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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Jeb Bush: Netanyahu Delivered a 'Powerful Message'

Former Florida Governor praises the speech given by PM Binyamin Netanyahu, says Iran's nuclear program must be stopped.

Jeb Bush: Netanyahu Delivered a 'Powerful Message'

Senate to Debate Iran Legislation Despite Veto

Senate to begin debate next week on bill that would require Obama to submit any final nuclear deal with Iran for Congress' approval.

Senate to Debate Iran Legislation Despite Veto

Netanyahu: Support for Israel is Bipartisan

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets the bipartisan leadership of the Senate following Congress speech, thanks them for their support of Israel.

Netanyahu: Support for Israel is Bipartisan

Bennett: Iran Deal is an 'Unmitigated Disaster'

Jewish Home chairman warns that a nuclear Iran would not only endanger Israel but also New York, London and Paris.

Bennett: Iran Deal is an 'Unmitigated Disaster'

Susan Rice: A Bad Deal is Worse Than No Deal

National Security Adviser tells AIPAC that Obama is committed to Israel's security and will not agree to a bad deal with Iran.

Susan Rice: A Bad Deal is Worse Than No Deal

Obama: Disagreement Won't Destroy Ties

President Obama says the disagreement with Israel about Iran won't be permanently destructive" to relations between the countries.

Obama: Disagreement Won't Destroy Ties

'Netanyahu Speech Won't Complicate Iran Talks'

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says Netanyahu's Congress speech "shouldn't" complicate Iran-West talks.

'Netanyahu Speech Won't Complicate Iran Talks'

Netanyahu to Unveil Details of Iran Agreement

Member of Netanyahu's entourage says he will unveil some details of the agreement with Iran during his Congress speech.

Netanyahu to Unveil Details of Iran Agreement

Feinstein: Netanyahu 'Doesn't Speak for Me'

Senator Dianne Feinstein blasts Netanyahu over his Congress speech, says he is arrogant to assert he speaks for all Jews.

Feinstein: Netanyahu 'Doesn't Speak for Me'

Republican: Obama Doesn't Support Israel Enough

Senator Marco Rubio says Obama wants a deal with Iran to be the hallmark of his second term.

Republican: Obama Doesn't Support Israel Enough

Hamas: Egypt a 'Friend of the Israeli Occupation'

Hamas denounces Egypt for declaring it a terrorist organization, saying the decision targets "the whole Palestinian people".

Hamas: Egypt a 'Friend of the Israeli Occupation'

Boehner: Netanyahu's Speech Isn't Destructive

House Speaker says he "couldn't disagree more" with Susan Rice's comments on PM Netanyahu's Congress speech.

Boehner: Netanyahu's Speech Isn't Destructive

White House Backs Rice's Comments on Bibi Speech

White House spokesman says Susan Rice's comments are "entirely consistent with what the President has already said".

White House Backs Rice's Comments on Bibi Speech

Kerry: Netanyahu Was Wrong About Interim Deal

Secretary of State questions PM Netanyahu's judgment when it comes to Iran, points out he was wrong about interim deal.

Kerry: Netanyahu Was Wrong About Interim Deal

Netanyahu Turns Down Invitation to Meet Democrats

PM Netanyahu declines invitation from Senators Durbin and Feinstein to meet with Democrats during his trip to Washington next week.

Netanyahu Turns Down Invitation to Meet Democrats

Iranian Dissidents: Iran Has Secret Nuke Site

National Council of Resistance of Iran says Iran has been hiding from the West an "underground top-secret site" that is enriching uranium.

Iranian Dissidents: Iran Has Secret Nuke Site

Netanyahu Invited to Meeting with Democrats

Senators Richard Durbin and Dianne Feinstein invite Israeli PM to meet with Democrats when he visits Washington for his Congress speech.

Netanyahu Invited to Meeting with Democrats

Watch: Israeli Ambassador Hands Out UN's 'Oscars'

Speaking to the Security Council, Ambassador Prosor provided his take of what the Oscars would look like if they were handed out by the UN.

Watch: Israeli Ambassador Hands Out UN's 'Oscars'

PA to Appeal Decision on Terrorism Liability

PA says allegations it encouraged terrorism are "baseless", promises to appeal New York court's ruling.

PA to Appeal Decision on Terrorism Liability

Some Progress Reported in Iran-West Talks

United States official says some progress was in talks with Iran, but both sides stress much remains to be done.

Some Progress Reported in Iran-West Talks

Netanyahu: Keep Punishing Terrorist Supporters

Netanyahu responds to the ruling by a New York court that the PA must pay damages to victims of attack in Israel.

Netanyahu: Keep Punishing Terrorist Supporters

Fatah Member: Why Doesn't ISIS Attack Israel?

Fatah Central Committee member claims in interview that ISIS's conduct is "an extension of the Zionist enterprise."

Fatah Member: Why Doesn't ISIS Attack Israel?

Netanyahu, Livni Trade Barbs Over Jerusalem Attack

Likud says Jerusalem stabbing occurred after Livni said she's willing to split Jerusalem. Livni: Netanyahu has no limits.

Netanyahu, Livni Trade Barbs Over Jerusalem Attack

Abbas Threatens Israel Over Frozen Tax Revenues

PA chairman tells European leaders he will stop security coordination with Israel if it continues to withhold the PA’s tax revenue.

Abbas Threatens Israel Over Frozen Tax Revenues

Arab States Worried About Iran Deal

Arab governments reportedly tell Washington they fear a bad deal with Iran will cause a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

Arab States Worried About Iran Deal

Iran's FM Told to Stop Yelling at Kerry

Iran's Supreme Leader reportedly orders Mohammad Javad Zarif to stop shouting at John Kerry during nuclear talks.

Iran's FM Told to Stop Yelling at Kerry

Psaki Responds to Netanyahu: There's No Deal Yet

State Department spokeswoman questions PM Netanyahu's claim that Israel knows the details of the planned deal with Iran.

Psaki Responds to Netanyahu: There's No Deal Yet

Italy Postpones Vote on Recognition of 'Palestine'

The Italian parliament postpones to vote on a non-binding bill calling for the recognition of a Palestinian state.

Italy Postpones Vote on Recognition of 'Palestine'

State Dept.: Kerry Will be 'Out of Town'

Where will Kerry be when Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses Congress? "Probably out of town", says his spokeswoman.

State Dept.: Kerry Will be 'Out of Town'

Jeb Bush 'Eager' to Hear Congress Speech

Former Florida Governor says he is surprised by White House reaction to Netanyahu's upcoming speech to Congress.

Jeb Bush 'Eager' to Hear Congress Speech

Dennis Ross Suggests 'Anytime' Inspections in Iran

Former American diplomat proposes ways to reconcile differences with Israel over the impending deal with Iran.

Dennis Ross Suggests 'Anytime' Inspections in Iran

Radio Hints Jews Responsible for Anti-Semitism

Swedish public radio issues apology after the Israeli ambassador was asked about the responsibility of Jews for anti-Semitism.

Radio Hints Jews Responsible for Anti-Semitism

Danish Jewish Radio Station Off Air After Attacks

Denmark's Radio Shalom advised by intelligence service to temporarily cease broadcasts "for security reasons".

Danish Jewish Radio Station Off Air After Attacks

'Mr. and Mrs. Netanyahu, Shame On You'

Former Netanyahu housekeeper responds to claims that he was behind the excessive spending in the Prime Minister's Residence.

'Mr. and Mrs. Netanyahu, Shame On You'

Obama Thinks Netanyahu Authorized Leaks on Iran

Journalist David Ignatius: Obama suspects Netanyahu authorized leaks of details about the nuclear talks with Iran.

Obama Thinks Netanyahu Authorized Leaks on Iran

Blair to Hamas: Do You Want Peace?

Visiting Gaza, former British PM calls on Hamas to clarify whether it would accept a long-term peace alongside Israel.

Blair to Hamas: Do You Want Peace?

Officials Deny Obama is 'Punishing' Israel

Senior officials in Washington deny Channel 2 report that the Obama administration stopped sharing information with Israel on Iran.

Officials Deny Obama is 'Punishing' Israel

Bennett: Israel Won't be the Next Czechoslovakia

Jewish Home chairman: Netanyahu's speech to Congress is essential so that Israel can make its case against a bad deal with Iran.

Bennett: Israel Won't be the Next Czechoslovakia

Herzog: One More Seat than Likud and I'll be PM

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog continues to express confidence that the “Zionist Camp” will head the next coalition.

Herzog: One More Seat than Likud and I'll be PM

Shots Fired Near Copenhagen Synagogue

One person dead and two wounded in shooting attack near a synagogue in central Copenhagen.

Shots Fired Near Copenhagen Synagogue