US pressed Israel to strike Iran alone, but IDF Chief blocked move The Americans believed an attack before the Israeli elections could benefit Netanyahu, while renewed US strikes before the midterms could hurt Trump. October 10, 2026
Navi Pillay, who accused Israel of genocide, wins Nobel Peace Prize 'The last thing I did is the delivery of the report on Gaza, naming what’s happening there as genocide,' Pillay said October 9, 2026
Iran executes protester hours after his wedding, refuses to release body Following the execution, authorities reportedly refused to release Sepahi’s body to his family for burial in his hometown. October 9, 2026
Hamas claims victory despite Israel’s control of 70% of Gaza Strip Hamas regards its ability to continue fighting the IDF after three years as proof that it has neither surrendered nor been defeated. October 9, 2026
Israel election could be postponed if Iran fighting resumes, IDF Chief reportedly says Israeli defense officials believe renewed fighting with Iran could begin within weeks, according to a report. October 9, 2026
Israel killed IRGC Navy commander over fears he could become IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi ultimately became the new IRGC chief and was viewed by Israeli officials as a less dominant figure. October 9, 2026
IDF officer killed, 3 wounded in southern Lebanon military vehicle accident Capt. Eliav Haim Tzaflamos, 21, from Haifa, was killed by the Humvee accident, three others were wounded. October 8, 2026
Israel assesses fighting with Iran could resume within weeks One scenario being examined would have Israel take the lead in a joint military operation. October 8, 2026
World leaders mark 3 years since Oct. 7 with tributes to victims, condemnations of Hamas The White House separately expressed solidarity with the victims and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to combating terrorism. October 7, 2026
75 retired military leaders and legal experts challenge genocide accusations against Israel Several signatories have conducted assessments of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, the letter said. October 7, 2026
Israel marks 3 years since Oct. 7 massacre with nationwide memorials, vigils and protests About 400 locations across Israel hosted events organized by municipalities, schools and organizations. October 7, 2026
Mamdani focuses Oct. 7 anniversary message on condemnation of Israel Mamdani ended his statement by denouncing what he called “occupation and apartheid” and opposing continued US arms shipments to Israel. October 7, 2026
Trump blames France unrest on mass migration, warns Islam seeks to ‘take over’ country More than a quarter of a million demonstrators took to the streets across France on Tuesday. October 6, 2026
Mamdani’s $30 million antisemitism initiative to fund anti-Israel groups The P.A.T.H organization, which is receiving funds, was led for more than a decade by anti-Israel activist Linda Sarsour. October 6, 2026
Former Nova security chief sues ex-Shin Bet head over alleged failure to warn before Oct. 7 massacre The lawsuit accuses Bar of negligence in his handling of intelligence received during the hours before the attack. October 6, 2026
Shin Bet involved in pilot interrogation; crew members cleared Investigators are seeking to determine whether Hammami carried out the attack as a "lone wolf," was affiliated with a group or received assistance from others. October 5, 2026
UK threatens mass expulsion of Israeli diplomats The UK Foreign Office declined to comment on the reported threat to expel the Israeli diplomats but did not deny the report. October 5, 2026
US gives Israel green light to strike pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, report says The IDF and Mossad have completed preparations for possible airstrikes and rapid operations targeting headquarters and weapons depots of Iran-backed groups. October 5, 2026
UK Green Party adopts ‘Zionism is racism’ platform Delegates backed the measure 1,022 to 813 at the party’s annual conference on October 4, 2026. October 4, 2026
Transportation Ministry claims it is not responsible for screening foreign pilots The ministry’s security division similarly said it lacks both the intelligence capabilities to investigate foreigners and personnel stationed abroad. October 4, 2026
UAE shared flydubai crew details with Israel before attempted attack Questions over responsibility for screening foreign flight crews have also focused on a Security Cabinet decision dating to July 2021. October 4, 2026
Mamdani renews call for Netanyahu’s arrest, urges US to join ICC During his political campaign, Mamdani pledged to order the NYPD to arrest Netanyahu if he visited New York based on the ICC warrant. October 3, 2026
Flydubai plane neared speed of sound during terrorist’s attempt to crash it The aircraft also descended about 17,400 feet in 92 seconds, with its nose pointed downward at an angle of about 39 degrees. October 3, 2026
Flydubai co-pilot was previously removed from flying duties over extremist concerns The findings so far indicate that he acted independently. October 3, 2026
‘Tell Trump that I love him,’ Israeli Flydubai hero tells Netanyahu Netanyahu said: 'You will light a torch of civilian heroism on Independence Day.' October 2, 2026
New revelation about Omani pilot deepens Flydubai hijacking mystery The latest finding about the Omani co-pilot is intensifying scrutiny over how he was cleared to fly to Israel — and whether a critical security safeguard failed before the plane ever left Dubai. October 2, 2026
Israel eliminates Hamas northern Gaza commander involved in captivity of 15 hostages Izz al-Din Bik was one of the founders of Hamas’ Nukhba forces in northern Gaza. October 2, 2026
UAE approves repatriation flights for 1,800 stranded Israelis after security delays The passengers were stranded after flydubai suspended flights to Israel following the cockpit attack. October 2, 2026
Lapid declines Netanyahu’s Hoshana Rabbah Torah study invitation, criticizes short notice The Torah study was dedicated to the memories of fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the recovery of those injured and unity in Israel. October 2, 2026
Israeli heroes meet Netanyahu, reveal what hijacker asked them to do Their account followed Netanyahu’s comments Thursday that the co-pilot’s actions indicated he intended to bring down the aircraft in a suicide terror attack. October 1, 2026
Trump Says Iran may be linked to Flydubai attack, warns Tehran could be ‘hit very hard’ The Omani co-pilot will be brought to the UAE for questioning in a joint operation involving Emirati, Saudi, and Israeli investigators. October 1, 2026
Netanyahu Says Flydubai co-pilot was radical Islamist, Ben-Gvir calls for extradition Ben-Gvir said he will ask the security cabinet to seek the extradition of the suspect. October 1, 2026
Oct. 7 bereaved mother gets call from daughter aboard flight nearly hijacked Her daughter, traveling alone, held another passenger’s hand and prayed as the aircraft lost altitude. September 30, 2026
Israeli passenger says Flydubai pilots aboard aircraft ‘froze’ as he fought attacker The passenger gave his account during several hours of WhatsApp correspondence Wednesday while in Saudi Arabia. September 30, 2026
Flydubai passengers: ‘We were sure it was the end … only the Israelis intervened’ A passenger recounted subduing the Omani co-pilot: 'We jumped forcefully on the pilot and tied him up with headphones.' September 30, 2026
‘It’s hard to explain how heroic they were’: Passengers praise Israeli heroism on Flydubai flight 'It felt like, that’s it. It’s over. September 11 is happening again,' he said. September 30, 2026
Israel denies Law of Return rights to Jewish anti-Israel activists Israel has withdrawn aliyah approval from two Jewish anti-Israel activists amid a broader crackdown on foreign activists operating in Judea and Samaria. September 29, 2026
Iran offers bounties of up to $40,000 for capturing, killing US troops The offer was described in the context of a potential US ground invasion of Iran September 29, 2026
Netanyahu sues Israeli media groups for alleging prior knowledge of Oct 7 Netanyahu describes the allegations as “two blood libels" and maintains that the reported contacts never occurred. September 29, 2026
Netanyahu blames Arab countries, left-wing parties for ‘blood libel’ Over Oct. 7 Israeli media reports had claimed an Egyptian intelligence minister contacted Israel to warn that Hamas was planning a 'terrible operation.' September 29, 2026
Five terror suspects walk free on bail after arrests near US air base Police are considering whether the men may have acted as proxies or knowingly or unknowingly on behalf of a foreign state such as Iran or Russia. September 28, 2026
UN official retracts claim that Jews in Nazi camps were called ‘Muslims’ Francesca Albanese walks back claims that Nazi concentration camps targeted Muslims and that antisemitism is not specific to Jews. September 28, 2026
Iranian missile strike injured 8 US Marines in Strait of Hormuz None of the Marines sustained critical injuries. September 28, 2026
Netanyahu makes secret UAE visit for talks with President bin Zayed The Prime Minister’s Office declined to disclose further details about the meeting. September 27, 2026
Smotrich says IDF should do in Judea and Samaria ‘what we did in Gaza’ Smotrich said the campaign should target terrorists, weapons, tunnels and other infrastructure. September 27, 2026
Dutch airport tightens checks on Israel arrivals after ban on goods from Judea and Samaria Customs officers stopped passengers from Tel Aviv in the airport’s 'Nothing to declare' corridor. September 27, 2026
‘Go to Hell’: Freed hostage Liri Albag reacts to IDF eliminating her captor Tzvika Mor: 'We are glad justice was done and glad that this cursed terrorist will no longer be able to murder and abduct more Israelis.' September 27, 2026
Iran directed two terror attacks on Jewish targets in Belgium, security chief says Similar threats were detected across the border in the Netherlands, where intelligence services thwarted several operations. September 26, 2026
Susan Sarandon, socialist congressional candidate arrested while protesting Netanyahu’s UN speech Video shows police officers placing zip ties around the hands of Sarandon and Einbinder before directing them toward an NYPD bus. September 25, 2026
Netanyahu: Hamas may interfere in Israel’s elections Netanyahu warned that Hamas still has the ability to launch rockets from Gaza. September 25, 2026
Colombia severs diplomatic relations with Iran Iran’s human rights record, actions related to the wider Middle East conflict and its nuclear program prompted Colombia's decision. September 25, 2026
Netanyahu’s speech to ‘half empty’ UN hall gets mixed reviews Some delegates who walked out represented countries that have recently restored diplomatic ties with Israel, including Chile, Slovenia and Colombia. September 25, 2026
Netanyahu to UN: Israel will keep fighting, ‘we have no other choice’ Netanyahu framed Israel’s war over the past three years as part of the continuing struggle for the survival of the Jewish state. September 24, 2026
Video of tourist complaining about lousy drinks served at Auschwitz memorial goes viral She later accused the site of profiting from the Holocaust and said “it should be a memorial site, not an attraction.” September 24, 2026
Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses US, Israel of terrorism at UN, prompting a walkout Outside UN headquarters, anti-regime demonstrators gathered for a “Free Iran” rally as Pezeshkian addressed the General Assembly. September 24, 2026
Katz pushes back against Syrian President, says Golan Heights is ‘part of Israel forever’ The IDF entered the summit of Mount Hermon and the security zone in Syria following the fall of Assad to prevent threats against Israel. September 23, 2026
Israel Elections Committee votes to disqualify Joint List, Ra’am from Knesset race The Joint List was barred in an 18-5 vote, with one committee member abstaining. September 23, 2026
Ben-Gvir demands Defense Ministry in next government Ben-Gvir also proposed changing rules of engagement and providing greater backing for soldiers, increasing military salaries and granting free land to combat troops. September 22, 2026
British police foil suspected plot targeting Manchester Jewish community The arrests came nearly a year after two worshippers were killed in a terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester. September 22, 2026
Trump touts ‘very good’ US-Iran meeting at UN 'But we cannot allow them — and they understand — we cannot allow them to obtain a nuclear weapon.' September 22, 2026
