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

Sources:

DeSantis to launch presidential bid next week, sources say

Florida Governor will officially enter the race for president next week, people familiar with the decision tell The Wall Street Journal.

DeSantis to launch presidential bid next week, sources say

After terrorist attack:

Tunisian President meets country's Chief Rabbi, one week after terrorist attack

Tunisian President Kais Saied pledges to guarantee the safety of Jewish citizens and their synagogues after attack on Djerba synagogue.

Tunisian President meets country's Chief Rabbi, one week after terrorist attack

Iran justifies seizure of foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf

Iran claims its moves in the Gulf are "aimed at countering behaviors in violation of international maritime law".

Iran justifies seizure of foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf

Austria:

Austria: Probe launched after Hitler speeches played on train loudspeakers

Two people believed to have manipulated trains' loudspeaker announcements to play Hitler salutes and speeches.

Austria: Probe launched after Hitler speeches played on train loudspeakers

FM Cohen in Sweden:

FM Cohen in Sweden: A new era for our relationship

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen becomes first Israeli foreign minister in 22 years to visit Sweden.

FM Cohen in Sweden: A new era for our relationship

Tunisian President claims:

Tunisian President claims: Attack near Djerba synagogue wasn't antisemitic

Tunisian Prime Minister says those who called last week's attack antisemitic are "forgers of history bent on distorting history."

Tunisian President claims: Attack near Djerba synagogue wasn't antisemitic

Survey:

Survey: Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator with Israel

Majority of Palestinian Arabs view China and Russia as potentially effective mediators for peace talks with Israel.

Survey: Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator with Israel

One year later:

One year later: Buffalo mourns victims of supermarket shooting

City of Buffalo holds moment of silence for victims of racist attack that left 10 dead.

One year later: Buffalo mourns victims of supermarket shooting

Iran 'satisfied' with progress in talks with IAEA

Iranian Foreign Minister calls on IAEA to put aside its political approach toward Iran.

Iran 'satisfied' with progress in talks with IAEA

Bipartisan US bill would prevent normalization with Syria

Bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduce bill intended to prevent recognition of Bashar Al-Assad and enhance ability to impose sanctions.

Bipartisan US bill would prevent normalization with Syria

EU foreign minister:

EU foreign minister: EU is deeply alarmed by the new round of violence

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell: We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire, humanitarian law must be respected.

EU foreign minister: EU is deeply alarmed by the new round of violence

One year later:

One year later: IDF apologizes for death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

IDF spokesman tells CNN: We are very sorry of the death of Shireen Abu Aqleh. We want journalists to feel safe in Israel.

One year later: IDF apologizes for death of Shireen Abu Aqleh

'Munich Group' Ministers:

'Munich Group' Ministers: We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire

Foreign Ministers of France, Egypt, Germany and Jordan meet in Berlin, express concern over Gaza violence.

'Munich Group' Ministers: We urge an immediate comprehensive ceasefire

Tunisian President: The country remains safe

Tunisian President Kais Saied seeks to assure that Tunisia will remain safe after deadly shooting attack at a synagogue in Djerba.

Tunisian President: The country remains safe

US National Security Advisor:

US National Security Advisor: Israel has the right to defend itself from rocket attacks

Biden’s National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, speaks to Israeli counterpart, reaffirms ironclad support for Israel’s security.

US National Security Advisor: Israel has the right to defend itself from rocket attacks

Nikki Haley supports Israel:

Nikki Haley supports Israel: We will always have the backs of our friends

Former US Ambassador to the UN backs Israel's right to defend itself from hundreds of rockets being fired from Gaza.

Nikki Haley supports Israel: We will always have the backs of our friends

Nearly a decade later:

Nearly a decade later: Saudi Arabia and Syria restore ties

Saudi Arabia and Syria to resume diplomatic work in each other's countries, after Syria readmitted to Arab League.

Nearly a decade later: Saudi Arabia and Syria restore ties

Senator Ted Cruz: I stand with Israel

Senator Cruz supports Israeli counterterrorism operation in Gaza: The US must continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself.

Senator Ted Cruz: I stand with Israel

White House:

White House: Israel has the right to protect itself and defend its people

White House National Security Council says US is closely following Gaza situation, after Israel eliminated three Islamic Jihad leaders.

White House: Israel has the right to protect itself and defend its people

Operation “Shield and Arrow”:

Operation “Shield and Arrow”: IDF eliminates three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists

Home Front Command instructs residents of communities near border with the Gaza Strip to remain in shelters until further notice.

Operation “Shield and Arrow”: IDF eliminates three senior Islamic Jihad terrorists

Germany:

German man found guilty of attempting to form neo-Nazi terrorist group

21-year-old identified as Marvin E. found guilty of attempting to form group inspired by the US-based Atomwaffen Division.

German man found guilty of attempting to form neo-Nazi terrorist group

Iran:

Iran: US needs to stop procrastinating on nuclear deal renewal

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman urges US to put an end to "delays" in attempts to renew 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iran: US needs to stop procrastinating on nuclear deal renewal

Satellite photos show:

Satellite photos show: Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers seized by Iran within six days anchored off the coast of one of its key port cities on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Satellite photos show: Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off Strait of Hormuz

Biden's national security adviser meets Saudi Crown Prince

Saudi state-run media says the men reviewed "strategic relations" during the meeting.

Biden's national security adviser meets Saudi Crown Prince

Iran:

Head of Iran's athletics federation resigns over women running unveiled

The headscarf requirement for women has come into focus since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini and subsequent protests.

Head of Iran's athletics federation resigns over women running unveiled

More than 11 years later:

More than 11 years later: Arab League reinstates Syria

Arab League welcomes back Syria's government after a more than decade-long suspension.

More than 11 years later: Arab League reinstates Syria

Jordan's Foreign Minister:

Jordan's Foreign Minister: Syria should soon be able to return to the Arab League

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says Syria has enough votes to regain its Arab League seat, but many challenges lie ahead.

Jordan's Foreign Minister: Syria should soon be able to return to the Arab League

While in Syria:

Iranian President meets Hamas, Islamic Jihad officials during Syria visit

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expresses his country’s support for Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Iranian President meets Hamas, Islamic Jihad officials during Syria visit

US national security adviser:

US national security adviser: We are still working towards Israeli-Saudi normalization

Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan: I spoke to Netanyahu this week. We will ensure Iran doesn't achieve a nuclear weapon.

US national security adviser: We are still working towards Israeli-Saudi normalization

The second time in six days:

For the second time in six days: Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy craft surround and seize Greek-owned tanker.

For the second time in six days: Iran seizes oil tanker in the Gulf

Pittsburgh synagogue attack:

Shooter in Pittsburgh synagogue attack loses another bid to get death penalty removed

Judge rules against defense motion that challenged pursuit of the death penalty in the case of Robert Bowers.

Shooter in Pittsburgh synagogue attack loses another bid to get death penalty removed

US report likely to say Abu Aqleh's death was accidental

US official indicates US Security Coordinator will say Palestinian Arab-American reporter was shot by IDF gunfire but it was accidental.

US report likely to say Abu Aqleh's death was accidental

After tense night:

After tense night: Reports of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

IDF fighter jets strike Hamas targets in Gaza. One rocket hits yard of home, no injuries. IDF permits residents to resume regular routines.

After tense night: Reports of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

Adidas sued in US over cancelled deal with Kanye West

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

Adidas sued in US over cancelled deal with Kanye West

Iranian President:

Iranian President: The first foolish step of the Zionist entity will be its last

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi threatens Israel: The Zionist entity knows very well that they will never be able to confront Iran.

Iranian President: The first foolish step of the Zionist entity will be its last

After hunger strike:

After hunger strike: Top Islamic Jihad terrorist dies in prison, sirens heard in south

Senior Islamic Jihad terrorist found dead after going on several hunger strikes while in detention. Three rockets fired from Gaza.

After hunger strike: Top Islamic Jihad terrorist dies in prison, sirens heard in south

Turkey releases new details on death of ISIS leader

Turkish media reports the country's intelligence agency surrounded the ISIS leader, who set off his suicide vest.

Turkey releases new details on death of ISIS leader

Syria claims:

Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in Aleppo, Syrian military official killed

Sources in the Syrian opposition say the air strike targeted Iranian forces near the Aleppo airport.

Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike in Aleppo, Syrian military official killed

Top US official:

Top US official: Netanyahu visit to the White House will happen 'at some point'

White House national security spokesperson on Netanyahu visit: I expect the prime minister will visit at some point.

Top US official: Netanyahu visit to the White House will happen 'at some point'

Presidential run?

Presidential run? Senator Tim Scott teases announcement on May 22

The South Carolina Senator recently said he hoped “to have a decision on whether to run by the end of May.”

Presidential run? Senator Tim Scott teases announcement on May 22