Sami Abu Shehadeh — Israel news coverage in English

Accused Flydubai Hijacker Trained as Pilot in Britain and New Zealand

An Omani pilot accused of attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight to Israel trained in Britain and New Zealand, according to reports. Hamam al-Hammami, 29, is accused of attacking…

Security4h ago7

Israel Marks 3 Years Since Oct. 7 Massacre at UN

Israel's UN mission hosted an event marking three years since the October 7th massacre, with survivors Eliya Cohen and Ziv Avraham sharing their stories. Ambassador Dani Dayan emp…

Security7h ago

Northern District Judge Investigated for Sex Offenses Against Court Employee

A judge from a Northern District Court in Israel is under investigation for alleged serious sex offenses against a court employee, reportedly abusing his authority. The judge has…

Politics7h ago

Netanyahu and Smotrich's Settlement Policy Outperforms Lieberman's Plan

Israel's current policy under Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Smotrich focuses on expanding settlements and infrastructure in the West Bank, altering the ground reality with…

Sports7h ago

Israel's U21 Squad Faces Generational Shift After Euro Qualifiers Exit

Israel's U21 football team drew 1-1 with Norway, exiting the Euro 2027 qualifiers and triggering a significant generational shift. Players born in 2004 and 2005 are now aging out…

Sports7h ago·3 outlets

Israel's Youth Soccer Team Faces Generational Shift After Euro Qualifiers Exit

Israel's U21 soccer team was eliminated from Euro 2027 qualifiers after a 1-1 draw with Norway. This exit triggers a generational change, with players born in 2004 and 2005 becomi…

Politics8h ago

Arab Community Rallies to Boost Voter Turnout in Upcoming Elections

Civil society groups are working to increase Arab voter turnout in upcoming elections, deeming the period crucial for their political future. Social activist Khulud Abu Ahmed high…

Security8h ago

Israel-UAE Flights Canceled Amid Security Concerns After Fly Dubai Incident

Israeli airlines Israir and El Al had their flights from Dubai canceled today due to revoked landing slots from the UAE. The incident has raised security concerns, leading to inve…

Security8h ago·2 outlets

Israeli Airlines Cancel Flights From Dubai Amid Security Concerns

Israeli airlines Israir and El Al canceled their scheduled repatriation flights from Dubai on Tuesday after their landing and takeoff slots were revoked by Dubai authorities. Mini…

Security8h ago

Over 625 Digital Violations Against Palestinian Content Reported in September

The Sada Social Center reported over 625 digital violations against Palestinian content in September 2026, including user-to-user abuse and platform restrictions. Facebook, Instag…

Security8h ago

Efforts Underway to Resume Flydubai Flights to Israel Amid Security Concerns

Efforts are underway to resume Flydubai flights to Israel, with a meeting between Israeli security agencies and Emirati officials scheduled for next week. Transportation Minister…

World9h ago·1 outlets

Man Recounts Trauma of Wife's Murder on Oct. 7 and Ongoing Grief

Hamid Abu Arar is still deeply affected three years after his pregnant wife, Fatma, was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. He and his infant son Elias were also inju…

Politics9h ago

Palestinian Citizens of Israel Face Complex Political Choices Beyond Elections

Palestinian citizens of Israel are navigating a complex political environment, with many seeking to oust the current government through upcoming elections, though without full fai…

Politics9h ago

Israeli High Schoolers Reject Netanyahu in Mock Election

In a mock election among Givatayim high school seniors, the opposition bloc decisively defeated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. The "Be'ahad" party won the studen…

Security9h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Cyprus as New EuroLeague Home Amid Security Concerns

Maccabi Tel Aviv is considering relocating its EuroLeague home games to Cyprus, specifically the Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, due to security concerns in Israel. The arena…

Security9h ago·3 outlets

1,240 Foreign Air Crew Entered Israel From Hostile Nations Last Year

Approximately 1,240 aircrew members from countries without diplomatic relations with Israel, including Syria, Oman, and Lebanon, entered the country in the past year. The revelati…

Security10h ago

Motorcyclist Dies in Fatal Accident in Daburiya

A young man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Daburiya on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services found him unconscious with critical head injuries and pronounced him dead at t…

Politics11h ago

Global Indifference to Gaza's Future Fuels Antisemitism, Author Argues

Publicist Ira Kogan argues that the unresolved situation in Gaza, coupled with insufficient international aid and a shift in Western protests from pro-Palestinian to anti-Zionist…

Security11h ago

Israel Demands Security Chiefs Attend Dubai Talks for Flight Resumption

Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev has conditioned her attendance at a Dubai meeting on the participation of the Shin Bet chief and other security officials to resolve fl…

Politics11h ago·2 outlets

Israel's Finance Minister Petitions High Court Over E1 Construction Halt

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich petitioned Israel's High Court of Justice against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's order to halt tenders for over 1,200 housing units in the…

General11h ago

Mediation Center in Shfaram Addresses Activities and Group Training

Aida Abu Naya, director of the Mediation Center in Shfaram, detailed the center's latest activities and group training programs on Hala TV. The discussion covered the center's rol…

Security11h ago

Arab Media Coverage of Oct. 7 Anniversary Focuses on Gaza Devastation, Downplays Hamas Atrocities

Three years after the October 7 Hamas invasion, Arab media coverage has predominantly focused on the devastation in Gaza, often omitting or downplaying the Israeli civilian casual…

Culture12h ago

Reality Star Avivvit Bar Zohar Defends Business Acumen Amidst Public Scrutiny

Israeli businesswoman and reality star Avivvit Bar Zohar is pushing back against public and media perceptions that label her only as a social media influencer. She highlighted her…

Security12h ago·2 outlets

FlyDubai Captain Suffers Severe Head Injury, Vision Loss After Attack

FlyDubai Captain Smith Machhar suffered a depressed skull fracture, temporary vision loss, and partial memory loss after an attack by his co-pilot on a flight to Tel Aviv. He info…

Security13h ago

Young Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash Near Ein Mahil

A 20-year-old man, Mohammed Ali Fawaz Azayzeh from Daburiya, died Tuesday afternoon after his motorcycle crashed with a private car near Ein Mahil. Emergency services pronounced h…

Politics13h ago

Israeli Broadcaster Calls on Bereaved Families to Apologize to Netanyahu

Israeli media personality Yinon Magal called on relatives of October 7th victims and former hostages to apologize to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Magal criticized authors of…

Security14h ago

Two Syrian Detainees Recount Abuse in Israeli Prisons

Two Syrian men, Wadi Bakr and Bishar Al-Qassem, described their prolonged detention and alleged abuse in Israeli prisons, including Sde Teyman, Ofer, and Megiddo. They were arrest…

Politics14h ago

Former Khan Yunis Mayor Acknowledges Deep Jewish Connection to Land

Dr. Faiz Abu Shamala, former mayor of Khan Yunis, stated that Jews have an unbreakable, deep historical and present connection to the land, believing it to be a divine gift. He as…

Politics14h ago

New Druze Village Approved Between Shfaram and Kabul

A new Druze village, planned for 600 dunams with about 1,000 housing units, has received final approval between Shfaram and Kabul. Lawyer Samer Ali stated the project is on state…

Economy14h ago·2 outlets

Ashdod Star Complex Expansion Approved, Adding 1,850 Housing Units

The Southern District Planning Committee approved a plan to expand the Star Ashdod complex, adding 1,850 housing units, commercial, and employment spaces. The project, led by Ari…

Security14h ago5

Former Prisoner Released After Two Years in Israel's Negev Prison

Abdul Rahman Abu Raad, 21, from Umm al-Fahm, was released from Negev Prison on Tuesday after two years of detention. His return to his family and community highlights the ongoing…

Security14h ago·1 outlets

Sheep Poisoned in West Bank Pasture; Rescue Group Calls it 'Terror Attack'

Sheep were poisoned in grazing lands near Khirbet Abu Falah in the West Bank. A rescue organization called the incident a "poisoning terror attack" and released difficult-to-view…

Politics14h ago

Joint List Launches Hebrew Campaign, Appeals to Democratic Jews

The Joint List launched its Hebrew-language campaign, focusing on the disqualification of Sami Abu Shahadeh and appealing to democratic Jewish voters. The list outlined its platfo…

Security14h ago·4 outlets

Israel Prepared to Shoot Down Hijacked FlyDubai Jet

Israel was prepared to shoot down a hijacked FlyDubai flight FZ1073 on September 30 if it had continued towards Israeli airspace, according to CBS News. The co-pilot, Hamam al-Ham…

Security15h ago

Israel Faces Consequences for Treatment of Palestinian Detainees

Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody are subject to state control over all aspects of their lives, leading to accusations of systemic abuse, denial of medical care, and violen…

Security15h ago5

Senior Criminal Itzik Bar Mocha and Son Critically Injured in Jerusalem Bombing

Senior criminal Itzik Bar Mocha and his 13-year-old son were critically injured in a bomb attack in Jerusalem. Bar Mocha, a former leader of the "Jerusalem Crime Family," has a lo…

Security15h ago·2 outlets

Israel Prepared to Down Hijacked Jet, Report Says

Israel was prepared to shoot down flydubai Flight 1073 on September 30, 2026, after copilot Hamam al-Hammami attacked the captain and attempted to hijack the plane. Fighter jets w…

World16h ago·4 outlets

Israel to Complete Repatriation Flights from Dubai by Thursday

Israel's operation to repatriate its citizens from Dubai will conclude by Thursday, October 8. Over 7,400 passengers have returned via flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Security16h ago·2 outlets

Netanya Court Halts Demolition Orders for Abu Ali Family Home in Qalansawe

A Netanya court has temporarily halted demolition orders for a family home in Qalansawe following a legal challenge and amid local protests. Lawyers argue the move is politically…

Security16h ago·4 outlets

Jericho Man Charged with Years of Abuse Against Pregnant Wife

A man from Jericho faces charges for allegedly abusing his pregnant wife for years, including physical assault, choking, and threats. The indictment details nine incidents of abus…

Security16h ago

Sinwar's Pre-Oct 7 Gaza Warning and Netanyahu's Strategy Under Scrutiny

Palestinian politician Soufian Abu Zayed claims Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar warned of an "earthquake" before October 7, a message he delivered to Israeli security services. Abu Zaye…

Politics16h ago

Arab Journalist Warns of Rising Racism Against Arab Citizens

Journalist and writer Samir Abu Al-Hija stated on Hala TV that racist incidents against Arab citizens in Israel have recently increased. He discussed this as a growing negative so…

Politics16h ago

Qalansawe Homeowners Face Demolition Amid Legal Battles

Lawyer Ahmad Ghazawi, head of the Popular Committee in Qalansawe, addressed the ongoing threat of home demolitions in the city following a temporary halt to one order. The committ…

Politics16h ago

Regional Center for Gifted and Talented Opens in Kafr Yasif-Sami

A new regional center for gifted and talented students opened in Kafr Yasif-Sami on Monday, attended by Minister of Education Yoav Kisch and Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muwaffak…

Security16h ago

Eisenkot: Netanyahu Received Arab Warnings Before October 7

Gadi Eisenkot, head of Yesh Atid, claims Prime Minister Netanyahu received multiple Arab warnings before October 7th, which were not acted upon. Eisenkot also criticized the gover…

Health17h ago

Clalit Northern District Urges Women to Undergo Pap Smear Tests

Clalit Health Services' Northern District is promoting cervical cancer screenings (Pap smears) and HPV vaccinations. A gynecologist stressed the importance of early detection, not…

Economy17h ago·3 outlets

Flydubai Flight Cancellations Cause Airfare Crisis in Israel

Flydubai's suspension of flights to Israel, following an attempted terror attack, has caused a severe airfare crisis. Ticket prices have more than quadrupled for some Asian destin…

Security17h ago

Israeli Forces Convert Palestinian Homes into Military Barracks

Israeli forces converted five Palestinian homes in Nablus, Hebron, and Jenin into military barracks after raiding and forcing residents out. The Wall and Settlement Resistance Com…