Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump’s sanctions have crippled Iran’s terror funding and warns of “grave consequences” if Tehran rejects diplomacy.
Harvard University plans to borrow $750 million from Wall Street as part of its financial strategy, following a review by the Trump administration of $9 billion in federal grants due to concerns over campus antisemitism.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres firmly rejects Israeli plan to oversee humanitarian aid entering Gaza, warning it could severely limit supplies. While Israel insists the system would prevent Hamas from misusing aid, Guterres emphasizes adherence to humanitarian principles and calls for unrestricted access to those in need.
Iranian leaders dismiss US President Trump’s proposed nuclear agreement, calling his demands unacceptable and reiterating their refusal to engage in direct negotiations with Washington.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stresses that the upcoming nuclear talks with the US in Oman will be indirect, contradicting President Trump's claim of a direct meeting.
Republican congressmen introduce a bill to reassess Washington’s relationship with South Africa, citing Pretoria’s alignment with hostile regimes and terror-linked entities.
Irmgard Furchner, the 99-year-old former secretary at the Stutthof concentration camp, has died. She was convicted in Germany in 2022 for complicity in over 10,000 deaths.
21-year-old Tunisian student dies after falling from a campus building while attempting to hoist a PLO flag at the Higher School of Science and Design Technology in Manouba Governorate. Authorities are investigating.
Iran dismisses President Trump’s claim of direct nuclear talks, calling it a psychological tactic. Iranian officials say the planned meeting in Oman will be indirect, with diplomats relaying messages. Iran may consider direct talks later if progress is made.
Three current Harvard students and two recent graduates lose their visas as part of a broader US initiative targeting international students allegedly tied to pro-Palestinian Arab activism.
Czech Embassy in Tel Aviv denies a report suggesting that Prague is preparing to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Netanyahu lands in Washington to meet with President Trump and top US officials. Trump says he will discuss trade issues with the Prime Minister.
Tens of thousands rally in Morocco’s capital to denounce Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and criticize US involvement. Protesters call for an end to the war and express anger over Morocco’s ties with Israel.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirms that no direct negotiations have occurred between Tehran and Washington following US outreach, dismisses any possibility of a Libya-style nuclear agreement with the US.
Turkey accuses Israel of being a regional threat after its strikes on Syrian military sites, demands Israel withdraw and stop destabilizing Syria.
President Trump says he aims to free as many Gaza hostages as possible, notes the progress in hostage releases since his involvement.
US President says he spoke with Netanyahu and adds the Prime Minister may visit the United States next week or “sometime in the not so distant future.”
President Trump suggests Iran now wants direct nuclear talks with the US, despite previously rejecting his offer.
15 Senate Democrats support Bernie Sanders’ resolutions to halt $8.8 billion in US arms sales to Israel, but the measures fail overwhelmingly.
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warns that a military confrontation with Iran is "almost inevitable" if negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program fail. His remarks follow a high-level meeting on Iran chaired by President Macron.
Hamas declines to engage with Israel’s ceasefire counter-proposal, reaffirming its commitment to a plan brokered by Egypt and Qatar.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister discusses his country's nuclear program with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Ryabkov. The conversation follows Trump's threats of "bombing" if Iran fails to agree to a deal.
Princeton University confirms that the Trump administration has halted dozens of federal research grants, citing concerns over antisemitism. President Christopher Eisgruber stresses Princeton’s commitment to combating discrimination.
Israeli forward Deni Avdija nominated for Western Conference Player of the Month in March after averaging 23.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. Despite the standout performances, he finished behind MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the award.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders deployment of additional warplanes in the Middle East as tensions with Iran and the Houthis escalate.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and fellow lawmakers urge UNHRC President Jürg Lauber to reject Francesca Albanese’s reappointment, citing her inflammatory comments on Israel and alleged violations of the UN code of conduct.
Iran complains to UN Security Council after Trump threatened the Islamic Republic with bombings and tariffs if it doesn't agree to a nuclear deal.
Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, warns that Iran could be forced to develop nuclear weapons if attacked by the US or Israel, despite a religious edict banning them.
US President says he would consider imposing secondary tariffs on Iran should the Islamic Republic fail to agree to a deal on its nuclear program. "I can't imagine them doing anything else but making a deal. The alternative is not going to be pretty, and I do not prefer that."
After Trump threatens Iran with "bombings" if it doesn't agree to a nuclear deal, state-controlled Iranian newspaper Tehran Times posts on X that Iran's missiles are loaded onto launchers and are ready for launch.
Iranian Foreign Minister says his country sent a response via Oman to Trump's letter calling for new nuclear deal: Our policy is still to not engage in direct negotiations, but indirect negotiations can continue.
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN comments on White House’s decision to withdraw the nomination of Elise Stefanik as US Ambassador to the UN: "I am confident that she will continue to stand by our side".
Senator Bernie Sanders accuses Prime Minister Netanyahu of violating US and international law by suspending entry of aid to Gaza. Previous efforts by Sanders to block arms sales to Israel failed
Foreign Minister reiterates that Israel remains committed to negotiating a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, but it will not wait forever: “Israel will no longer tolerate the ongoing threat to its security and civilians from Gaza."
North Korean leader personally oversees tests of suicide drones equipped with artificial intelligence technology.
US President says the Houthi rebels in Yemen want peace because "they're getting the hell knocked out of them", but also stresses US strikes on them are going to continue for a long time.
US sanctions three Iranian intelligence officers for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of former FBI Special Agent Robert Levinson, who is believed to have died while in Iranian custody.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan speaks to Trump, stresses importance of making humanitarian aid available to Gaza’s residents.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says door is open for indirect negotiations with the US, but stresses "there is no chance for direct talks until there is a change in the other side's approach."
Trump says increasing numbers of countries are looking to join the Abraham Accords. Vance: The Biden administration did absolutely nothing with the Abraham Accords, purely out of political spite.
