Mike Huckabee meets Israel’s chief rabbis during Sukkot
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with Chief Rabbis David Yosef and Kalman Ber, reaffirming Washington's commitment to protecting Jewish heritage.
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Tragedy in Norway:
Tragedy in Norway: Israeli, 26, drowns during vacation with friends
The young man, a resident of the Jerusalem area who was vacationing with friends, fell from a watercraft during the trip and was missing for several hours before being found dead.
Satmar teacher faces deportation after tearing down Israeli flag
An Israeli teacher affiliated with the Satmar Hasidic movement is being held by US immigration authorities after his visa was revoked following a 2023 protest-related incident.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange makes history
Historic milestone on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: Palo Alto Networks surpasses NIS 1 trillion valuation.
Medical miracle at Hadassah:
Medical miracle: Groundbreaking brain surgery brings mother of four back to consciousness
A groundbreaking new procedure saved the life of a mother of four, who regained full consciousness, recognized her loved ones, and has begun a rehabilitation process.
Smoking near oxygen suspected in Bnei Brak nursing home fire
Investigators believe smoking near an oxygen system may have triggered a rapidly spreading fire that injured six elderly residents and prompted the evacuation of dozens more.
Captured Jewish journalist: This is how the Russians captured me
Evan Gershkovich said he immediately realized that it was a planned trap by Russia's security agency - while the source he was meeting disappeared.
IDF refutes Naza's claims:
IDF refutes Naza's claims: 'Distorted, misleading, unrealistic'
IDF fires back at controversial Gaza film, accusing filmmakers of distorting facts and misleading viewers about how targets are selected, strikes are approved, and civilian harm is assessed.
'You prevented a terrible disaster'
'You prevented a terrible disaster': President Herzog to honor heroes of Flydubai flight
President Isaac Herzog praises passengers who overpowered an attacker in the cockpit of a Flydubai flight, saying 'you put yourselves at risk to save others and prevented a terrible disaster.'
Joseph's Tomb:
Joseph's Tomb: Thanksgiving prayers for the Flydubai miracle
Thousands of Israelis gathered at Joseph's Tomb to thank God for the safe return of all those on the Flydubai plane.
Online storm:
Online storm: Outrageous coverage of Flydubai flight drama
Major media outlets around the world chose to describe the incident as a “brawl" and made embarrassing mistakes on air, sparking fierce criticism on social media.
Ben Shapiro:
Ben Shapiro: 'Media has failed in covering Flydubai incident'
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro says that media descriptions of the attempted hijacking are completely opposite of what actually happened.
Florida designates CAIR and Muslim Brotherhood as terror organizations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet designate CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood and more than 90 other groups as terrorist organizations.
Fox News poll:
Fox News poll: El-Sayed leads Rogers 50%-49% in Michigan Senate race
A new Fox News poll puts Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ahead of Republican Mike Rogers by one point among likely Michigan voters, 50%-49%.
Amid Houthi attacks
EU warns airlines to avoid parts of Saudi airspace amid Houthi attacks
Europe’s aviation safety agency warns airlines to avoid part of Saudi airspace as Houthi missile and drone attacks expand deeper into the kingdom.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Too early to say if Iran was behind Flydubai incident
Netanyahu praises the Israeli passenger who helped stop an attack on a Flydubai flight and says Israel is investigating possible Iranian involvement.
Police complaint filed
Police complaint filed | Death threats against Moshe Feiglin
The Zehut party files an urgent police complaint over an Arabic-language video calling for an ambush and physical attack against party chairman Moshe Feiglin.
UK PM:
UK PM: ‘Strong indications’ Iran involved in RAF Fairford terror investigation
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says there are “strong indications" Iran was involved a terror plot near RAF Fairford which led to the arrests of five men.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Passengers’ heroism prevented 'a 9/11 disaster'
Speaking to CNN, Netanyahu says the crew and passengers’ actions prevented “a 9/11 disaster" on the Flydubai flight: “We’ll know soon if Iran is involved."
Attempted Flydubai attack
Trump on attempted Flydubai terror attack: Copilot was perhaps a terrorist or whack-job
President Trump says he spoke with Netanyahu about the attempted Flydubai attack and praises Israeli passenger who tackled the suspected terrorist.
Attempted attack investigation
Attempted attack investigation | Suspicion: Terrorist planned to crash plane in Israel
Security officials are investigating whether the co-pilot intended to seize control of the Flydubai aircraft over Jordan and crash it in Israeli territory.
Following attempted attack:
Following attempted attack: Flydubai service to Israel suspended for six days
Airline suspends flights for six days after co-pilot attempts to crash plane full of Israelis.
Zvi Yehezkeli
Zvi Yehezkeli: State actor may be behind attempted Flydubai hijacking
i24NEWS Arab affairs analyst and former airline security guard says attempted hijacking required sophisticated planning, raises possibility Iran or its proxies were behind the incident.
‘Severe and unacceptable’:
‘Severe and totally unacceptable’: Herzog condemns Samaria violence
At the IDF’s Judea and Samaria Division headquarters, Herzog condemned recent violence, backed troops fighting terror, and called for arrests.
'We are a nation of lions’:
'We are a nation of lions’: Netanyahu meets passenger who saved the plane
At Ben Gurion Airport, Netanyahu embraced Yaniv, one of the Israeli passengers who subdued the rogue copilot and said he pulled the diving Flydubai plane back up.
15 years of experience
15 years of experience: This is the pilot who was stabbed in the cockpit
Captain Smit Machchhar, from India, joined flydubai four years ago and fought the terrorist for his life and the lives of the passengers in the cockpit.
'We won't forget or forgive'
'Won't forget or forgive:' Faces of October 7 victims displayed in heart of Times Square
Israeli Consulate in New York launches campaign displaying the faces of those murdered in the October 7 massacre. Consul General Ofir Akunis: We will not forget, and we will not forgive.
Watch
Watch: BBC calls Israeli airport 'Ben Gvir'
BBC presenter calls Israel's main international airport by name of National Security Minister instead of Ben Gurion.
Dramatic testimony:
Dramatic testimony: 'We tied him up with headphone cables'
Tzvika Manes, one of the passengers who subdued the pilot, recounts the critical moments: screams from the cockpit, a terrifying dive and a violent struggle.
Suspicion grows
Suspicion grows: Omani co-pilot may have tried to crash Israel-bound flight
Israeli officials await results of Saudi interrogation of Omani co-pilot suspected of stabbing pilot and attempting to crash Israel-bound Flydubai plane. Mossad chief coordinating investigation.
Zara pulls children’s Halloween costume after Nazi camp uniform backlash
Zara pulled a children’s Halloween costume after its striped design sparked comparisons to Nazi concentration camp uniforms.
Leading haredi rabbi blasts calls to boycott Knesset elections
Rabbi Dov Lando sharply condemns haredi voices urging election boycott, saying those promoting such a move act out of 'wickedness or stupidity.'
After three days
After three days: Israelis stranded in Ethiopia rescued
After three days of efforts, a group of Israelis stranded in Lalibela due to the security escalation was evacuated by helicopter.
Watch: Israelis rush towards cockpit as plane plummets
New footage shows Israeli passengers rushing toward cockpit of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight as the aircraft suddenly loses altitude.
End Of An Era:
End Of An Era: US completes military withdrawal from Iraq after 12 years
The US Central Command announced the withdrawal of forces and equipment from the Erbil base and the end of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq.
With blood on his face:
With blood on his face: Passenger records aftermath of Flydubai attack
Passenger on diverted flydubai flight records tense moments after the attacker was subdued, providing real-time updates and calling for help.
IDF Chief Zamir cancels US trip amid heightened security alert
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir will remain in Israel amid heightened readiness, canceling a planned US visit as the military monitors several potential threats.
Watch:
Watch: ''Od Avinu Chai' during emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
Passengers sing 'Od Avinu Chai' as flydubai plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Watch.
Despite ceasefire violations:
Despite ceasefire violations: Egyptian contractors enter Gaza to build ‘Green Rafah’
UAE-backed project to house tens of thousands of Gazans moves forward as Hamas ceasefire violations increase in frequency and intensity.
Israeli assessment:
Israeli assessment: Flydubai incident was a terror attack
Israeli officials say copilot of diverted flydubai flight suspected of repeatedly stabbing captain, trying to seize control of plane before passengers and crew intervened.
