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Author Questions Timing of Warnings Ahead of October 7th

Columnist Zalman Shoval questions the timing of alleged warnings about the October 7th attacks, suggesting they were strategically released on the eve of elections after three yea…

Security3h ago·5 outlets

Shin Bet Agents Join UAE Interrogation of Flydubai Terror Plotter

Shin Bet agents are assisting in the interrogation of Hamam al-Hammami, the flydubai copilot who attempted a terror attack. Al-Hammami reportedly confessed to planning to crash th…

Security6h ago·2 outlets

Flydubai Attack Exposes Gaps in Israeli Aviation Security Oversight

Following an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, Israeli investigators are examining the suspect's potential lone actions while U.S. President Trump suggests Ira…

Security7h ago2·2 outlets

US President Trump Links Iran to Dubai Flight Incident; Transport Ministry Official Under Scrutiny

U.S. President Donald Trump believes Iran is responsible for the Fly Dubai hijacking attempt, while Israeli authorities suspect the hijacker acted alone. The incident has also rev…

Culture8h ago

Lessons from Recent Events Emphasize Faith, Unity, and Resourcefulness

An opinion piece urges readers to find deeper meaning and lessons in recent events, including a plane rescue and a symbolic ambulance dedication, emphasizing faith, unity, and res…

Security8h ago·4 outlets

Israel's Shin Bet Joins UAE Probe Into FlyDubai Pilot's Attack Attempt

Israel's Shin Bet is assisting the UAE in investigating a FlyDubai pilot's attempted hijacking of a flight to Israel. The pilot, Hammam al-Hammami, attacked the captain and is sus…

Security9h ago2·6 outlets

Suspect in Flydubai Hijacking Attempt Claims Revenge for Gaza

A pilot suspected of attempting to crash a Flydubai plane into Israel has confessed to investigators that he acted in revenge for Gaza and wished to die as a martyr. The investiga…

Security9h ago·8 outlets

Omani Pilot Who Attempted Attack to Be Questioned by Shin Bet

Shin Bet investigators are traveling to the UAE to question an Omani pilot suspected of attempting a terror attack motivated by revenge. The pilot reportedly considered a second t…

Security9h ago·3 outlets

Shin Bet Investigates Omani Co-Pilot in Dubai Flight Attack

Shin Bet agents are in Dubai investigating an Omani co-pilot who attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight to Israel and crash it at Ben Gurion Airport. The co-pilot had gathered inte…

Security9h ago·7 outlets

Student Recounts Disabling Hijacker on Flydubai Flight

A medical student on a Flydubai flight recounted how he subdued a terrorist co-pilot. An investigation confirmed other pilots did not cooperate, while data revealed many Omani cit…

Security9h ago4

Passenger Restrained Hijacker on Flydubai Flight Amidst Security Lapses

A medical student restrained a hijacker on a Flydubai flight, exposing security failures in Israel's Ministry of Transport and intelligence sharing. Investigations are ongoing int…

Security9h ago·4 outlets

Omani Pilot Admits Gaza Conflict Motivated Attempted Flydubai Plane Crash

An Omani pilot confessed that the conflict in Gaza motivated his attempt to crash a Flydubai plane in Israel. Investigators are examining his phone and past travel to hostile nati…

Security9h ago

Israel Protects West, Free World, President Herzog States

Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that Israel's military actions are protecting the West and the free world. In a Fox News interview, he discussed the Iran threat, an investig…

Security10h ago·8 outlets

Israeli Aviation Security Official Accused of Conflict of Interest

Dvir Rubinstein, head of aviation security regulation for flights to Israel, is accused of a conflict of interest for providing paid training to foreign airlines through his priva…

Security10h ago

US Grants Israel Green Light for Operations Over Iraq

The United States has reportedly given Israel explicit permission to operate its air force in Iraqi airspace for targeted strikes against Iran-aligned militias. The U.S. will also…

Security10h ago

Libyan General's Son Attended Secret Summit with Netanyahu

Saddam Haftar, son of eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar, attended a secret summit in Abu Dhabi where he was in the same room as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Th…

Security11h ago

Israel's President Herzog Recalls Congress Speech Ahead of October 7th

President Isaac Herzog recalled his pre-October 7th warning about terrorism in a Fox News interview, discussed the Flydubai incident investigation, and reiterated concerns about I…

Security11h ago

Omani Co-Pilot Planned 9/11-Style Attack on Israel, Report Says

An Omani co-pilot planned a 9/11-style attack on Israel, intending to crash a Flydubai flight into Ben Gurion Airport or Tel Aviv skyscrapers. Security lapses allowed the suspect…

Security14h ago

UAE Ambassador and Israeli Transport Minister Discuss Aviation Security and Flights

The UAE Ambassador to Israel, Mohamed Al Khaja, met with Transport Minister Miri Regev to discuss aviation security and increased flight frequency. The talks followed an incident…

Security14h ago·10 outlets

Flydubai Co-Pilot May Face Death Penalty in UAE for Alleged Israel Attack Plot

A flydubai co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, is under investigation in the UAE for allegedly attempting to hijack a flight to Israel and could face the death penalty. Authorities are tr…

Politics14h ago

Israeli Parties Embrace AI for Election Campaigns

Israeli political parties are using AI for a wide array of campaign activities, from creating holiday greetings to producing viral videos. While deepfakes are a concern, most AI a…

Security14h ago

Beyond Warnings: Failures Preceding October 7th Examined

An analysis of the failures leading up to October 7th reveals systemic issues beyond direct warnings, including a reliance on the assumption that Hamas was deterred and a flawed i…

Security15h ago

Hamas Planned European Attacks for October 7 Anniversary, Investigation Reveals

An investigation by Der Spiegel and Der Standard revealed a Hamas plot to carry out terrorist attacks in Europe targeting Jewish sites on the second anniversary of the October 7 m…

Security15h ago

Commentator Calls for Transportation Minister's Dismissal Over Flight Security Lapse

Commentator Eliraz Sade urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to fire Transportation Minister Miri Regev following a security incident on a Flydubai flight. Regev denies her ministry's r…

Security15h ago·3 outlets

New Zealand Police Investigate FlyDubai Pilot's Past Amid Hijacking Attempt Probe

New Zealand police are investigating the past of a second pilot involved in a FlyDubai flight hijacking attempt, examining his time in the country. The pilot, Hammam al-Hammami, i…

Security15h ago

US Tightens Economic Grip on Iran Through Sanctions and Blockades

The U.S. is implementing a strategy of "economic isolation" against Iran, imposing sanctions on entities involved in evading oil sanctions, maintaining a naval blockade, and targe…

Politics16h ago

Mohammed Dahlan Positioned to Influence Gaza's Post-Hamas Future

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called for elections on November 28, potentially reshaping Gaza's political future. Mohammad Dahlan, a former Fatah leader in exi…

Security17h ago·2 outlets

UAE-Israel Ties May Strengthen Following Flydubai Incident

Following an axe attack aboard a flydubai flight bound for Israel, UAE Ambassador to Israel Mohamed Al-Khaja met with Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev to discuss strengt…

Politics18h ago

Somali President Rules Out Recognizing Israel

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared that his nation will never recognize Israel and expects Israel to leave disputed territories. He also praised Turkey as a crucial a…

Security19h ago2·2 outlets

Flydubai Pilot With Radical Views Nearly Piloted Flight to Israel

A Flydubai pilot with a history of radicalization and extremist online activity was allowed to pilot a plane bound for Israel due to significant security and background check fail…

Security20h ago·3 outlets

Failures Allowed Alleged Terrorist Pilot to Fly to Israel

Investigations reveal multiple security failures allowed a co-pilot with a history of extremist behavior and warning signs to fly a Flydubai plane to Israel. These failures includ…

World21h ago

Thousands of Israelis Stranded Abroad as Flights Canceled

Thousands of Israelis are stranded in East Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan due to canceled Flydubai flights. Alternative travel options are extremely expensive…

Security23h ago

Singer Kobi Oz Criticizes Government Over Flydubai Incident

Israeli singer Kobi Oz criticized the government's response to a Flydubai flight security incident, calling it "negligent." The co-pilot confessed to attempting to crash the plane…

Security1d ago

Israel Demands Accountability After Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

Israel is investigating security failures after a flydubai flight hijacking attempt was thwarted by passengers and crew. Authorities are grappling with accountability as agencies…

Security1d ago2·4 outlets

UAE Shared FlyDubai Crew Data With Israel Before Flight, AP Reports

The UAE shared FlyDubai flight crew data with Israel before a September 30 flight, but no alarms were raised despite the co-pilot later attacking the captain. Investigations are o…

Security1d ago

Netanyahu's Inner Circle Faces Legal and Ethical Scrutiny

An in-depth report details the extensive legal and ethical challenges faced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's inner circle. Numerous advisors and officials have been investig…

Security1d ago

Israeli Opposition Leaders Demand Minister's Ouster After Flydubai Attack

Israeli opposition leaders are demanding the dismissal of Transportation Minister Miri Regev following an attempted terror attack on a flydubai flight, citing security failures in…

Security1d ago·6 outlets

Heightened Security Alert Issued for Israel and Jewish Communities Worldwide After Flydubai Incident

Israel and Jewish communities worldwide are on heightened security alert after an alleged attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight by its co-pilot, who reportedly intended to cras…

Security1d ago·2 outlets

Israel Orders Security Review After Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a sweeping review of Israel's aviation security protocols after a Flydubai hijacking attempt exposed systemic failures. The investiga…

World1d ago

Israel, UAE Discuss Increasing Flights Amid Bilateral Cooperation Talks

Israel's Minister of Transport, Miri Regev, met with the UAE Ambassador to Israel to discuss increasing flights and expanding air transport cooperation. They also prepared for pot…

Security1d ago

Israel-UAE Rescue Flights from Dubai to Continue Amidst Uncertainty

Rescue flights from Dubai to Israel will continue until at least Thursday, with passengers limited to hand luggage and checked bags sent separately. A final decision on extending…

Security1d ago

UAE Shared Passenger, Crew Details With Israel Before Dubai Flight Incident

Regional officials told the AP that the UAE provided Israel with passenger and crew details, including nationalities, for a Flydubai flight prior to an attempted hijacking. Israel…

Security1d ago·7 outlets

Flights From UAE Facing Uncertainty Over Landing Permits

Flights from the UAE to Israel are at risk due to a lack of landing permits, stemming from disagreements over baggage security screening between Israeli and Emirati officials.

World1d ago·2 outlets

Evacuation Flights From Dubai to Proceed as Scheduled

Hebrew media reported that passenger evacuation flights from Dubai will proceed as scheduled. Luggage from evacuated passengers will be sent separately and arrive in Israel a day…

Politics1d ago2

Another Senior Party Member Supports Palestinian Statehood

Flor Hassan-Nahoum, a senior candidate in the Am Israel Party, has expressed support for a Palestinian state, contradicting the party's official stance. This revelation follows si…

Security1d ago

Israeli Officials Evade Blame After Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

Israeli officials are deflecting blame for a security lapse that allowed a potentially dangerous pilot on a Flydubai flight, contrasting with passengers' heroism. The article crit…

Security1d ago

Arkia CEO Warns of Flight Disruptions Amid UAE Aviation Dispute

Arkia CEO Oz Berlowitz warned of potential flight cancellations to and from the UAE due to an ongoing aviation dispute. The Israeli government is subsidizing flights, but the UAE'…

Security1d ago

Pilot Data Submitted Late, Raising Security Concerns After Attack Attempt

A leaked document reveals that crucial pilot and aircrew data for foreign airlines is submitted too late for effective security checks, raising concerns after a recent attempted a…