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Israel’s Netanyahu meets passengers of diverted flydubai flight at Tel Aviv airport

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) meeting a man named Yaniv - said to be one of the passengers who broke into the  flydubai aircraft’s cockpit after the pilot was stabbed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) meeting a man named Yaniv - said to be one of the passengers who broke into the  flydubai aircraft’s cockpit after the pilot was stabbed.

Israel to ramp up pilot security checks after flydubai scare

Passengers from diverted flydubai flight FZ1073 arriving back in Israel on Sept 30. Israel said a co-pilot on the flight to Tel Aviv had stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the plane.
Passengers from diverted flydubai flight FZ1073 arriving back in Israel on Sept 30. Israel said a co-pilot on the flight to Tel Aviv had stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the plane.

Israel PM Netanyahu says pilot of rerouted flydubai flight tried to crash plane

Flydubai confirmed that flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced an in-flight incident and diverted safely to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.
Flydubai confirmed that flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced an in-flight incident and diverted safely to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.

Passengers overcame pilot who tried to crash flydubai flight, Israel says

Yaniv Hayun (left) - one of the men who helped incapacitate the attacker on a flydubai aircraft from the UAE to Israel - holding an Israeli flag as he returns to Israel on Sept 30.
Yaniv Hayun (left) - one of the men who helped incapacitate the attacker on a flydubai aircraft from the UAE to Israel - holding an Israeli flag as he returns to Israel on Sept 30.

US Senate blocks measure demanding report on rights violations in West Bank

Violence by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the territory has risen sharply in 2026.
Violence by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the territory has risen sharply in 2026.

Rival says Israel PM Netanyahu ‘fear-mongering’ over warning of pre-vote attack

Parliamentary opposition leader Yair Lapid said he was certain elections will take place on time and that “there is no reason to panic the public”.
Parliamentary opposition leader Yair Lapid said he was certain elections will take place on time and that “there is no reason to panic the public”.

Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, blocking family’s return home

Israeli settlers attacked the village early Sept 29, setting fire to two homes belonging to the Palestinian Tubasi family and several vehicles.
Israeli settlers attacked the village early Sept 29, setting fire to two homes belonging to the Palestinian Tubasi family and several vehicles.

Using old election playbook, Netanyahu projects image as Israel’s protector despite Hamas attack

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, on Sept 24.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, on Sept 24.

UAE president discussed bilateral relations with Israel’s Netanyahu

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (left) discussed bilateral relations during a visit on Sept 27 by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (left) discussed bilateral relations during a visit on Sept 27 by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Germany vows support for ICC as Trump escalates pressure on court

FILE PHOTO: People stand outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, September 22, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People stand outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, September 22, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo

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