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NYPD Helps Uncover Alleged $1.7M Hamas Fundraising Scheme as Two US Brothers Face Charges

Louisiana brothers charged over an alleged Hamas funding network that prosecutors say raised $1.7M via Gaza aid campaigns; undercover NYPD work aided the case.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

$1.7 Million In Gaza Humanitarian Aid Donations Were Actually Funneled to Hamas, Prosecutors Allege

Some donations were solicited under the guise of helping "the poor and orphans in Gaza."

International Business Times · Oct 2

Wounded FlyDubai captain recounts fight to save passengers, and other Mideast developments

An Indian airline captain says he knew he had to regain control to save passengers after being stabbed by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Trump says latest Iran peace offer not enough, may resume bombing, and other Mideast developments

US President Donald Trump has suggested that following the elections, he might escalate military actions against Iran. In Yemen, clashes have intensified between Iran-aligned Houthi rebels and government forces surrounding Taiz City. Trump also commented on reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received advance notice of a Hamas attack.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Only Netanyahu gains from the FlyDubai hijacking attempt

ANALYSIS: The FlyDubai hijacking attempt serves only one man’s interests - Israel’s Prime Minister seeking re-election, World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains

The Independent UK · Oct 1

'Too early to say whether Iran involved': Netanyahu on flydubai 'hijacking' bid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it is “too early” to determine whether Iran was involved in the failed apparent bid to hijack a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

The Times of India · Oct 1

Flydubai attack feeds into Netanyahu’s ‘protector’ narrative with crucial elections approaching

The apparent attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight carrying 170 mostly Israeli passengers was another reminder to Israelis of the constant threat of terror and war. Only the bravery of the chief pilot and passengers prevented a major disaster.

The Conversation · Oct 1

Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away

Some on streets of Jerusalem pledge their support to prime minister while others hope for change

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Flydubai pilot called ‘terrorist’ after attempting to crash Israel-bound plane; what we know so far

One of the pilots of an Israel-bound flydubai flight tried to kill his co-pilot before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, a passenger's mother told AFP. Yasmin Abukasis, whose daughter Miryam was on the flight to attend a service for her brother killed in the…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

How Joe Biden averted a wider war with Iran: Explained in 10 points

Former US Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk recounts how Biden’s administration coordinated with Israel and regional allies to intercept Iran’s unprecedented missile attack in April 2024, while attempting to prevent the crisis from escalating into a regional war.

The Times of India · Sep 29