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Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:50:55 GMTAmbassador to UAE says flydubai incident didn't weaken Israel-Emirati relations - interview
“Of course there is concern," Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Yossi Shelley told The Jerusalem Post, adding that the incident showed the strength of the Abraham Accords.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:34:36 GMTOmani flydubai hijacking suspect held no second nationality, sources say – exclusive
Sources with knowledge of the investigation also disputed claims that the Israel-UAE aviation agreement limits pilots to nationals of countries with diplomatic ties to Israel.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:37:17 GMTOne person injured, one killed after light aircraft crashes in northern Israel
Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority announced that firefighters from the Hadera station had arrived at the scene and were working to extinguish a fire which had broken out and was spreading.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:23:52 GMTEl Al forced to cancel first rescue flights to Dubai after authorities revoke landing permissions
El Al stated that, as soon as official permission is granted for the rescue flights to resume, it would be implementing the planned flights to bring stranded Israelis home.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:06:33 GMTGovernment extends emergency reservist call-ups through November, lowers cap to 200,000
Ministers approved extending emergency reserve call-ups and special detention arrangements through November 30, despite a Defense Ministry legal opinion warning of serious equality concerns.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:18:40 GMTIsraeli EuroCup, EuroLeague teams open their continental campaigns with mixed results across Europe
Lofton finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, Smith added 18 points and Milton scored 14 in the win. Crockett led Rostock with 22 points, while Zach Copeland added 15.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:49:45 GMTReshet Gimel co-founder, Kol Yisrael veteran Gilad Ben-Shach passes away at 85
In his work, he helped shape the station's musical sound at a time when radio had an enormous influence on musical tastes in Israel and on how songs and artists became hits.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:16:49 GMT'The cockpit was empty': Israeli recounts fight to survive flydubai attempted hijacking - exclusive
At a beachfront hotel in Tel Aviv, Tal reconstructs the moment he had to get two additional pilots to the controls, the efforts to secure the aircraft and the moment he thought about his children.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMTBasket League and Players Union sign deal to boost Israeli players
The sides agreed on a multi-year framework that includes establishing a dedicated fund, increasing resources for Israeli players, and introducing mechanisms to expand opportunities in the league.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:14:42 GMTBennett, Lapid meet family of Haymanot Kasau, pledge to transfer case to Shin Bet, Zini if elected
"I committed to them that we would turn to the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, to examine the Shin Bet's involvement in the matter," Bennett said in a post on X/Twitter.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:53:35 GMTOmani flydubai hijacker told passengers to kill him after he was restrained, Israelis tell PM
The group added that, at the time, they were unsure whether any other members of the flight crew were in on the Omani attacker's plot to crash the plane.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:53:34 GMTNearly $80,000 raised for wounded flydubai pilot
A GoFundMe campaign organized by Jewish Breaking News raised more than $73,000 toward a $130,000 goal for flydubai Capt. Smit Machchhar.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:34:18 GMTLahav 433 questions senior government company official on suspicion of fraud, breach of trust
Police searched the suspect's home and office on Thursday, seizing documents and digital media before releasing him under restrictive conditions.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:45:33 GMTWIZO brings Hamas sexual crimes to UN forum in Abu Dhabi
“Recognition alone is not enough,” WIZO President Anat Vidor said as Israeli and Ukrainian legal experts examined how to preserve evidence and pursue accountability.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:14:34 GMTIDF: 170 Hamas, PIJ terrorists killed in Gaza were misrepresented as 'innocent journalists'
The journalists' identities and terrorist affiliations were verified using documents released by the terrorist organizations themselves and materials recovered by IDF troops during Gaza operations.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:04:24 GMTIDF kills two October 7 terrorists in Gaza strikes, including Be'eri hostage abductor
The Hamas terrorists infiltrated on October 7 and kidnapped Sharon Hertzman-Avigdori, Noam Avigdori, Adi Shoham, Nave Shoham, Yahel Shoham, and Shoshan Haran to the Gaza Strip.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:51:34 GMTBnei Brak man charged with assault after throwing salt shaker at Bennett
Eliya Azrad faces charges of assault after throwing a salt shaker at Bennett, striking two of Bennett's staffers. Prosecutors requested that Azrad be kept under house arrest.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:55:39 GMTReporter's notebook: Hezbollah's flags no longer intimidate Metula's residents
Israel's northernmost community was in the direct line of fire of Hezbollah terrorists. Now, residents and tourists are returning as the IDF has pushed back Hezbollah forces.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:31:38 GMTNew front for ‘The Security Guys’: Fighting antisemitism and defending Israel’s future
The ‘Bitchonistim’ are taking the security mindset from the battlefield to classrooms, government offices and the global arena with a focus on educating the next generation.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMTRed Star: Bryant gives Hapoel Tel Aviv first EuroLeague victory
Hapoel Tel Aviv won 81-80 at Red Star Belgrade for its first EuroLeague victory, led by Elijah Bryant's 18 points. Real Madrid awaits in two days.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:14:48 GMTHashomer Hachadash Youth Dedicate Sukkot to Rehabilitating Communities in Northern Israel
Hundreds of young volunteers dedicated their Sukkot break to cleaning streams, debris painting and beautifying Kiryat Shmona, as part of ongoing efforts to support communities in Israel’s north.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:13:30 GMTTrump says he doesn't believe Netanyahu was warned about Oct. 7 by Egypt, UAE
Trump also refused to endorse Netanyahu directly in the upcoming elections during the interview, steering the conversation away three times when asked directly about it.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:48:22 GMTAwake Jerusalem to bring Christian leaders from 51 nations to Tower of David
The October 3 music festival is part of a ten-day Eagles’ Wings delegation that has brought more than 550 Christian leaders to Israel ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:49:28 GMTBen-Gvir to demand extradition of flydubai pilot to Israel after attempted terror hijacking
"Our security doctrine must be clear: Anyone who tries to murder or harm Israelis, the State of Israel will pursue them and settle the score with them anywhere in the world," he said.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:43:49 GMTSaudi Arabia was 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 GMTNova 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 GMTIDF gives rejection of 'NAZA' film claims, disputes civilian death ratios, AI targeting abuse
The intelligence interviewees were not experts, but rather a middle step of the targeting process, who knew much less about the final step • Guardian: 24 interviewees in film taken from pool of 100
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:50:10 GMTHigh 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 GMTArab parliamentarian Abu Shehadeh to withdraw election bid on Supreme Court recommendation
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit said the justices unanimously agreed that Abu Shehadeh’s statements were “painful, outrageous and repugnant,” but added that they differed on the legal outcome.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:43:40 GMTNetanyahu 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."