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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House Speaker Johnson:

House Speaker Johnson: Biden and Harris are still withholding weapons to Israel

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Biden and Harris following the announcement of the ceasefire in Lebanon: They repeatedly appeased Iran. It is President Trump’s Administration that will pave the way to lasting peace.

House Speaker Johnson: Biden and Harris are still withholding weapons to Israel

Erdogan:

Erdogan: We will stand by Palestinians until Palestine is liberated

Turkish President vows that Turkey will stand by Palestinian Arabs with all its "strength and means".

Erdogan: We will stand by Palestinians until Palestine is liberated

State Department:

State Department spokesperson: We've made progress on ceasefire, but we're not there yet

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is close but not yet finalized: Nothing is final until everything is final. We continue to work to try and get an agreement over the line.

State Department spokesperson: We've made progress on ceasefire, but we're not there yet

In conversation with UAE FM

Blinken condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in conversation with UAE Foreign Minister

US Secretary of State speaks to Emirati Foreign Minister, commends actions taken by the UAE’s law enforcement authorities in response to the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan.

Blinken condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in conversation with UAE Foreign Minister

Germany:

Germany: Hamas terror cell which plotted to attack Israeli embassy charged

German federal prosecutors announce charges against four members of Hamas, accusing them of acquiring and storing weapons for the group in Europe and of plotting attacks against a host of targets.

Germany: Hamas terror cell which plotted to attack Israeli embassy charged

Jordanian official:

Jordanian official: Shooting near embassy a terrorist attack against security forces

Jordan's Minister of Government Communications says early morning shooting near the Israeli embassy in Amman was "a terrorist attack against public security forces" and states that such criminals "will face just retribution."

Jordanian official: Shooting near embassy a terrorist attack against security forces

Khamenei's adviser:

Khamenei's adviser: Iran is preparing to respond to Israel

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani says Iran is preparing a response to Israel's strikes on Iranian military targets in late October.

Khamenei's adviser: Iran is preparing to respond to Israel

Iranian Parliament Speaker:

Iranian Parliament Speaker: We've initiated the deployment of advanced centrifuges

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran has already initiated deployment of advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment, in response to IAEA resolution against it.

Iranian Parliament Speaker: We've initiated the deployment of advanced centrifuges

UN spokesman:

UN spokesman: UN could meet Netanyahu despite arrest warrant

Following ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu, UN spokesman says limited contacts are allowed "to address fundamental issues". No indications that a meeting between Netanyahu and UN chief Guterres is in the works.

UN spokesman: UN could meet Netanyahu despite arrest warrant

Turkey welcomes ICC decision against Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant are a good step towards “the realization of justice.”

Turkey welcomes ICC decision against Israel

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

IAEA board approves resolution by France, Germany, and Britain urging Iran to address longstanding questions in IAEA investigation into uranium particles detected at two undeclared locations.

IAEA board condemns Iran over lack of cooperation

Biden against ICC:

Biden against ICC: Arrest warrants against Israeli leaders are outrageous

US President condemns International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: There is no equivalence — none — between Israel and Hamas.

Biden against ICC: Arrest warrants against Israeli leaders are outrageous

'A den of antisemitism'

Stefanik blasts UN over its anti-Israel bias: A den of antisemitism

Rep. Elise Stefanik, designated US Ambassador to the United Nations, delivers forceful critique of the organization: It betrayed both Israel and the United States.

Stefanik blasts UN over its anti-Israel bias: A den of antisemitism

Senate rejects Sanders' bid to block arms sales to Israel

US Senate votes against effort by Senator Bernie Sanders to block the sale of offensive weapons to Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza. All the lawmakers who voted in favor were Democrats.

Senate rejects Sanders' bid to block arms sales to Israel

Turkey condemns Houthi attack on cargo ship in the Red Sea

The Panama-flagged dry cargo ship Anadolu S, owned by a Turkish company, was targeted by the Houthis who confirmed they fired missiles at it.

Turkey condemns Houthi attack on cargo ship in the Red Sea

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

European powers and the United States introduce resolution censuring Iran for its insufficient cooperation on its nuclear program.

US, European powers submit Iran censuring motion at IAEA

Qatari official:

Qatari official: Most Hamas leaders left, but its office in Doha isn't closed

Following recent reports that Qatar has asked Hamas leaders to leave the country, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman explains that there is no need for them to be in Doha as long as negotiations on a ceasefire are frozen.

Qatari official: Most Hamas leaders left, but its office in Doha isn't closed

Erdogan boasts:

Erdogan boasts: We prevented Herzog from using our airspace

Turkish President confirms Turkey denied President Isaac Herzog permission to use its airspace to travel to the COP climate summit in Azerbaijan: On certain matters, as Turkey, we are compelled to take a stand.

Erdogan boasts: We prevented Herzog from using our airspace

Argentina withdraws from UNIFIL

UNIFIL spokesperson says Argentina has announced its decision to withdraw from the force.

Argentina withdraws from UNIFIL

Iraqi PM:

Iraqi PM: We'll take steps to prevent attacks from our territory

As pro-Iranian militias claim UAV attacks on Israel, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announces the country will be taking steps to prevent attacks carried out from its territory.

Iraqi PM: We'll take steps to prevent attacks from our territory

Suspected Houthi missile attacks target ship in Red Sea

Suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels target Panama-flagged bulk carrier navigating the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. No injuries or damage reported.

Suspected Houthi missile attacks target ship in Red Sea

Biden at G20:

Biden at G20: Increase the pressure on Hamas, which is refusing a deal

US President urges G20 leaders to intensify efforts to pressure Hamas into agreeing to a ceasefire with Israel.

Biden at G20: Increase the pressure on Hamas, which is refusing a deal

US National Security Adviser:

US National Security Adviser: No Lebanon agreement yet, but we're seeing progress

US National Security Adviser tells PBS there is no agreement yet on a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but expresses optimism that a deal could be worked out.

US National Security Adviser: No Lebanon agreement yet, but we're seeing progress

Kim to North Korean army:

Kim to North Korean army: Enhance your warfighting capabilities

North Korean leader calls on the country’s military to enhance its warfighting capabilities, stresses the need to bolster the nation’s political and military strength.

Kim to North Korean army: Enhance your warfighting capabilities

AOC hints AIPAC responsible for Democrats' defeat

AIPAC responds to squad member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, shows her voting percentages in races where "Squad" members lost their primaries.

AOC hints AIPAC responsible for Democrats' defeat

Over warrants for Israelis

Senate Majority Leader-elect threatens ICC with sanctions over warrants for Israelis

Senator John Thune calls for legislation imposing sanctions on the ICC and its prosecutor if they do not reverse their actions to pursue arrest warrants against Israeli officials.

Senate Majority Leader-elect threatens ICC with sanctions over warrants for Israelis

Iranian officials to IAEA:

Iranian officials to IAEA: Willing to discuss nuclear program, but no external pressure'

Iranian officials meet IAEA chief in Tehran, express openness to addressing concerns about nuclear program while maintaining stance against external pressure.

Iranian officials to IAEA: Willing to discuss nuclear program, but no external pressure'

Over Gaza war

Ben & Jerry's sues parent company Unilever over Gaza war stance

Ben & Jerry's files lawsuit against its parent company, alleging it prevented the ice cream maker from voicing its stance on the Gaza conflict.

Ben & Jerry's sues parent company Unilever over Gaza war stance

'We stand with Israel'

Senate Republican Leader John Thune speaks to Netanyahu: We stand with Israel

New Republican Senate Leader John Thune says he held a phone call with Netanyahu and "reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to standing with Israel, our closest friend and ally.”

Senate Republican Leader John Thune speaks to Netanyahu: We stand with Israel

North Korean leader orders 'mass production' of UAVs

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un instructs "mass production" of kamikaze-style drones, following his personal observation of testing procedures of such UAVs.

North Korean leader orders 'mass production' of UAVs

IAEA chief arrives in Tehran to discuss nuclear program

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to meet Iranian officials to address various aspects of cooperation between the agency and Iran.

IAEA chief arrives in Tehran to discuss nuclear program

Jake Sullivan:

Jake Sullivan: There's room for cooperation with Trump team on hostage deal

US National Security Adviser tells reporters Biden raised the issue of the American hostages being held in Gaza during his meeting at the White House with Trump: We’re prepared to work with the incoming team to secure the release of the hostages.

Jake Sullivan: There's room for cooperation with Trump team on hostage deal

Biden to hostage families:

Biden to hostage families: The efforts to bring them home will continue

US President meets families of Americans who have been held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023. White House: He reaffirmed the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to getting the hostages home.

Biden to hostage families: The efforts to bring them home will continue

State Department spokesman:

State Department spokesman: We have not given up hope on a hostage release deal

State Department spokesman Vedant Patel tells reporters that the Biden administration continues to pursue efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite Qatar suspending its involvement as a mediator.

State Department spokesman: We have not given up hope on a hostage release deal

Second day in a row:

US Army strikes pro-Iranian militias in Syria for the second day in a row

CENTCOM says it conducted strikes against an Iranian-backed militia group's weapons storage facility in Syria in response to a rocket attack on US personnel.

US Army strikes pro-Iranian militias in Syria for the second day in a row

In summit in Riyadh

In summit in Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince accuses Israel of 'genocide'

As Arab and Muslim leaders convene in the Saudi capital, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman demands that the global community "immediately halt the Israeli actions against our brothers in Palestine and Lebanon."

In summit in Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince accuses Israel of 'genocide'

Supported pro-Israel legislation

Supported pro-Israel legislation | Report: Trump to name Marco Rubio Secretary of State

New York Times reports that US President-elect is expected to name Florida Senator as the Secretary of State in his administration.

Supported pro-Israel legislation | Report: Trump to name Marco Rubio Secretary of State

Supporter of Israel

Trump offers Israel supporter Rep. Stefanik the post of UN Ambassador

Stefanik rose to prominence during the House Education Committee's hearing on campus antisemitism, in which university presidents refuse to acknowledge that calls for the genocide of Jews violated their schools’ rules.

Trump offers Israel supporter Rep. Stefanik the post of UN Ambassador

Iranian nuclear program:

IAEA chief to visit Iran to discuss nuclear program

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi says he will meet with Iranian officials to address various aspects of a March 2023 statement which outlines a framework for cooperation between the agency and Iran.

IAEA chief to visit Iran to discuss nuclear program

French Foreign Minister:

French Foreign Minister: We're mulling new sanctions on Israeli settlers

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says during visit to Ramallah that his country is considering new sanctions against those facilitating the expansion of “Israeli settlements”.

French Foreign Minister: We're mulling new sanctions on Israeli settlers