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 rapporteur at it again:

UN rapporteur at it again: Israel committed genocide in Gaza

UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese claims Israel violated three of the five acts listed under the UN Genocide Convention. US official: No reason to believe Israel committed acts of genocide in Gaza.

UN rapporteur at it again: Israel committed genocide in Gaza

UN chief:

UN chief: Resolution on Gaza ceasefire must be implemented

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for immediate implementation of UN Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza: Failure would be unforgivable.

UN chief: Resolution on Gaza ceasefire must be implemented

Blinken to Gallant:

Blinken to Gallant: Alternatives exist to a ground invasion of Rafah

US Secretary of State meets Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates US opposition to a major ground operation in Rafah.

Blinken to Gallant: Alternatives exist to a ground invasion of Rafah

Former UNRWA official:

Former UNRWA official: Haniyeh was a teacher in one of our schools

Former UNRWA official acknowledges that Hamas leader was a teacher in UNRWA school, claims Western countries "corrupted" the UNRWA curricula.

Former UNRWA official: Haniyeh was a teacher in one of our schools

'This is collective punishment'

AOC defends accusing Israel of genocide: This is collective punishment

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has “crossed the threshold of intent.”

AOC defends accusing Israel of genocide: This is collective punishment

US Army and Jordanian Air Force airdrop aid into Gaza

CENTCOM says the latest airdrop included 13,080 meal equivalents.

US Army and Jordanian Air Force airdrop aid into Gaza

Following Moscow attack:

France raises terror alert to highest level in wake of Moscow attack

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says the decision was made in light of ISIS claiming responsibility for the Moscow attack and "the threats weighing on our country".

France raises terror alert to highest level in wake of Moscow attack

Rep. Tlaib charges:

Rep. Tlaib charges: Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war

Rep. Rashida Tlaib continues to level accusations at Israel amid the war against Hamas.

Rep. Tlaib charges: Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war

Blinken:

Blinken: Good progress has been made on Israel-Saudi normalization

US Secretary of State says the United States and Saudi Arabia have made "good progress" in talks on normalizing ties between the kingdom and Israel.

Blinken: Good progress has been made on Israel-Saudi normalization

Schumer hints:

Schumer hints he's not opposed to Netanyahu speaking to Congress

Senate Majority Leader comments on House Speaker's intent to invite Netanyahu for a speech: I will always welcome the opportunity for the Prime Minister of Israel to speak to Congress in a bipartisan way.

Schumer hints he's not opposed to Netanyahu speaking to Congress

US to submit draft UNSC resolution on Gaza

US says the new resolution will urge "an immediate ceasefire" in Gaza linked to the release of the hostages held by Hamas.

US to submit draft UNSC resolution on Gaza

Saudi Arabia announces funding for UNRWA

Saudi Arabia says it will provide $40 million in funding to UNRWA that will provide food and tents.

Saudi Arabia announces funding for UNRWA

John Kirby:

John Kirby: Netanyahu can decide for himself who he wants to talk to

US National Security Council spokesman comments on Netanyahu's decision to speak to Senate Republicans via video: Support for Israel has been a long-standing bipartisan issue in this country.

John Kirby: Netanyahu can decide for himself who he wants to talk to

Netanyahu as vampire

Canadian newspaper publishes antisemitic cartoon depicting Netanyahu as a vampire

Quebec-based newspaper La Presse criticized for publishing caricature of Netanyahu as the vampire in the movie Nosferatu.

Canadian newspaper publishes antisemitic cartoon depicting Netanyahu as a vampire

Congress address?

House Speaker considering inviting Netanyahu to address Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is considering inviting Netanyahu to address Congress: It's very important for us to show solidarity and support for Israel right now.

House Speaker considering inviting Netanyahu to address Congress

UN review of UNRWA:

UN review of UNRWA: Critical areas still need to be addressed

UN independent review group says UNRWA is doing everything within its power to ensure neutrality, but has also identified critical areas that still need to be addressed.

UN review of UNRWA: Critical areas still need to be addressed

Netanyahu to Republicans:

Netanyahu to Republicans: Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas

Republican Senators who attended Netanyahu's address at their policy lunch say the PM stressed he is going to finish the job in Gaza.

Netanyahu to Republicans: Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas

Planned attack in Sweden

Germany arrests two suspected ISIS members who allegedly planned attack in Sweden

Germany arrests two Afghan nationals for allegedly planning attack on the Swedish parliament in retaliation for Quran burnings which caused an uproar.

Germany arrests two suspected ISIS members who allegedly planned attack in Sweden

South African FM at it again:

South African FM at it again: Israel setting precedent to defy ICJ

South Africa’s Foreign Minister accuses Israel of defying ICJ interim ruling that it should take action to prevent acts of genocide as it fights Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

South African FM at it again: Israel setting precedent to defy ICJ

Report:

Report: US Congress deal bars funds to UNRWA until 2025

Sources say an agreement reached by US congressional leaders and the White House will continue a ban on US funding for UNRWA until March 2025.

Report: US Congress deal bars funds to UNRWA until 2025

Pentagon official:

Pentagon official: US Defense Secretary will host Gallant next week

Pentagon official says Secretary Lloyd Austin will host Defense Minister Yoav Gallant next week for a bilateral meeting at the US Defense Department.

Pentagon official: US Defense Secretary will host Gallant next week

Arab reports:

Arab reports: Commanders in pro-Iranian militias killed in strike in eastern Syria

Saudi channel and Syrian opposition organization report strike in eastern Syria, near the Iraqi border, in which five commanders in the pro-Iranian militias were killed. It was not revealed who was behind the attack.

Arab reports: Commanders in pro-Iranian militias killed in strike in eastern Syria

UNRWA chief claims:

UNRWA chief claims: Israel blocked me from entering Gaza

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini: I intended to go into Rafah today, but my entry was declined. Israel responds: Another attempt by UNRWA to blame Israel for their own mistakes.

UNRWA chief claims: Israel blocked me from entering Gaza

After significant alterations

After significant alterations, Canada approves motion on Palestinian statehood

Canada’s parliament approves NDP's motion, but not before the ruling Liberals alter the wording to water down the part calling on the government to recognize "Palestine".

After significant alterations, Canada approves motion on Palestinian statehood

Biden:

Biden: Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah

US President says he asked Netanyahu to send a team to Washington to discuss ways to target Hamas without a major ground operation in Rafah.

Biden: Target Hamas without major operation in Rafah

Schumer responds to Trump:

Schumer responds to Trump: To make Israel a partisan issue only hurts Israel

Senate Majority Leader fires back at Trump over criticism of Jews who vote for Democrats: Trump is making highly partisan and hateful rants.

Schumer responds to Trump: To make Israel a partisan issue only hurts Israel

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Explosions in Damascus following Israeli strike

News website affiliated with the Syrian opposition says the attack targeted military outposts northeast of the Syrian capital.

Reports in Syria: Explosions in Damascus following Israeli strike

Trudeau to Gantz:

Trudeau to Gantz: Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah

Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Minister Benny Gantz, condemns Hamas but also shares his concern around Israel’s planned offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.

Trudeau to Gantz: Concerned over Israeli operation in Rafah

Biden to Irish PM:

Biden to Irish PM: Two-state solution is the only path to lasting peace

US President Joe Biden hosts Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, calls for increase in the scope of humanitarian aid to Gaza and for a hostage release deal.

Biden to Irish PM: Two-state solution is the only path to lasting peace

Nighttime operation in Gaza:

Nighttime operation in Gaza: IDF operating in Shifa Hospital

IDF troops launch precise operation in the area of the Shifa Hospital based on intelligence information indicating the use of the hospital by senior Hamas terrorists.

Nighttime operation in Gaza: IDF operating in Shifa Hospital

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

The launches are North Korea's first known missile testing activities in about a month.

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles

South African Jews:

South African Jewish community: Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt against us

South African Board of Jewish Deputies blasts Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor who announced that dual South African-Israeli citizens who served in the IDF would be arrested.

South African Jewish community: Foreign Minister instigated a witch hunt against us

US finalizes draft UN Security Council resolution on Gaza war

The draft supports international diplomatic efforts to establish Gaza ceasefire as part of a deal that releases the hostages.

US finalizes draft UN Security Council resolution on Gaza war

Australia to resume funding to UNRWA

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the government will apply "stringent conditions" on the new funding agreement with UNRWA.

Australia to resume funding to UNRWA

Abbas names Mohammad Mustafa as PA cabinet leader

US welcomes appointment of new PA cabinet leader as it pushes for reforms in the PA.

Abbas names Mohammad Mustafa as PA cabinet leader

Schumer clarifies:

After uproar, Schumer clarifies: Israel has the right to choose its own leaders

Senate Majority Leader seeks to clarify remarks against the Israeli government which caused a firestorm: The US cannot dictate the outcome of an election.

After uproar, Schumer clarifies: Israel has the right to choose its own leaders

Rep. Omar:

Rep. Omar: I will support Biden despite differences on Israel

Despite her criticism of Biden's support for Israel during the war in Gaza, Minnesota lawmaker says she will back him in the November election.

Rep. Omar: I will support Biden despite differences on Israel

Pro-Gaza slogans

Signs promoting Eurovision in Sweden vandalized with pro-Gaza slogans

The anti-Israel graffiti was found after Israel unveiled its entry for Eurovision.

Signs promoting Eurovision in Sweden vandalized with pro-Gaza slogans

From sales of Kanye shoes

Adidas to donate to groups fighting antisemitism from sales of Kanye West's Yeezy shoes

Adidas cut ties with Kanye West in October of 2022 after he made a series of antisemitic outbursts.

Adidas to donate to groups fighting antisemitism from sales of Kanye West's Yeezy shoes

At San Francisco Airport:

Anti-Israel protesters block terminal at San Francisco Airport

Hundreds of protesters demanding ceasefire in Gaza block international terminal at San Francisco International Airport.

Anti-Israel protesters block terminal at San Francisco Airport