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Continued operations on Islamic Republic of Iran, proxies , May 4 2026+ - sources: Pt II (view source)
Revision as of 23:29, October 1, 2026
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Gun-toting migrant who called for slaughter of Jews cannot be deported.
By Charles Hymas, Telegraph, September 29, 2026.
Palestinian TikTok influencer who supported militant group ‘allowed to roam free’ in Britain
Abu Wadee said that in Gaza he had been forced to speak against Jewish people
An alleged Palestinian gunman who called for the slaughter of Jewish people cannot currently be deported to Gaza after completing a jail sentence for trying to enter the UK illegally…
[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/29/gun-toting-migrant-called-slaughter-jews-cannot-deported/ Telegraph]
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Watch: Police dog finds hidden gun near Arab city.
Watch: Police dog finds hidden gun near Arab city.
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After moments of terror in the air, mass prayer of thanksgiving at the western wall.
Tens of thousands attend traditional Priestly Blessing at Western Wall, with prayers for IDF soldiers, Jewish unity, and to give thanks for the rescue of passengers on the flight from Dubai.
Israel National News.
Published: Oct 1, 2026, 8:55 AM (GMT+3)
Updated: 13:19
Tens of thousands of worshippers participated in the second Priestly Blessing (Birkat Kohanim) ceremony, held during the Shacharit and Musaf prayers for Sukkot this morning (Thursday) at the Western Wall Plaza.
During the ceremony, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and the Holy Sites, together with the tens of thousands gathered, recited chapters of Hallel and prayers of thanksgiving in light of the miracles and acts of chesed that took place yesterday on the flight from Dubai to Israel. He called on the public to increase their prayers of thanks and gratitude, alongside continued prayers for the well-being of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers and security forces, and for the peace and unity of the Jewish people.
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation is pleased to report on the holiday thus far, with nearly one million worshippers and visitors having visited the Western Wall Plaza since the beginning of the holiday to fulfill the mitzvah of Aliyah LaRegel (pilgrimage to Jerusalem). Among them have been rabbis, public figures, tourists from abroad, and thousands of Israelis from across the country and around the world who chose to celebrate Sukkot here in Jerusalem, the Holy City.
The holiday reached its peak with the two traditional Birkat Kohanim ceremonies, as tens of thousands came to bless and be blessed with Aaron’s blessing - the Priestly Blessing - together with former hostages and bereaved families.
As is customary, Hakafot Shniyot on Motza'ei Simchat Torah: The traditional Hakafot Shniyot at the Western Wall Plaza will take place, God willing, on Motza'ei Simchat Torah | Saturday night | Eve of 23 Tishrei | October 3, 2026, beginning at 10:00 p.m. at the Western Wall Plaza.
The event will feature singer Eli Cohen, the Yoni Eliav Orchestra, and the Neranena Choir.
In light of the miracles that took place, this year’s ceremony will be dedicated to chapters of Hallel and thanksgiving, with hearts filled with joy.
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/433929 INN]
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Joseph's Tomb: Thanksgiving prayers for the Flydubai miracle.
Thousands of Israelis gathered at Joseph's Tomb to thank God for the safe return of all those on the Flydubai plane.
Israel National News. Oct 1, 2026, 8:45 AM (GMT+3)
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/433927 INN]
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Online storm: Outrageous coverage of Flydubai flight drama.
Major media outlets around the world chose to describe the incident as a “brawl" and made embarrassing mistakes on air, sparking fierce criticism on social media.
Israel National News. Oct 1, 2026, 8:42 AM (GMT+3)
Social media erupted over the way some of the world's leading media outlets initially covered the dramatic incident aboard a Flydubai flight to Israel - with critics arguing that descriptions such as a “brawl" or “altercation between pilots" failed to convey the potentially catastrophic nature of what happened.
The seriousness of the incident became increasingly clear as more details emerged. The Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was carrying 174 people when the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and the aircraft went into a steep descent. Reuters reported that the plane plunged nearly 14,000 feet in just 30 seconds. Passengers and crew members then forced their way into the cockpit and subdued the co-pilot, allowing the aircraft to be stabilized and diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
The Associated Press likewise reported that the co-pilot appeared to be attempting to crash the plane and that passengers intervened as the aircraft descended sharply. Israeli authorities scrambled fighter jets amid fears of a hijacking.
Yet some international coverage initially reduced the extraordinary sequence of events to a fight between two pilots.
The BBC initially described the incident as a “physical altercation between the pilots," before later reports incorporated details of the stabbing, the passengers' intervention and the apparent attempt to bring down the aircraft. The broadcaster also made an embarrassing on-air error when a presenter referred to Ben Gurion Airport as “Ben Gvir Airport."
The New York Times also came under criticism after describing the diversion as occurring “after a confrontation between the pilot and co-pilot." Critics on social media argued that the wording understated an incident in which one pilot was stabbed and the aircraft entered a potentially fatal descent.
Other major outlets similarly initially used cautious language. The Guardian, for example, referred to an “apparent brawl" while noting that Israeli officials were investigating whether the incident constituted an attempted terror attack.
The newspaper defended its approach, writing on X that its headlines and live coverage included the facts it could verify as they were confirmed, and that it would not publish speculation or unverified information. Its coverage was subsequently updated as additional details emerged.
Meanwhile, accounts from passengers who were aboard the aircraft underscored just how close the flight came to disaster. Passengers described the plane plunging toward the ground, people being thrown around the cabin and the desperate struggle to reach the cockpit. One passenger told Israeli media that his daughters were screaming, “We don’t want to die," as the aircraft nosedived.
The full motive behind the co-pilot's actions remains under investigation. But whatever the eventual determination, the sequence of events was far more serious than a simple “fight": a pilot was stabbed, a passenger aircraft carrying 174 people went into a dramatic descent, and passengers had to intervene to help regain control of the aircraft.
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/433926 INN]
Ben Shapiro: 'Media has failed in covering Flydubai incident'.
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro says that media descriptions of the attempted hijacking are completely opposite of what actually happened.
Israel National News.
Published: Oct 1, 2026, 7:58 AM (GMT+3)
Everything We Know About the FlyDubai Hijacking Attempt
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has reviewed the dramatic incident aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073, praising the passengers and crew members who helped prevent what he described as an apparent attempt to crash the aircraft. The Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a violent incident erupted in the cockpit. "A couple of hours into the flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv, the Omani pilot, who was the co-pilot, repeatedly stabbed the Indian pilot and then attempted to take control of the plane and crash it directly into the ground."
He highlighted the aircraft's rapid descent during the incident, noting that passengers could be heard screaming as the plane dropped hundreds of feet in less than 30 seconds. “The crew member and passengers, mostly passengers, break down the cockpit door, get inside, and subdue the attacker."
Several passengers then helped restrain the alleged attacker while an off-duty pilot aboard the aircraft was brought into the cockpit. A doctor among the passengers also helped stabilize the wounded captain. “All credit goes to the passengers. The passengers stormed the cockpit. They get the pilot out, and then they get the co-pilot out as well."
He added that the passengers' intervention allowed medical personnel to treat the injured captain until the aircraft could land safely. He also praised the injued pilot, emphasizing that the captain managed to resist the attacker and open the cockpit door, helping make it possible for passengers to intervene.
The flight was carrying more than 170 passengers, including children, with the overwhelming majority reportedly Israeli. Shapiro argued that the presence of Israeli passengers may have contributed to the rapid response.
“If you are on a plane and it is filled with 174 Israelis, the likelihood that there are some people on that plane who are militarily trained and experienced is basically 100%. The likelihood that there is a doctor on that plane is also basically 100%. The likelihood that there are people willing and ready to help is extremely high."
“This wasn't just a human tragedy that was prevented," Shapiro said. “What was prevented here was an international crisis, because this could have been a crisis that involved Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, India and potentially every country in the region."
“The way the media coverage of this is happening is insane," he said. “Completely insane, to call this a 'scuffle in the cockpit.' If you can read a news headline and understand the exact opposite of what happened, that's a failure of the media."
“We still don't know the political motivation," Shapiro said, adding that authorities would need to determine whether there had been any outside coordination.
The aircraft ultimately landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The passengers later returned to Israel aboard a replacement Flydubai aircraft.
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/433922 INN]
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Fox & Friends. Oct 1, 2026.
"He was going to down that plane."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו breaks down the harrowing details of the Flydubai terrorist attempt:
• The copilot had undergone radical Islamist indoctrination.
• He abandoned his seat to jam the instruments and force the plane down
• An Israeli hero plumber broke into the cockpit and yanked him away.
• Crew restrained him using headset cords before plastic ties were secured
• While subdued, the attacker shouted "Kill me, kill me".
Investigations are ongoing, but early indications point directly to a prevented suicidal terror attack, the prime minister says.
[https://www.facebook.com/reel/1133521762661212/ on FB]
Israel's Netanyahu: Co-pilot of flydubai plane underwent radical Islamist indoctrination.
By Alexander Cornwell and Maayan Lubell
October 1, 2026.
[https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-vows-get-root-flydubai-attack-uae-launches-investigation-2026-10-01/ Reutets]
Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot underwent Islamist radicalization.
Oct 1, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that the co-pilot accused of trying to crash a flydubai passenger jet bound for Israel had undergone Islamist radicalization.
“We know that he underwent Islamist radical indoctrination,” Netanyahu told Fox News.
Netanyahu also said Israeli authorities expected to know within days whether the co-pilot had connections to Iran.
The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an incident in the cockpit. Saudi authorities said both pilots were injured, while all passengers were safe.
[https://www.iranintl.com/en/202610014541 IranIntl]
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IDF refutes Naza's claims: 'Distorted, misleading, unrealistic'.
IDF fires back at controversial Gaza film, accusing filmmakers of distorting facts and misleading viewers about how targets are selected, strikes are approved, and civilian harm is assessed.
Israel National News.
Published: Oct 1, 2026, 10:00 AM (GMT+3)
The IDF has strongly rejected the claims made in the film "Naza", accusing its creators of presenting a distorted and unrealistic picture of how the military plans and approves strikes in Gaza.
In a detailed response, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said the film's narrative is based on "major factual errors" resulting from what it described as a distorted and manipulative presentation of events.
The IDF stressed that its binding procedures explicitly distinguish between terrorists and uninvolved civilians in Gaza. Strike-planning procedures are based on this distinction, prohibit directing attacks at civilians and require commanders to minimize the possibility of civilian casualties as much as possible.
The military also rejected claims that it planned, approved or carried out an attack in Gaza in which 500 civilians, or anything approaching that number, were expected to be killed. It added that there has never been a serious allegation that an IDF strike caused casualties on such a scale.
The IDF further denied that artificial intelligence independently selects targets for attack.
"AI has never independently selected targets for attack in the IDF," the military said. Targets are identified by qualified intelligence officers, while strike planning is carried out by the relevant professional bodies and the decision to strike is made by operational commanders.
The IDF also rejected the claim that its procedures automatically authorize strikes based on a predetermined number of expected civilian casualties, such as 20 civilians for a junior operative or 200 for a senior commander.
It clarified that "Lavender" is not a database of approved targets, but a database used to assist intelligence researchers.
The military also emphasized that issuing an evacuation warning for a particular area does not constitute permission to attack that area while disregarding civilians who remain there.
Contrary to claims made in the film, the IDF said it does examine the results of its strikes, including cases involving unintended harm to civilians. These assessments have led to investigations into hundreds of incidents during the war and are used to draw operational lessons.
'The film omits key elements'.
The IDF accused the filmmakers of failing to carry out sufficient fact-checking and cross-checking of sources before producing the film.
According to the military, many of the interviewees presented as former members of the IDF Intelligence Directorate discuss only limited, preliminary stages of the intelligence process rather than the much broader process of planning and approving strikes.
The latter process, the IDF said, involves operational bodies responsible for planning and carrying out attacks. In some cases, the military claimed, interviewees in the film expressed assumptions and impressions that had no factual basis.
The filmmakers also chose not to show many of the other officials involved in the full targeting process, including professionals responsible for planning measures to reduce civilian harm, legal advisers who review planned strikes, and commanders who ultimately approve or reject them.
The IDF said this omission creates a "very inaccurate and misleading" picture of reality.
It also accused the filmmakers of leaving out essential context about the war in Gaza, including the security circumstances that led Israel to launch the campaign following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, as well as what it described as Hamas' deliberate strategy of embedding itself within the civilian population.
The military pointed to what it described as extensive measures taken to reduce civilian casualties, including warnings before strikes, selecting appropriate weapons, adapting strike plans and facilitating humanitarian assistance.
According to the IDF, these procedures have at times resulted in requests for additional intelligence, changes to operational plans, cancellation of strikes and the abandonment of military opportunities because of the assessed danger to civilians.
IDF: 'Collateral damage' is a legal assessment.
The IDF also criticized the film's use of the term "Naza," which it said refers to "collateral damage."
The military said the term is widely used by law-abiding militaries to describe an assessment of expected civilian harm resulting from an attack. Such an assessment is used by commanders when determining whether a strike is lawful and what additional precautions should be taken to reduce civilian harm.
The IDF accused the filmmakers of portraying the detailed assessments it conducts regarding potential civilian casualties as evidence of indifference to civilian life.
"In reality, the assessment of expected harm is a requirement under international law," the military said. According to the IDF, commanders use these assessments to determine whether an attack is lawful, order additional precautions, modify the strike plan or cancel an attack altogether.
The military acknowledged that several interviewees described the significant moral burden involved in participating in decisions regarding strikes.
"The moral burden is real, and the IDF does not dismiss it," the statement said, noting that decisions that could result in civilian deaths are among the most difficult decisions faced by soldiers and commanders.
However, the IDF argued that the moral weight of such decisions does not demonstrate that they were unlawful or reflected indifference to civilian lives. "On the contrary," it said, "the moral burden reflects the seriousness with which the decisions were made."
IDF: We are open to legitimate criticism.
The IDF said the tragic consequences of war do not justify distorting facts and that serious discussion of civilian casualties requires an accurate account of how decisions are actually made.
The military described the film as a "simplistic manifesto driven by a clear agenda," accusing its creators of using factual omissions, emotional manipulation and dramatic effects to create the impression that the IDF operates in an inhumane manner.
At the same time, the IDF said it remains open to genuine criticism and places importance on learning from substantiated claims and continuously improving its procedures.
"The IDF is subject to and committed to international humanitarian law," the statement said. "Its operational procedures are designed to implement these legal obligations, and it operates dedicated units and mechanisms to minimize harm to civilians."
The military added that it does not deny that mistakes and failures have occurred during the war, noting that such incidents can occur during complex combat operations. Suspected violations of international law or IDF orders are examined and, where warranted, may lead to disciplinary proceedings, criminal investigations or other measures.
Finally, the IDF criticized the filmmakers for not providing the military with their allegations for review and response before publication.
"Contrary to accepted practice, the filmmakers did not submit their claims to the IDF for examination and response before publication, nor did they provide a copy of the film after its screening despite an IDF request," the statement said.
As a result, the IDF said it reviewed the film's content based on a detailed account provided by a representative who attended a public screening, along with additional publicly available descriptions.
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/433932 INN]
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From Gaza tunnels to the Sukkah: Bar Kuperstein recounts miracles & faith in captivity.
Exactly one year after his release from Hamas captivity, Bar Kuperstein visited the sukkah of MK Yaakov Asher with his parents and spoke about the faith he discovered in the tunnels.
Itsik Brandwein.
Published: Oct 1, 2026, 7:30 PM (GMT+3)
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/433959 INN]
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'Hamas murdered my family'.
Bereaved mother confronts Naza creators.
Sabine Taasa disrupted the European premiere of “Naza" in the Netherlands, confronting the filmmakers over their portrayal of the war. Audience members responded: “We don’t care."
Israel National News
Oct 1, 2026, 9:22 PM.
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/433965 INN]
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Following Court proposal.
Balad decides: Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw .
Hezki Baruch.
Oct 1, 2026, 11:47 PM
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/433968 INN]
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Newsom draws criticism of ‘asymmetry’ for signing expansive Muslim holiday bill before more limited legislation about Jewish, other days.
“The fact that Newsom chose to sign the Eid law before the law that protected other religious observance speaks volumes about the direction he is moving as he eyes a 2028 run for the presidency,” the chair of Jewish engagement for the California Republican Party told JNS.
Jessica Russak-Hoffman.
Oct 1, 2026.
[https://www.jns.org/news/u-s-news/newsom-draws-criticism-of-asymmetry-for-signing-expansive-muslim-holiday-bill-before-more-limited-legislation-about-jewish-other-days JNS]
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Federal judge dismisses complaint against anti-Israel groups that protested outside NJ synagogue.
Jessica Russak-Hoffman.
Oct 1, 2026.
[https://www.jns.org/news/u-s-news/federal-judge-dismisses-complaint-against-anti-israel-groups-that-protested-outside-nj-synagogue JNS]
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Pennsylvania state lawmakers hold hearing on Jew-hatred in public schools.
Jessica Russak-Hoffman.
Oct 1, 2026.
[https://www.jns.org/news/u-s-news/pennsylvania-state-lawmakers-hold-hearing-on-jew-hatred-in-public-schools JNS]
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British police arrest UK-Iranian dual national in RAF Fairford incident.
Oct 1, 2026
[https://www.jns.org/live/breaking-news#000001a0-f892-d59d-a5ea-fe9aaa1e0000 JNS]
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Israeli military names 170 Palestinians it says were terrorists posing as journalists.
“Journalists are expected to report the unbiased truth,” the Israeli military said. “Yet these individuals concealed a fundamental truth about themselves: their own roles within military wings of terrorist organizations.”
International journalist organizations have changed the numbers of reporters they have accused Israel of targeting after Palestinian terror organizations have identified dozens of such “reporters” as martyrs, who were part of Hamas and other groups.
Israel has denied that it targets journalists, and military experts have said that its military does more to protect civilians, including members of the press, than other armies do.
“The truth will set you free,” wrote the war scholar John Spencer. “The IDF just published a list of 170 Gazan terrorists, who doubled as journalists during the war. Including stringers from multiple mainstream media organizations.”
Oct 1, 2026
[https://www.jns.org/live/breaking-news#000001a0-f943-d43d-adfe-f953ed6a0000 JNS]
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‘Chain of miracles with divine assistance,’ Netanyahu says of rescued flydubai flight.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a Torah study session for the holiday of Hoshanah Rabbah that “the tradition of Jewish heroism tips the scales.”
The event at which the prime minister spoke was held in the Knesset sukkah and included Amir Ohana, the Knesset speaker, and “senior defense establishment officials, wounded IDF soldiers, reservists’ wives and cadets from the Tavor Pre-Military Academy,” according to the prime minister’s office.
Oct 1, 2026
[https://www.jns.org/live/breaking-news#000001a0-f944-ddf0-a5b4-fd5e415c0000 JNS]
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