Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.
Labor union representing 30,000 members across the City University of New York rescinds resolution in support of boycotting Israel following concerns over voting irregularities.
Egyptian sources reject plan for Gaza proposed by opposition leader Yair Lapid, which would see Egypt accepting responsibility for Gaza for 15 years.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi rules out the possibility of direct negotiations with the United States regarding Iran’s nuclear program: We will not negotiate under pressure, threat or sanctions.
Sarah Abu Lebdeh, a nurse from New South Wales, charged by police following social media video in which she stated she would refuse to treat Israeli patients.
Trump comments on his previous ultimatum to Hamas: It's up to Bibi Netanyahu and Israel. I may have done it differently than him. It's not my decision, it's his decision.
Iran holds discussions with Germany, France, and Britain regarding its nuclear program. Senior Iranian diplomat says both sides "exchanged views on nuclear and sanctions lifting issues" and agreed to continue talks.
Germany's likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, invites Netanyahu for a visit, says arrangements would be made to prevent Netanyahu from being arrested.
European Union rolls back energy, transport, and banking sanctions against Syria, provided its new leadership remains committed to peace.
Barnard College expels two senior students who disrupted an Israeli history class last month by banging drums and chanting “Free Palestine”.
Hamas official Basem Naim tells Reuters that talks with Israel about the next steps of the ceasefire agreement are contingent on the release of terrorist prisoners as previously agreed.
Four individuals in custody following Saturday's fatal stabbing in eastern France, which has been linked to Islamic extremism.
Several dozen anti-Israel protesters hold funeral for Hezbollah leader in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park, chant “From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free”.
Turkish authorities arrest ISIS terrorist who plotted attacks on synagogues and Jewish schools in Istanbul, The suspect entered Turkey legally from a European country, according to local reports.
Argentinian President Javier Milei condemns Hamas after confirmation by Israel that Ariel and Kfir Bibas were brutally murdered in November of 2023: Their deaths stem from a single motivation - being Jewish.
Egyptian President urges global community to support a plan for rebuilding Gaza without forcing its residents to leave.
Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani calls for arrest of several leaders from the Iran-backed Houthi movement, stating they plan to attend the funeral of Lebanese Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.
Elise Stefanik, US Ambassador-Designate to the UN, stresses importance of support for Israel after announcement that the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her young sons Ariel and Kfir will be returned: This must not be Israel’s fight alone but a fight between good and evil.
UAE President informs Secretary of State Marco Rubio that his nation opposes any proposal to forcibly remove Gazans from their homeland.
Egyptian President expected to visit Riyadh on Thursday to discuss an Arab initiative for Gaza that could include up to $20 billion for reconstruction.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune begins his speech at the Capitol with a call for the swift return of the remaining hostages being held by Hamas: I'm grateful that the Trump administration is making this a priority.
Iran says US and Israeli threats against it are a blatant violation of international law: When it comes to a country like Iran, they cannot do a damn thing.
Secretary of State visits Riyadh, tells Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that any resolution for Gaza must enhance regional security. State Department statement makes no mention of Trump's Gaza plan.
US National Security Advisor states that “all options are on the table” to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
CNN report: Saudi Arabia has expressed openness to mediating between the Trump administration and Iran in the efforts to negotiate a new agreement aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program.
US Central Command says that the internationally recognized Yemeni government had thwarted an attempt to smuggle Iranian weapons to the Houthi rebels on February 12.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem states that Israeli forces must fully withdraw from Lebanese territory by February 18: Any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil beyond the deadline will be considered an occupation.
CENTCOM announces that its forces eliminated a terrorist from the Hurras al-Din organization, an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria.
US President comments on the ultimatum he gave to Hamas that it must release all the hostages. "I told Bibi, you do whatever you want...the next step is up to Israel, in consultation with me."
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian unfazed by reports of possible strikes on his country’s nuclear facilities: If you strike a hundred of those we will build a thousand other ones.
Turkish President again criticizes Trump's plan for Gaza: Nobody can take Gaza away from Palestinians.
Secretary of State says the United States is open to hearing new proposals from Arab nations regarding Gaza: All these countries say how much they care about the Palestinians, but none of them want to take any Palestinians.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticizes US policy towards Tehran, after Trump says he's interested in a deal with Iran.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt acknowledges that Trump and King Abdullah II of Jordan hold differing views on Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans, but says Trump won't waiver from the plan.
US State Department issues official statement about Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Middle East from February 15-18, which will include a stop in Israel.
Iran’s UN mission criticizes Trump's comments suggesting that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons could be achieved either through negotiations or military action.
French President rejects Trump’s plan for Gaza: The right answer is not a real estate operation, this is a political operation.
After meeting Trump, Jordan’s King Abdullah II says he reaffirmed his country’s firm stance against the displacement of Palestinian Arabs in Gaza and Judea and Samaria.
Egypt announces it intends to present a "comprehensive proposal" for rebuilding Gaza, rejects any proposals that would involve relocating Gaza residents outside the Strip.
Pro-Palestinian Arab activist Yvonne Ridley cites Hamas' "goody bags" that were given to freed hostages as examples of Hamas' kindness. Journalist Julia Hartley-Brewer: The hostages must have had a wonderful time at that holiday camp that Hamas ran for them for the last 16 months.
Kremlin spokesperson says Russia is awaiting further details regarding US President Donald Trump's proposal to purchase the Gaza Strip.
