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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…

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Omani Pilot Interrogated Over Hijacking Attempt, Cites Gaza Revenge

An Omani pilot, Muhammad al-Hamami, attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight, citing revenge for Gaza as his motive. Interrogations in the UAE are ongoing, with Israeli security forc…

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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…

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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…

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Shin Bet Assists UAE in Probe of Flydubai Co-Pilot's Alleged Crash Plot

Israeli Shin Bet officials are assisting the UAE in investigating an Omani co-pilot accused of attempting to crash a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, r…

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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…

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Herzog Warns of Iranian Nuclear Threat, Cites 'Empire of Evil'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned in a Fox News interview that Iran is an "empire of evil" threatening the free world and must not obtain nuclear weapons. He also discussed th…

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Iran Claims Strait Control Amid Economic Woes and Rising Tensions

Iran claims full control of the Strait of Hormuz while its currency collapses and oil exports face severe restrictions. The nation has set seven conditions for reopening the strai…

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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…

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Eisenkot Claims Netanyahu Received Arab Warnings Before Oct. 7; Gallant Details Hostage Deal Collapse

Gadi Eisenkot stated Prime Minister Netanyahu received Arab warnings before October 7th and criticized his handling of intelligence. Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant detailed…

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Flydubai Pilot Planned Attack on Israel Flight Before Joining Airline

Investigators are probing whether a Flydubai second pilot, identified as Hamam al-Hamami, planned an attack on a flight to Israel before joining the airline. He allegedly assaulte…

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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…

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Biden Envoy Denies U.S. Received Hamas Attack Warnings

Brett McGurk, a senior advisor to President Biden, stated that the U.S. received no prior warnings about the October 7 Hamas attack. He confirmed this after checking with regional…

Security13h 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…

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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…

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Arkia Faces Passenger Outrage Over Dubai Rescue Flight Luggage Fees

Arkia Airlines is facing passenger anger over fees charged for luggage on Dubai rescue flights, as bags were sent separately on cargo planes funded by the government. Passengers a…

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Israeli Aviation Security Head Took Payments From Flydubai

Dvir Rubinstein, head of Israel's Aviation Security Operational Center, has been receiving payments from Flydubai for consulting while also overseeing foreign airline security for…

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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…

General15h ago·2 outlets

Journalist Slams Colleague for 'Foot Massage' Interview with Minister

Journalist Haim Levinson accused colleague Ayelet Hasson of giving an "embarrassing" interview to Transportation Minister Miri Regev, calling it a "foot massage" that avoided toug…

Security16h ago

Security Scandal Erupts After Flydubai Flight Incident

Israel's aviation security is under scrutiny after a Flydubai flight's co-pilot, previously flagged for extremism, was allowed to fly despite UAE authorities providing passenger a…

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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…

Politics17h 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…

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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…

Economy19h ago

US Midterms Near, Global Economy Hangs in Balance

As US midterm elections approach, the global economy faces uncertainty influenced by historical market trends, geopolitical tensions with Iran, and potential trade disputes involv…

Security19h ago

Israel-UAE Flights Resume Monday Following Security Accord

Israeli flights to and from Dubai will resume on Monday after Israel and the UAE reached an agreement on security measures, including the installation of baggage scanners demanded…

Sports19h ago

EuroLeague Expansion May Grant Permanent Spot to Second Israeli Team

The EuroLeague is considering expanding to 42 teams by 2027-2028, potentially adding a second permanent Israeli team from Hapoel Tel Aviv or Hapoel Jerusalem. Three new permanent…

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Flydubai Expansion and Lax Screening Allowed Radicalized Pilot Access to Aircraft

A Wall Street Journal investigation found that lax screening by Flydubai and failures in Israel and Oman allowed a radicalized pilot, Hamam Mohamad Al-Hamami, to gain access to an…

Security19h ago

Omani Pilot Planned Previous Attack on Tel Aviv Flight, Report Says

An Omani pilot reportedly planned an attack on a previous flight to Tel Aviv before attempting to crash a Flydubai plane. Investigations are ongoing, and Israel's Prime Minister h…

Security22h ago

Journalist Ben Caspit Slams Allies of Netanyahu Over Warning Call Spin

Journalist Ben Caspit accused pro-Netanyahu media figures of attempting to spin a reported warning call from the UAE ruler. Caspit insisted the warning call to Prime Minister Neta…

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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…

Politics1d ago5

Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Brazil Election, Second Round Likely

Flavio Bolsonaro is leading incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's first round of presidential elections, with a second round expected on October 25th. The elec…

Security1d ago

Author Refutes Flydubai Attack Conspiracy Theories, Cites Divine Intervention

Joel C. Rosenberg refuted conspiracy theories labeling the flydubai terror attack as an Israeli false flag, asserting it was the act of a lone radicalized Omani pilot. He highligh…

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Israel Security Agency Halts UAE Flights Over Luggage Screening Concerns

The Shin Bet's "Ofek" unit has halted landing permits for UAE flights to Israel due to disagreements over luggage screening. This has created uncertainty for planned evacuation fl…

Security1d ago

Shin Bet Warned of Aviation Flaws, Minister Regev Ignored Warnings

The Shin Bet repeatedly warned Israel's Minister of Transport about inadequate checks on leased flights, but their recommendations were ignored. These warnings came before an inci…

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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…

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Conspiracy Theories Claim Israel Staged Flydubai Attack

Conspiracy theories falsely claimed Israel staged a Flydubai flight attack on September 30, 2026, linking it to Netanyahu and the Mossad. Independent evidence, including UAE autho…

Politics1d ago5·2 outlets

Brazil Election: Lula Dominates Ramallah Vote, Bolsonaro Leads in Tel Aviv

Brazil held its first round of presidential elections with a close race between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. Overseas results showed Lula winning overwhelmingly…

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…

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Israeli Party Faces Internal Divisions Over Palestinian Statehood

Ofer Winter's "Am Israel" party is embroiled in controversy after senior candidate Pler Hassan Nahum was revealed to have previously supported a two-state solution, contradicting…

Security1d ago

Biden Considered 'Draconian Measures' Against Israel After Aid Worker Deaths

Former U.S. advisor Brett McGurk revealed that the Biden administration considered significant punitive actions against Israel in April 2024 after the World Central Kitchen strike…

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New Poll Shows Eisenkot Party Leading, Winter's Party Misses Threshold

A new Kan News poll indicates Gadi Eisenkot's party leading with 23 mandates, while Ofer Winter's Am Israel party fails to pass the electoral threshold. The poll also revealed pub…

Security1d ago

Netanyahu Criticized for New Aviation Security Review

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to order a new review of foreign aviation security is facing criticism for being delayed, as a comprehensive classified report on the…

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…

Security1d ago

Hijacker Told UAE Investigators He Sought Job on Flights to Tel Aviv

A Flydubai co-pilot, Homaam Al-Hamami, confessed during interrogation in the UAE that he sought employment on flights to Tel Aviv. The incident has prompted an Israeli investigati…

Security1d ago·2 outlets

Journalist Claims New Evidence of Pre-War Warning to Netanyahu

Journalist Shlomi Eldar claims to have verified information about a pre-attack warning from UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eldar al…

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Copilot's Terror Plot: Fly Plane Into Tel Aviv Skyscraper, Israeli Passengers Foiled Attack

A flydubai copilot, Hamam al-Hammami, allegedly attempted to hijack a flight and crash it into a Tel Aviv skyscraper, but Israeli passengers intervened, forcing an emergency landi…