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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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

'You are a psychopath'

Geert Wilders responds to Iranian Supreme Leader - in Hebrew: You are a psychopath

After Khamenei threatens Israel in a Hebrew post on X, Dutch right-wing leader fires back: You will lose because logic, democracy and freedom will win and we will always support Israel.

Geert Wilders responds to Iranian Supreme Leader - in Hebrew: You are a psychopath

Biden:

Biden: The United States is fully supportive of Israel

US Vice President Kamala Harris after Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel: My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering.

Biden: The United States is fully supportive of Israel

UNRWA head:

UNRWA head: I didn't know suspended employee was a Hamas commander

Philippe Lazzarini, head of UN “Palestinian refugee” agency, denies knowing that UNRWA employee who was eliminated in Lebanon was a Hamas commander.

UNRWA head: I didn't know suspended employee was a Hamas commander

Houthis claim they shot down another US drone

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down an American-made MQ-9 Reaper drone over the country. US military confirms a drone was lost.

Houthis claim they shot down another US drone

Erdogan:

Erdogan: UN should recommend force if Israel is not stopped

Turkish President calls on UN General Assembly to invoke the use of force if the UN Security Council is unable to halt Israel's strikes in Gaza and Lebanon.

Erdogan: UN should recommend force if Israel is not stopped

Iraq:

Rockets launched at military base housing US forces in Iraq

At least two Katyusha rockets launched at military base housing US forces near Baghdad International Airport. Air defenses successfully intercept the rockets.

Rockets launched at military base housing US forces in Iraq

Watch:

Watch: Iranian anchors break down while reporting Nasrallah's death

MEMRI published footage showing two personalities from Iran’s Press TV breaking down while reporting on death of Hezbollah leader. One of them says she would have sacrificed her children to bring Nasrallah back.

Watch: Iranian anchors break down while reporting Nasrallah's death

Pompeo:

Pompeo: US should encourage Israel to finish the job

Former US Secretary of State says it is a mistake for the United States to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Pompeo: US should encourage Israel to finish the job

After Nasrallah elimination:

After Nasrallah elimination: US military boosts air support, increases readiness of troops

Pentagon warns Iran against escalating the current conflict: The United States will take every necessary measure to defend our people.

After Nasrallah elimination: US military boosts air support, increases readiness of troops

Biden:

Biden: I will speak with Netanyahu, an all-out war must be avoided

US President tells reporters he will speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stresses the importance of an all-out war in the Middle East being avoided.

Biden: I will speak with Netanyahu, an all-out war must be avoided

UN chief:

UN chief: There is no alternative to UNRWA

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges world leaders to increase support for UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”: We have failed the people of Gaza.

UN chief: There is no alternative to UNRWA

US offers reward for arrest of Bolton assassination planner

State Department announces $20 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Iranian mastermind behind a plot to assassinate former White House official John Bolton.

US offers reward for arrest of Bolton assassination planner

John Kirby on ceasefire:

John Kirby: Netanyahu should be asked if he retracted his agreement to a ceasefire

White House National Security Council spokesman asked about Netanyahu's comments rejecting proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon: We would not have made the statement if we had doubts that the talks with the Israelis were positive.

John Kirby: Netanyahu should be asked if he retracted his agreement to a ceasefire

IAEA chief:

IAEA chief: Unlikely Iran will agree to reverse ban on our inspectors

International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi says "the ship has sailed" on Iran reversing its ban on IAEA inspectors responsible for monitoring uranium enrichment at its nuclear sites.

IAEA chief: Unlikely Iran will agree to reverse ban on our inspectors

Sanders submits bill seeking to block arms sales to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders officially introduces legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive weaponry to Israel, claims Netanyahu is thwarting ceasefire efforts.

Sanders submits bill seeking to block arms sales to Israel

Iranian FM:

Iranian FM: Israel crossed all red lines, we support Hezbollah

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the region is on the brink of a “full-scale catastrophe”, stresses Iran supports Hezbollah in its "just cause" to defend Lebanon.

Iranian FM: Israel crossed all red lines, we support Hezbollah

IAEA chief:

IAEA chief: I sense greater willingness by Iran to engage on its nuclear program

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says he hopes to travel to Tehran in October as the agency still seeks answers from Iran on its uranium enrichment.

IAEA chief: I sense greater willingness by Iran to engage on its nuclear program

Lebanese Foreign Minister:

Lebanese Foreign Minister: Biden's comments were not promising

Lebanese Foreign Minister disappointed with Biden's remarks at the UN General Assembly about the crisis between Israel and Lebanon.

Lebanese Foreign Minister: Biden's comments were not promising

European official:

European official: Israel defending itself doesn't mean collective punishment

European Council President Charles Michel claims Israel is inflicting "collective punishment" on civilians living in areas targeted by its military.

European official: Israel defending itself doesn't mean collective punishment

Iranian President at UN:

Iranian President at UN: Israel committing genocide in the Gaza Strip

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly, criticizes Israel and calls for a ceasefire to "bring about an end to the desperate barbarism of Israel".

Iranian President at UN: Israel committing genocide in the Gaza Strip

Irish PM criticizes Israel:

Irish PM criticizes Israel: We're not seeing a targeted response to terrorism here

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris criticizes Israel's strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour it is "an extraordinarily dangerous situation."

Irish PM criticizes Israel: We're not seeing a targeted response to terrorism here