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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'We demonstrated our power'

Khamenei hails Iran's attack on Israel: We demonstrated our power

Iran's Supreme Leader thanks the country's armed forces for their attack on Israel, says the country demonstrated its power regardless of how many targets were hit.

Khamenei hails Iran's attack on Israel: We demonstrated our power

New York Mayor:

New York Mayor: We will not be a city of lawlessness

New York City Mayor Eric Adams denounces ongoing protests at Columbia University: Agitators seeking to seize the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to sow chaos and division in our city will not succeed.

New York Mayor: We will not be a city of lawlessness

Rockets launched from Iraq towards US military base in Syria

At least five rockets launched from Iraq's town of Zummar towards a US military base in northeastern Syria. Iraqi security forces searching for the perpetrators.

Rockets launched from Iraq towards US military base in Syria

'Unethical and unjustified'

PA blasts US veto at the UN Security Council: Unethical and unjustified

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas blasts the US after it vetoed a UN Security Council resolution which would have accepted the PA as a full member state.

PA blasts US veto at the UN Security Council: Unethical and unjustified

Iranian FM warns Israel:

Iranian FM warns Israel: Our response will be immediate and at a maximum level

In interview with CNN, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warns Israel against taking any military action against his country.

Iranian FM warns Israel: Our response will be immediate and at a maximum level

'Like speaking to a brick wall'

Erdan walks out of UNSC meeting on PA recognition: This is like speaking to a brick wall

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN abruptly leaves discussion on resolution to accept the Palestinian Authority as a full member state: I won’t try to fix what is already broken.

Erdan walks out of UNSC meeting on PA recognition: This is like speaking to a brick wall

US vetoes

US vetoes, Security Council resolution accepting PA as full member fails to pass

12 countries voted in favor of the resolution. Two countries abstained.

US vetoes, Security Council resolution accepting PA as full member fails to pass

Canada:

Canada: Ban on keffiyeh's in Ontario legislature causes uproar

Ontario Premier urges Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to lift a ban he announced on the wearing of keffiyeh scarves in the legislature.

Canada: Ban on keffiyeh's in Ontario legislature causes uproar

US official:

US official: Israel unlikely to strike Iran until after Passover

Israeli sources tell ABC News that Israel prepared for and then aborted retaliatory strikes against Iran on at least two nights this past week.

US official: Israel unlikely to strike Iran until after Passover

Qatar to re-evaluate its role as Israel-Hamas mediator

Qatar’s Prime Minister says his country is re-evaluating its role as mediator in ceasefire talks, claims its efforts are being undermined by politicians seeking to score points.

Qatar to re-evaluate its role as Israel-Hamas mediator

Following attack on Israel:

EU leaders agree to step up sanctions against Iran following attack on Israel

EU leaders condemn Iran's attack on Israel, say they will take further restrictive measures against Iran.

EU leaders agree to step up sanctions against Iran following attack on Israel

House approves:

House approves: 'From the River to the Sea' is antisemitic

US House of Representatives passes, by a majority of 377 to 44, a resolution condemning the chant “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” as antisemitic.

House approves: 'From the River to the Sea' is antisemitic

UN committee unable to agree on PA full membership

Security Council committee considering PA's application to become a full UN member unable to make a unanimous recommendation on whether it met the criteria.

UN committee unable to agree on PA full membership

After Iranian attack

After Iranian attack | US: We will impose new sanctions on Iran

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan announces that the US will impose new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program and expects its allies to follow suit.

After Iranian attack | US: We will impose new sanctions on Iran

Report:

Report: US to restrict movement of Iranian Foreign Minister in New York

Source says the US will restrict the movements of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his delegation while they are in New York for a meeting at the United Nations.

Report: US to restrict movement of Iranian Foreign Minister in New York

Erdogan:

Erdogan: Netanyahu to blame for Iranian attack on Israel

Turkish President says Netanyahu "and his bloody administration" are the main ones to blame for Iran's first direct attack on Israel.

Erdogan: Netanyahu to blame for Iranian attack on Israel

In call with Gallant:

Sec. Austin reaffirms 'goal of regional stability' in call with Gallant

US Secretary of Defense and Defense Minister speak for the fourth time in recent days, amid speculation that Israel plans to retaliate for Iranian attack.

Sec. Austin reaffirms 'goal of regional stability' in call with Gallant

Portugal's PM:

Portugal's PM: We're not ready to recognize a Palestinian state

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro meets Spanish counterpart, who has been calling for recognition of a Palestinian state, says he will wait for EU and UN to work out a common position on the issue.

Portugal's PM: We're not ready to recognize a Palestinian state

San Francisco:

San Francisco: Anti-Israel protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge reopens after demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut it down. Several arrests made.

San Francisco: Anti-Israel protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge

Israeli official:

Israeli official: Jordan allowed Israeli fighter jets into its airspace

Israeli air force official says Jordan allowed Israeli fighter jets into its airspace to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones during Saturday's attack.

Israeli official: Jordan allowed Israeli fighter jets into its airspace

After Iranian attack:

After Iranian attack: Biden stresses need to pass Israel aid bill in Congress

Biden speaks to top four congressional leaders, urges passage of Israel aid bill that Democrats and Republicans have clashed over.

After Iranian attack: Biden stresses need to pass Israel aid bill in Congress

Austin to Gallant:

Austin to Gallant: We will continue to take action to defend Israel and US personnel

US Defense Secretary and Defense Minister speak, for the third time this weekend, after Iran's attack on Israel.

Austin to Gallant: We will continue to take action to defend Israel and US personnel

US army:

US army: We destroyed more than 80 drones during Iranian attack

CENTCOM says US forces destroyed more than 80 Iranian drones and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen.

US army: We destroyed more than 80 drones during Iranian attack

Ben Gvir responds

Khamenei posts in Hebrew, Ben Gvir responds

Iran’s Supreme Leader mocked after posting in Hebrew to social media site X and including footage of interceptions of Iranian missiles over Temple Mount.

Khamenei posts in Hebrew, Ben Gvir responds

'The wrong side of history'

'The wrong side of history': Israel blasts new Irish PM's comments on Gaza

Foreign Ministry criticizes Ireland’s new Prime Minister, Simon Harris, after he fails to mention the hostages being held by Hamas while criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza.

'The wrong side of history': Israel blasts new Irish PM's comments on Gaza

Security Council fails to reach consensus on PA membership bid

UN Security Council ad hoc committee discusses PA bid for full UN membership, but fails to reach an agreement, meaning the effort is now likely headed for a more formal council vote.

Security Council fails to reach consensus on PA membership bid

Blinken to counterparts:

Blinken to counterparts: Dissuade Iran from attacking Israel

US Secretary of State speaks to his Chinese, Turkish, Saudi and European counterparts on Iranian plans to retaliate for attack on its consulate in Damascus.

Blinken to counterparts: Dissuade Iran from attacking Israel

Austin to Gallant:

Austin to Gallant: Israel can count on full US support to defend itself

Pentagon Press Secretary says Secretary of Defense Austin reiterated to Defense Minister Gallant “ironclad US support for Israel's defense in the face of growing threats from Iran and its regional proxies.”

Austin to Gallant: Israel can count on full US support to defend itself

Iran to US:

Iran to US: Our response to Israel will be 'non-escalatory'

Iranian sources tell Reuters that Iran has signalled to Washington that it will respond to the attack attributed to Israel on its Syrian embassy in a way that aims to avoid major escalation.

Iran to US: Our response to Israel will be 'non-escalatory'

'Israel will be held accountable'

Erdogan offers condolences to Hamas leader: Israel will be held accountable for its crimes

Turkish President calls Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to offer condolences after three of his sons were eliminated in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.

Erdogan offers condolences to Hamas leader: Israel will be held accountable for its crimes

Houthis claim:

Houthis claim: We targeted a US warship

Yemen's Houthi rebels say they targeted four vessels, including what they described as a US warship, with drones and naval missiles.

Houthis claim: We targeted a US warship

House Speaker Mike Johnson:

House Speaker Mike Johnson: Biden has transformed into an anti-Israel president

US House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts President Joe Biden: He’s more concerned with placating the antisemitism in his base than standing with Israel.

House Speaker Mike Johnson: Biden has transformed into an anti-Israel president

Spanish PM:

Spanish PM: Israel's response in Gaza risks destabilizing the Middle East

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticizes Israel, insists recognition of a Palestinian state is "in Europe's geopolitical interests".

Spanish PM: Israel's response in Gaza risks destabilizing the Middle East

Blinken to Gallant:

Blinken to Gallant: The US will stand with Israel against any threats by Iran

US Secretary of State speaks with Defense Minister amid speculations Iran is planning an imminent attack.

Blinken to Gallant: The US will stand with Israel against any threats by Iran

Germany at ICJ:

Germany at ICJ: Israel's security is at the core of our foreign policy

Germany rejects accusations from Nicaragua at ICJ that it has been “facilitating genocide” in Gaza through its support for Israel.

Germany at ICJ: Israel's security is at the core of our foreign policy

France threatens sanctions on Israel over Gaza aid

France's Foreign Minister says pressure, and possibly sanctions, must be imposed on Israel to open crossings to get humanitarian aid to Gaza.

France threatens sanctions on Israel over Gaza aid

Irish Foreign Minister:

Irish Foreign Minister: Recognition of a Palestinian state will happen

Irish Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Micheal Martin says he will be bringing a formal proposal on the recognition of Palestinian statehood to Government.

Irish Foreign Minister: Recognition of a Palestinian state will happen

British Foreign Secretary:

British Foreign Secretary: We will not suspend arms exports to Israel

Despite pressure on the British government, Foreign Secretary David Cameron says the UK’s position on export licenses to Israel remains “unchanged”.

British Foreign Secretary: We will not suspend arms exports to Israel

Toronto:

Toronto: Posters depicting children hostages defaced with swastikas

Posters in Toronto depicting four-year-old Ariel Bibas and one-year-old Kfir Bibas vandalized with swastikas. Toronto Mayor condemns.

Toronto: Posters depicting children hostages defaced with swastikas

Biden:

Biden: I think what Netanyahu is doing is a mistake

US President ups his criticism of Netanyahu over the war in Gaza: I don’t agree with his approach.

Biden: I think what Netanyahu is doing is a mistake