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

IAEA: Iran not granting access to sabotaged centrifuge plant

UN atomic agency says Iran has still not granted its inspectors the access to plant allegedly sabotaged by Israel.

IAEA: Iran not granting access to sabotaged centrifuge plant

Moderna asks FDA to authorize booster for all adults

Moderna applies with Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its COVID-19 booster vaccine for all adults aged 18 and older.

Moderna asks FDA to authorize booster for all adults

Lawsuit says Florida condo collapse triggered by construction of building next door

New lawsuit says construction of a luxury building next door triggered collapse of Florida condominium that killed 98 people in June.

Lawsuit says Florida condo collapse triggered by construction of building next door

Qatar and Egypt to supply fuel and building materials to Gaza

Qatar and Egypt announce agreements to supply fuel and basic building materials to the Gaza Strip.

Qatar and Egypt to supply fuel and building materials to Gaza

PA approves COVID-19 vaccines for teens

PA approves recommendations of health officials to administer COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 15.

PA approves COVID-19 vaccines for teens

US intends to move forward with sale of F-35s to UAE

US official says Washington intends to move forward with sale F-35 jets to UAE which was agreed upon during Trump administration.

US intends to move forward with sale of F-35s to UAE

Iran's President: We're 'absolutely serious' about nuclear talks

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ahead of resumption of nuclear talks on November 29.

Iran's President: We're 'absolutely serious' about nuclear talks

Syria claims Israel launched missiles towards Damascus

Syrian media reports that Israel fired two missiles towards the capital.

Syria claims Israel launched missiles towards Damascus

Report: Iran resumed work at centrifuge plant allegedly attacked by Israel

Diplomats say Iran has resumed production of equipment for advanced centrifuges at site in Karaj, west of Tehran.

Report: Iran resumed work at centrifuge plant allegedly attacked by Israel

Iran invites IAEA chief for talks

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi last week expressed concern over a lack of contact with Iranian authorities.

Iran invites IAEA chief for talks

PA to seek pressure on Israel to stop deducting tax money

PA to ask donor countries to pressure Israel to stop deducting terrorist salaries from tax revenues it collects on behalf of the PA.

PA to seek pressure on Israel to stop deducting tax money

North Korean leader makes first public appearance in a month

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits new city near border with China, making first public appearance in 35 days.

North Korean leader makes first public appearance in a month

Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on buildings in Ottawa

Hate and Bias Crime Unit investigating antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on downtown buildings in Canada's capital.

Antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on buildings in Ottawa

Britain raises terror threat level following Liverpool explosion

British authorities raise terror threat level to second-highest level, a day after explosion in taxi outside Liverpool hospital.

Britain raises terror threat level following Liverpool explosion

South Africa denounces beauty queen over Israel visit

South African government dissociates itself from decision by Miss South Africa to take part in annual Miss Universe in Israel.

South Africa denounces beauty queen over Israel visit

UK counter-terrorism police detain three after car explosion in Liverpool

Counter-terrorism police detain three men following blast involving a taxi at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

UK counter-terrorism police detain three after car explosion in Liverpool

Colombia accuses Hezbollah of 'criminal activities'

Colombia's Defense Minister says Hezbollah is being monitored after country captured and expelled two criminals commissioned by the group.

Colombia accuses Hezbollah of 'criminal activities'

Iranian commander: Israel 'doomed to disappear'

Commander of IRGC's aerospace forces says Israeli action against Iran will hasten its disappearance.

Iranian commander: Israel 'doomed to disappear'

US envoy on Iran to visit Middle East

Robert Malley will visit UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain ahead of resumption of nuclear talks with Iran.

US envoy on Iran to visit Middle East

Queen Elizabeth to attend service on Sunday

This will be the Queen's first public engagement in person since she spent a night in hospital last month.

Queen Elizabeth to attend service on Sunday

Top Sudan general reappoints himself head of interim government

Sudan's top general, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, reappoints himself as head of the army-run interim governing body following recent coup.

Top Sudan general reappoints himself head of interim government

Nick Cave to perform in Israel in 2022

The Australian singer played in Israel in 2017 and spoke out against the BDS movement.

Nick Cave to perform in Israel in 2022

British Home Secretary 'disgusted' by treatment of Hotovely

British Home Secretary denounces treatment of Israel’s Ambassador during speaking engagement at London School of Economics.

British Home Secretary 'disgusted' by treatment of Hotovely

Iran: We're ready for a 'good agreement'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Iran is ready to reach a "good agreement" on the nuclear issue at upcoming talks.

Iran: We're ready for a 'good agreement'

Murderer of French Holocaust survivor sent to life in prison

French court sentences killer of Mireille Knoll to life imprisonment with no possibility of parole for 22 years.

Murderer of French Holocaust survivor sent to life in prison

Canada: Two men convicted of vandalizing synagogue in Ontario

Two men convicted in vandalism of synagogue in Hamilton in 2019. B'nai Brith Canada welcomes conviction.

Canada: Two men convicted of vandalizing synagogue in Ontario

US concerned after UAE Foreign Minister meets Assad

State Department spokesperson stresses US does not support efforts to normalize Syrian President.

US concerned after UAE Foreign Minister meets Assad

Watch: Ambassador to UK removed from London university after protest

Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely removed under heavy security from London School of Economics after protesters refuse to let her speak.

Watch: Ambassador to UK removed from London university after protest

Iran: US must lift sanctions, promise it won't leave nuclear deal again

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry lays out demands ahead of resumption of nuclear talks at the end of the month.

Iran: US must lift sanctions, promise it won't leave nuclear deal again

Jordan: There is no alternative to the two-state solution

Jordan's FM meets UN envoy, says Jordan will continue its efforts to achieve a two-state solution.

Jordan: There is no alternative to the two-state solution

Iran bans newspaper which criticized Khamenei

Iran’s judicial authorities ban newspaper which published graphic suggesting Khamenei was responsible for poverty.

Iran bans newspaper which criticized Khamenei

Officials: Iran-backed militia behind attack on Iraqi PM's home

Officials say drone attack that targeted the Iraqi Prime Minister was carried out by at least one Iran-backed militia.

Officials: Iran-backed militia behind attack on Iraqi PM's home

Iran: Military drill a 'serious warning to our enemies'

Iranian army launches drills near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran: Military drill a 'serious warning to our enemies'

PA blasts Israel for opposing Jerusalem consulate

PA: Israel, as "occupying power", does not have the right to veto the US administration’s decision.

PA blasts Israel for opposing Jerusalem consulate

Report: Ministry of Health contacted Pfizer regarding COVID pill

Health Ministry professionals have reportedly asked Pfizer for information about its coronavirus pill.

Report: Ministry of Health contacted Pfizer regarding COVID pill

Biden condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi PM

US President condemns attack targeting residence of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, offers assistance in investigation.

Biden condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi PM

Iran increases its stockpile of highly enriched uranium

Iranian official claims country has more than 210 kilograms of uranium enriched to 20 percent.

Iran increases its stockpile of highly enriched uranium

Pope meets Abbas, calls for 'two-state solution'

PA chairman holds private audience with Pope Francis, meets top Vatican officials who stress importance of resuming peace talks.

Pope meets Abbas, calls for 'two-state solution'

White House aide tests positive for COVID-19

White House aide who accompanied Biden to international summits in Europe tests positive for coronavirus.

White House aide tests positive for COVID-19

Knesset approves budget for 2022

After delay of six hours, Knesset approves 2022 budget in its second and third readings by a majority of 59 to 56.

Knesset approves budget for 2022