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

Nikki Haley:

Nikki Haley: We stopped giving UNRWA money, Biden-Harris gave it back

Former US Ambassador to the UN says UNRWA's anti-Israel activities were known long before October 7: America and Israel will suffer the consequences if Kamala Harris is elected.

Nikki Haley: We stopped giving UNRWA money, Biden-Harris gave it back

IRGC commander:

IRGC commander: Israel will face bitter consequences for its attack on Iran

IRGC commander Hossein Salami: Israel failed to achieve its ominous goals in its attack on Iran.

IRGC commander: Israel will face bitter consequences for its attack on Iran

UN chief:

UN chief: Anti-UNRWA legislation could have devastating consequences

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounces laws approved in the Knesset banning the operations of UNRWA: There is no alternative to UNRWA.

UN chief: Anti-UNRWA legislation could have devastating consequences

UNRWA chief:

UNRWA chief: Israeli laws are part of a campaign to discredit UNRWA

Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, denounces Knesset approval of legislation barring UNRWA from operating in Israel: These bills increase the suffering of the Palestinians and are nothing less than collective punishment.

UNRWA chief: Israeli laws are part of a campaign to discredit UNRWA

Iranian FM charges:

Iranian FM charges: The US was complicit in Israel's attack on Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi accuses US of complicity in Israel's military operation against Iran: The US partnership in Israel's crimes and escalation of tension in West Asia is quite clear and Washington bears responsibility for it.

Iranian FM charges: The US was complicit in Israel's attack on Iran

After two posts:

Khamenei's Hebrew-language X account suspended after two posts

Khamenei had posted twice to the account before it was suspended, with the second post stating that the "Zionist regime erred in its calculation regarding Iran."

Khamenei's Hebrew-language X account suspended after two posts

Harris:

Harris: Not concerned over Trump's conversations with Netanyahu

US Vice President says she has no concerns regarding recent discussions between Trump and Netanyahu, reiterates her own stance on the war.

Harris: Not concerned over Trump's conversations with Netanyahu

Ireland seeks to restrict trade with Judea and Samaria communities

Irish government seeks to reintroduce 2018 bill that would restrict trade with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, claims recent UN court decision allows it.

Ireland seeks to restrict trade with Judea and Samaria communities

US official:

US official: Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel

Senior US administration official says Blinken “went through in detail” the letter he sent to the Israeli government, in which he warned that US weapon shipments to Israel could be affected if Israel fails to make improvements in Gaza within 30 days.

US official: Aid to Gaza was prominent in Blinken's meetings in Israel

In first:

In first, Iran and Saudi Arabia preparing for joint military exercises

Commander of Iran's navy says Iran and Saudi Arabia are preparing for joint military exercises in the Red Sea. The report has not yet been confirmed by Saudi Arabia.

In first, Iran and Saudi Arabia preparing for joint military exercises

Iran complains to IAEA:

Iran complains to IAEA: Israel threatened our nuclear facilities

Iran lodges formal complaint with International Atomic Energy Agency, cites threats from Israel to target its atomic energy facilities: Threats to attack nuclear sites are against UN resolutions.

Iran complains to IAEA: Israel threatened our nuclear facilities

Turkish cleric blamed for failed 2016 coup dies at 83

Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of orchestrating the 2016 attempted coup, passes away in the US at the age of 83.

Turkish cleric blamed for failed 2016 coup dies at 83

AJC CEO to Harris:

AJC CEO to Harris: Reject the genocide accusation against Israel

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee , calls on Democratic presidential candidate to more forcefully denounce the claim that Israel is committing “genocide”.

AJC CEO to Harris: Reject the genocide accusation against Israel

'Intensive discussions'

Blinken takes off for 'intensive discussions' in Israel

US Secretary of State making his tenth visit to Israel since October 7, 2023: On my way to Israel for intensive discussions about the importance of ending the war in Gaza, returning the hostages to their families, and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people.

Blinken takes off for 'intensive discussions' in Israel

UNIFIL again levels accusations at Israel

UNIFIL claims that the IDF demolished a watchtower and a fence in southern Lebanon: The IDF has deliberately damaged UN positions.

UNIFIL again levels accusations at Israel

Hostage deal discussions

Hostage deal discussions: Shin Bet chief meets new Egyptian intelligence chief

Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar meets Egypt’s newly appointed intelligence chief Hassan Mahmoud Rashad in Cairo to discuss how to move forward with negotiations on a ceasefire-for-hostages deal.

Hostage deal discussions: Shin Bet chief meets new Egyptian intelligence chief

AIPAC:

AIPAC: Threatening to cut support for Israel sends a dangerous message

AIPAC criticizes Biden administration's warning to Israel of a US arms embargo over humanitarian aid into Gaza: Israel routinely takes unprecedented steps to preserve and safeguard Palestinian lives.

AIPAC: Threatening to cut support for Israel sends a dangerous message

For discrimination against Jews

Lufthansa to pay $4 million penalty over discrimination of Jewish passengers

German airline agrees to a $4 million penalty for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers attempting to board a connecting flight in Frankfurt in May 2022.

Lufthansa to pay $4 million penalty over discrimination of Jewish passengers

Jewish orgs. outraged

Jewish orgs. outraged as UN rapporteur continues anti-Israel rhetoric

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese compares Israel to Nazi Germany, calls for it to be removed from UN. Conference of Presidents: She must be immediately removed from her post.

Jewish orgs. outraged as UN rapporteur continues anti-Israel rhetoric

Spanish PM:

Spanish PM: Suspend EU-Israel free trade agreement

Spanish Prime Minister claims Israel violating human rights, urges European Commission to clarify its position on whether the European Union should suspend its association agreement with Israel.

Spanish PM: Suspend EU-Israel free trade agreement

Mystery over:

Mystery over: Iranian TV shows footage of Quds Force commander

Amid reports that he was eliminated in an Israeli strike or is being interrogated, Iranian state media airs footage of Ismail Qaani attending funeral of another senior Iranian commander.

Mystery over: Iranian TV shows footage of Quds Force commander

UN insists:

UN insists: UNIFIL peacekeepers will stay in all positions in Lebanon

UN peacekeeping chief clarifies that UNIFIL peacekeepers will stay in their positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for them to move as the IDF strikes Hezbollah targets nearby.

UN insists: UNIFIL peacekeepers will stay in all positions in Lebanon

IRGC commander:

IRGC commander: We're ready to respond to any Israeli action

IRGC Aerospace Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh ahead of expected Israeli retaliation for Iran's ballistic missile attack: We are ready to respond to any misstep taken by Israel.

IRGC commander: We're ready to respond to any Israeli action

Danon responds

Tlaib: Genocidal maniac Netanyahu is burning Palestinians alive, Danon responds

Squad member Rep. Rashida Tlaib again criticizes Israel, accuses Netanyahu of killing Palestinian Arabs. Danon: The only ones who burned children alive were your buddies over at Hamas.

Tlaib: Genocidal maniac Netanyahu is burning Palestinians alive, Danon responds

VP Harris:

VP Harris: Israel should increase efforts in allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza

US Vice President cites claims by World Food Program that no aid has reached Gaza for nearly two weeks, says Israel must increase efforts in allowing humanitarian aid into northern Gaza.

VP Harris: Israel should increase efforts in allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza

UN chief:

UN chief: Attacks on UNIFIL may constitute a war crime

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounces Lebanon incidents which resulted in injuries to several UNIFIL peacekeepers, as Hezbollah continues to operate near UNIFIL posts.

UN chief: Attacks on UNIFIL may constitute a war crime

At Mets game

Jerry Seinfeld at Mets game: Let's go, IDF!

Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld shows his support for the IDF while in attendance at a New York Mets game at Citi Field.

Jerry Seinfeld at Mets game: Let's go, IDF!

German Chancellor:

German Chancellor: We will increase our weapons deliveries to Israel

Following criticism from opposition, Chancellor Olaf Scholz states that Germany is set to increase its weapons deliveries to Israel soon.

German Chancellor: We will increase our weapons deliveries to Israel

Harris on Middle East:

Harris on Middle East: We've got to de-escalate

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate says de-escalation is needed in the Middle East.

Harris on Middle East: We've got to de-escalate

Houthis attack chemical tanker in the Red Sea

Houthi rebels in Yemen attack the Liberian-flagged Olympic Spirit, part of its pattern of assaults on shipping lanes in the region.

Houthis attack chemical tanker in the Red Sea

Ahead of new season

Ahead of new season: Israel's Deni Avdija makes list of top 100 NBA players

Sports media company The Action Network names Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers the 100th best player in the NBA: "At 23, he might be entering a breakout."

Ahead of new season: Israel's Deni Avdija makes list of top 100 NBA players

Saudi Arabia narrowly misses seat on UNHRC

Amid concerns over its human rights record, Saudi Arabia falls seven votes short in its bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council. It was previously elected to the UNHRC in 2013.

Saudi Arabia narrowly misses seat on UNHRC

UN chief:

UN chief: Israeli legislation against UNRWA would be a catastrophe

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he expressed concerns about Israel's legislation to block UNRWA to Netanyahu: Such a measure would suffocate efforts to ease human suffering and tensions in Gaza and the entire Occupied Palestinian Territory.

UN chief: Israeli legislation against UNRWA would be a catastrophe

Canadian opposition leader:

Canadian opposition leader: Israeli strike on Iran would be a gift to humanity

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reaffirms his stance: If Israel were to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, it would be a gift by the Jewish state to humanity.

Canadian opposition leader: Israeli strike on Iran would be a gift to humanity

Harris:

Harris: Progress in ceasefire is meaningless unless a deal is reached

US Vice President Kamala Harris in interview with Stephen Colbert: We must have a ceasefire and a hostage deal as immediately as possible.

Harris: Progress in ceasefire is meaningless unless a deal is reached

Iranian commander insists:

Iranian commander insists: Head of Quds Force is in good health

The deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force, insists commander Esmail Qaani is in "good health," after two Iranian security sources said Qaani had been out of contact since strikes on Beirut last week.

Iranian commander insists: Head of Quds Force is in good health

Erdogan at it again:

Erdogan at it again: Netanyahu will be stopped the same way Hitler was stopped

On anniversary of October 7 attack, Turkish President blasts Israel, vows it will pay a price for the "genocide" in Gaza.

Erdogan at it again: Netanyahu will be stopped the same way Hitler was stopped

Bolton blasts Biden for opposing Israeli strikes on Iran

Former US national security adviser condemns Biden administration for openly discouraging Israel from striking Iranian nuclear sites or oil fields: My first reaction was, it was just incompetence, or maybe it was mental capacity, or lack thereof.

Bolton blasts Biden for opposing Israeli strikes on Iran

Morocco:

Tens of thousands protest against Israel in Rabat, Morocco

Demonstrators waved PLO flags and brandish signs denouncing Morocco's 2020 normalization with Israel, a day before the anniversary of October 7 attack.

Tens of thousands protest against Israel in Rabat, Morocco

Iranian FM:

Iranian FM: Our attack on Israel was in self-defense

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi claims Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel was self-defense: We will not attack again unless Israel decides to invite further retaliation.

Iranian FM: Our attack on Israel was in self-defense