Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

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Bennett Threatens to Stop Coalition Talks

Jewish Home chairman says his party will end coalition negotiations if Shas is given the Religious Affairs Ministry.

Bennett Threatens to Stop Coalition Talks

Herzog: I've Had No Contacts with Netanyahu

Labor leader continues to insist that he will not join a coalition headed by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Herzog: I've Had No Contacts with Netanyahu

Dempsey: We Can Strike Iran Despite S-300 Sale

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says Washington knows all about the system Russia is selling to Iran.

Dempsey: We Can Strike Iran Despite S-300 Sale

White House: Russia Needs Money

White House spokesman says Moscow's move to supply S-300 to Iran shows the weakness of Russia's economy after being hit by sanctions.

White House: Russia Needs Money

Rouhani Dismisses Possible Pressure from Congress

Iran's president says he is dealing with the world powers, and not American lawmakers, when it comes to nuclear talks.

Rouhani Dismisses Possible Pressure from Congress

Iran Holds Obama Responsible for Deal's Fate

Iran's foreign minister says his country holds Obama responsible for making sure that Washington respects nuclear agreement.

Iran Holds Obama Responsible for Deal's Fate

Harry Reid: GOP Presidential Hopefuls Are 'Losers'

Senate Minority Leader supports Hillary Clinton, has harsh criticism for Republicans.

Harry Reid: GOP Presidential Hopefuls Are 'Losers'

Apple Reportedly Purchases Israeli Company LinX

Apple reportedly buys Israeli company which specializes in creating multi-aperture camera equipment for mobile devices.

Apple Reportedly Purchases Israeli Company LinX

Senate Committee Approves Iran Bill

Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approves legislation that would require Congress approval of deal with Iran.

Senate Committee Approves Iran Bill

House Leader Supports Iran-Related Legislation

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he supports bill that would force Obama to submit any agreement with Iran for Congress approval.

House Leader Supports Iran-Related Legislation

United States Concerned Over S-300 to Iran

The United States voices concern after Russian President lifts a ban on shipments of advanced missile systems to Iran.

United States Concerned Over S-300 to Iran

Iran: S-300 Supply Will Help Regional Stability

Iran’s Defense Minister welcomes Russia’s decision to lift a ban on the delivery of S-300 anti-missile rocket systems to his country.

Iran: S-300 Supply Will Help Regional Stability

Rubio Tells Donors He's Running for President

Republican Senator Marco Rubio tells donors he is launching a presidential campaign ahead of launch event in Miami.

Rubio Tells Donors He's Running for President

Kerry Urges Lawmakers to Stay Out of Iran talks

Secretary of State John Kerry says lawmakers should "hold their fire" as negotiations with Iran continue.

Kerry Urges Lawmakers to Stay Out of Iran talks

Jeb Bush: Obama Meets Castro But Snubs Netanyahu?

Former Florida Governor expresses displeasure over Obama's meeting with Cuban leader Raul Castro.

Jeb Bush: Obama Meets Castro But Snubs Netanyahu?

Hungary: Thousands March in Memory of Holocaust

WJC president denounces anti-Semitic Jobbik party at annual "March of Life" commemorating the Holocaust.

Hungary: Thousands March in Memory of Holocaust

Boehner: Iran Deal 'Alarming'

House Speaker says Congress must fully review the framework deal with Iran before any sanctions are lifted.

Boehner: Iran Deal 'Alarming'

Netanyahu: Iran Deal Threatens Israel's Survival

Netanyahu speaks to President Obama, expresses Israel's "strong opposition" to the framework agreement with Iran.

Netanyahu: Iran Deal Threatens Israel's Survival

Israeli Officials: Iran Deal an 'Historic Mistake'

Israeli officials say new framework deal with Iran "will make the world far more dangerous." Lapid, Herzog and Livni speak out as well.

Israeli Officials: Iran Deal an 'Historic Mistake'

Zarif Urges West to 'Seize the Moment'

Iran's foreign minister urges Western powers to drop their "excessive demands" of his country.

Zarif Urges West to 'Seize the Moment'

Iran Talks Extended Yet Again

Western powers extend talks in Switzerland for a second day beyond March 31 deadline.

Iran Talks Extended Yet Again

Menendez Indicted on Corruption Charges

Democratic Senator Robert Menendez indicted for allegedly using his Senate office to push the business interests of a friend.

Menendez Indicted on Corruption Charges

France to Submit Peace Talks Resolution in 12 Days

Officials say France is preparing a draft UN Security Council resolution on Palestinian statehood to be submitted in 12 days.

France to Submit Peace Talks Resolution in 12 Days

U.S. Support for Two States Lowest in 20 Years

A new poll finds that support for a “two-state solution” is less popular in the United States than it has been in at least two decades.

U.S. Support for Two States Lowest in 20 Years

Lavrov Claims Agreement with Iran Reached

Russian Foreign Minister says Iran and six world powers have reached a "preliminary agreement". Diplomats: That's not true.

Lavrov Claims Agreement with Iran Reached

Dichter: Good Reasons to be Concerned Over Iran

Likud MK warns that impending agreement will allow Iran to be a nuclear threshold state, and Israel must prepare for that.

Dichter: Good Reasons to be Concerned Over Iran

Rubio to Make Announcement on Presidential Race

Florida Senator will announce in two weeks whether he will be a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination in 2016.

Rubio to Make Announcement on Presidential Race

Suspect Arrested in Assault on Yehonatan Geffen

Police arrest suspect in March 20 attack on leftist author and songwriter Yehonatan Geffen.

Suspect Arrested in Assault on Yehonatan Geffen

Egypt Uncovers 'Longest Tunnel' from Sinai to Gaza

Egypt uncovers a 2.8 km-long tunnel leading into Gaza, the longest such smuggling tunnel discovered in recent years.

Egypt Uncovers 'Longest Tunnel' from Sinai to Gaza

Iran: We Won't Move Our Uranium Abroad

Iran’s chief negotiator says a nuclear deal with world powers is "doable", insists Iran would refuse to send out its nuclear stocks abroad.

Iran: We Won't Move Our Uranium Abroad

Senate Votes to Make it Easier to Sanction Iran

Amendment to budget bill would establish a fund to cover the cost of imposing sanctions if Iran violates nuclear agreement.

Senate Votes to Make it Easier to Sanction Iran

Iran May be Allowed Centrifuges at Secret Site

Officials say the United States is considering letting Iran run hundreds of centrifuges at the underground Fordow facility.

Iran May be Allowed Centrifuges at Secret Site

Watch: AP Reporter Grills Psaki on Iran Vs. Israel

Matt Lee asks State Dept. spokeswoman why Washington "lets it slide" when Khamenei accepts "death to America" chants.

Watch: AP Reporter Grills Psaki on Iran Vs. Israel

Kerry: Assad is a 'Brutal Dictator'

One week after saying it would be necessary to negotiate with Syrian President, John Kerry says he is a "brutal dictator".

Kerry: Assad is a 'Brutal Dictator'

Senate to Vote on Iran Sanctions if No Deal Made

Senate Majority Leader says the Senate will vote on a bill to toughen sanctions on Iran if negotiators miss this month's deadline.

Senate to Vote on Iran Sanctions if No Deal Made

Abbas Meets Delegation from Joint Arab List

PA chairman congratulates Joint Arab List for winning 13 seats in last week's Knesset elections.

Abbas Meets Delegation from Joint Arab List

State Dept.: We Expect 'Actions' from Netanyahu

Deputy State Department spokeswoman not impressed by Netanyahu's apology to Arab Israelis.

State Dept.: We Expect 'Actions' from Netanyahu

EU Calls on Israel to Cooperate with Gaza Probe

EU calls on Israel to allow UN human rights investigator Makarim Wibisono to visit Gaza.

EU Calls on Israel to Cooperate with Gaza Probe

'Don't Give Iran Deal it Doesn't Deserve'

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister warns against looming nuclear deal between Iran and West.

'Don't Give Iran Deal it Doesn't Deserve'

Joint Arab List Rejects Netanyahu's Apology

Joint Arab List rejects PM's apology to Arab Israelis, saying it was an "empty gesture".

Joint Arab List Rejects Netanyahu's Apology