Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
Palestine Action member Charlotte Head admits planning property damage in Elbit raid but denies violence. Six stand trial in UK for aggravated burglary, violent disorder, and criminal damage.
BBC launches compulsory antisemitism training after Jewish staff accused the broadcaster of bias. The Board of Deputies welcomes the move, but critics demand accountability and warn trust remains at risk.
Antisemitic incidents in Australia fell 20% to 1,654 last year, but remain five times pre-Oct. 7 levels, new data show.
Crew of the Greek-operated Eternity C, sunk in July after Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, have been released. Eleven seafarers are set to arrive in Oman, ending months of captivity.
UN Secretary-General Guterres continues his criticism of Israel, says Gaza operation was “fundamentally wrong” and may involve war crimes.
Eurovision faces a “watershed moment” as the EBU may vote on Israel’s 2026 participation this Thursday. Broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands threaten boycott, while Germany warns it could withdraw if Israel is banned.
Philippines says nine Filipino crew members of the Eternity C, sunk by Houthis in July, will be released. The men will be transferred from Sanaa to Oman before returning home.
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favor of resolution demanding Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights. Danon condemns: “Israel will not return to the 1967 lines and will not abandon the Golan.”
American Jewish Committee welcomes Dublin City Council’s withdrawal of a proposal to rename Herzog Park, urging leaders to preserve Jewish heritage while supporting Palestinian Arabs, and warning against erasing Ireland’s Jewish history.
Actor John Cleese apologizes for posting anti-Israel material on social media, condemns Hamas as “the nastiest terrorist group”.
Egypt’s Higher Administrative Court annuls parliamentary results in 26 districts, raising invalidated races to 45 out of 70.
Irish actress Olwen Fouéré rejects honorary doctorate from the University of Galway, citing its “extremely problematic” contract with Israel’s Technion.
Israeli rookies Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf deliver career-best performances for the Brooklyn Nets in a 116-99 loss to Milwaukee, marking a historic pairing as only the second Israeli duo in NBA history.
Iran condemns Australia’s decision to label the IRGC a “state sponsor of terrorism,” calling it “unlawful” and “Israel-driven.”
Argentina nominates IAEA chief Rafael Grossi as UN Secretary-General in 2027. He is backed by Paraguay and Italy as well.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei says the Trump administration is “not worthy” of contact, rejects rumors of talks, and claims US-Israel failed in June war.
The Muslim Brotherhood denounces Trump’s order to designate its chapters as terrorist groups, calling it “detached from reality” and politically driven.
Australia lists Iran’s IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism after it was found to have plotted attacks on Jewish sites in Sydney and Melbourne. Officials say the move strengthens security and combats antisemitism.
Maersk will resume Red Sea navigation via the Suez Canal once safe, CEO Vincent Clerc says, citing Gaza peace progress.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi vows to restore full verification in Iran, as Iran condemns a motion censuring it over lack of cooperation.
Argentine President Javier Milei tells Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar he will open an embassy in Jerusalem during his 2026 visit.
Australian judge rules that man who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue this past July acted due to mental illness, not antisemitism.
BBC Chairman Samir Shah tells MPs he will not resign over the Panorama Trump edit scandal, apologizing for mistakes but vowing to “fix it.”
German prosecutors are investigating a 100-year-old man accused of serving as a Nazi camp guard in Hemer, where thousands died. The probe comes as time runs out for trials eight decades after World War II.
White House Press Secretary affirms Trump’s support for Israel’s right to defend itself after the IDF eliminated Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff in Beirut, citing the group’s long history of terror operations against Israel.
Trump signs an order directing US agencies to assess Muslim Brotherhood chapters for terror designation, citing ties to Hamas and recent attacks. Sanctions could cripple the group’s global operations.
Iran’s intelligence minister warns of plots by Israel and the US to target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
President Erdogan says Turkey is still weighing deployment to a Gaza stabilization force, while repeating his “genocide” claim against Israel.
The DOJ is investigating an anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue in which protesters shouted violent chants during a Nefesh B’Nefesh event.
Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam says he’s ready to negotiate with Israel and seeks US help.
Iran’s FM Araghchi says IAEA won’t access bombed nuclear sites without a deal. He rules out missile talks, slams US demands, and declares talks with Europe “no longer useful” after sanctions snapback.
NYC leaders condemn an antisemitic protest outside Park East Synagogue. Mayor-elect Mamdani: “Every New Yorker should be free to enter a house of worship without intimidation.”
French prosecutors are investigating Grok, Elon Musk’s AI, after it echoed Holocaust denial tropes on X. The chatbot’s posts, now deleted, sparked outrage and legal complaints from ministers and rights groups.
B’nai Brith Canada files a complaint after Toronto raised the PLO flag, calling it a breach of protocol and a disregard for Jewish safety amid a surge in antisemitic incidents across the city.
Ireland advances a bill to ban goods and services from Judea, Samaria, and eastern Jerusalem. US and Jewish leaders warn the bill is antisemitic, illegal under US law, and harmful to Ireland’s global standing.
President Trump says he will meet NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday, in a meeting requested by Mamdani.
Knesset approves a bill in first reading to block UNRWA’s access to utilities and reclaim Israeli land used by the agency.
Trump expresses hope Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will join the UN-backed Board of Peace overseeing Gaza’s redevelopment, following a White House meeting and strategic US-Saudi agreements.
Austria seeks compromise on Israel’s Eurovision entry as Spain, Ireland and others threaten boycott over Gaza war.
The US and Europe submit a draft resolution demanding Iran open bombed nuclear sites and account for enriched uranium. Iran warns of retaliation if the IAEA adopts the measure.
