Zionist network' dictates policy

Report: Israel attacks military outposts in Syria

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says Israel struck military outposts near Damascus. Syrian source denies.

Report: Israel attacks military outposts in Syria

Nasrallah threatens on Haifa ammonia tank

Hezbollah leader threatens to hit Haifa’s ammonia tank with a missile. City responds sarcastically: Thanks for bringing up this issue.

Nasrallah threatens on Haifa ammonia tank

Merkel: Now isn't the time for two states

A Western shift in approach? German Chancellor admits now is not the time to move forward with "two-state solution".

Merkel: Now isn't the time for two states

Turkish official: Agreement with Israel is 'close'

Spokesman for Turkey's ruling party says agreement on compensation to families of those who died on Marmara can be signed.

Turkish official: Agreement with Israel is 'close'

America 'unsure' where Iran's uranium was stored

State Department official says Washington doesn't know the precise location of the uranium Iran shipped out to Russia.

America 'unsure' where Iran's uranium was stored

Hamas terrorist killed in another tunnel collapse

Death toll of Gazans killed in recent tunnel collapses up to 11 with latest incident.

Hamas terrorist killed in another tunnel collapse

Israeli and Turkish teams to meet in Switzerland

Diplomats say Israeli and Turkish negotiating teams will meet on Wednesday for talks on reconciliation agreement.

Israeli and Turkish teams to meet in Switzerland

Liberman: Punishment to Arab MKs is a 'joke'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says suspension of three Arab MKs who met families of terrorists will not deter them from repeating their actions.

Liberman: Punishment to Arab MKs is a 'joke'

It's official: Peretz returns to Labor party

Former Labor leader signs membership papers to come back to original party, though it remains unclear if he will challenge Herzog.

It's official: Peretz returns to Labor party

Fatah official: Americans aren't 'honest broker'

Fatah Central Committee member says United States is Israel's "strategic ally" and therefore cannot broker peace talks.

Fatah official: Americans aren't 'honest broker'

Steinitz: Egypt flooded tunnels at our request

Energy Minister reveals details about security coordination between Israel and Egypt.

Steinitz: Egypt flooded tunnels at our request

Trudeau: We won't rush to lift Iran sanctions

Canadian PM says he will be careful with regards to lifting sanctions against Iran.

Trudeau: We won't rush to lift Iran sanctions

Israel may revoke permits to terrorists' relatives

Netanyahu orders to look into new measures against terrorism following deadly attack at Damascus Gate.

Israel may revoke permits to terrorists' relatives

'The price is a heavy and painful one'

Police chief visits officer who was wounded in Jerusalem attack, commends her for preventing a bigger attack.

'The price is a heavy and painful one'

UN official alarmed by condition of hunger striker

Top UN official expresses concern for Mohamed al-Qiq, a Palestinian journalist who was arrested over his ties with Hamas.

UN official alarmed by condition of hunger striker

Seinfeld: Israelis are 'all or nothing'

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld shares his experiences from his recent comedy tour in Israel.

Seinfeld: Israelis are 'all or nothing'

Watch: Herzog heckled at Labor conference

Angry activists interrupt opposition chairman's speech at party gathering in Holon.

Watch: Herzog heckled at Labor conference

Damascus Gate terrorist turns himself in

16-year-old from eastern Jerusalem who carried out Damascus Gate stabbing turns himself in. Search continues for second terrorist.

Damascus Gate terrorist turns himself in

Abbas welcomes France's peace proposal

PA chairman supports French initiative to jumpstart the peace process through international peace conference.

Abbas welcomes France's peace proposal

Students at Canadian university reject BDS

Students at the University of Waterloo vote against severing ties with five universities in Israel over violations of Palestinian rights.

Students at Canadian university reject BDS

Khamenei denies the Holocaust on Remembrance Day

Iran’s Supreme Leader releases a video in which he expresses doubt that the Holocaust ever took place.

Khamenei denies the Holocaust on Remembrance Day

UN chief blasts Israel's 'stifling occupation'

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon blasts Israel one day after sympathizing with terrorists.

UN chief blasts Israel's 'stifling occupation'

One wounded in stabbing attack in Givat Ze'ev

One person moderately wounded in a stabbing attack northwest of Jerusalem.

One wounded in stabbing attack in Givat Ze'ev

Hamas terrorists killed in Gaza tunnel collapse

Hamas tunnel collapses in Gaza City, killing anywhere from 7 to 11 people.

Hamas terrorists killed in Gaza tunnel collapse