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

Amid rise in antisemitism:

Second Gentleman to host Jewish leaders amid rise in antisemitism

US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will host Jewish leaders in a White House roundtable on Wednesday.

Second Gentleman to host Jewish leaders amid rise in antisemitism

Iran’s Foreign Minister:

Iran’s Foreign Minister: US seeking to cause chaos in Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister claims US is seeking to cause chaos in Iran to force concessions in nuclear talks.

Iran’s Foreign Minister: US seeking to cause chaos in Iran

Hamas and Fatah to hold another round of reconciliation talks

Senior Hamas official says a new round of dialogue for inter-factional reconciliation will be held in Algeria at the end of December.

Hamas and Fatah to hold another round of reconciliation talks

Bahraini Foreign Minister:

Bahraini Foreign Minister: We're truly looking forward to working with Netanyahu

Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdul Latef Al Zayani says Netanyahu believes in peace.

Bahraini Foreign Minister: We're truly looking forward to working with Netanyahu

Natalie Portman:

Actress Natalie Portman: Re-emergence of antisemitism makes my heart drop

Israeli-American actress speaks out against re-emergence of antisemitism in America following comments by Kanye West.

Actress Natalie Portman: Re-emergence of antisemitism makes my heart drop

Hillary Clinton:

Hillary Clinton: The US should not be negotiating with Iran on anything right now

Former Secretary of State says US should not be looking like it is seeking an agreement with Iran while suppresses protests.

Hillary Clinton: The US should not be negotiating with Iran on anything right now

Canada:

Editor of antisemitic newspaper invited to event in Canadian Parliament

Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center criticizes initiation to editor of Arabic newspaper notorious for its antisemitic content.

Editor of antisemitic newspaper invited to event in Canadian Parliament

US sanctions individuals and companies over Hezbollah support

Treasury announces sanctions against two individuals and two companies based in Lebanon for providing financial services to Hezbollah.

US sanctions individuals and companies over Hezbollah support

Israeli Ambassador:

Israeli Ambassador Herzog: Sickened by interview of Kanye West and Nick Fuentes

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, condemns antisemitism in latest interview with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes.

Israeli Ambassador Herzog: Sickened by interview of Kanye West and Nick Fuentes

PA envoy:

PA envoy: We are at the end of the road for the two-state solution

PA's UN envoy says he expects Netanyahu's government to be "colonial, racist, and extremist".

PA envoy: We are at the end of the road for the two-state solution

PA reports:

PA reports: Islamic Jihad commander and his assistant eliminated in gunfight in Jenin

Several Palestinian Arabs injured and four arrested during IDF operation in Jenin. Islamic Jihad threatens retaliation.

PA reports: Islamic Jihad commander and his assistant eliminated in gunfight in Jenin

UNRWA finds tunnel underneath one of its Gaza schools

Agency tasked with helping "Palestinian refugees" condemns tunnel found underneath one of its schools, but makes no mention of Hamas.

UNRWA finds tunnel underneath one of its Gaza schools

Zelenskyy:

Zelenskyy: Netanyahu certainly can help us with air defense systems

Ukrainian President urges Netanyahu to do everything in his power to save as many Ukrainians as possible.

Zelenskyy: Netanyahu certainly can help us with air defense systems

Amazon CEO:

Amazon CEO: We won't take down film shared by NBA star

Amazon CEO says he believes filmed shared by Kyrie Irving doesn't directly incite hate.

Amazon CEO: We won't take down film shared by NBA star

UN approves:

UN General Assembly approves event honoring 'Nakba Day' parallel to Independence Day

UN General Assembly votes 90-30 in favor of commemorative event marking what the Arabs view as the "catastrophe" of Israel's establishment.

UN General Assembly approves event honoring 'Nakba Day' parallel to Independence Day

ISIS announces death of leader, confirms successor

Islamic State says its leader, who was appointed in March, has died, announces that the new leader is Abu al-Husain al-Husaini al-Quraishi.

ISIS announces death of leader, confirms successor

IRGC claims:

IRGC Deputy Commander claims: We arrested a number of spy agents linked to the US

Iranian military chief says a number of people have been arrested for contact with US intelligence services during the recent riots.

IRGC Deputy Commander claims: We arrested a number of spy agents linked to the US

Biden admin approves arms sale to Qatar

State Department announces approval of $1 billion arms sale to Qatar.

Biden admin approves arms sale to Qatar

Trump reiterates:

Trump reiterates: I had no idea what Nick Fuentes' views were

Former President blasts McConnell: Mitch is a loser for our nation and for the Republican Party.

Trump reiterates: I had no idea what Nick Fuentes' views were

Mitch McConnell:

Mitch McConnell: There is simply no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism

Senate Minority Leader says anyone meeting with antisemites is "highly unlikely to be elected president of the United States."

Mitch McConnell: There is simply no room in the Republican Party for antisemitism

Iran claims:

Iran claims: US still sending messages on resumption of nuclear talks

The indirect talks between the US and Iran have been on hold after US officials said the efforts have “hit a wall”.

Iran claims: US still sending messages on resumption of nuclear talks

White House blasts Trump:

White House press secretary blasts Trump: No place for vile forces in our society

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre criticizes former President over meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.

White House press secretary blasts Trump: No place for vile forces in our society

WHO renames monkeypox, cites concerns of racism

World Health Organization announces that monkeypox will now be known as mpox.

WHO renames monkeypox, cites concerns of racism

Pence:

Pence: Trump should apologize for hosting white nationalist Nick Fuentes

Former US Vice President: Trump was wrong to give an antisemite and Holocaust denier a seat at the table.

Pence: Trump should apologize for hosting white nationalist Nick Fuentes

Buffalo shooter pleads guilty to state charges of domestic terrorism

Payton Gendron, who killed 10 people in racist attack, pleads guilty to charges which come with a mandatory sentence of life in prison.

Buffalo shooter pleads guilty to state charges of domestic terrorism

Iran:

Iran: Niece of Supreme Leader arrested after criticizing regime

Iranian authorities arrest Farideh Moradkhani after she recorded video describing the authorities as a "murderous and child-killing regime".

Iran: Niece of Supreme Leader arrested after criticizing regime

Zelenskyy warns:

Zelenskyy warns: Russian 'terrorists' are planning new strikes

Ukrainian President calls on defense forces and citizens to be prepared for new Russian missile attacks.

Zelenskyy warns: Russian 'terrorists' are planning new strikes

UNRWA:

UNRWA: More support is needed for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon

“Palestinian refugees” in Lebanon reside in special residential neighborhoods, have limited work options and are refused citizenship.

UNRWA: More support is needed for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon

Musk announces 'general amnesty' for suspended Twitter accounts

Twitter owner says suspended Twitter users will be reinstated starting next week.

Musk announces 'general amnesty' for suspended Twitter accounts

Adidas investigating inappropriate behavior by Kanye West

The German sporting goods maker last month ended its partnership with West after his antisemitic comments.

Adidas investigating inappropriate behavior by Kanye West

More than 30 hours later:

More than 30 hours later: Body of teen taken by terrorists returned to Israel

Body of Tiran Fero from Daliyat el-Karmel returned to Israel and making its way to his family.

More than 30 hours later: Body of teen taken by terrorists returned to Israel

Brazil:

Brazil: Court rejects Bolsonaro's bid to challenge election results

Head of Brazil's electoral court rejects Bolsonaro's complaint against run-off vote.

Brazil: Court rejects Bolsonaro's bid to challenge election results

US sanctions three Iranian officials over protest crackdown

The sanctions target three officials in Iran’s Kurdish region, where dozens of protesters have reportedly been killed in the past week.

US sanctions three Iranian officials over protest crackdown

Canadian PM condemns Jerusalem bombings

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Incredibly saddened to learn about death of Canadian in Jerusalem terrorist attack.

Canadian PM condemns Jerusalem bombings

Cleared for publication:

Cleared for publication: Palestinian Arab terrorists holding body of Israeli in Jenin

Armed Palestinian Arabs take body of 17-year-old who was killed in accident in Jenin. Efforts underway to secure the release of the body.

Cleared for publication: Palestinian Arab terrorists holding body of Israeli in Jenin

UNHRC to consider probe of Iran's crackdown on protests

UN Human Rights Council to host special session, discuss deteriorating human rights situation in Iran.

UNHRC to consider probe of Iran's crackdown on protests

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, France and Germany blast Iran after it announced it is enriching uranium to 60 percent at Fordow.

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

'I gave it all I got'

Fauci holds final briefing before leaving government

Dr. Anthony Fauci in final message to Americans: Please get your updated COVID-19 shot as soon as you're eligible.

Fauci holds final briefing before leaving government

US 'deeply concerned' over Iran's nuclear progress

White House national security spokesman John Kirby: We will not allow Iran to achieve a nuclear weapons capability.

US 'deeply concerned' over Iran's nuclear progress

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Twitter account reinstated

The Republican lawmaker has come under fire for embracing antisemitic conspiracy theories.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Twitter account reinstated