Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
Ottawa city lawyer fired after being charged in connection with the vandalism of the National Holocaust Monument in early June. The accused, identified as Iain Aspenlieder, remains in custody.
Iranian FM Araghchi downplays immediate US nuclear talks, insists Iran needs security assurances and time.
Harvard University denies federal accusations of "deliberate indifference" to antisemitism, stating it has taken steps to address the issue.
Turkish authorities detain three cartoonists from a weekly magazine following the publication of a satirical drawing interpreted by some as depicting religious figures.
Jordan's U19 national basketball team officially withdraws from its scheduled FIBA World Cup match against Israel, handing Israel an automatic technical victory.
Iran's deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi states the US must end all strikes for diplomatic talks to resume: "We do not want war. We want to engage in dialogue."
Iran's UN envoy, Amir-Saeid Iravani, declares that Iran's nuclear enrichment "will never stop," calling it an "inalienable right." He affirms Tehran's readiness for talks but rejects "unconditional surrender".
Ireland advances a draft bill to boycott Israeli goods from Judea and Samaria, an unprecedented move for an EU member, further escalating diplomatic tensions.
Argentina will try ten Iranian and Lebanese nationals in absentia for the 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing that killed 85, a landmark decision enabled by new laws.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirms "considerable damage" to Iran's Fordow enrichment plant, stating centrifuges are "no longer operational" after recent strikes.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, renewed threats against Israel, warning of a "heavy cost" for any attacks. This follows his claims of Iran's "victory" over the "fake Zionist regime".
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms "serious" damage to the country's nuclear sites following a 12-day conflict with Israel. Araghchi also firmly denies any speculation about resuming nuclear negotiations with the United States.
For the first time, two Israeli players, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, drafted into the NBA, both by the Brooklyn Nets. Saraf, an Israeli league MVP, and Wolf, a standout US college player, join Deni Avdija as the only Israelis in the NBA.
Iran's Parliament approves a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, following the war with Israel.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirms Iran's nuclear program was severely damaged by recent strikes, stating credible intelligence indicates key facilities were destroyed and would take years to rebuild.
Trump's Middle East envoy estimates "big announcements" coming soon on countries that are joining the Abraham Accords.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reveals to Fox News that the US and Iran are in early stages of renewed discussions on Iran's nuclear program, both directly and via intermediaries, despite recent hostilities, says the conversations are "promising".
Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani seen alive in video from Tehran, dispelling rumors that he was eliminated by Israel during Operation Rising Lion.
US President refutes CNN and NYT reports claiming US strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities: An attempt to demean one of the most successful military strikes in history.
House Speaker Mike Johnson praises reported ceasefire between Israel and Iran: It’s a really remarkable achievement. President Trump deserves all the credit.
French President Macron criticizes Israel's strike on Evin Prison as unconnected to nuclear goals and endangering civilians. He urges de-escalation, deems US strikes illegal, but backs nuclear non-proliferation via diplomacy.
US President speaks to NBC News after announcing that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire: I’m very happy to have been able to get the job done.
Two days after being released from immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil participates in anti-Israel protest in New York City in which participants chant “Palestine will live forever”.
US President says that US strikes obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, causing "monumental damage" as shown by satellite images.
US officials detect Iran-backed militias preparing retaliatory attacks on US bases in Iraq and potentially Syria, following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to The New York Times.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy meets Secretary of State Rubio to discuss Iran, stresses there is a "window" of two weeks to prevent wider conflict and ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.
A pivotal letter from Albert Einstein, described as his "most thorough and direct statement" on his connection to the atomic bomb's development, is set for auction by Bonhams and is expected to fetch up to $150,000.
British Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Hamish Falconer, condemns Iran’s missile attack which hit Soroka Hospital: Hospitals must never be targeted.
The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump has approved attack plans on Iran but is delaying a final order as he monitors Israeli strikes and seeks diplomatic resolution. Meanwhile, a senior Iranian official says Iran would accept Trump's offer to meet soon.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry summons Germany's ambassador in protest over remarks by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said Israel is undertaking the "dirty work" on behalf of the international community in striking Iran.
Bloomberg News reports that senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days. This comes on the heels of a report that Trump is considering multiple strikes on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility.
French President says he opposes violent regime change in Iran, warning it would lead to chaos and regional destabilization. His remarks come amidst fears of potential US involvement in Israel's military campaign against Iran.
Turkish President lashes out at Israel, tells Qatar's Emir that PM Netanyahu is the "biggest threat" to Middle East security following Israel's strikes on Iran.
Trump and Netanyahu hold telephone conversation after a White House meeting on the Israel-Iran conflict. Reports suggest Trump is weighing joining Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
CBS reports that Trump is considering joining Israel's strikes of Iranian nuclear sites, including in Fordow, but there is not full agreement among his advisers.
European foreign ministers press Iran to resume nuclear talks and de-escalate with Israel after Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" and Iranian counterstrikes. Iran's FM states Tehran's priority is "to confront aggression."
President Trump calls for the immediate evacuation of Tehran, warning Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons. Minutes later, explosions reported in Tehran and other Iranian cities. White House says Trump will leave the G7 summit early due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth announces new defensive deployments to the Middle East to protect US forces amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Assets include refueling aircraft and the USS Nimitz. The move coincides with Trump's urgent call for Tehran's evacuation.
At the G7 summit, US President Trump says Iran is back at the negotiating table and will sign a deal soon, warning they’d be “foolish not to.”
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly seeks refuge in a Tehran bunker as Israel launched strikes. Following a Mashhad strike, sources indicate Israel spared Khamenei to give him a "final chance" to dismantle Iran's uranium enrichment program.
