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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:43:49 GMT
Saudi Arabia reluctant to fully cooperate with Israel during attempted flydubai hijacking
Although the Saudis went to great lengths to receive and assist the Israeli passengers aboard the flydubai flight, they did not fully cooperate with Israel.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:39:59 GMT
Nova site restricted to memorial events, not celebrations, KKL-JNF says ahead of third anniversary
KKL-JNF requested that visitors respect the seriousness of the site and the events which occurred there, as well as the feelings of the victims' families.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:55:05 GMT
IDF gives rejection of NAZA film claims disputes civilian death ratios, AI targeting abuse
According to the IDF, the intelligence interviewees were not experts, but rather a middle step of the targeting process, who knew much less about the final step.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:50:10 GMT
High Court clears publication of identity of Gaza Division intelligence officer on Oct. 7
Lt.-Col. Amidror is considered to have firmly rejected the possibility that Hamas would carry out its raid scenario, known as the "Jericho Wall" plan.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:25:44 GMT
High Court panel hears appeals against Central Elections Committee bans on Arab Knesset slates
The court is hearing these cases after the Central Elections Committee voted earlier this month to disqualify them from the election run, and all petitioned against it. 

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:43:40 GMT
Netanyahu says Israel warned Britain about Iranian terror plot before RAF airbase incident
Netanyahu also discussed the recent attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, praising the heroism of Yaniv Hayoun in "preventing another 9/11."

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:15:27 GMT
Hapoel Tel Aviv to hold ceremony marking three years since October 7 events
A special ceremony will take place on October 5 at Shlomo Group Arena, commemorating those murdered and fallen since October 7 and honoring stories of bravery and sacrifice since the massacre.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:09:40 GMT
Herzog says he will recommend Israelis who aided in flydubai attack for medal for civilian heroism
Herzog spoke with Yaniv Hayoun, Dr. Shota Musayev, Tzvika Mans, and Asaf Rejwan, who took part in the response to the violent incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:35:37 GMT
El Al to operate rescue flights from Dubai following flydubai suspension, tickets set from $249
The Transportation Ministry is expected to share a formal announcement regarding flights for those in Dubai whose flights were canceled.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:21:03 GMT
Flydubai attempted hijacking showcased Israeli aviation security system procedures - explainer
In the case of the flydubai aircraft, the distress signal was activated while the plane was still well outside Israeli airspace. Nevertheless, such an alert automatically activates Israel's systems.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:00:19 GMT
Parents’ jobs linked more strongly than education to teens’ PISA scores, study finds
Knowing what parents did for a living allowed researchers to account for over double the difference in students’ scores as knowing how much education the parents had.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:05 GMT
Ex-hostage Omri Miran to lead Salon Otef gathering to share his story with public
Miran, who was released from Gaza after 738 days in captivity, said that he views telling the stories of what happened as "an immensely important national mission, a life mission." 

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:56:29 GMT
Israeli tourists rescued amid renewed fighting in Tigray, Ethiopia, FM says
After days trapped amid renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, 45 Israeli tourists were rescued in a coordinated operation involving military helicopters and overland escorts to safe areas.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:23:37 GMT
At least 24 injured in Bnei Brak nursing home fire, two in serious, unstable condition
In addition to the two severely injured, four individuals between 50 and 80 sustained moderate injuries, and 18 sustained minor injuries. 

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:48:11 GMT
Netanyahu: Israel to join flydubai probe, ‘we’ll find out’ whether Iran was involved
In a CNN interview, Netanyahu revealed Israel will join the flydubai probe, praised heroes who averted a '9/11 disaster,' denied pre-October7 warnings, and called settler violence framing a 'hoax.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:32:31 GMT
Israel's next government faces heavy debt, high defense costs
With estimated war costs of NIS 350b and public debt near 70% of GDP, Israel’s next government must balance surging defense spending with urgent education and labor market reforms.

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:02:55 GMT
WATCH: Herzog condemns 'vigilantes,' West Bank violence in visit to IDF base after violent riots
Herzog also addressed the flydubai attempted hijacking incident, thanking the passengers on board as heroes and Israels friends and partners in the region.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:36:23 GMT
IDF Home Front Haifa District is 'readier than ever' for Iran, Houthis - interview
"We have learned a lot about responding to home front disasters emanating from multiple fronts," the district commander said about the most recent drill he directed in the Haifa region.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:04:41 GMT
Why four pilots were aboard flydubai flight when the attempted hijacking began - exclusive
The additional pilots were added to the flight because possible regional rerouting could extend the journey and push the original crew beyond permitted duty hours.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:50:26 GMT
Israeli ministers call for increased military action after flydubai incident
Ministers and opposition politicians also praised the Israeli passengers aboard the flybubai aircraft, saying that they saved many lives and potentially prevented a disaster on the scale of 9/11.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:01:22 GMT
Channel 12 interviews hoaxer posing as passenger aboard flydubai flight to Tel Aviv
The hoaxer continued describing the alleged dramatic moments on the flight, saying passengers feared something had happened to the pilot and that the aircraft could crash.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:34:01 GMT
‘We’re in charge of the flight now’: Passenger describes fight for flydubai cabin - interview
The attacker was trying to push the other pilot out, apparently to take control alone. Israeli passengers sitting near the front rushed toward the struggle.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:30:35 GMT
Netanyahu confirms flydubai pilot conducted stabbing, praises passengers' heroism at Ben-Gurion
Later, Netanyahu was filmed at the airport embracing one of the passengers who helped neutralize the attacker on the plane, who was still wearing a blood-stained shirt.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:52:26 GMT
October 7 shattered their lives. Now, the women of Kibbutz Erez rebuild.
After October 7, the women of Kibbutz Erez faced loss, trauma and displacement. Atufot, a center they built together, is helping women heal, reconnect and rebuild their community.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:38:56 GMT
Reporter's Notebook: Tourists visit northern Israel as sense of normalcy returns to kibbutzim
In 2024 this area was a warzone. Most of the residents had been evacuated, including the entire city of Kiryat Shmona. Today, it’s hard to remember now how forsaken this place was during the war.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:32:00 GMT
Regev orders flydubai flights to Israel halted over hijacking pilot's Omani background, sources say
Flydubai’s agreement to operate in Israel explicitly states that all pilots must be from countries that have normalized relations with Israel, which does not include Oman.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:51:51 GMT
Lapid: Nothing close to flydubai incident discussed during latest security briefing with Netanyahu
Lapid issued the statement following the incident aboard a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an apparent attempt by a pilot to seize control of the aircraft.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:31:06 GMT
Sohlberg sets Central Elections Committee hearing on Likud petition against Fly&Vote initiative
Sohlberg ordered AID Coalition to explain differences between its response to the petition and information published on the Fly&Vote website.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:24:49 GMT
Three years since October 7 IDSF-Habithonistim to hold conference
The “From Crisis to Triumph” conference will feature senior defense and diplomatic figures

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:20:50 GMT
'The plane suddenly plunged': Israeli passengers recount chaos aboard flydubai flight
"From what I understand, the pilot tried to kill himself together with us," one passenger said. "Some of the passengers helped the other pilot take control of him until they landed the plane."

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