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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'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

IAEA Director-General:

IAEA Director-General: Iran has enough enriched uranium for more than one nuclear device

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says Iran can make a nuclear bomb but there is no indication it currently has a nuclear weapons program.

IAEA Director-General: Iran has enough enriched uranium for more than one nuclear device

Musk compliments Israel's official Twitter account

"More countries should tweet like this," says Twitter's new owner after Israel responds to Kanye West's return to the platform.

Musk compliments Israel's official Twitter account

IDF Chief of Staff meets US National Security Advisor

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi: Biden committed to ensuring Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.

IDF Chief of Staff meets US National Security Advisor

'A significant step'

Jewish leaders praise Azerbaijan for Israel embassy

Conference of Presidents praises Azerbaijan's historic decision to become first Shiite country with embassy in Israel.

Jewish leaders praise Azerbaijan for Israel embassy

Rep. Schiff:

Rep. Schiff: Musk made a terrible mistake reinstating Trump

Member of January 6 committee: Trump used Twitter to incite Capitol attack and has showed no remorse.

Rep. Schiff: Musk made a terrible mistake reinstating Trump

Biden celebrates 80th birthday

US President becomes the first octogenarian to ever serve in the highest office of the United States.

Biden celebrates 80th birthday

Kanye West's Twitter account reinstated

American rapper's account was suspended after his recent antisemitic posts, which caused an uproar.

Kanye West's Twitter account reinstated

North Korea fires apparent ICBM

Japan's PM says the missile landed inside Japan's economic zone: The North's repeated missile launches cannot be tolerated.

North Korea fires apparent ICBM

UNRWA head:

UNRWA head: We are in a danger zone, we won't be able to fulfil our mandate

Head of UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" warns the agency needs more funds.

UNRWA head: We are in a danger zone, we won't be able to fulfil our mandate

PA 'foreign minister' visits Holocaust memorial in Berlin

Visit comes months after PA chairman Abbas accused Israel of "50 holocausts" during meeting with German chancellor.

PA 'foreign minister' visits Holocaust memorial in Berlin

IAEA board passes resolution criticizing Iran for lack of cooperation

Iran furious after IAEA board of directors criticizes its lack of cooperation with probe: This resolution will have no result.

IAEA board passes resolution criticizing Iran for lack of cooperation

After antisemitic tweet:

Brooklyn Nets star suspended over antisemitic tweet to return on Sunday

Kyrie Irving was suspended by the Nets after sharing link to antisemitic documentary, then refusing to say he isn't antisemitic.

Brooklyn Nets star suspended over antisemitic tweet to return on Sunday

IAEA chief:

IAEA chief: I hope I can visit Tehran as part of probe

IAEA head Rafael Grossi says he hopes planned visit to Tehran as part of probe into uranium traces found in Iran will still take place.

IAEA chief: I hope I can visit Tehran as part of probe

A shot at Trump?

Pompeo: We need more seriousness and not victimhood

Former Secretary of State on Twitter: We need leaders who are looking forward, not staring in the rearview mirror claiming victimhood.

Pompeo: We need more seriousness and not victimhood

Canada:

Canada: Vancouver City Council adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Jewish groups hail city of Vancouver for becoming the latest jurisdiction to adopt IHRA working definition of antisemitism.

Canada: Vancouver City Council adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Pence on Trump announcement:

Pence on Trump announcement: The American people are looking for new leadership

Former Vice President again criticizes Trump over remarks before Capitol riot: The President's words were reckless.

Pence on Trump announcement: The American people are looking for new leadership

Western nations seek to censure Iran at IAEA

US, Britain, France and Germany submit motion to IAEA board censuring Iran over its lack of cooperation with the agency.

Western nations seek to censure Iran at IAEA

Abu Aqleh's family:

Abu Aqleh's family: FBI probe of her death is an important step

Family of Al Jazeera journalist killed in Jenin welcomes FBI's decision to open a probe into her death.

Abu Aqleh's family: FBI probe of her death is an important step

Trump makes it official:

Trump makes it official: I am announcing my candidacy for President of the United States

After officially filing candidacy papers, former President speaks at Mar-a-Lago, announces his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election.

Trump makes it official: I am announcing my candidacy for President of the United States

Polish President:

Polish President: No conclusive evidence as to who launched missile

Comments come after Polish Foreign Ministry confirmed missile that caused explosion near Ukraine border was fired by Russia.

Polish President: No conclusive evidence as to who launched missile

Adviser confirms:

Adviser confirms: Trump to announce 2024 presidential run Tuesday night

Former US President will speak at Mar-a-Lago and announce he is planning to run again in 2024.

Adviser confirms: Trump to announce 2024 presidential run Tuesday night

State Department:

State Department: Pompeo and former top aide still under threat

Biden administration determines that Iranian threats against former Secretary of State and his aide Brian Hook remain credible.

State Department: Pompeo and former top aide still under threat

Report:

Report: Lapid spoke with Qatari Foreign Minister

The call follows last week's announcement of agreement on direct flights for soccer fans to watch World Cup.

Report: Lapid spoke with Qatari Foreign Minister

EU sanctions head of IRGC over drones to Russia

Revolutionary Guard's Aerospace Force and company making drones provided to Russia also sanctioned.

EU sanctions head of IRGC over drones to Russia

Cambodian PM tests positive for COVID-19

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen tests positive for virus just days after hosting many world leaders, including Biden.

Cambodian PM tests positive for COVID-19

US envoy:

US envoy: Iran's actions turned our focus away from reviving nuclear deal

US special envoy for Iran: Door is open to resume diplomacy with Iran, but for now - sanctions and pressure will continue.

US envoy: Iran's actions turned our focus away from reviving nuclear deal

Iran issues first death sentence over Amini riots

One person sentenced in a Tehran court to death after taking part in riots that broke out following death of Mahsa Amini.

Iran issues first death sentence over Amini riots

Netanyahu speaks to Bahraini Crown Prince

Likud chairman speaks to Crown Prince of Bahrain: We agreed to strengthen relations between the countries.

Netanyahu speaks to Bahraini Crown Prince

Pennsylvania Gov.-elect:

Pennsylvania Governor-elect: Who cares if Mastriano calls to concede defeat?

Doug Mastriano concedes defeat to his opponent Josh Shapiro, hours after Shapiro seems unfazed by the fact he hasn't called him yet.

Pennsylvania Governor-elect: Who cares if Mastriano calls to concede defeat?

Mahmoud Abbas:

Mahmoud Abbas: Netanyahu doesn't want peace, but I have to deal with him

PA chairman says he will have to deal with Netanyahu even though he believes Netanyahu is not interested in making peace.

Mahmoud Abbas: Netanyahu doesn't want peace, but I have to deal with him

Iranian commander:

Iranian commander: We await orders to intervene against protests

Commander of Iranian army's ground forces refers to protesters as "flies", says army is ready to intervene if ordered to do so.

Iranian commander: We await orders to intervene against protests

Slain journalist's family:

Slain Al Jazeera journalist's family: Israel deliberately killed her

Family members and colleagues of Shireen Abu Aqleh tell UN she was targeted by Israel.

Slain Al Jazeera journalist's family: Israel deliberately killed her

Qatari official:

Qatari official: Escalation will lead to cancellation of direct flights from Israel

Qatari official warns Israel that any “escalation” vis-a-vis PA would result in cancellation of direct charter flights during the World Cup.

Qatari official: Escalation will lead to cancellation of direct flights from Israel

IAEA report:

IAEA report: Iran further increases stockpile of highly enriched uranium

In its latest report, UN atomic watchdog says Iran has increased its enriched uranium by 6.7 kilograms since September.

IAEA report: Iran further increases stockpile of highly enriched uranium

Police officer dead in suspected terror attack in Brussels

One police officer dead and another injured in a stabbing attack in Brussels. Reports say the attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar".

Police officer dead in suspected terror attack in Brussels

Meta lays off 13 percent of its workforce

Mark Zuckerberg says these are "the most difficult changes we've made in Meta's history" as he announces mass layoffs.

Meta lays off 13 percent of its workforce

Trump hints:

Trump hints: Announcement on 2024 run coming next week

Former US President indicates he still plans to make a big announcement next Tuesday: Why would anything change?

Trump hints: Announcement on 2024 run coming next week