Saturday, October 3
Seven stories that matter in Israel right now, each one compared across the newsrooms that covered it.
Tonight's brief centers on the thwarted Flydubai hijacking attempt and its widening international investigation, alongside developments in Gaza operations and a hostage survivor's harrowing testimony.
- 1Flydubai Co-Pilot's Extremist Past and Motives Under Investigation
i24_he reports that investigators are probing the extremist past of Flydubai co-pilot Al-Mami, who was previously suspended from his job and allegedly sought to crash the plane in Israel, with authorities examining possible ties to terror groups or Iran.
- 2Israeli Forces Target Sinwar's Successor in Gaza During Holiday
now14 reports Israeli forces reportedly targeted Ali al-Amawi, Yahya Sinwar's successor and a senior Hamas figure in Gaza, during the recent holiday, though the outcome of the strike remains unknown.
- 3Trump Praises Israeli Hero of Flydubai Hijacking Attempt
kikar reports that Donald Trump praised Israeli plumber Yeniv Hayun in a personal TikTok video for helping thwart the Flydubai hijacking attempt, with President Herzog also honoring Hayun and three other Israelis involved.
- 4Israeli Team Investigates Flydubai Attack Attempt in UAE
kikar reports an Israeli investigation team is in the UAE probing the attempted attack by Omani co-pilot Homaam Al-Hammami, revealing intelligence gaps despite a 2023 screening law, as the UAE officially labeled the incident terrorism and Netanyahu vowed retribution.
- 5Hostage Survivor Emily Damari Shares Graphic Photos From Gaza Hospital
now14 reports that hostage survivor Emily Damari released graphic photos from Shifa Hospital three years after her abduction, detailing severe medical neglect including an untreated leg wound, while expressing gratitude for her survival.
- 6Israeli Investigators Arrive in UAE to Probe Flydubai Co-Pilot Attack
channel13 reports Israeli investigators have joined a four-country probe into the Flydubai co-pilot attack, examining his past flights to Israel, with passengers who subdued him recounting that flight attendants allegedly asked for his release during the struggle.
- 7Ousted Netivei Ayalon Chairman Investigated for Corruption, Falsifying Resume
kan reports that ousted Netivei Ayalon chairman Idan David is under investigation for corruption and falsifying his resume following a complaint from the Government Companies Authority that led to his arrest and property searches, alongside a separate probe into three Border Police officers suspected of car theft and abuse of power.