FlyDubai pilot who saved Tel Aviv flight from disaster reveals scars from co-pilot attack Smit Machchhar was honored for his bravery after he was set upon with an axe en route to Israel The Independent UK · 1h ago
'From the river to the sea': Hundreds rally across Israel advocating Jewish-Arab gov Around 300 demonstrators gathered in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa to demand a Jewish-Arab government. Protesters held signs advocating for freedom and inclusive governance, reflecting their unified call. The demonstrations coincided with ongoing vote counting following Israel's closely contested election. Pro-Netanyahu parties secured 53 seats, while the opposing bloc held… The Times of India · 16h ago
Hundreds protest in Israel's Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa calling for Jewish-Arab government Around 300 people protested across major cities in Israel, calling for a Jewish-Arab government and inclusive governance. Demonstrators displayed placards with slogans advocating for freedom and cooperation between communities. As protests unfolded, initial election results indicated a tightly contested political landscape with significant implications. Key opposition leaders expressed intent to… The Economic Times · 16h ago
Israeli stocks fall, shekel weakens as Netanyahu bloc beats election forecasts Israel's election results indicate Prime Minister Netanyahu's right-wing bloc is projected to win 54 seats. While the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is expected to secure 47 seats, neither group achieved a parliamentary majority. The shekel weakened significantly, and the Tel Aviv stock index fell following the surprising election… The Economic Times · Oct 28
A bitter night in Israel for all who craved a fresh start. Netanyahu survives for now – and we are more divided than ever Exit polls gave the opposition hope, but then reality dawned. With most votes going to rightwing parties, the prospects for the left and centre now look bleak, says Tel Aviv-based political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin The Guardian - UK · Oct 28
Israel: opposition supporters celebrate narrow lead in exit polls Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv as exit polls gave Israel's opposition bloc a narrow lead over Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, but no outright parliamentary majority. Euronews · Oct 27
The Latest: Israelis vote in a tense election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu Israelis are voting in a national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership The Independent UK · Oct 27
Israel: October 7 families remember victims as voters head to polls In Tel Aviv, families affected by the 7 October 2023 attacks observed a moment of silence as polling stations were opening across Israel for the general election. Euronews · Oct 27
SciSparc Shifts Focus to Agentic AI, Targeting Cybersecurity and Finance Applications TEL AVIV, Israel, October 26th, 2026, FinanceWire SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) ("Company" or "SciSparc"), announced that it will shift its strategic focus toward Agentic AI-powered technologies, including cybersecurity and finance technologies. Building on its previously announcements from October 1... International Business Times · Oct 26
Netanyahu Posts AI Image of Tel Aviv Being Nuked, Warns of a 'Second Holocaust' Ahead of Election Netanyahu shares an AI-generated nuclear explosion image over Tel Aviv, warning of an Iranian threat and drawing opposition criticism before Israel's election. International Business Times UK · Oct 26
Netanyahu Warns of 'Second Holocaust' if He Loses Election as AI Image Shows Nuclear Strike on Tel Aviv Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Israelis of a 'second Holocaust' if they elect a leader unable to confront Iran, accompanying the message with an AI-generated image of a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv. International Business Times UK · Oct 25
Thousands take to Tel Aviv's streets for protests against Netanyahu Thousands marched against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Tel Aviv on Saturday – just three days before Israel's general election – demanding accountability for the failure to prevent a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which led to the war in Gaza. France 24 · Oct 24
After three disastrous years, Israel needs to rethink itself. A new government would be a start Only a clear opposition victory would let us begin to heal, strengthen democracy and establish Palestinian rights, says Dahlia Scheindlin, a Tel Aviv-based political analyst The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
‘I don't recognise the country I grew up in anymore’: Some Israelis tempted by exile From our special correspondent in Tel Aviv – Since 2023, Israel has experienced an unprecedented brain drain. With the October 27 legislative elections approaching, many graduates are considering leaving the country if the right-wing and far-right coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power. France 24 · Oct 20
Euronews · Oct 19 Bomb threat forces Austrian Airlines plane from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner as part of established procedures, the transport ministry said.
The Times of India · Oct 19 Flight Cleared After Bomb Alert: Bomb threat diverts Tel Aviv–Vienna flight; checks find no risk Austrian Airlines flight OS82 faced a critical situation when it was diverted to Sofia due to a bomb threat. With 51 passengers on board, the plane made an emergency landing under the watch of a Bulgarian Air Force fighter jet. Upon arrival, security teams conducted extensive searches, finding no threats.…
The Times of India · Oct 18 Tel Aviv-Vienna flight makes emergency landing after bomb threat An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, after the crew received a bomb threat signal during the journey, prompting a security inspection.
The Independent UK · Oct 18 Airline gives update after bomb threat forces Israel flight to land in Bulgaria An Austrian Airlines flight travelling from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to divert to Sofia
Bored Panda · Oct 16 This Photographer Took 30,000 Photos Across 16 Different iPhones, And Here Are 27 Results Sixteen generations of iPhone, 17 years, one city: Tel Aviv photographer Eran Yerushalmi's camera kept changing, but the eye behind it never did.
The Independent UK · Oct 12 Australian imam denies links to FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to hijack flight to Tel Aviv Imam issues response criticising ’false accusations’
The Economic Times · Oct 10 India's anti-terror agency to probe mid-air cockpit attack on Captain Smit Machchhar aboard flydubai flight The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case to investigate the alleged mid-air stabbing of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar by an Omani co-pilot aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight on September 30. The probe was ordered by the Union Home Ministry to uncover the alleged larger conspiracy.
The Economic Times · Oct 10 UAE Attorney-General says flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport A 29-year-old co-pilot of flydubai allegedly plotted a terrorist attack during a flight. The plan involved seizing control of the aircraft and crashing it into Ben Gurion Airport. His radicalization began in 2017 while studying in Australia, where he was influenced by extremist ideologies. After attacking the captain with an…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9 Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Israeli airport, UAE prosecutors say Hammam al-Hammami is believed to have been targeting the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv
The Independent UK · Oct 9 FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say a FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the captain of a flight to Tel Aviv last month intending to crash the plane into Israel’s main airport terminal
Euronews · Oct 9 Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack in Tel Aviv airport inspired by 9/11 The Omani co-pilot was previously barred from flying in Oman over extremist views.