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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Biden welcomes Gaza ceasefire

"My support for Israel’s security is long-standing and unwavering," says US President after Operation Breaking Dawn comes to an end.

Biden welcomes Gaza ceasefire

Iran arrests 10 ISIS suspects, blames Israel

Iran's intelligence ministry says it arrested 10 ISIS suspects, accuses Israel of using the jihadists to attack the country.

Iran arrests 10 ISIS suspects, blames Israel

Iranian President:

Iranian President: Muslim nations of the region deeply hate the usurping Zionist Regime

Ebrahim Raisi meets Islamic Jihad leader, lashes out at Israel and expresses support for Palestinian Arab “resistance”.

Iranian President: Muslim nations of the region deeply hate the usurping Zionist Regime

UN scolds France over Muslim headscarf ban

UN committee says France violated an international rights treaty when it banned a woman from wearing a headscarf at school.

UN scolds France over Muslim headscarf ban

IAEA report:

IAEA report: Iran continues enrichment work at Natanz

UN atomic agency's latest report finds Iran has completed installing three advanced IR-6 centrifuge cascades at Natanz plant.

IAEA report: Iran continues enrichment work at Natanz

IAEA chief:

IAEA chief: Iran’s nuclear program is growing in ambition and capacity

Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, warns Iran’s nuclear program is "moving ahead very, very fast".

IAEA chief: Iran’s nuclear program is growing in ambition and capacity

US mediator optimistic about Lebanon-Israel maritime border deal

US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Beirut, says he remains optimistic about making progress towards a deal on Lebanon-Israel maritime borders.

US mediator optimistic about Lebanon-Israel maritime border deal

Ben & Jerry's:

Ben & Jerry's: Our talks with Unilever over Israeli dispute broke down

Lawyer for Ben & Jerry's says talks with parent company to resolve dispute over sale of Israeli business have broken down.

Ben & Jerry's:  Our talks with Unilever over Israeli dispute broke down

Iranian official:

Iranian official: We can produce an atomic bomb, but have no intention of doing so

Head of Iran's atomic energy organization reiterates comments by Khamenei's adviser regarding the country's nuclear aspirations.

Iranian official: We can produce an atomic bomb, but have no intention of doing so

Saudi Arabia welcomes elimination of Al-Qaeda leader

Saudi Arabia stresses importance of efforts to eradicate terrorism after US announces elimination of Ayman Al-Zawahiri.

Saudi Arabia welcomes elimination of Al-Qaeda leader

Biden confirms:

Biden confirms: US eliminated Al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan

US President confirms he ordered air strike which eliminated Ayman Al-Zawahiri: Justice has been served. This terrorist leader is no more.

Biden confirms: US eliminated Al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan

Iran:

Iran: We've responded to EU proposal on nuclear deal

Iran's top nuclear negotiator: We stand ready to conclude the negotiations in a short order, should the other side be ready to do the same.

Iran: We've responded to EU proposal on nuclear deal

Morocco's King:

Morocco's King: We're open to restoring ties with Algeria

Algeria cut its diplomatic relations with Morocco last year over what it called "hostile actions" on the part of Morocco.

Morocco's King: We're open to restoring ties with Algeria

US envoy pushes for talks over Lebanon-Israel maritime dispute

US envoy Amos Hochstein arrives in Beirut, expected to present proposal to resolve maritime border dispute between Lebanon and Israel.

US envoy pushes for talks over Lebanon-Israel maritime dispute

Canadian envoy slams UN expert's antisemitic comments

Canada’s Ambassador to the UN blasts UN human rights investigator who claimed that social media is controlled by a "Jewish lobby".

Canadian envoy slams UN expert's antisemitic comments

US antisemitism envoy denounces Khamenei anti-Israel tweet

Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt condemns Iranian Supreme Leader, who claimed “Zionists” control Western powers.

US antisemitism envoy denounces Khamenei anti-Israel tweet

Iran welcomes EU's efforts to revive nuclear deal

Iran's Foreign Minister says Iran welcomes diplomatic efforts to revive 2015 deal, after EU proposes a compromise.

Iran welcomes EU's efforts to revive nuclear deal

Morocco and Israel agree to establish legal cooperation

Justice Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Moroccan counterpart sign memorandum of understanding on legal cooperation.

Morocco and Israel agree to establish legal cooperation

EU proposes compromise on Iran nuclear deal

EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell says the time has come to make a decision on saving the Iran nuclear deal.

EU proposes compromise on Iran nuclear deal

Report:

Report: Lebanon-Israel maritime border dispute could be resolved soon

US envoy expected to arrive in Lebanon next week, bringing with him the framework for an agreement, according to Kan 11 News.

Report: Lebanon-Israel maritime border dispute could be resolved soon

Family of killed Al Jazeera reporter meets Blinken, demands justice

Family of Shireen Abu Aqleh meets US Secretary of State to demand justice for her death.

Family of killed Al Jazeera reporter meets Blinken, demands justice

For the second time in a week:

Vandals damage trees at Buchenwald for second time in a week

Premier of Thuringia state pledges "decisive response" after trees planted in honor of Buchenwald victims are vandalized yet again.

Vandals damage trees at Buchenwald for second time in a week

Nasrallah threatens Israel:

Nasrallah threatens Israel: There is no target that Hezbollah's missiles cannot reach

Hezbollah chief: If Israel produces gas from Karish rig and Lebanon does not get what it deserves, we are going to have problems.

Nasrallah threatens Israel: There is no target that Hezbollah's missiles cannot reach

Biden:

Biden: I'm feeling better every day

President Joe Biden says he’s “feeling better every day” as he recovers from COVID-19.

Biden: I'm feeling better every day

Zeldin's attacker claims:

Zeldin's attacker claims: I didn't know who he was

Man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate says he was drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was.

Zeldin's attacker claims: I didn't know who he was

Biden continues to 'improve significantly' after COVID-19 diagnosis

Biden's doctor says President continues to “improve significantly” despite lingering sore throat from his coronavirus infection.

Biden continues to 'improve significantly' after COVID-19 diagnosis

Construction of Egypt's new nuclear plant begins

Construction of nuclear plant by Russia’s state-owned energy corporation begins on Egypt's north coast.

Construction of Egypt's new nuclear plant begins

British intelligence chief:

British intelligence chief: I don't think Khamenei wants a nuclear deal

MI6 chief Richard Moore voices doubt that the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers can be revived.

British intelligence chief: I don't think Khamenei wants a nuclear deal

US general warns:

US general warns: Iran could resume attacks against the US and its allies

Top US Air Force general in the Middle East says that if Iran resumes attacks in the region, they could lead to a new escalation.

US general warns: Iran could resume attacks against the US and its allies

Syria claims:

Syria claims: Three Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus

Explosions heard over Syrian capital. Local media reports that the Syrian Air Force intercepted hostile missiles.

Syria claims: Three Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli air strike in Damascus

Suspect arrested in antisemitic assault in Montreal

B'nai Brith Canada says Montreal police have made an arrest relating to assault in which 51-year-old man was attacked by two young males.

Suspect arrested in antisemitic assault in Montreal

Macron calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

In meeting with PA chairman, French President calls for resumption of talks that will result in a “just and lasting peace”.

Macron calls for resumption of Israel-PA talks

Iran claims:

Iran claims: We still adhere to fatwa on nuclear weapons

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says country's nuclear policy is unchanged despite Iranian official's recent comments.

Iran claims: We still adhere to fatwa on nuclear weapons

CIA Director on Putin:

CIA Director on Putin: As far as we can tell he is entirely too healthy

CIA Director William Burns on reports that Russian President is suffering from health problems: He's got his own way of looking at reality.

CIA Director on Putin: As far as we can tell he is entirely too healthy

Iranian politician:

Iranian politician: Feels as if Israel freely runs its operations in Tehran

Iranian politician says many Iranians feel Israel is operating freely in Tehran.

Iranian politician: Feels as if Israel freely runs its operations in Tehran

State Dept.:

State Department: We urge more countries to blacklist Hezbollah

US State Department urges countries that have not yet done so to blacklist the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

State Department: We urge more countries to blacklist Hezbollah

Fauci clarifies:

Fauci clarifies: I’m not retiring, I may step down from my current position

Biden’s chief medical adviser clarifies comments that he plans to retire by the end of Biden’s current term in office.

Fauci clarifies: I’m not retiring, I may step down from my current position

CDC recommends Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine

The US government announced last week it will get 3.2 million doses of the Novavax vaccine once it has been authorized by the regulators.

CDC recommends Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine

Buffalo shooter pleads not guilty

Payton Gendron pleads not guilty to 27 federal hate crime charges.

Buffalo shooter pleads not guilty

New York Yankees select Jewish pitcher in MLB draft

Eric Reyzelman, from Louisiana State University, selected in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft.

New York Yankees select Jewish pitcher in MLB draft