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

Raisi:

Raisi: It should be investigated if the Holocaust happened

In interview with "60 Minutes", Iranian President refuses to acknowledge Holocaust happened.

Raisi: It should be investigated if the Holocaust happened

NYC Mayor condemns antisemitism after latest attack

Mayor Eric Adams after woman harasses Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn: These outrageous attacks on our Jewish community won’t be tolerated.

NYC Mayor condemns antisemitism after latest attack

Biden won't commit to re-election bid

Biden tells “60 Minutes” he intends to run for re-election in 2024 but has not yet made a “firm decision.”

Biden won't commit to re-election bid

Hamas:

Hamas: We will continue developing ties with Syria

Hamas' relations with Syria soured when it refused to support President Bashar Al-Assad in the uprising against him.

Hamas: We will continue developing ties with Syria

Iran blasts US charges against three citizens over cyberattacks

Iran condemns “false accusations” levelled by US against three of its citizens for alleged cyberattacks.

Iran blasts US charges against three citizens over cyberattacks

Blinken:

Blinken: We are committed to advancing the Abraham Accords

Secretary of State on anniversary of signing of Abraham Accords: US looks forward to helping strengthen these partnerships.

Blinken: We are committed to advancing the Abraham Accords

Iran's Foreign Minister:

Iran's Foreign Minister: Our position in nuclear talks is unchanged

Iranian Foreign Minister claims the only obstacle to a nuclear deal is "lack of realism on the part of America."

Iran's Foreign Minister: Our position in nuclear talks is unchanged

US to withhold $130 million in assistance to Egypt

Senior officials say the decision to withhold the aid is over Egypt's failure to meet certain human rights requirements.

US to withhold $130 million in assistance to Egypt

US charges three Iranians in connection with cyberattacks

Department of Justice unseals indictment of three Iranian nationals in connection with global cyberattacks.

US charges three Iranians in connection with cyberattacks

Gunfire exchange:

IDF officer killed, 2 terrorists eliminated in Jenin gun battle

IDF lookouts identify two suspects near border fence. IDF soldiers open fire at the terrorists and eliminate them.

IDF officer killed, 2 terrorists eliminated in Jenin gun battle

US to IAEA:

US to IAEA: Iran is not a willing partner in nuclear talks

US tells IAEA Board of Governors: We're ready to strike a deal but lack a willing partner in Iran.

US to IAEA: Iran is not a willing partner in nuclear talks

Jared Kushner:

Jared Kushner: Disappointing that more countries haven't joined Abraham Accords

Former senior White House adviser laments failure of Biden administration to expand Abraham Accords.

Jared Kushner: Disappointing that more countries haven't joined Abraham Accords

Blinken:

Blinken: Iran deal not likely in the near term

US Secretary of State says Iran's response to EU proposal indicates it is unwilling to reach an agreement.

Blinken: Iran deal not likely in the near term

Biden on 9/11:

Biden on 9/11: Our commitment to prevent another attack is without end

Biden touts killings of two Al-Qaeda leaders during speech on 21-year anniversary of September 11 attacks.

Biden on 9/11: Our commitment to prevent another attack is without end

Albania blames Iran for second cyberattack

Albania’s Interior Ministry says border system hit by second cyberattack that came from the same Iranian source as July attack.

Albania blames Iran for second cyberattack

Erdogan:

Erdogan: Turkey arrested a senior ISIS executive

Turkish President confirms Turkish security forces arrested senior ISIS commander known as Abu Zeyd.

Erdogan: Turkey arrested a senior ISIS executive

Israeli lightly wounded in shooting attack in Samaria

Terrorists open fire from passing vehicle at two Israeli vehicles near Shechem. One Israeli wounded from shards of glass.

Israeli lightly wounded in shooting attack in Samaria

US official in closed talks:

US official in closed talks: Iran deal won't be signed before midterms - if at all

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman reportedly pessimistic about chances of reaching agreement with Iran.

US official in closed talks: Iran deal won't be signed before midterms - if at all

North Korea enshrines nuclear weapons policies into law

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says the new legislation makes the country’s nuclear status "irreversible".

North Korea enshrines nuclear weapons policies into law

Iranian Foreign Minister:

Iranian Foreign Minister: We will not compromise on any of our red lines

Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran will try to neutralize the sanctions while continuing nuclear negotiations.

Iranian Foreign Minister: We will not compromise on any of our red lines

Satellite footage:

Satellite footage: Landing strip at Aleppo Airport damaged in air strike blamed on Israel

Satellite footage released by ISI shows landing strip at Aleppo Airport damaged in three different points.

Satellite footage: Landing strip at Aleppo Airport damaged in air strike blamed on Israel

New details emerge on Israel-Qatar contacts

TV report: Qatar asked Israel to allow Palestinian Arabs to fly to attend the World Cup games in November.

New details emerge on Israel-Qatar contacts

Iran:

Iran: Accusation we were behind Albania cyberattack is 'baseless'

Iran calls Albania's decision to sever diplomatic ties over alleged cyberattack "an ill-considered and short-sighted action".

Iran: Accusation we were behind Albania cyberattack is 'baseless'

Attempted terror attack:

Terrorist attacks IDF soldier with hammer in Binyamin region before being eliminated

Terrorist attacks IDF soldier with hammer northeast of Ramallah. Soldier shoots the terrorist and kills him.

Terrorist attacks IDF soldier with hammer in Binyamin region before being eliminated

Lebanon's President:

Lebanon's President: French company TotalEnergies could help solve maritime border dispute

Lebanon's President says France-based oil and gas company could help solve maritime demarcation issues with Israel.

Lebanon's President: French company TotalEnergies could help solve maritime border dispute

White House:

White House: Gaps remain with Iran in talks on nuclear deal

White House Press Secretary: Biden will only conclude a deal that he determines in the national security interest of the United States.

White House: Gaps remain with Iran in talks on nuclear deal

Ben & Jerry's to amend lawsuit against parent company

Ben & Jerry’s to file amended complaint to lawsuit challenging the sale of its ice cream business in Israel by Unilever.

Ben & Jerry's to amend lawsuit against parent company

Former Iranian President:

Former Iranian President Rouhani: I nearly met Trump in 2019

Hassan Rouhani claims a meeting with Trump was scrapped because White House refused to hold off on publicizing the event.

Former Iranian President Rouhani: I nearly met Trump in 2019

Iran insists:

Iran insists: Our response to the US was constructive and clear

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Our main objectives are the removal of the US sanctions and safeguarding Iran's economic interests.

Iran insists: Our response to the US was constructive and clear

IDF demolishes home of Tel Aviv terrorist

Palestinian Arab media report that IDF troops entered Jenin and surrounded building in which terrorist who murdered three in Tel Aviv lived.

IDF demolishes home of Tel Aviv terrorist

UN condemns Hamas over execution of 'spies for Israel'

United Nations condemns Gaza’s Hamas rulers after five Palestinian Arabs were executed, two of them for helping Israel.

UN condemns Hamas over execution of 'spies for Israel'

US on Abu Aqleh report:

State Department on Abu Aqleh report: We underscore the importance of accountability

State Department spokesperson welcomes IDF report on death of Al Jazeera journalist.

State Department on Abu Aqleh report: We underscore the importance of accountability

Iranian lawmaker:

Iranian lawmaker: We will consider 'other options' if no nuclear deal is reached

Senior Iranian lawmaker urges West to refrain from delays in reaching a nuclear agreement.

Iranian lawmaker: We will consider 'other options' if no nuclear deal is reached

US diplomat to visit Beirut for continued maritime border talks

Lebanon says that US envoy Amos Hochstein will be in Beirut at the end of the week.

US diplomat to visit Beirut for continued maritime border talks

Hamas executes Palestinian Arabs for helping Israel

Hamas executes five people, two of them for "collaborating with the occupation".

Hamas executes Palestinian Arabs for helping Israel

US lawmakers to Biden:

US lawmakers to Biden: We are deeply concerned about reported Iran deal

50 House Democrats and Republicans write to Biden, call on him to share with Congress the text of any potential deal with Iran.

US lawmakers to Biden: We are deeply concerned about reported Iran deal

Iran submits response to US comments on nuclear proposal

Iran says it submitted its comments to the US response to EU draft for reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran submits response to US comments on nuclear proposal

Satellite footage shows damage at Aleppo Airport following air strike blamed on Israel

Satellite footage published by Aurora Intel shows several vehicles conducting repairs on airport runway.

Satellite footage shows damage at Aleppo Airport following air strike blamed on Israel

Watch:

Watch: Lebanese ministers throw rocks across Israel border

TV report in Lebanon shows two cabinet ministers throwing rocks across the Israeli border.

Watch: Lebanese ministers throw rocks across Israel border

PA cabinet leader to US:

PA cabinet leader to US: Don't block our statehood bid at UN

PA cabinet leader Mohammad Shtayyeh calls US not to block the PA’s bid for full membership in the United Nations.

PA cabinet leader to US: Don't block our statehood bid at UN