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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Two More Democrats Support Iran Deal

Senators Chris Coons and Bob Casey become the 32nd and 33rd Democrats in the Senate to announce support for Iran nuclear deal.

Two More Democrats Support Iran Deal

Obama: 'Hurts' to be Accused of Being Anti-Semitic

In interview with Jewish magazine, President Obama says there is not a smidgen of evidence that he's anti-Semitic.

Obama: 'Hurts' to be Accused of Being Anti-Semitic

Terrorists Make Failed Attempt to Fire Rocket

Sirens heard in Hof Ashkelon region. IDF says there was a failed attempt to fire rockets from Gaza.

Terrorists Make Failed Attempt to Fire Rocket

Iranian Speaker Leaves Plenum as Edelstein Speaks

Iranian Parliament speaker filmed leaving the UN plenum as Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein begins speech.

Iranian Speaker Leaves Plenum as Edelstein Speaks

Former VP Cheney Likens Iran Deal to Munich Pact

In op-ed, Dick Cheney and daughter Liz warn Congress against voting in favor of Iran deal, say it is more likely to lead to war.

Former VP Cheney Likens Iran Deal to Munich Pact

Khamenei Aide: Fighting Zionists is Our Policy

Aide to Iran's Supreme Leader denies British Foreign Secretary's comments that Iran has changed its attitude towards Israel.

Khamenei Aide: Fighting Zionists is Our Policy

American Treasury Official to Visit Israel

Acting Under Treasury Secretary Adam Szubin to discuss Iran nuclear deal with senior Israeli officials.

American Treasury Official to Visit Israel

200 Retired Generals Urge Congress to Reject Deal

Group of nearly 200 retired generals and admirals warn Congress that Iran deal will make Iran more dangerous.

200 Retired Generals Urge Congress to Reject Deal

IAF Hits Hamas Weapons Factory

IAF launches airstrike against a weapons manufacturing site belonging to Hamas in retaliation for rocket attack on Eshkol region.

IAF Hits Hamas Weapons Factory

Obama Trying to Keep Congress from 'Spoiling' Deal

White House spokesman says Obama is focused on building enough support for the Iran deal to have it pass in Congress.

Obama Trying to Keep Congress from 'Spoiling' Deal

Washington Senator Backs Iran Deal

Senator Patty Murray, the fourth-ranking Senate Democrat, officially endorses nuclear agreement.

Washington Senator Backs Iran Deal

Saudi King to Visit Washington

Saudi officials say King Salman will visit the United States early next month and meet President Barack Obama.

Saudi King to Visit Washington

Assad: Fighting 'Terrorists' More Important

Syrian President says his country must first deal with anti-regime rebels before it responds to last week's Israeli airstrikes in Syria.

Assad: Fighting 'Terrorists' More Important

Senate Minority Leader Supports Iran Deal

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) says Iran deal is the best way to curtail its nuclear program.

Senate Minority Leader Supports Iran Deal

Tel Aviv History: Bridge Detonated for Light Rail

Transportation Minister Katz presses switch to blow up bridge and build new station, saying 'no turning back - until train bell is heard.'

Tel Aviv History: Bridge Detonated for Light Rail

Second San Antonio Synagogue Vandalized

For the second time in less than a week, a Jewish congregation in San Antonio finds anti-Semitic graffiti on its property.

Second San Antonio Synagogue Vandalized

Prosor Demands UN Chief Condemn Latest Attacks

Israel’s UN ambassador points out 'immoral' trend, in which terrorists pose as people who need help and then attack Israelis.

Prosor Demands UN Chief Condemn Latest Attacks

Sisi Approves Special Courts for Terror Cases

Egyptian President approves anti-terrorism law that sets up special courts and provides protections to its enforcers.

Sisi Approves Special Courts for Terror Cases

Patriots to be Removed from Turkey in October

Turkey and the United States announce Washington will withdraw its Patriot missile batteries from the country in October.

Patriots to be Removed from Turkey in October

Testing Confirms ISIS Used Mustard Gas in Syria

Officials say test results from ISIS attack in Syria confirm mustard agent was used. Similar attack in Iraq still under investigation.

Testing Confirms ISIS Used Mustard Gas in Syria

Republican from Arizona to Vote Against Iran Deal

Arizona Senator Jeff Flake, who was considering supporting the Iran nuclear deal, announces he will vote no.

Republican from Arizona to Vote Against Iran Deal

'Iran Deal Makes it Easier to Fight Terror'

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz tells American Jews that the nuclear deal makes it easier to confront Iran's support for terrorism.

'Iran Deal Makes it Easier to Fight Terror'

Report: ISIS Used Mustard Gas in Iraq

Senior American officials say it is believed ISIS jihadists used mustard agent in an attack on Kurdish forces in Iraq.

Report: ISIS Used Mustard Gas in Iraq

Minnesota Senator Announces Support for Iran Deal

Senator Al Franken announces he will support Iran deal, says its critics have offered no better alternative.

Minnesota Senator Announces Support for Iran Deal

Switzerland Lifts Sanctions Against Iran

Switzerland announces it will officially lift sanctions against Iran on Thursday, cites the nuclear deal with Western powers.

Switzerland Lifts Sanctions Against Iran

Kerry: Rejecting Iran Deal Could Threaten Dollar

Secretary of State warns that walking away from deal with Iran could affect the dollar's position as the world's reserve currency.

Kerry: Rejecting Iran Deal Could Threaten Dollar

Schumer: Iran Will be Pressured by Sanctions

Senator Schumer says that even if the United States backs away from the deal with Iran, it still will feel pressure from sanctions.

Schumer: Iran Will be Pressured by Sanctions

Schumer: Alternative Doesn't Have to be War

In first public comments about his opposition to the Iran deal, Senator Chuck Schumer says he doesn't believe Iran will become moderate.

Schumer: Alternative Doesn't Have to be War

Obama: Republicans Oppose Deal Over Politics

President Barack Obama says Republicans oppose the Iran deal because many of them reject anything he does.

Obama: Republicans Oppose Deal Over Politics

Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Next Week

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to visit capital of his country's close ally, Russia.

Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Next Week

Jewish Senator from Hawaii Supports Iran Deal

Democratic Senator Brian Schatz announces he backs nuclear deal with Iran, becoming the 16th senator to do so.

Jewish Senator from Hawaii Supports Iran Deal

Obama: I Won't Lose Battle Over Iran Deal

President Barack Obama makes clear he doesn’t intend to lose the battle with Congress over the Iran deal.

Obama: I Won't Lose Battle Over Iran Deal

Jailed Terrorists Temporarily Halt Hunger Strike

Some 180 terrorist prisoners decide to temporarily halt hunger strike they announced in protest of the conditions of their incarceration.

Jailed Terrorists Temporarily Halt Hunger Strike

Zarif: Reports of Clean-Up at Parchin Are 'Lies'

Iran's Foreign Minister claims reports of clean-up activity at the Parchin military site are lies spread by opponents of nuclear deal.

Zarif: Reports of Clean-Up at Parchin Are 'Lies'

Senate Majority Leader: Obama's Argument 'Absurd'

Mitch McConnell rejects President Obama's argument that rejecting the Iran nuclear deal means going to war.

Senate Majority Leader: Obama's Argument 'Absurd'

Iran Denies it is 'Sanitizing' Parchin

Iran denies reports it had tried to clean up suspicious activities at the Parchin military complex as baseless and preposterous.

Iran Denies it is 'Sanitizing' Parchin

Prosor Urges UN Chief to Condemn Car Terror Attack

Israeli ambassador urges UN Secretary-General to condemn attack in Samaria, just as he condemns terror against Palestinians.

Prosor Urges UN Chief to Condemn Car Terror Attack

Ambulance Pelted with Rocks in Jordan Valley

Terrorists throw rocks at Magen David Adom ambulance in the Jordan Valley. No one hurt, vehicle sustains damage.

Ambulance Pelted with Rocks in Jordan Valley

Gaza Rockets Explode on Palestinian Side

Gaza-based terrorists fire three rockets towards southern Israel, all of which explode in Gaza.

Gaza Rockets Explode on Palestinian Side

Prominent Jewish American Group Rejects Iran Deal

American Jewish Committee says it concluded overwhelmingly it must oppose Iran nuclear deal.

Prominent Jewish American Group Rejects Iran Deal