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

EU Spokesman: Iran Deal Not Yet Implemented

Spokesman for Catherine Ashton clarifies that Iran's temporary rollback of its nuclear activities has not yet begun.

EU Spokesman: Iran Deal Not Yet Implemented

Video: MK Plays Candy Crush Saga During Debate

MK Meir Sheetrit whipped out his tablet and played Candy Crush Saga. Unfortunately, the cameras caught him.

Video: MK Plays Candy Crush Saga During Debate

Zarif: We Only Spoke About the Nuclear Program

Iran's foreign minister denies that bilateral discussions with the U.S. before historic nuclear agreement dealt with rapprochement.

Zarif: We Only Spoke About the Nuclear Program

PLO Official Threatens to Join Int'l Organizations

Nabil Shaath: The peace talks are failing, so we're prepared to sue Israel in the ICC over the 'settlements'.

PLO Official Threatens to Join Int'l Organizations

Poll: 44% of Americans Support Iran Deal

Americans back the deal with Iran by a 2-to-1 margin, but also say U.S. should use military power to protect Israel.

Poll: 44% of Americans Support Iran Deal

Prosor: Where's Solidarity with Terror Victims?

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations slams the world body for its “International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People”.

Prosor: Where's Solidarity with Terror Victims?

Egypt to Hold Referendum on New Constitution

Egypt announces referendum on an amended constitution as protesters take to the streets in defiance of new law.

Egypt to Hold Referendum on New Constitution

Rouhani: Deal 'Shook the Foundations' of Sanctions

Iran's President claims victory in nuclear deal in a series of tweets marking the 100th day of his presidency.

Rouhani: Deal 'Shook the Foundations' of Sanctions

U.S.: New Sanctions Will Thwart Diplomatic Talks

U.S. administration warns lawmakers that passing new sanctions on Iran would jeopardize negotiations on its nuclear program.

U.S.: New Sanctions Will Thwart Diplomatic Talks

Legendary Singer Arik Einstein Dies at 74

Legendary Israeli singer Arik Einstein passed away at the Ichilov Hospital after arriving in serious condition.

Legendary Singer Arik Einstein Dies at 74

IDF Delegation to Philippines to Depart Wednesday

IDF delegation to the Philippines has treated more than 2,500 patients and helped repair damaged infrastructure.

IDF Delegation to Philippines to Depart Wednesday

Iran Claims U.S. Has Released Some Assets

The Iranian government claims that the U.S. released $8 billion in blocked assets. State Department: Not true.

Iran Claims U.S. Has Released Some Assets

Herzog: Netanyahu Creating 'Unnecessary Panic'

Labor party chairman accuses PM of creating panic about Iran, accuses him of harming U.S.-Israel relations.

Herzog: Netanyahu Creating 'Unnecessary Panic'

Knesset Approves New Infiltrators Law

Knesset approves first reading of a law which allows police to jail illegal migrants for up to 12 months in special detention facilities.

Knesset Approves New Infiltrators Law

Obama on Critics: It's Always Easy to Talk Tough

President Obama hits back at critics of Iran deal, says U.S. “cannot close the door on diplomacy.”

Obama on Critics: It's Always Easy to Talk Tough

Syria War Has Killed More than 11,000 Children

More than 11,000 children have died in Syria's civil war, says a British think-tank.

Syria War Has Killed More than 11,000 Children

U.S., Iran Held Secret Talks for Months

AP reveals that the deal between Iran and the West was made possible due to secret talks between the United States and Iran.

U.S., Iran Held Secret Talks for Months

Mubarak to Face New Trial in Egypt

Egypt’s former president and his two sons to face a new trial for using state funds to acquire personal property.

Mubarak to Face New Trial in Egypt

Yisrael Beytenu and Likud to Continue Cooperation

Yisrael Beytenu conference decides to continue cooperation with the Likud, postpones decision on a formal merger.

Yisrael Beytenu and Likud to Continue Cooperation

Iranian Team Receives Hero's Welcome in Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister hailed as "ambassador for peace" as he returns to Tehran after securing deal in Geneva.

Iranian Team Receives Hero's Welcome in Tehran

Canada 'Deeply Skeptical' About Iran Deal

Canada’s Foreign Minister John Baird declares his country's sanctions against Iran will remain in "full force".

Canada 'Deeply Skeptical' About Iran Deal

PM: Iran Given Approval to Violate Resolutions

Iran agreement is "bad and dangerous" to the world, the region and Israel, says PM Netanyahu.

PM: Iran Given Approval to Violate Resolutions

Obama Phones Netanyahu to Discuss Iran Deal

Obama tells Netanyahu he wants to begin "consultations" on the deal reached with Iran about its nuclear program.

Obama Phones Netanyahu to Discuss Iran Deal

Saudis: We Won't 'Sit Idly By' Over Iran

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UK warns the kingdom will take action if world powers fail to halt Iran’s nuclear program.

Saudis: We Won't 'Sit Idly By' Over Iran

Lebanese Bomber Identified as 'Palestinian'

One of the two suicide bombers who targeted Iran’s embassy in Beirut was a “Palestinian with links to a militant Islamist preacher”.

Lebanese Bomber Identified as 'Palestinian'

Erdogan: No Respect for 'Coup-Installed Rulers'

Turkey's Prime Minister has sharp words for Egypt after Cairo expels Ankara's ambassador.

Erdogan: No Respect for 'Coup-Installed Rulers'

Syrian Rebels Take Over Biggest Oil Field

Syrian opposition fighters, including jihadist rebels, seize the country’s biggest oil field.

Syrian Rebels Take Over Biggest Oil Field

Iran, World Powers Reach Deal

Iran and six world powers have reached a deal regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran, World Powers Reach Deal

Iran Announces 2 New Nuclear Plants

Iran announces plans to construct two more new nuclear power plants in the near future, as sides inch closer to an agreement in Geneva.

Iran Announces 2 New Nuclear Plants

Herzog 'Not Rushing' to Join Bibi's Coalition

"If Netanyahu goes for a bold diplomatic move I'll be there to help him," says new Labor chairman.

Herzog 'Not Rushing' to Join Bibi's Coalition

Herzog Headed for Victory in Labor Leadership

Yitzchak Herzog, who ran against incumbent Labor leader Shelly Yechimovich, leads after more than half the votes counted.

Herzog Headed for Victory in Labor Leadership

Hamas Threatens Israel with Genocide

Members of Hamas have recently implied that once the balance of power changes, the terror group will commit genocide against Israelis.

Hamas Threatens Israel with Genocide

Iranian Denies Plotting Attack on Israelis

An Iranian man who was arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan denies the allegation.

Iranian Denies Plotting Attack on Israelis

Egypt: New Book Deals with Jews in Cinema

Egypt's cultural authority releases a new book examining the role of Jewish cinema makers and artists in the Egyptian and Arab cinema.

Egypt: New Book Deals with Jews in Cinema

14 U.S. Senators Plan New Sanctions on Iran

Bipartisan group of 14 senators says they plan to slap new set of sanctions on Iran after the Thanksgiving break.

14 U.S. Senators Plan New Sanctions on Iran

One Day Later, U.S. Condemns Khamenei's Remarks

U.S officials condemn the anti-Israel remarks by Iran’s leader, but only after Israel expresses disappointment that it took so long.

One Day Later, U.S. Condemns Khamenei's Remarks

Iran: No Progress in Geneva Talks So Far

Iran and world powers lock horns in nuclear talks in Geneva, but talks expected to continue into Friday.

Iran: No Progress in Geneva Talks So Far

Official: Israel's Position Could Lead to War

Top White House official warns that Israel’s proposal that Iran totally dismantle its nuclear capacity would likely lead to war.

Official: Israel's Position Could Lead to War

Iran Rejects Claims About New Nuclear Site

Iran says claims made by a group of exiles about a new underground military site are "baseless."

Iran Rejects Claims About New Nuclear Site

Egypt: Two Dead in Clashes at Cairo University

Two people killed in clashes between Egypt’s security forces and hundreds of students at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo.

Egypt: Two Dead in Clashes at Cairo University