President Isaac Herzog says he will recommend Israel’s top civilian bravery award for four Israelis who acted during the dramatic Dubai-to-Israel flight. Three subdued the attacker and helped stabilize the plane.
The Mossad is leading the investigation into an extraordinary incident on a flight from Dubai, while the Shin Bet will question passengers when they return to Israel. Authorities are also examining whether this was an attempted terror attack, as security procedures for the airline's flights at Ben-Gurion Airport have been tightened.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir postponed his trip to the United States following a situation assessment and amid heightened military alert. In the background: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warning that "our enemies will try to attack us" ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.
A passenger on a Flydubai flight recounts the terrifying moments after a distress signal and an incident in the cockpit. Her mother described screams, passengers stepping in, and the minutes when they were convinced the plane was about to crash.
After days of concern and intensive efforts with Ethiopian officials, the Israelis were evacuated from the danger zone by two helicopters and brought to safety. They are expected to return to Israel within the next day and reunite with their families.
According to CNN, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented Mohammed bin Zayed with intelligence on renewed progress in Iran’s nuclear program and construction work at the "Mount Pickaxe" site. A senior Saudi security official also attended the meeting.
American forces are expected to leave their final bases in Iraq by Wednesday, under a 2024 agreement. Iran and allied militias are celebrating, while security officials warn of a stronger ISIS and deeper Iranian influence.
A Russian jet-powered drone struck the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, setting the upper floors on fire and forcing employees to escape through windows. At least two people were killed and six others were injured in the attack.
Saddam Haftar’s plane landed in Abu Dhabi about 20 minutes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s. An Italian report says the two held a secret meeting, against the backdrop of Haftar’s efforts to build ties in Israel and the United States.
Izz al-Din Bikh, Hamas’s Northern Gaza Brigade commander, was killed after evading previous targeting attempts. According to newly released details, he planned kidnappings and recruited and trained new operatives for the organization.
About 40 Israeli travelers have been stranded for days in the fighting zones of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, amid clashes between government forces and rebels. Roads have been blocked and regional flights suspended, while supplies of medication are running low.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry is warning travelers about lengthy and "intrusive" customs inspections in the Netherlands, following a ban on products from Judea and Samaria, eastern Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. The ministry says the government has "taken responsive measures."
Spain’s diplomatic representative in Israel was summoned for a reprimand following Youth Minister Sira Rego’s remarks supporting a Palestinian state "from the river to the sea." The Foreign Ministry sharply criticized the Spanish government’s policies.
A day after five suspects were arrested near RAF Fairford, British investigators are examining possible direct Iranian involvement. An emergency call from a local farmer led to the arrests and raised alert levels at American bases across the U.K.
The IDF released footage from central Gaza showing a child carrying weapons into a civilian home. The military says a terrorist used the child as a human shield in an effort to prevent the weapons transfer from being stopped.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the IDF to impose a general closure on Judea and Samaria throughout Sukkot and Chol Hamoed, restricting the entry of Palestinian workers. The IDF is bolstering forces and raising its alert level across all sectors.
Palestinian media reported that Saher Saqr, who drove the motorcycle on which Noa Argamani was kidnapped on October 7, was killed in a strike in Nuseirat. Argamani was rescued in June 2024 in Operation Arnon after eight months in captivity.
Dozens of Israelis are stranded in the Himalayan village of Samagaun after landslides blocked roads and bridges in the area. The village has no electricity; rescue efforts are ongoing, and Nepal has reported six deaths and five missing people due to the severe weather.
A Telegraph investigation found that 53 people listed by the BBC as journalists killed in the war were linked to terrorist organizations, with some allegedly taking part in the October 7 massacre. The British broadcaster says it will review the list.
Several men were arrested on suspicion of offenses under explosives laws near RAF Fairford, a base used by U.S. forces that hosts American heavy bombers.
