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

US, PA renew economic dialogue after five years

Senior US and PA officials renew US-Palestinian Economic Dialogue for the first time since Trump administration ceased cooperation.

US, PA renew economic dialogue after five years

Bennett holds conversation with Barlev: We cannot generalize against an entire sector

PM phones Public Security Minister after his remarks on "settler violence". Sides report conversation was held in a good atmosphere.

Bennett holds conversation with Barlev: We cannot generalize against an entire sector

Diplomats: Iran's positions are 'inconsistent' with terms of nuclear deal

Diplomats from western European countries holding talks with Iran: We are losing precious time.

Diplomats: Iran's positions are 'inconsistent' with terms of nuclear deal

Iran condemns Bennett’s visit to UAE

Iran claims Bennett's visit to UAE was detrimental to regional security.

Iran condemns Bennett’s visit to UAE

Minister under fire for talking about 'settler violence'

Outrage after Public Security Minister Omer Barlev says he spoke to US official about "settler violence".

Minister under fire for talking about 'settler violence'

Lebanon: Gunfight breaks out at 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Gunfight breaks out in camp for “Palestinian refugees” in Lebanon during funeral of Hamas member.

Lebanon: Gunfight breaks out at 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Britain: This is Iran's last chance

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says there's still time to save Iran nuclear deal but warns that this is the last chance.

Britain: This is Iran's last chance

Clinton: Trump winning in 2024 could be ‘end of democracy’

Former Secretary of State: Trump will probably run again, that could be the end of our democracy.

Clinton: Trump winning in 2024 could be ‘end of democracy’

South African President tests positive for COVID-19

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms.

South African President tests positive for COVID-19

Terrorist eliminated during clashes in Shechem

Explosive devices thrown at Israeli forces who came to arrest wanted terrorist. The forces return fire, eliminating one terrorist.

Terrorist eliminated during clashes in Shechem

Watch: Brawl erupts in Turkish parliament

Brawl breaks out at Turkish parliament as lawmakers debate budgets and policy.

Watch: Brawl erupts in Turkish parliament

US preparing 'additional measures' if Iran nuclear talks fail

White House Press Secretary says Biden has asked his team to be prepared in the event that diplomacy with Iran fails.

US preparing 'additional measures' if Iran nuclear talks fail

Erdan on Iran: We’re leaving all options on the table, we will do whatever is needed

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN at IAC National Summit: Time to present the Iranian regime with a credible military threat.

Erdan on Iran: We’re leaving all options on the table, we will do whatever is needed

Gantz meets US Secretary of State Blinken

Defense Minister stresses need for measures to stop Iran’s nuclear program and its regional aggression.

Gantz meets US Secretary of State Blinken

Nuclear talks resume, and end within an hour

Russia's envoy to Iran nuclear talks says latest meeting was productive. Iranian envoy: We're continuing talks based on previous positions.

Nuclear talks resume, and end within an hour

US envoy to take part in nuclear talks in Vienna

US envoy Rob Malley will travel to Vienna over the weekend as talks on 2015 nuclear deal resume.

US envoy to take part in nuclear talks in Vienna

Erdogan: Israel must be 'more sensitive' to Palestinian Arabs

Turkish President says he is open to improved relations with Israel, but it must display “more sensitive” policies toward Palestinian Arabs.

Erdogan: Israel must be 'more sensitive' to Palestinian Arabs

B’nai Brith appalled by Toronto university's antisemitism report

B’nai Brith Canada denounces counterproductive report on antisemitism at University of Toronto.

B’nai Brith appalled by Toronto university's antisemitism report

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Report: Gantz and Austin to discuss military drills for Iran scenario

Senior US official says Defense Secretary and Israeli DM will discuss military exercises to prepare for worst-case scenario regarding Iran.

Report: Gantz and Austin to discuss military drills for Iran scenario

Watch: Fatah member calls Israel a 'ghoulish beast'

Fatah Central Committee member Abbas Zaki says Palestinian Arabs are an "army in the belly of a ghoulish, US-backed beast".

Watch: Fatah member calls Israel a 'ghoulish beast'

US Senate backs missile sale to Saudi Arabia

Senate votes 62 to 25 against resolution that would have prohibited sale of 280 advanced air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia.

US Senate backs missile sale to Saudi Arabia

Iran says nuclear talks will resume on Thursday

Iranian news agency reports sides will meet in Vienna on Thursday for another round of nuclear talks.

Iran says nuclear talks will resume on Thursday

France arrests suspect in murder of Saudi journalist

French police arrest man suspected of being member of hit squad that murdered Jamal Khashoggi.

France arrests suspect in murder of Saudi journalist

CIA chief: No evidence Iran has decided to weaponize nuclear program

CIA Director William Burns: We don't see any evidence that Iran's Supreme Leader has made a decision to move to weaponize.

CIA chief: No evidence Iran has decided to weaponize nuclear program

Report in Syria: Israel carried out air strike in Latakia

Explosions heard in Syrian port city of Latakia. Official media outlets claim Israel carried out air strike in the area.

Report in Syria: Israel carried out air strike in Latakia

Algeria pledges $100 million in aid to the PA

Algeria's President hosts PA chairman, vows to put Palestinian cause at center of Arab League summit.

Algeria pledges $100 million in aid to the PA

Google Pay launches in Israel

Google's digital payment service officially launches in Israel on Tuesday.

Google Pay launches in Israel

Former Nazi guard claims he was merely a farmhand working nearby

101-year-old accused of being guard at Sachsenhausen concentration camp says he was a laborer at a factory and farm, not an SS watchman.

Former Nazi guard claims he was merely a farmhand working nearby

Security guard seriously injured in ramming attack in Samaria, terrorist neutralized

Security guard seriously injured in ramming attack at Te'enim crossing in Samaria. Terrorist neutralized.

Security guard seriously injured in ramming attack in Samaria, terrorist neutralized

Iranian President vows to get sanctions lifted

Ebrahim Raisi vows to tackle Iran's economic woes, says his government is working to lift the sanctions.

Iranian President vows to get sanctions lifted

Trump belittles army chief over Afghanistan withdrawal

Former President calls Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley a "f---ing idiot" while talking about US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Trump belittles army chief over Afghanistan withdrawal

Terrorist freed by Israel after 131-day hunger strike

Israeli authorities free Hamas terrorist prisoner, two weeks after striking a release deal that ended his hunger strike.

Terrorist freed by Israel after 131-day hunger strike

Lebanese Minister who angered Saudi Arabia to resign

Lebanese Information Minister expected to announce resignation after his comments resulted in diplomatic spat with Saudi Arabia.

Lebanese Minister who angered Saudi Arabia to resign

Jewish leaders denounce UN's anti-Israel resolution

Conference of Presidents denounces passage of UN resolution denying the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount.

Jewish leaders denounce UN's anti-Israel resolution

US tightens travel rules amid concerns over Omicron

All in-bound international passengers will require to test for COVID-19 within 24 hours of departure, regardless of vaccine status.

US tightens travel rules amid concerns over Omicron

Case of Omicron variant identified in Colorado

Colorado health officials report third confirmed case of the Omicron variant in the US.

Case of Omicron variant identified in Colorado

Iran: Removal of sanctions is a priority

Iran’s Foreign Minister: A good deal is within reach if the West shows good will.

Iran: Removal of sanctions is a priority

Canadian university urged not to host terror-glorifying event

B’nai Brith Canada calls on University of British Columbia to cancel film screening intended to honor PFLP terrorist.

Canadian university urged not to host terror-glorifying event

Chris Cuomo calls suspension from CNN 'embarrassing'

CNN suspended Cuomo on Tuesday over his efforts to help his brother respond to allegations of misconduct.

Chris Cuomo calls suspension from CNN 'embarrassing'

Alec Baldwin: I didn’t pull the trigger

In interview with ABC, actor Alec Baldwin says he did not pull the trigger of gun that killed cinematographer on the set of his movie.

Alec Baldwin: I didn’t pull the trigger