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

Gaza:

Gaza: Seven sentenced to death for 'collaboration' with Israel

Hamas, which runs Gaza, regularly claims to have captured “Israeli spies”, and many times it tries them and sentences them to death.

Gaza: Seven sentenced to death for 'collaboration' with Israel

Watch:

Watch: Death to America!' at protest outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran

Protesters demonstrating outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran call for expulsion of Swedish Ambassador to Iran.

Watch: Death to America!' at protest outside Swedish Embassy in Tehran

Lebanese PM to Abbas:

Lebanese PM to Abbas: End the fighting in the 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati tells PA chairman the army may have to intervene in Ain Al-Hilweh camp near Sidon.

Lebanese PM to Abbas: End the fighting in the 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Tree of Life shooter formally sentenced to death

US District Judge orders death by lethal injection for Robert Bowers, a day after a jury determined that capital punishment was appropriate.

Tree of Life shooter formally sentenced to death

US mulling armed personnel on ships traveling through Strait of Hormuz

The move would be aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.

US mulling armed personnel on ships traveling through Strait of Hormuz

Tunisian singer's show cancelled due to 'normalization' with Israel

Tunisian singer Emel Mathlouthi says upcoming show was cancelled after she performed in eastern Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Ramallah.

Tunisian singer's show cancelled due to 'normalization' with Israel

WJC President:

WJC President: Pittsburgh shooter's death penalty is a measure of justice

WJC President Lauder: I call on American leaders to amplify their efforts to protect Jewish communities across the country.

WJC President: Pittsburgh shooter's death penalty is a measure of justice

Wife of Fatah archterrorist seeks help to obtain her husband's release

Wife of Marwan Barghouti meets senior international figures, asks them to act to obtain her husband’s release from Israeli prison.

Wife of Fatah archterrorist seeks help to obtain her husband's release

IRGC commander:

IRGC commander: Enemies of Iran are planning sedition

Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard blames Iran's enemies for anti-government protests, says Iran’s enemies are planning “sedition”.

IRGC commander: Enemies of Iran are planning sedition

Tree of Life massacre:

Jury asks to see Tree of Life shooter's weapons

The jury is considering whether to give a death sentence to Robert Bowers, who murdered 11 at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018.

Jury asks to see Tree of Life shooter's weapons

Lebanon:

Fighting in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Lebanon leaves 11 dead

UNRWA says three days of fighting in Ain Al-Hilweh camp have left at least 11 dead and dozens wounded.

Fighting in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Lebanon leaves 11 dead

Sweden:

Sweden: Activists yet again burn Quran in Stockholm

The incident comes as Sweden mulls legislative possibilities to ensure a ban on the desecration of holy books throughout the country.

Sweden: Activists yet again burn Quran in Stockholm

Denmark seeks to make it illegal to desecrate Quran

The comments by Denmark’s Foreign Minister follow public Quran desecrations both in Denmark and in Sweden.

Denmark seeks to make it illegal to desecrate Quran

'I have lost sympathy for you'

Malaysia's former PM goes on antisemitic rant: I have lost any sympathy that I had for you

Mahathir Mohamad disputes number of Jews murdered in the Holocaust.

Malaysia's former PM goes on antisemitic rant: I have lost any sympathy that I had for you

Rallies in Gaza denounce Hamas terrorist rulers

Palestinian Arabs hold number of rallies throughout Gaza denouncing Hamas and demanding improvements to quality of life.

Rallies in Gaza denounce Hamas terrorist rulers

Lebanon:

Lebanon: At least five killed in fighting in 'Palestinian refugee' camp

At least five dead and seven wounded in fighting which broke out after Fatah general killed by Islamists.

Lebanon: At least five killed in fighting in 'Palestinian refugee' camp

'A shameful event'

Minister Sofer blasts intention to burn Hebrew Bible in Sweden: A shameful event

Aliyah and Integration Minister criticizes plans to burn a Hebrew Bible in Stockholm: I expect the authorities to take immediate action.

Minister Sofer blasts intention to burn Hebrew Bible in Sweden: A shameful event

White House:

White House: We're still working on details of Netanyahu-Biden meeting

White House Press Secretary won't confirm location of meeting between Biden and Netanyahu: They agreed to meet later this year.

White House: We're still working on details of Netanyahu-Biden meeting

UAE condemns Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

UAE calls for end to "provocative violations" on Temple Mount following National Security Minister's visit to the compound.

UAE condemns Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Lebanese military analyst:

Lebanese military analyst: Lebanese army and Hezbollah are prepared for war with Israel

Lebanese military analyst Abdul Rahman Chehaitli: Israel should not underestimate the Lebanese army.

Lebanese military analyst: Lebanese army and Hezbollah are prepared for war with Israel

Amnesty International:

Amnesty International: Iran doubling down on hijab crackdown

Amnesty International says Iranian authorities have in recent months launched intensified crackdown against women who violated dress rules.

Amnesty International: Iran doubling down on hijab crackdown

Pittsburgh synagogue massacre:

Pittsburgh synagague massacre: Judge rejects request to exhume gunman's father's body

Lawyers for the shooter, Robert Bowers, wanted the body disinterred for a DNA test after prosecutors raised questions about paternity.

Pittsburgh synagague massacre: Judge rejects request to exhume gunman's father's body

Iran:

Iran: We gave IAEA new details on uranium at two sites

Iran says it gave detailed answers to UN watchdog about two sites that inspectors say bore traces of man-made uranium.

Iran: We gave IAEA new details on uranium at two sites

State Department:

State Department: No plans to cut military aid to Israel

Deputy State Department spokesperson: Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad.

State Department: No plans to cut military aid to Israel

Spain:

Spain: Lawsuit filed in Barcelona over ex-Mayor's Israel boycott

Court accepts lawsuit by Action and Communication on the Middle East following former Barcelona Mayor's decision to support BDS.

Spain: Lawsuit filed in Barcelona over ex-Mayor's Israel boycott

Erdogan:

Erdogan: We continue to support the Palestinian cause

Turkish President meets PA chairman Abbas, says Turkey is "deeply concerned about the violence of illegal settlers".

Erdogan: We continue to support the Palestinian cause

Britain on judicial reform:

Britain speaks out on judicial reform: We urge the Israeli government to build consensus

British government calls on Israel to ensure the independence of Israel’s judiciary is preserved.

Britain speaks out on judicial reform: We urge the Israeli government to build consensus

'They speak candidly':

White House press secretary won't say if Biden believes Netanyahu: They speak candidly

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre when asked whether Biden believes Netanyahu: They had a candid conversation.

White House press secretary won't say if Biden believes Netanyahu: They speak candidly

Report:

Report: Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah decided not to get involved in Israeli crisis

Reuters report: Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah discussed fallout from judicial reform, decided not to get involved so as not to help Netanyahu.

Report: Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah decided not to get involved in Israeli crisis

BDS

American Anthropological Association adopts academic boycott of Israel

American Anthropological Association voted to adopt boycott of Israeli academic institutions over “discrimination of Palestinians”.

American Anthropological Association adopts academic boycott of Israel

Nasrallah:

Nasrallah: Today is the darkest day in the history of Israel

Hezbollah leader takes pleasure in protests in Israel following approval of law reducing the use of the reasonableness standard.

Nasrallah: Today is the darkest day in the history of Israel

White House to Israel:

White House on Israel protests: Respect the right of peaceful assembly

US comments on incidents of violence during protests against the judicial reform: There is a significant debate in Israel.

White House on Israel protests: Respect the right of peaceful assembly

Olmert to British TV:

Olmert to British TV: We are going into a civil war now

Former PM speaks to Britain's Channel 4, claims Israel faces civil war following approval of bill reducing reasonableness standard.

Olmert to British TV: We are going into a civil war now

White House:

White House on judicial reform: Unfortunate that vote took place with slimmest majority

US expresses disappointment that first phase of judicial reform passed in the Knesset without a broad consensus.

White House on judicial reform: Unfortunate that vote took place with slimmest majority

Blinken:

Blinken: We're not currently talking about a nuclear deal with Iran

US Secretary of State says "we’re now in a place where we’re not talking about a nuclear agreement."

Blinken: We're not currently talking about a nuclear deal with Iran

Iran launches air force drill as US sends forces to region

11 Iranian air force bases take part in the drill, dubbed Fadaeian Velyat-11.

Iran launches air force drill as US sends forces to region

NBA:

NBA: Sale of Charlotte Hornets to Jewish businessmen approved

NBA's board of governors approves sale of Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Jewish businessmen Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin.

NBA: Sale of Charlotte Hornets to Jewish businessmen approved

Hezbollah-affiliated cleric:

Hezbollah-affiliated cleric: Israel's very existence is an act of war against Lebanon

Lebanese cleric who is affiliated with Hezbollah says in TV interview that war with Israel can bring Lebanon out of its political crisis.

Hezbollah-affiliated cleric: Israel's very existence is an act of war against Lebanon

NYC Mayor meets Herzog:

NYC Mayor meets Herzog: New York City and Israel share an unbreakable bond

Mayor Eric Adams meets President Herzog: We will collaborate on issues such as security, antisemitism, terrorism, and technology.

NYC Mayor meets Herzog: New York City and Israel share an unbreakable bond

Algeria blasts Israel's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

Israel earlier this week joined the US in recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.

Algeria blasts Israel's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara