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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…

Security4h ago

Police Officers Questioned Over Alleged Kidnapping and Assault of Eilat Man

Five police officers are under investigation for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting Yadin White, a member of the Hebrew Israelite community in Eilat. The officers were questioned…

Health5h ago·8 outlets

Health Ministry Warns Against Swimming at Three Sea of Galilee Beaches

Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a bathing warning for three Sea of Galilee beaches due to abnormal microbial findings in water tests. The public is advised to avoid swimmin…

Security5h 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…

Security5h ago

Israel Faces Security Scandal Over Foreign Pilots Flying to Ben Gurion

Israel is facing a security scandal after it was revealed that authorities do not track pilots from hostile nations flying into the country. The incident follows an attempt to cra…

Security6h ago

French Unrest Fuels Antisemitism, Prompts Aliyah Call

Amidst rising antisemitism and violence in France, Dr. Izhak Lax is urging European Jews to immigrate to Israel and calling on the Israeli government to prepare for their absorpti…

Security6h ago2

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…

Economy7h ago·4 outlets

Fidelity Sells $350 Million in NextVison Shares, Falls Below 5% Stake

Fidelity has sold a large stake in Israeli drone camera maker NextVision for approximately $350 million, reducing its ownership to below 5%. The sale attracted both Israeli and fo…

Security7h ago2·5 outlets

Flydubai Pilot Planned Attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Investigators Say

A Flydubai pilot, Hamam al-Hamami, is under investigation for allegedly attempting to crash his plane into Ben Gurion Airport as an act of revenge against Israel. Shin Bet agents…

Security7h ago

Iran Trains Women for Combat Amid Tensions with US and Israel

Iran is training women for combat roles against the US and Israel as part of the "Jan Fada" movement. The initiative has seen massive registration, with plans to expand units and…

Politics8h ago

Israeli Heritage Minister Demands Sovereignty Over Solomon's Pools

Israel's Minister of Heritage, Amichai Eliyahu, is urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to extend Israeli sovereignty and law to the Solomon's Pools site. The demand comes aft…

Politics8h ago·7 outlets

Transportation Ministry Reverses Stance on Official's Second Job

The Israeli Ministry of Transportation retracted its earlier defense of an official holding a second job, now stating he lacked the necessary permit and must stop working immediat…

Security8h ago·2 outlets

Israeli Transport Ministry Security Chief Accused of Unapproved Second Job

Israel's Ministry of Transport security chief, Evri Cohen, is under scrutiny for allegedly holding a second job since 2018 without proper authorization, despite claims of prior ap…

Politics8h ago

Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to TV Debate Ahead of Elections

Gadi Eisenkot has challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a televised debate with 22 days left until the elections. A dispute over a flight incident is also ongoing, with…

Economy8h ago

US Bond Yields Surge to 20-Year Highs, Prompting Investment Shifts

US government bond yields have surged to nearly 5.25%, a level not seen in two decades, driven by inflation fears, high debt, and reduced foreign holdings. While global yields are…

Security8h ago

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…

Security8h ago

Transport Ministry Security Unit Faces Staff Cuts and Budget Shortfalls

Israel's Ministry of Transport security department is reportedly facing staff reductions and budget denials, though the ministry denies these claims, calling them "fake news." A f…

Security8h ago4·2 outlets

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…

Security8h ago·3 outlets

Israeli Security Probes Dubai Flight Attack Plot in UAE

Israeli security agents are investigating a Flydubai co-pilot in the UAE for allegedly attempting to crash a plane carrying 174 Israelis. The co-pilot, Mhamad Al-Hamami, reportedl…

Security9h ago

National Security Council Under Scrutiny Amid Aviation Security Lapses

Following an attempted plane crash, Israel's National Security Council is being tasked with investigating aviation security failures concerning foreign airlines, despite prior kno…

Culture9h ago

Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Honored by Visiting Rabbis

Prominent Sephardic rabbis visited Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Ovadia Dahan to honor his work, especially the renovation and construction of local mikvahs. The event highlig…

Security9h ago

Israeli Transport Ministry Admits Security Chief Worked Abroad Without Permission

Israel's Ministry of Transport admitted that Avri Cohen, head of its Security, Cyber and Emergency Situations Directorate, worked for Israeli airlines abroad without required perm…

Security9h ago·7 outlets

Hundreds of Anti-Israel Protests Planned Globally for October 7 Anniversary

Over 260 pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests are planned in 37 countries around the world to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The Diaspora Affairs and Com…

Security9h ago2

IDF Soldiers Kill Suspect, Wound Another Near Syrian Border

IDF soldiers killed one suspect and wounded another in two separate incidents near the Syrian border within a 24-hour period. Both suspects were unarmed and came from within Syria.

Security9h 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…

Economy10h ago

Israel Considers 'Netflix Tax' on Foreign Digital Services

Israel's Ministry of Finance is proposing a "Netflix tax" to impose an 18% VAT on digital services purchased by individuals from foreign companies. This move aims to equalize tax…

Security10h ago

Israel Prepares to Block Foreign Activists During Olive Harvest Season

Israeli farmers and security officials met to plan for the upcoming olive harvest season, focusing on preventing foreign activists from entering Judea and Samaria to disrupt the h…

Security10h ago

National Insurance Institute Official Urges Finance Ministry Aid Amid Rising War Victim Payouts

Yirona Shalom, a senior official at Israel's National Insurance Institute, is urging the Ministry of Finance to increase funding due to a surge in payments for "Swords of Iron" wa…

Security10h ago

Maritime Security Gaps Raise Concerns for Ships Docking in Israel

Industry sources are warning of security gaps on ships docking in Israeli ports, potentially allowing threats like drones to enter the country. The Navy and intelligence agencies…

Politics10h ago·5 outlets

UK Threatens to Expel 27 Israeli Diplomats Over Consulate Closure

The UK has threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats from London if Israel proceeds with closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem. This follows Israel's decision, made by Fo…

Politics10h ago5·8 outlets

Pro-Israel Candidate Flavio Bolsonaro Surprises in Brazil's Presidential First Round

Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, unexpectedly led the first round of Brazil's presidential election, surpassing incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Si…

Security10h ago·2 outlets

Israel to Add 'Kidnapped' to Gravestones of Oct. 7 Victims

Israel's Ministry of Defense is considering adding the word "kidnapped" to the gravestones of victims from the October 7th attacks who were returned for burial. The move follows r…

Security10h ago·2 outlets

Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned Attack Before Joining Airline

An investigation into a Flydubai co-pilot who attacked the captain on a flight to Israel reveals he planned the hijacking before joining the airline. The co-pilot, identified as O…

Security10h ago·2 outlets

Court Orders Journalist Hadas Steif to Pay NIS 600,000 to Efi Naveh

A court has ordered journalist Hadas Steif and Galei Tzahal to pay NIS 600,000 to former Bar Association chairman Efi Naveh for invasion of privacy related to a phone hack. The st…

Politics10h ago·2 outlets

UK National Security Advisor Visits Israel to Prevent Consulate Closure

Britain's National Security Advisor visited Israel to prevent the closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, but no agreement was reached. The consulate is set to close o…

Economy10h ago

Taxation Hurdle Delays Tesla's Full Self-Driving Rollout in Israel

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system faces a taxation hurdle in Israel, delaying its full rollout despite Ministry of Transportation approval for testing. The Tax Authority's st…

Security11h ago·2 outlets

FlyDubai Incident Highlights Israel's Long-Standing Security Oversight Failures

A FlyDubai flight incident has exposed Israel's failure to address long-standing aviation security weaknesses, despite warnings from the State Comptroller over two years prior. Th…

Economy11h ago

New Free Shuttle Cuts Commute Time Significantly, But Lacks Connectivity

A new free shuttle service from Rishon Lezion to Tel Aviv significantly reduced travel time by 52 minutes compared to a private car in a test by Walla News. However, the service s…

General11h ago

Israel Shifts to Winter Time This Weekend

Israel will switch to winter time on the night of October 24-25, 2026, moving clocks back one hour at 2:00 AM. This change reflects the country's natural time zone and is schedule…

Security11h ago·7 outlets

Jerusalem Man Charged With Contacting Foreign Agent

Tarek Oweida, 53, of Jerusalem, has been indicted for allegedly maintaining contact for a year with a foreign agent who sought photographs of sensitive locations. Oweida did not c…

Politics11h ago

New Political Campaign Sparks Outrage With Anti-Semitic Tropes

The "Israel First" party, led by former Deputy Foreign Minister Sharen Haskel, launched a new campaign video depicting a Haredi character taking money from a wounded soldier, spar…

Culture11h ago

Shelter Stations in Beit Shemesh Get Colorful Makeover

Beit Shemesh is decorating its public shelter stations with graffiti art as part of an initiative to improve their appearance. Over 40 shelters have been installed in the city sin…

Security11h ago·1 outlets

Eisenkot Blames Lack of Investigation for Fly Dubai Incident

Yesh Atid party head Gadi Eisenkot criticized the Transportation Ministry and the government for failing to investigate past incidents, which he believes led to an attempted attac…

Health11h ago

Winter Dressing Guide for Infants: Key Recommendations

Israeli health guidelines recommend dressing infants in one more layer than adults, using multiple thin layers. Parents should check the baby's torso for temperature and avoid bul…

Security11h ago·4 outlets

Rabies Cases Confirmed in Israel, Health Ministry Issues Urgent Warning

Israel's Ministry of Health has confirmed two jackals tested positive for rabies, leading to an urgent public health warning. Two people exposed to an infected animal are receivin…

Security11h ago·6 outlets

Russian Court Sentences Israeli Animator to Over Four Years in Prison

An Israeli animator, Oleg Preys, creator of the "Masyanya" series, has been sentenced to over four years in prison by a Russian court on charges of inciting against state security…

Security11h ago

Suspect Arrested in Bat Yam Stabbing Incident

A minor foreign national was arrested in Bat Yam on suspicion of involvement in a stabbing incident where a young man was lightly injured. The suspect is expected to have his dete…

Security11h ago

State Comptroller Warned of Aviation Security Flaws Years Before Flydubai Incident

Israel's State Comptroller had warned of aviation security failures over two years before a near-catastrophe on a Flydubai flight, but the recommendations were not acted upon. The…