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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President Herzog:

President Herzog: We expect the UN to stand with us against Iran

President Isaac Herzog meets UN Secretary General, expresses concern over hostility towards Israel in UN bodies.

President Herzog: We expect the UN to stand with us against Iran

Nasrallah:

Nasrallah: Expel Swedish ambassadors over Quran burning there

Hezbollah leader calls on Arab and Islamic countries to follow in Iraq's footsteps and expel the Swedish ambassadors from their countries.

Nasrallah: Expel Swedish ambassadors over Quran burning there

Biden:

Biden: Herzog and I discussed key issues of mutual concern

US President tweets about his meeting with President Isaac Herzog: I look forward to strengthening our partnership.

Biden: Herzog and I discussed key issues of mutual concern

Iraq:

Iraq: Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire

Hundreds of protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad and set it on fire. No embassy staff harmed.

Iraq: Protesters set Swedish embassy in Baghdad on fire

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Explosions in Damascus following strike blamed on Israel

Syrian media report the country’s air defense systems were activated against “hostile targets” following Israeli air strike.

Reports in Syria: Explosions in Damascus following strike blamed on Israel

White House press secretary won't denounce lawmaker's anti-Israel remarks

White House press secretary questioned about comments by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, but refuses to denounce them.

White House press secretary won't denounce lawmaker's anti-Israel remarks

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles

South Korea says the two short-range missiles flew about 550 kilometers before landing in waters east of the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles

House approves resolution:

House approves resolution: Israel is not a racist or apartheid state

House of Representatives votes 412-9 in favor of resolution condemning antisemitism and supporting Israel. All nine opposed were Democrats.

House approves resolution: Israel is not a racist or apartheid state

McCarthy to Democrats:

McCarthy to Democrats: Do something about your members' antisemitic remarks

House Speaker responds to Rep. Pramila Jayapal's comments on Israel: She's not the first Democrat to make antisemitic comments.

McCarthy to Democrats: Do something about your members' antisemitic remarks

Due to Iran's actions:

Due to Iran's actions: US to send additional fighter jets and warship to Middle East

The US seeks to monitor key waterways following Iran's seizure and harassment of commercial shipping vessels in recent months.

Due to Iran's actions: US to send additional fighter jets and warship to Middle East

'In solidarity with Palestinians':

Rep. Tlaib joins boycott of Herzog's speech 'in solidarity with the Palestinian people'

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib joins other Democrats in boycotting President Isaac Herzog’s speech before joint session of Congress.

Rep. Tlaib joins boycott of Herzog's speech 'in solidarity with the Palestinian people'

Top White House official:

Top White House official: Biden-Netanyahu meeting - probably before the end of the year

US National Security Council spokesman: Biden's invitation does not mean the administration isn't concerned about judicial reform.

Top White House official: Biden-Netanyahu meeting - probably before the end of the year

UK invites Saudi Crown Prince for official visit

Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman's visit would be his first to Britain since before the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

UK invites Saudi Crown Prince for official visit

Iran:

Iran: Morality police return to the street months after protests

Iranian authorities announce new campaign to force women to wear Islamic headscarf.

Iran: Morality police return to the street months after protests

PA journalist arrested after posting criticism on social media

PA security forces detain journalist who has been an outspoken critic of the Palestinian Authority.

PA journalist arrested after posting criticism on social media

EU Parliament backs ICC probe of alleged Israeli war crimes

European Union Parliament adopts statement in support of International Criminal Court's probe into possible war crimes by Israel.

EU Parliament backs ICC probe of alleged Israeli war crimes

'Not planning to attend':

AOC joins boycott of Herzog's speech: Not planning to attend

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, known for her anti-Israel statements, joins two others in boycott of President Herzog's Congress speech.

AOC joins boycott of Herzog's speech: Not planning to attend

Joining Ilhan Omar:

Rep. Jamaal Bowman joins Ilhan Omar, will boycott Herzog's Congress speech

Rep. Jamaal Bowman confirms he will not be attending President Isaac Herzog's speech before a joint session of Congress next week.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman joins Ilhan Omar, will boycott Herzog's Congress speech

Zelenskyy:

Zelenskyy: I invited Netanyahu to Kyiv, he has yet to accept

Ukrainian President says his country asked Israel for military aid but has not yet received any.

Zelenskyy: I invited Netanyahu to Kyiv, he has yet to accept

Rep. Ilhan Omar:

Rep. Ilhan Omar: No way in hell I am attending Herzog's speech

Anti-Israel Democrat goes on the attack in Twitter thread, announces she will boycott President Herzog's speech to Congress next week.

Rep. Ilhan Omar: No way in hell I am attending Herzog's speech

North Korea confirms it fired intercontinental ballistic missile

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un supervised launch of Hwasong-18, which flew 1,001 kilometers for 4,491 seconds.

North Korea confirms it fired intercontinental ballistic missile

PA cabinet leader:

PA cabinet leader: Biden is the only president who hasn't promoted peace

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh slams the United States for not presenting any initiative to revive the peace process with Israel.

PA cabinet leader: Biden is the only president who hasn't promoted peace

DeSantis:

DeSantis: Biden meets with dictators but snubs the Israeli Prime Minister

Florida Governor criticizes Biden administration after Ambassador Nides said US is trying to keep Israel "from going of the rails".

DeSantis: Biden meets with dictators but snubs the Israeli Prime Minister

UN rapporteur accuses:

UN rapporteur accuses: Israel turned Palestinian territories into 'open-air prison'

Francesca Albanese, who has a history of anti-Israel bias, accuses Israel of imposing "apartheid" regime on Palestinian Arabs.

UN rapporteur accuses: Israel turned Palestinian territories into 'open-air prison'

US to move ahead with transfer of F-16s to Turkey

The announcement comes after Turkey agreed to drop its opposition to Sweden’s bid to join NATO.

US to move ahead with transfer of F-16s to Turkey

North Korea fires ballistic missile

The launch comes days after Kim Jong Un's sister issued threats against the US.

North Korea fires ballistic missile

It's official:

It's official: US returns to UNESCO after five-year absence

Trump withdrew from the UN cultural agency due to its anti-Israel bias before the US was readmitted in late June.

It's official: US returns to UNESCO after five-year absence

White House issues rare statement on protests in Israel

White House calls on Israel to "respect the right of peaceful assembly" amid protests against judicial reform.

White House issues rare statement on protests in Israel

US intelligence assessment:

US intelligence assessment: Iran not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment

New US assessment says Iran has moved to increase its capacity to produce an atomic bomb, but has stopped short of that so far.

US intelligence assessment: Iran not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment

State Department spokesman:

State Department: Israel is an independent country, we'll continue to express our concerns

State Department spokesperson responds to Minister Ben Gvir who, in response to Biden's criticism, said Israel is an independent country.

State Department: Israel is an independent country, we'll continue to express our concerns

Ambassador Nides:

Ambassador Nides: We're trying to stop Israel from 'going off the rails' with reform

Outgoing US Ambassador to Israel argues the judicial reform in Israel raises questions about Israel's democratic credentials.

Ambassador Nides: We're trying to stop Israel from 'going off the rails' with reform

Iran executes two men over 2022 attack on Shiite shrine

Iran publicly executes two men over October 2022 attack which was claimed by ISIS.

Iran executes two men over 2022 attack on Shiite shrine

North Korea warns:

North Korea warns: We may shoot down US spy planes

North Korea denounces US move to introduce a nuclear missile submarine to waters near the Korean peninsula.

North Korea warns: We may shoot down US spy planes

UAE pledges $15 million to rebuild Jenin

The money will be granted to UNRWA, the UN agency that assists “Palestinian refugees”.

UAE pledges $15 million to rebuild Jenin

Iran claims:

Iran claims: We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision

The comments come a day after the US military said it blocked attempts by Iran to seize commercial tankers in international waters.

Iran claims: We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision

New Hampshire adopts anti-BDS legislation

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signs executive order barring the state from investing in companies that boycott Israel.

New Hampshire adopts anti-BDS legislation

UN chief charges:

UN chief charges: Israel used excessive force in Jenin

Ambassador Erdan fires back: The Secretary-General’s remarks against Israel were shameful, farfetched, and completely detached from reality.

UN chief charges: Israel used excessive force in Jenin

Four countries officially sue Iran over downing of Ukrainian jet

UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine launch ICJ case against Iran over 2020 downing of jet after elimination of Soleimani.

Four countries officially sue Iran over downing of Ukrainian jet

After Quran burning:

After Quran burning: Stockholm authorities receive application to burn Torah

Police in Stockholm receive new applications to burn religious texts following burning of Quran that sparked outrage in the Muslim world.

After Quran burning: Stockholm authorities receive application to burn Torah

Due to backlash?

Due to backlash? BBC reporter closes Twitter account after anti-Israel remarks

BBC journalist Anjana Gadgil, who told former PM Bennett that "Israeli forces are happy to kill children", shuts down her Twitter account.

Due to backlash? BBC reporter closes Twitter account after anti-Israel remarks