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

Once again:

Once again: North Korea launches ballistic missile

This is North Korea’s third round of weapons testing this week as South Korean and US troops continue joint military drills.

Once again: North Korea launches ballistic missile

World Baseball Classic:

Israel's offensive woes continue in loss to Dominican Republic at World Baseball Classic

Israel's tournament will come to an end on Wednesday after they face Venezuela.

Israel's offensive woes continue in loss to Dominican Republic at World Baseball Classic

North Korea:

North Korea: Our missile launches helped train for missions at any time

North Korea confirms latest missile test, says the launches were a military drill designed to "annihilate the enemy" if necessary.

North Korea: Our missile launches helped train for missions at any time

Iran:

Iran: Khamenei pardons more than 22,000 arrested during protests

The statement by Iran's judiciary head offers glimpse of the full scope of the government's crackdown on anti-government protests.

Iran: Khamenei pardons more than 22,000 arrested during protests

Team Israel on wrong side of history in second WBC game

Israel held without a base runner for eight innings in 10-0 mercy rule loss to Puerto Rico.

Team Israel on wrong side of history in second WBC game

Iraq: 22 ISIS terrorists killed in military operation

The operation took place in Iraq's western province of Anbar.

Iraq: 22 ISIS terrorists killed in military operation

Iran:

Iran: Agreement with Saudi Arabia will help end Yemen war

Iran and Yemen have been on opposing sides in the conflict in Yemen.

Iran: Agreement with Saudi Arabia will help end Yemen war

World Baseball Classic:

Team Israel rallies in the 8th inning to win its first World Baseball Classic game

Israel puts up three runs in the 8th against Nicaragua's best reliever to win its opener.

Team Israel rallies in the 8th inning to win its first World Baseball Classic game

North Korea test-fires missile from a submarine

The launch comes one day before the US and South Korea start large joint military exercises.

North Korea test-fires missile from a submarine

Ireland to withdraw from UN peacekeeping force stationed along Israel-Syria border

Irish Defense Minister announces troops stationed on Syrian side of the border as part of UNDOF will be withdrawn in the near future.

Ireland to withdraw from UN peacekeeping force stationed along Israel-Syria border

Days after air strike:

Syria's Aleppo International Airport to resume operations days after air strike

The airport was shut down following an air strike which Syria blamed on Israel.

Syria's Aleppo International Airport to resume operations days after air strike

For peace with Israel:

Saudi Arabia seeks US security pledges and nuclear help in exchange for peace with Israel

Officials disclose to The Wall Street Journal what Saudi Arabia seeks in order to normalize ties with Israel.

Saudi Arabia seeks US security pledges and nuclear help in exchange for peace with Israel

Germany:

At least six dead in shooting in church in the German city of Hamburg

Police believe the gunman is among those dead. No details provided on the background to the incident.

At least six dead in shooting in church in the German city of Hamburg

South African parliament votes to downgrade ties with Israel

The measure was backed by 208 lawmakers, while 94 opposed it.

South African parliament votes to downgrade ties with Israel

Syria:

Drone strike against Iranian-backed militia kills three in eastern Syria

No group claimed responsibility for an attack in the area and reports about what had happened were sketchy.

Drone strike against Iranian-backed militia kills three in eastern Syria

Iran's Foreign Minister:

Iran's Foreign Minister: We will stick to the path of diplomacy and negotiation

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stresses Iran is committed to reaching an agreement on return to 2015 deal.

Iran's Foreign Minister: We will stick to the path of diplomacy and negotiation

Syria and Iran accuse:

Syria and Iran accuse: Israel committed double crime in Aleppo

Syria and Iran blast Israel following air strike attributed to Israel which shut down the Aleppo airport.

Syria and Iran accuse: Israel committed double crime in Aleppo

After Jenin operation:

After Jenin operation: Rocket fired from Gaza Strip, explodes in Gazan territory

Sirens sound in Kibbutz Nir Am shortly after 3:00 a.m. IDF: Rocket launch identified which seems to have exploded inside the Gaza Strip.

After Jenin operation: Rocket fired from Gaza Strip, explodes in Gazan territory

Report:

Report: Meta planning second round of layoffs this week

Sources say the owner of Facebook and Instagram will cut thousands of employees as soon as this week.

Report: Meta planning second round of layoffs this week

Iran to evade censure by IAEA over uranium enrichment

Iran will evade fresh censure by UN nuclear watchdog after making commitments to be transparent.

Iran to evade censure by IAEA over uranium enrichment

Reports in Syria:

Reports in Syria: Iranian targets attacked at Aleppo airport

Media outlets report explosions near airport in Aleppo as a result of air strike blamed on Israel.

Reports in Syria: Iranian targets attacked at Aleppo airport

Report:

Report: Russia and Iran reach secret nuclear deal on uranium transfers

Foreign intelligence sources tell Fox News Digital that Iran has secured secret deals with Russia to guarantee deliveries of uranium.

Report: Russia and Iran reach secret nuclear deal on uranium transfers

IAEA confirms:

IAEA confirms chief Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran, meet senior officials

Grossi’s visit to Iran follows the IAEA report which said that inspectors found uranium particles enriched to nearly bomb grade.

IAEA confirms chief Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran, meet senior officials

Mitch McConnell:

Mitch McConnell: US shouldn't weigh in on Israel's judicial reform

Senate Minority Leader tells Axios: I don't have an opinion on Israel's judicial reform.

Mitch McConnell: US shouldn't weigh in on Israel's judicial reform

Iranian cleric:

Iranian cleric claims: Six million Jews were not killed in the Holocaust'

Cleric affiliated with Khamenei says in sermon: Maybe 60, six, or 50 Jews were killed in the Holocaust.

Iranian cleric claims: Six million Jews were not killed in the Holocaust'

Report: IAEA chief to visit Tehran on Saturday

Diplomatic source says Rafael Grossi will attempt to "relaunch the dialogue" on Iran's atomic work.

Report: IAEA chief to visit Tehran on Saturday

Yemen:

Senior Al-Qaeda figure killed in a suspected US air strike in Yemen

Hamad bin Hamoud al-Tamimi, top leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, dies in air strike attributed to the US.

Senior Al-Qaeda figure killed in a suspected US air strike in Yemen

IAEA report:

IAEA report: We're pressing Iran on origin of 83.7% uranium

In latest report, UN nuclear watchdog says it is in discussions with Iran on discoveries of uranium enriched to 83.7% purity at Fordow.

IAEA report: We're pressing Iran on origin of 83.7% uranium

US defense official:

US defense official: Iran may produce fissile material for a bomb in about 12 days

US Under Secretary of Defense: Biden admin seeks to revive 2015 deal because Iran's nuclear progress since we left it has been remarkable.

US defense official: Iran may produce fissile material for a bomb in about 12 days

Iran:

Iran: IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to visit Tehran in the coming days

The visit comes after IAEA inspectors recently found uranium enriched to 84-percent purity in Iran.

Iran: IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to visit Tehran in the coming days

US Congress members to UN:

US Congress members to UN: Remove biased Special Rapporteur

Bipartisan group of US Congress members calls on UN to remove Special Rapporteur who made antisemitic and anti-Israel comments.

US Congress members to UN: Remove biased Special Rapporteur

Afghanistan:

Afghanistan: Taliban kills two ISIS terrorists, detains a third

The regional affiliate of the Islamic State group -- known as ISIS-K -- is responsible for deadly attacks in the region.

Afghanistan: Taliban kills two ISIS terrorists, detains a third

Within 30 days:

US government agencies ordered to remove TikTok

The White House gives government agencies 30 days to ensure they do not have Chinese-owned app TikTok on federal devices and systems.

US government agencies ordered to remove TikTok

After years of tensions:

After years of tensions: Egypt's Foreign Minister to visit Turkey and Syria

Egypt's Foreign Minister will head to Turkey and Syria, the first such visit in a decade of tense relations with both countries.

After years of tensions: Egypt's Foreign Minister to visit Turkey and Syria

US condemns terror attack but also 'settler violence'

State Department spokesperson calls to "immediately de-escalate tensions in words and deeds" following attack in Huwara and ensuing clashes.

US condemns terror attack but also 'settler violence'

Iran acknowledges IAEA claim on its uranium enrichment

Iran urges IAEA to "not fall prey to the seduction of Western countries" after its inspectors found it enriched uranium to 84 percent.

Iran acknowledges IAEA claim on its uranium enrichment

More than 15,000 call on Barcelona to reverse Israel boycott

Petition with more than 15,000 signatures calls on Barcelona City Council to vote to restore twin city relationship with Tel Aviv.

More than 15,000 call on Barcelona to reverse Israel boycott

North Korea test-fires four strategic cruise missiles

Test held as part of a drill designed to demonstrate North Korea's ability to conduct nuclear counterattack.

North Korea test-fires four strategic cruise missiles

'I’m incredibly sorry'

NBA player apologizes again over use of antisemitic slur in 2021: I’m incredibly sorry

Meyers Leonard, who signed with the Milwaukee Bucks and will return to the NBA, apologizes once again over use of "k**e" two years ago.

NBA player apologizes again over use of antisemitic slur in 2021: I’m incredibly sorry

Iran:

Explosions heard in Iranian city of Karaj, air defense systems activated

Iranian news agencies claim the explosions and activation of air defenses were part of an IRGC drill.

Explosions heard in Iranian city of Karaj, air defense systems activated