Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
US envoy Steve Witkoff confirms that multiple countries are in negotiations to join the Abraham Accords. Recent reports suggest talks with Azerbaijan and Central Asian allies.
Nuclear talks between Iran and Europe to resume on Tuesday, as the Europeans threaten sanctions over Iran’s uranium enrichment program.
Canada condemns an IDF strike on a hospital in Gaza, killing journalists. Israel’s military confirmed the strike, adding it regrets harm to uninvolved individuals and is investigating.
US envoy Tom Barrack says Israel and Syria are not close to a security deal, contradicting a report that a preliminary agreement is possible by the end of September.
Brazil rejects Israel’s new ambassador, Israel responds by withdrawing the nomination and reaffirming President Lula's persona non grata status amid worsening ties.
Iraqi forces carry out a precision airstrike on an ISIS hideout in Salahuddin province, killing at least three terrorists including a senior commander.
Irish rap group Kneecap chants “Free Palestine” at a Paris concert, sparking outrage over their anti-Israel rhetoric and ties to Hezbollah.
Iran’s Supreme Leader declares Iran’s standoff with the US “unsolvable,” vowing defiance amid nuclear tensions and warning Tehran would never submit to American or Western pressure.
US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner summoned after warning President Macron that France’s inaction on antisemitism is fueling violence.
A plan to disarm Palestinian Arab factions in Lebanese “refugee camps” begins with a small handover of weapons from Fatah. Hamas and PIJ refuses to participate.
US forces eliminated a senior ISIS official in a raid in northern Syria, CENTCOM announces. The official was a key financier and planner of terror attacks.
Iran's Defense Minister announces the country has developed missiles with "far greater capabilities" than those used in a recent war with Israel, threatening to use them in any future conflict.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy blasts Israeli plans to build in the E1 area, calling it a "flagrant breach of international law" that undermines the two-state solution. Germany condemns as well.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the time for "effective" nuclear talks with the US has not yet arrived, following a pause in negotiations after Israeli and US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The ICC strongly rejects new US sanctions against its personnel, calling them a "flagrant attack" on judicial independence and an "affront" to victims.
B'nai Brith Canada and other community leaders warn Prime Minister Carney that recognizing a Palestinian state at the UN is "dangerous and premature." They criticize the move as a unilateral foreign policy failure made without parliamentary approval.
Italy's Coaches' Association urges the Italian soccer federation to seek Israel's suspension from international competitions.
France slams Prime Minister Netanyahu's claim that Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state fuels antisemitism, calling the accusation “abject” and “erroneous”.
Australia’s Home Affairs department misconstrued a statement by MK Simcha Rothman to ban him, claiming he called Gazan children "enemies", Sky News reveals. The full transcript shows he was advocating for refugees to be taken in by other nations.
Iran says it will continue nuclear talks with the IAEA despite a recent Israeli-American bombing campaign that destroyed key sites.
The UN Security Council is debating a French-drafted resolution to ultimately withdraw the UNIFIL peacekeeping force from Lebanon. Israel and the US reportedly oppose the plan, arguing the force is crucial to prevent Hezbollah's expansion.
Author Sally Rooney faces UK terror charges for funding the proscribed group Palestine Action. She defiantly vows to use her book earnings to support the organization, which was banned for destructive acts and violence.
Iraqi forces conduct two airstrikes, eliminating ISIS terrorists in Salahuddin and Kirkuk. A top terrorist, once linked to Al-Qaeda, also captured.
Top Iranian general Yahya Rahim Safavi declares the ceasefire with Israel and the US is only a phase in a wider war, warning of future conflict.
Iran says it's working with Russia and China to block European efforts to reimpose sanctions tied to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Canadian Jewish groups welcome TIFF’s reversal on a film about October 7, calling it a win for truth and courage while urging accountability to ensure censorship of vital Jewish narratives never happens again.
After public and political backlash, Toronto International Film Festival reverses its decision to pull “The Road Between Us”, a film about the October 7 Hamas massacre.
The EU, UK, and Germany condemn Israel’s plan to build thousands of housing units in the E1 area near Ma'ale Adumim, claiming it breaches international law and threatens the two-state solution.
Harvard is reportedly nearing a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration to end investigations and restore federal funding, ending standoff over antisemitism probes, academic freedom, and the university’s refusal to meet demands.
Jewish organizations condemn Toronto International Film Festival for cancelling a documentary on Israeli general’s daring rescue during the October 7 Hamas attacks, say the move caves to extremist pressure.
Victoria Police release CCTV footage of a suspect who vandalized Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue with antisemitic graffiti. Authorities are asking for public help in identifying the man.
Hamas praises Australia’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN, calling it a “courageous” move.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemns Toronto International Film Festival for pulling a film on the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre, saying the festival cited lack of Hamas video clearance. “They would have asked Hitler for Auschwitz rights.”
Iran’s vice president says Tehran could hold direct nuclear talks with the US if conditions are equal. Tehran has so far rejected Washington’s demand to halt uranium enrichment.
X’s AI chatbot Grok briefly suspended after remarks on Israel’s actions in Gaza, later calling it an automated error. The chatbot has since revised its comments.
France, Germany and the UK warn they will trigger UN sanctions if Iran fails to resume nuclear talks before the end of August.
World Central Kitchen confirms IDF statement that Gaza terrorists posed as its aid workers and were eliminated in an Israeli airstrike. WCK condemns the impersonation, warning it endangers civilians and humanitarian staff.
American Jewish Committee blasts Australia’s plan to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN, warning it empowers Hamas and undermines peace efforts.
President Herzog speaks with Jewish Canadian father brutally attacked in Montreal, offering comfort and inviting his family to Jerusalem.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sells shares in 11 Israeli companies, citing the Gaza crisis. It will now manage Israeli investments in-house and end contracts with local managers.
