Security

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that a FlyDubai flight incident was a jihadist terror plot, as a State Comptroller report urges aviation security overhauls.

Israeli passengers and the captain of a Flydubai flight thwarted an attempted crash after the co-pilot stabbed the captain mid-flight. The plane safely diverted to Saudi Arabia.

President Isaac Herzog visited the West Bank division on Wednesday, praising security forces while sternly condemning rising nationalist violence and demanding decisive action against lawlessness.

Shin Bet investigators will interrogate passengers arriving at Ben Gurion Airport following a security incident involving a co-pilot. Israel seeks jurisdiction while stranded passengers in Saudi Arabia await evacuation.

174 Israeli passengers landed safely at Ben Gurion Airport after a Fly Dubai flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a foiled hijacking attempt by an Omani co-pilot.

Arab activists point to Oman's Grand Mufti, Ahmed al-Khalili, as a key driver of anti-Israel incitement, following reports linking an Omani pilot to a hijacked flight attempt.

Defense Minister Israel Katz addressed a security incident involving a Flydubai flight, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of potential election-period threats.

Following an incident with a FlyDubai flight, the IDF confirmed its air force maintains continuous readiness to counter aerial threats and intercept unauthorized aircraft.

Head of the Civilian Public Diplomacy Headquarters Eliav Batito criticized the government's silence following an attempted terror attack on a FlyDubai flight.

Israel is investigating a stabbing incident on a Flydubai flight amid Iranian threats against regional aviation, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the crew for thwarting a suspected disaster.

Supreme Court Justice David Mintz upheld the IDF's confiscation of 65,000 shekels from Omar Atiya based on classified intelligence linking the funds to terror offenses.

Israeli defense company Third Eye Systems has unveiled its Iron Web drone detection system for armored vehicles, showcased at the Baku exhibition under the UAE's EDGE conglomerate.

The Palestinian Authority blamed Israeli authorities for car thefts in a legal defense against a 553 million shekel lawsuit filed by Phoenix Insurance. The court hearing is set for November.

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after the Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain. Transport Minister Miri Regev suspended the airline's flights.

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid clarified that a security incident involving a FlyDubai flight was omitted from his briefing, as officials reacted to the thwarted hijacking attempt.

Iran accuses Israel of planning false flag airline attacks following a dramatic mid-air incident on a Flydubai flight that triggered security alerts in Israel.

Aviation expert Aharon Lapidot analyzes a dramatic security incident aboard a Flydubai flight, detailing pilot screening protocols, cockpit security, and emergency interception procedures.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared that those behind the attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai plane carrying Israelis must face full accountability, following passengers' heroic intervention.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled a military command visit following a security incident on a Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia amid suspected pilot sabotage.

A co-pilot on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight stabbed the main pilot and attempted to crash the plane before off-duty crew subdued him. The aircraft landed safely in Saudi Arabia with over 100 Israelis on board.

Hostage survivor Eli Sharabi defended Yocheved Lifshitz on 103FM following attacks over her criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while criticizing the state's memorial plans and calling for a commission of inquiry.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has canceled his visit to the United States due to heightened security tensions in Israel. As the military raises its alert level across all fronts ahead of the holidays, commanders have been ordered to remain in the country.

A FlyDubai flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia following a cockpit pilot brawl that triggered hijacking fears, as Israeli authorities investigate a potential suicide attempt.

A Flydubai flight from the UAE to Israel broadcast an emergency code over Saudi Arabia, prompting security consultations before landing safely.

The IDF Golani Brigade has completed months of intense combat in southern Lebanon, from the Beaufort Ridge to the Litani River, destroying over 900 Hezbollah terror targets before heading out for a brief rest and reorganization period.

A Flydubai flight carrying Israelis triggered security alarms after broadcasting hijacking codes. Authorities now suspect the emergency was caused by a pilot brawl.

Tehran deploys heavy security and IRGC forces amid student protests over mandatory hijab laws, economic hardship, and political repression, fearing a 2022-style uprising.

The Israeli government has approved extending reserve recruitment frameworks under Order 8 and the detention of unlawful combatants through November 30, reducing the reserve cap to 200,000.

A FlyDubai flight en route to Tel Aviv squawked hijacking code 7500 and landed in Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate a cockpit altercation rather than a security threat.

Former air defense commander Ran Kochav details the protocols activated when an aircraft transmits a distress code, including fighter jet scrambles and airspace closures.

Boeing has secured a massive contract to develop the US Navy's next-generation F/A-XX fighter jet, in a multi-billion dollar deal that reshapes the defense aerospace landscape.

Iran's IRGC has published an open letter urging US voters to oust President Trump's allies in the upcoming midterms, halt aid to Israel, and end Middle East military involvement.

Young French olim arriving in Israel through the Gor Arie mechina program complete rigorous military preparation and Hebrew ulpan before enlisting in the IDF, turning Zionism into action.

Around twenty lone soldiers from diverse global backgrounds are participating in a three-day desert trek near Mitzpe Ramon organized by the 'Big Brother' association to build community.

Syrian security forces arrested a Hezbollah cell in southwest Syria near the Israeli border attempting to deploy rocket launchers, amid ongoing efforts to curb the group's activities.

An exhibition titled 'The Last Photo' opens at the Yehudit Light Rail station, honoring fallen soldiers of Operation 'Iron Swords' through their final joyful moments captured before death.

Hani Leiter, mother of injured soldier Neriya Leiter, shares her ordeal at Shaare Zedek Hospital following a terror attack. Neriya remains sedated with severe head injuries as family and public rally in prayer.

Iran has frozen financial support to Hamas due to the group's failure to spark instability in the West Bank, leaving the terrorist organization facing severe budgetary distress.

A senior US official condemned settler violence in the West Bank village of Jalud after violent riots injured three border police officers and targeted security forces.

A security official disputed the PMO's claim of an emergency cabinet meeting as political tensions rise over Netanyahu's warning of potential election-period threats.