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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'End this slaughter':

Omar blames Israel for Gaza hospital explosion: End this slaughter

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz pushes back at Rep. Ilhan Omar: Hamas' hatred is the catalyst.

Omar blames Israel for Gaza hospital explosion: End this slaughter

Biden takes off to Israel, calls off Jordan visit

White House announces Biden had canceled his visit to Jordan after the kingdom called off a summit that was to be held there.

Biden takes off to Israel, calls off Jordan visit

Hezbollah declares 'day of rage' against Israel

Hezbollah announces that Wednesday will be a "day of rage" following rocket which hit Gaza hospital and was blamed on Israel.

Hezbollah declares 'day of rage' against Israel

NBA:

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers hold moment of silence for Israel

Cleveland Cavaliers hold moment of silence for victims of Hamas’ attack before hosting Maccabi Ra'anana for a preseason game.

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers hold moment of silence for Israel

Official:

Official: Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

After meeting with Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Blinken officially announces that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday.

Official: Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war rejected by UN Security Council

Russia's draft resolution, which failed to name Hamas as responsible for attack on Israel, receives just five votes in favor.

Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war rejected by UN Security Council

Report:

Report: US President Joe Biden coming to Israel on Wednesday

President reportedly accepts Netanyahu's invitation to visit Jewish State in show of solidarity in aftermath of Hamas massacre.

Report: US President Joe Biden coming to Israel on Wednesday

US report:

US report: Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to open

Rafah border crossing to open for entry of foreigners and dual nationals, as well as the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

US report: Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to open

Not so fast:

Not so fast: PA chairman walks back condemnation of Hamas

PA's official news agency amends report which said that PA chairman condemned Hamas’ attacks on Israel.

Not so fast: PA chairman walks back condemnation of Hamas

Abbas:

Abbas: Hamas actions do not represent Palestinian people

In second condemnation of Hamas massacre, PA chairman says the PLO is the "sole representative" of Palestinian Arabs.

Abbas: Hamas actions do not represent Palestinian people

ICC chief prosecutor:

ICC chief prosecutor: We have jurisdiction over potential war crimes carried out by Hamas

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan tells Reuters the court can rule on "war crimes" by Israel even though it is not a member state.

ICC chief prosecutor: We have jurisdiction over potential war crimes carried out by Hamas

Philadelphia Phillies hold moment of silence for Israel

Philadelphia Phillies hold moment of silence for victims of Hamas attack, light up ballpark in blue and white.

Philadelphia Phillies hold moment of silence for Israel

Moving:

Moving: Israeli singer Noa Kirel sings the national anthem in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets host Israeli team Maccabi Ra'anana for a preseason game, hold moment of silence for victims of Hamas attack.

Moving: Israeli singer Noa Kirel sings the national anthem in Brooklyn

'Repugnant, disgraceful':

'Repugnant, disgraceful': White House press secretary blasts 'Squad' statements on Israel

White House press secretary blasts members of so-called "Squad" who called for US aid to Israel to be cut following Hamas attack.

'Repugnant, disgraceful': White House press secretary blasts 'Squad' statements on Israel

Solidarity visit with Israel:

Solidarity visit with Israel: British Foreign Secretary tours city of Ofakim

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, together with Minister Eli Cohen, speaks with residents who were held hostage by Hamas.

Solidarity visit with Israel: British Foreign Secretary tours city of Ofakim

Blinken departs for Israel:

Blinken departs for Israel: Our message is simple: The United States has Israel’s back

Secretary of State speaks before departing for Israel: We’re determined to make sure that Israel gets everything it needs to defend itself.

Blinken departs for Israel: Our message is simple: The United States has Israel’s back

Khamenei:

Khamenei: Iran wasn't involved in Hamas attack on Israel

Iran’s Supreme leader lauds Hamas’ attack against Israel but denies any Iranian involvement.

Khamenei: Iran wasn't involved in Hamas attack on Israel

Republicans to Biden:

Republicans to Biden: Refreeze the $6 billion granted to Iran

Group of Senate Republicans call on Biden administration to refreeze assets it allowed Iran to use as part of prisoner exchange deal.

Republicans to Biden: Refreeze the $6 billion granted to Iran

Ahead of Israel visit:

Blinken speaks to President Herzog ahead of Israel visit

US Secretary of State reaffirms “unwavering US support for Israel’s right to defend itself".

Blinken speaks to President Herzog ahead of Israel visit

'Heartbroken for Israel':

'Heartbroken for Israel': Professional sports leagues support Israel after Hamas attacks

MLB, NBA and NFL issue statements in support of Israel following Hamas attacks.

'Heartbroken for Israel': Professional sports leagues support Israel after Hamas attacks

PA chairman to visit Moscow

PA envoy to Moscow says Mahmoud Abbas will visit Russia soon and the two sides maintain "daily contacts".

PA chairman to visit Moscow

In support for Israel:

In show of support for Israel: White House illuminated in blue and white

White House illuminated with the colors of the flag of Israel. "We stand with Israel," says White House Middle East coordinator.

In show of support for Israel: White House illuminated in blue and white

Obama:

Obama: We stand alongside Israel as it dismantles Hamas

Former US Presidents Obama and Clinton offer support for Israel. Clinton: Now is a time for the world to rally against terrorism.

Obama: We stand alongside Israel as it dismantles Hamas

Canadian PM to Netanyahu:

Canadian PM to Netanyahu: Canada supports Israel’s right to defend itself

Canadian Prime Minister speaks to Netanyahu, condemns Hamas’ large-scale attacks against Israel.

Canadian PM to Netanyahu: Canada supports Israel’s right to defend itself

Haley blasts Blinken:

Haley blasts Blinken: Hamas and Iran are moving money around as we speak

Nikki Haley pushes back after Blinken insists the US does not have any evidence of Iran's direct involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Haley blasts Blinken: Hamas and Iran are moving money around as we speak

Outrageous:

Outrageous: Tlaib condemns 'Israeli apartheid' when commenting on Hamas attack

Rep. Tlaib in statement: The path to a just future must include lifting blockade, ending occupation, and dismantling the apartheid system.

Outrageous: Tlaib condemns 'Israeli apartheid' when commenting on Hamas attack

Iran fires back after West condemns assault on teen

Iran lashes out at Western countries after allegations that a teenage girl was critically wounded in confrontation with morality police.

Iran fires back after West condemns assault on teen

After tiff with Musk:

ADL resumes advertising on X after tiff with Musk

ADL will resume advertising on the platform formerly called Twitter after Musk's recent campaign against the organization.

ADL resumes advertising on X after tiff with Musk

Canada's Governor General apologizes for honor to former Nazi

Canada's Governor General, Mary Simon, apologizes for top Canadian honor awarded in 1987 to Nazi soldier who moved to Canada.

Canada's Governor General apologizes for honor to former Nazi

Canada mulling declassifying list of ex-Nazis

The move follows the recent incident in which Parliament unknowingly glorified a Ukrainian who fought alongside the Nazis.

Canada mulling declassifying list of ex-Nazis

Germany:

Germany: AfD leader taken to hospital after 'violent incident'

Leader of far-right Alternative for Germany given medical treatment and taken to hospital shortly before speaking engagement.

Germany: AfD leader taken to hospital after 'violent incident'

US seizes Iranian bullets, transfers them to Ukraine

CENTCOM announces 1.1 million rounds seized off vessel used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be given to Ukraine.

US seizes Iranian bullets, transfers them to Ukraine

Senators to Biden:

Senators to Biden: No to defense treaty with Saudi Arabia as part of agreement with Israel

20 senators from Democratic Party write to Biden, call for Israel-Saudi deal to preserve "two-state solution".

Senators to Biden: No to defense treaty with Saudi Arabia as part of agreement with Israel

After uproar over hosting Nazi:

Canada's House of Commons elects new speaker after uproar over hosting Nazi

Greg Fergus becomes first Black Canadian to hold the post, replaces speaker who quit after honoring Ukrainian who fought with Nazis.

Canada's House of Commons elects new speaker after uproar over hosting Nazi

State Department:

State Department: There is still work to be done on Israeli-Saudi deal

Deputy State Department spokesperson: Many key elements of normalization are on the table, but we don’t have a formal framework yet.

State Department: There is still work to be done on Israeli-Saudi deal

Nikki Haley:

Nikki Haley: We will always have Israel's back

Nikki Haley answers questions from young voters: Too many people think that Israel needs America. That's not the case, America needs Israel.

Nikki Haley: We will always have Israel's back

'Baseless claims':

Iran rejects latest US report about its nuclear program: Baseless claims

The report determined that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons at this time, but has the infrastructure to do so in less than two weeks.

Iran rejects latest US report about its nuclear program: Baseless claims

Austria:

Austria: Work begins to convert Hitler’s childhood home to police station

Plans call for police station, district police headquarters and security academy branch.

Austria: Work begins to convert Hitler’s childhood home to police station

Egypt's Al-Sisi confirms he will seek reelection

Egypt will hold a presidential election in December, with a runoff in January if no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote.

Egypt's Al-Sisi confirms he will seek reelection

Due to busts of IRGC general:

Saudi soccer team ditches match in Iran over busts of IRGC general

Saudi soccer team refuses to play match in Iran due to presence of busts of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

Saudi soccer team ditches match in Iran over busts of IRGC general