Israel’s main international gateway and busiest airport
The government has announced a new plan diverting hundreds of millions of shekels from Arab community development to fund enforcement, expanding Shin Bet’s role in combating organized crime alongside police. Protests and legal objections arise from rights groups amid criticism of deepened inequality.
The latest from multiple outlets shows ongoing US strikes on Iran continue, with Tehran signaling readiness to expand its regional actions. Israel remains on the sidelines for now, while diplomacy and economic pressure shape the broader confrontation.
Tui has seen a sharp drop in pre-tax profits in its third quarter as fuel costs rise amid the Middle East conflict. The group reports weaker bookings and higher costs, but notes some signs of recovery in demand and continued price pressure.
A Porter Airlines flight in British Columbia has been halted after a child standing in their seat could not be strapped in during taxi. The crew returned to the terminal to remove the parent and child, delaying takeoff past the airport’s 12:30 a.m. runway closure. Passengers were rebooked for the next day.
Ben Gurion Airport remains disrupted as staffing shortages and a wildcat strike have delayed check-in, baggage handling, and flights. Officials and unions clash over causes, while authorities pledge increased staffing for the Jewish holidays amid ongoing investigations and political fallout.
Israeli and French campaigns are leveraging summer travel and international outreach to mobilize voters, with overseas billboards and cruise-ship stops drawing attention. Analysts note heightened focus on election procedures, voter access, and integrity as key campaigns push to capture center-left and right-leaning blocks ahead of looming ballots.
Israeli and international carriers are expanding routes and resuming services amid ongoing conflict-related volatility. Delta and United are returning to Ben Gurion, Israir is launching Tel Aviv-New York, and Israeli airlines are increasing capacity, while fares remain high in the near term. A direct Manila route is planned, and fares to the US show volatility through the fall travel season.
Finn Joughin, a London-based activist, has been detained by Israeli settlers in Umm al-Kheir while protecting Palestinians from attacks. He has been moved for questioning and is slated for deportation; authorities say the investigation is ongoing as violence by settlers surges in the West Bank.
Prolonged detentions and indictments are drawing global scrutiny as Russia, Israel and Azerbaijan face court cases and political pressure over perceived rights abuses and censorship. The stories link a broader crackdown on dissent with heightened state security measures.
Arab warnings from Egypt and the UAE are now corroborated by multiple outlets, including The Atlantic and The Wall Street Journal. The reports describe Israeli leaders receiving cautions about Gaza's volatility in the weeks before the October 7, 2023 assault, with Egypt’s Abbas Kamel and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed reportedly warning of imminent danger.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a co‑pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane. The injured captain, identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar, has been taken to hospital in Tabuk. Passengers and on‑duty crew have overpowered and restrained the attacker; all passengers have returned to Tel Aviv.
Passengers and crew have foiled a pilot’s attempt to crash a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The attacker has been subdued; the injured Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, is in stable condition and the cockpit has been secured. Netanyahu has said it is too early to determine the attacker’s motive, while India’s embassy confirms the captain’s health update.
The Flydubai FZ1073 flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has diverted to Tabuk after a midair altercation in the cockpit. UAE authorities are coordinating with Saudi and Emirati agencies to determine motives, possible terrorism links, and any prior planning. The captain, Smit Machchhar, is recovering, and investigations are under way across multiple jurisdictions.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has made an emergency landing in Tabuk after a cockpit assault and hijack-like actions. Israeli passengers and off-duty pilots help subdue the attacker; the aircraft’s rudder sustained damage. Investigations are underway by UAE, Israel, and Saudi authorities.
Passengers and crew have subdued an attacker on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, preventing a potential crash as the aircraft plummeted and then leveled out. An Israeli passenger and off-duty pilots helped regain control; Trump has praised an ‘Israeli plumber’ whose actions are cited by multiple outlets.
Israel’s repatriation effort to bring Israelis home from Dubai continues, but landing permissions have been revoked, forcing cancellations of Arkia, El Al and Israir flights. Israeli authorities and airlines report refunds and discounts for stranded passengers as aviation ties with the UAE and broader Middle East remain unsettled amid the flydubai incident investigation.