Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
President Trump tells Fox News host Sean Hannity that hostages held in Gaza may be released Monday, praises global cooperation behind the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as a step toward broader Middle East peace.
Iran says its Cairo nuclear deal with the IAEA is no longer valid after E3-triggered snapback sanctions. FM Araghchi warns the move hampers diplomacy.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany should quit Eurovision 2026 if Israel is excluded, calling the debate “a scandal.”
Trump says talks with Hamas to end Gaza war and release hostages are progressing fast and expresses optimism first phase will be completed this week, but warns: “Time is of the essence or massive bloodshed will follow.”
US President warns Iran against restarting its nuclear weapons program, saying the US would respond “promptly” if Tehran makes that decision.
Police urge delay of London protest against ban on Palestine Action, after Manchester synagogue terror attack. Organizers vow to proceed, citing democracy.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump will set red line for Hamas to accept his Gaza ceasefire plan, noted the proposal has global support.
Denmark’s DR says it won’t vote to expel Israel from Eurovision 2026, citing rule compliance and support for an apolitical, secure, international music event.
Gaza-bound flotilla which seeks to breach Israeli naval blockade enters zone where previous flotillas were intercepted.
Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard to launch trade schools amid federal pressure over antisemitism, Gaza protests, and DEI policies.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Hamas must accept Trump’s Gaza peace plan or face consequences, urging Qatar to expel Hamas leaders if they reject the deal Israel has already endorsed.
Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen claim missile strike on Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in Gulf of Aden, which injured two crew members.
Italian PM Meloni urges the Global Sumud Flotilla to halt its Gaza-bound mission, warning it could destabilize peace efforts tied to Trump’s newly proposed regional plan. Sa’ar to flotilla participants: Listen to Meloni.
France and Italy back Trump’s Gaza peace plan, urging Hamas to release hostages and disarm. PM Meloni says the proposal could end hostilities and ensure humanitarian access.
The Palestinian Authority welcomes President Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war, expressing confidence in his ability to broker peace.
Trump’s Middle East envoy expresses optimism that the President’s plan for Gaza can be implemented: I'm very optimistic. I've met people on both sides and this needs to end.
Eight Arab and Muslim nations praise President Trump’s leadership and pledge support for a deal that ends the war, frees hostages, and ensures regional stability.
Zohran Mamdani rebukes Trump’s influence after Mayor Adams exits NYC race, warning Cuomo and vowing to fight billionaire-backed efforts to narrow the field.
An international flotilla with 47 boats, including Greta Thunberg, sails for Gaza to defy Israel’s blockade. Italy urges caution, citing danger.
Iran condemns the UN's snapback sanctions as "unjustifiable" following failed nuclear talks and Israeli-US strikes, warning of retaliation while rejecting negotiations that bring "new problems."
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder in New York to discuss Syria-Israel talks, according to Syrian media.
Republican senators introduce bill to block sanctioned Iranian officials from entering the US for UN duties, citing threats to American safety and Iran’s history of targeting Americans.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s NYC book tour launch disrupted by anti-Israel protesters, prompting her to address the situation in Gaza.
President Trump says he firmly opposes Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria, expresses hope for hostage release deal after having a "very good" conversation with Netanyahu.
Iran’s President Pezeshkian condemns France, Britain, and Germany for reviving UN sanctions, accusing them of yielding to US pressure and undermining the JCPOA at the UN General Assembly.
President Trump meets Syrian President Sharaa at the UN, marking their second meeting since May. The encounter follows the US lifting sanctions on Syria.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praises US President Donald Trump and says he is open to talks - if denuclearization is not on the agenda.
Hamas-affiliated social media pages release footage of the public execution of three Gazans accused of collaborating with Israel.
Board of Deputies of British Jews expresses "deep dismay" over the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state, which Prime Minister Netanyahu called a "reward for terror."
French President says his country’s recognition of a Palestinian state won't include an embassy opening until Hamas frees hostages.
NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani’s rejection of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and support for BDS draws sharp criticism from US Reps. Gottheimer and Lawler, who call his stance "shameful and dangerous."
Mayor Eric Adams announces he will meet with PM Netanyahu when he visits New York for the UN General Assembly, rejects Mamdani’s “reckless” threat to arrest him.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany will decide on its stance on EU sanctions against Israel before an October meeting.
Pope Leo XIV calls the conditions for Palestinian Arabs in Gaza "unacceptable" and voices solidarity with civilians, renewing his appeal for a ceasefire and a diplomatic solution.
Immigration judge orders the deportation of former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, citing undisclosed info on his green card application. His lawyers fear a swift, unfavorable appeal.
Bernie Sanders becomes the first sitting US senator to declare Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza, echoing a UN commission report.
31-year-old man charged after six incidents of antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas and hateful slogans, found on Halifax synagogues and surrounding properties.
The UK is expected to formally recognize a Palestinian state, defying strong US opposition and warnings from the Trump administration. The move follows months of pressure from within the Labour Party.
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa says a security pact with Israel is a "necessity" and could be finalized "in the coming days."
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls the Gaza situation "horrendous" but says he cannot legally define it as "genocide."
