October
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Overnight coverage moved from rescue to attribution after the foiled Flydubai hijacking. Trump called the Omani co-pilot a terrorist, while Netanyahu said Israel had no specific warning, it was too early to tie Iran to the attempt, and Israel might join the probe.
During the day the gap widened: Trump asserted an Iranian connection and Netanyahu spoke of Islamist radicalization, but an Israeli official said the pilot likely acted alone. The UAE opened a terror investigation and the suspect was transferred from Saudi Arabia to the Emirates as Israel pressed to join questioning, amid Emirati anger at premature conclusions and reports of oversight failures on Omani pilots.
Hundreds remained stranded in Dubai after suspensions and an Emirates restriction, with promised Israeli rescue flights then denied landing approval.
Separately, the High Court signaled a majority to disqualify Balad chairman Sami Abu Shahada, who then withdrew.
During the day the gap widened: Trump asserted an Iranian connection and Netanyahu spoke of Islamist radicalization, but an Israeli official said the pilot likely acted alone. The UAE opened a terror investigation and the suspect was transferred from Saudi Arabia to the Emirates as Israel pressed to join questioning, amid Emirati anger at premature conclusions and reports of oversight failures on Omani pilots.
Hundreds remained stranded in Dubai after suspensions and an Emirates restriction, with promised Israeli rescue flights then denied landing approval.
Separately, the High Court signaled a majority to disqualify Balad chairman Sami Abu Shahada, who then withdrew.
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Overnight optimism over Dubai repatriation collapsed when El Al cancelled Friday flights for lack of UAE landing approval despite Transport Ministry assurances, prompting anger in Israel; by evening an Arkia jet left as the first rescue flight. Coverage shifted to the Indian captain's account of crawling to force open the cockpit door after the Omani co-pilot stabbed him and dived the aircraft.
A Emirati official for the first time called the attempt a terrorist act. Netanyahu said the co-pilot underwent Islamist radicalization and tried to crash the plane with 174 aboard, warning whoever sent him would pay a heavy price, amid reports of Israeli questioning that security officials denied and Emirati complaints of political exploitation. Late reports said Oman had previously grounded the co-pilot over radicalization.
The High Court overturned the ban on Ra'am, the Joint List and Ofer Kassif, while Balad chairman Sami Abu Shahada withdrew to avoid disqualification.
A Emirati official for the first time called the attempt a terrorist act. Netanyahu said the co-pilot underwent Islamist radicalization and tried to crash the plane with 174 aboard, warning whoever sent him would pay a heavy price, amid reports of Israeli questioning that security officials denied and Emirati complaints of political exploitation. Late reports said Oman had previously grounded the co-pilot over radicalization.
The High Court overturned the ban on Ra'am, the Joint List and Ofer Kassif, while Balad chairman Sami Abu Shahada withdrew to avoid disqualification.
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Overnight interrogation leaks identified the Flydubai co-pilot as Humam al-Hamami, an Omani of Syrian origin previously grounded in Oman over extremist materials, who told investigators he meant to crash Flight 1703 inside Israel. The UAE prosecutor then formally defined the axe attack on the Indian captain as an attempted terrorist act.
Attention turned to how he was allowed to fly. Reports said Israel had received the crew list in advance, prompting mutual blame-shifting between the Transport Ministry and security agencies, which acknowledged no vetting of foreign pilots for such a scenario. The captain told Netanyahu the co-pilot asked to pray before striking him, forcing a fight for the cockpit door.
Separately, the IDF struck in Gaza City targeting Ali al-Amoudi, described as Sinwar’s successor, with the outcome still unclear and Gaza reporting civilian deaths.
Attention turned to how he was allowed to fly. Reports said Israel had received the crew list in advance, prompting mutual blame-shifting between the Transport Ministry and security agencies, which acknowledged no vetting of foreign pilots for such a scenario. The captain told Netanyahu the co-pilot asked to pray before striking him, forcing a fight for the cockpit door.
Separately, the IDF struck in Gaza City targeting Ali al-Amoudi, described as Sinwar’s successor, with the outcome still unclear and Gaza reporting civilian deaths.
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Overnight focus shifted from the attack itself to how the Omani co-pilot was cleared to fly. The Transport Ministry acknowledged relying solely on foreign carriers' declarations, with no checks for a year and a half despite a prior National Security Council warning, prompting blame exchanges with the Shin Bet and calls for Minister Regev's ouster.
By midday coverage turned to flight-data reconstruction reporting he pushed the controls forward and shut both engines to kill the captain with an axe. Leaked interrogation accounts then said he had sought an airline serving Tel Aviv, postponed a July plan and aimed for Ben-Gurion airport or a Tel Aviv tower. Netanyahu ordered a security review as rescue flights from Dubai were cancelled amid Emirati anger.
Marking three years since October 7, the IDF published casualty figures and commended the 8200 warrant officer who had warned of Hamas's plan.
By midday coverage turned to flight-data reconstruction reporting he pushed the controls forward and shut both engines to kill the captain with an axe. Leaked interrogation accounts then said he had sought an airline serving Tel Aviv, postponed a July plan and aimed for Ben-Gurion airport or a Tel Aviv tower. Netanyahu ordered a security review as rescue flights from Dubai were cancelled amid Emirati anger.
Marking three years since October 7, the IDF published casualty figures and commended the 8200 warrant officer who had warned of Hamas's plan.
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Flags were lowered to half-mast and state ceremonies were held at Mount Herzl on the third national memorial day for October 7. Chief of Staff Zamir said the IDF had failed to protect civilians and had a duty to investigate, a line echoed by President Herzog, who warned against ignoring warnings and called for an inquiry. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to settle accounts and rule out Hamas rule; his address was interrupted by a bereaved father shouting he had not protected his son.
Attention later returned to the Flydubai case, with reports Shin Bet investigators joined the interrogation in the UAE and that the co-pilot sought revenge for Gaza, as Trump said he personally believed Iran was responsible.
Separately, a Bar-Ilan lecturer was indicted for planning mass attacks on Arabs, Saudi-led jets struck Houthis, and Britain threatened to expel diplomats over the East Jerusalem consulate closure.
Attention later returned to the Flydubai case, with reports Shin Bet investigators joined the interrogation in the UAE and that the co-pilot sought revenge for Gaza, as Trump said he personally believed Iran was responsible.
Separately, a Bar-Ilan lecturer was indicted for planning mass attacks on Arabs, Saudi-led jets struck Houthis, and Britain threatened to expel diplomats over the East Jerusalem consulate closure.
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Overnight reports said Iran planned drone strikes on US soldiers and B-1 bombers in Britain, forcing their evacuation, with Trump blaming Tehran.
By morning attention moved to Modi'in Illit, where hundreds of ultra-Orthodox surrounded military police to prevent arrest of a yeshiva deserter, forcing a negotiated withdrawal that drew condemnation as enforcement collapse and prompted the attorney general to demand renewed proactive arrests.
Ahead of the third anniversary of October 7, Defense Minister Katz warned of Hamas attacks on troops in Gaza and threatened war on the Palestinian Authority if its gunmen turned their weapons, while Netanyahu vowed massive retaliation and the National Security Council warned Israelis abroad of heightened risk from Iran and Hamas.
The Flydubai affair widened into a screening scandal after disclosures that over 1,200 aircrew from states without ties, including Syria and Lebanon, entered Israel this year.
By morning attention moved to Modi'in Illit, where hundreds of ultra-Orthodox surrounded military police to prevent arrest of a yeshiva deserter, forcing a negotiated withdrawal that drew condemnation as enforcement collapse and prompted the attorney general to demand renewed proactive arrests.
Ahead of the third anniversary of October 7, Defense Minister Katz warned of Hamas attacks on troops in Gaza and threatened war on the Palestinian Authority if its gunmen turned their weapons, while Netanyahu vowed massive retaliation and the National Security Council warned Israelis abroad of heightened risk from Iran and Hamas.
The Flydubai affair widened into a screening scandal after disclosures that over 1,200 aircrew from states without ties, including Syria and Lebanon, entered Israel this year.
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At 06:29 memorials opened at Nova, Kfar Aza and across the country with a minute of silence, alongside protests including a blood-red fountain in Tel Aviv and Ayalon blockades. Coverage then filled with reconstructions – the Kirya pit's first 36 minutes, Division 162, helicopter footage of the Nahal Oz lookout abduction – tallies of 2,117 killed, IDF accounts of structural change, and testimony from survivors, orphans, black-box listeners and Yarden Bibas.
By afternoon focus shifted to responsibility: the air force commander admitted failure, Ynet published pre-massacre warning documents it said Netanyahu omitted to the comptroller, Likud countered that chiefs gave no warning, and outlets noted no Nukhba indictment yet with trials pushed to next year.
In the evening tens of thousands gathered in Yarkon Park for the families-led national ceremony hosted by freed hostage Eli Sharabi, dominated by demands for a state inquiry and warnings against rewriting history.
By afternoon focus shifted to responsibility: the air force commander admitted failure, Ynet published pre-massacre warning documents it said Netanyahu omitted to the comptroller, Likud countered that chiefs gave no warning, and outlets noted no Nukhba indictment yet with trials pushed to next year.
In the evening tens of thousands gathered in Yarkon Park for the families-led national ceremony hosted by freed hostage Eli Sharabi, dominated by demands for a state inquiry and warnings against rewriting history.
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Overnight reports that the Pentagon was ordered to finalize preparations for renewed strikes on Iran set the agenda, with outlets noting no final decision and Israeli concern over preemption.
That was followed by a compromise on the British consulate in East Jerusalem, downgraded to a limited mission after signage came down and most diplomats departed.
By midday attention shifted to Jerusalem Faction anti-draft protests over renewed arrests of evaders, blocking Route 4 and Jerusalem's entrance, halting light rail, with footage of cars hitting protesters, clashes with police using stun grenades, dispersing after two hours with three arrests.
In the afternoon Trump said the U.S. would not strike Iran before November's midterms, while the IDF chief was reported to warn fighting could delay Israel's election.
In the evening the IDF announced Capt. Eliav Haim Tzaflamos, 21, was killed when his Humvee overturned in southern Lebanon.
That was followed by a compromise on the British consulate in East Jerusalem, downgraded to a limited mission after signage came down and most diplomats departed.
By midday attention shifted to Jerusalem Faction anti-draft protests over renewed arrests of evaders, blocking Route 4 and Jerusalem's entrance, halting light rail, with footage of cars hitting protesters, clashes with police using stun grenades, dispersing after two hours with three arrests.
In the afternoon Trump said the U.S. would not strike Iran before November's midterms, while the IDF chief was reported to warn fighting could delay Israel's election.
In the evening the IDF announced Capt. Eliav Haim Tzaflamos, 21, was killed when his Humvee overturned in southern Lebanon.
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Overnight attention stayed on Iran after reports detailed a Pentagon plan for three days of strikes, with Israeli outlets stressing Trump had rejected five proposals and ruled out action before the midterms.
By morning focus moved to former military secretary Avi Gil's News 12 interview alleging altered October 7 protocols and political considerations around the hostages, an account that drew calls for criminal investigation and ended with reports that aide Tzachi Braverman admitted changing a protocol.
Midday brought the announcement of Navi Pillay as peace laureate who had chaired the UN inquiry accusing Israel of genocide, prompting condemnation in Jerusalem, followed within hours by Washington's sanctions banning transactions with the International Criminal Court.
In the evening the Emirates' attorney-general confirmed the Omani Flydubai co-pilot intended a 9/11-inspired suicide crash at Ben-Gurion.
By morning focus moved to former military secretary Avi Gil's News 12 interview alleging altered October 7 protocols and political considerations around the hostages, an account that drew calls for criminal investigation and ended with reports that aide Tzachi Braverman admitted changing a protocol.
Midday brought the announcement of Navi Pillay as peace laureate who had chaired the UN inquiry accusing Israel of genocide, prompting condemnation in Jerusalem, followed within hours by Washington's sanctions banning transactions with the International Criminal Court.
In the evening the Emirates' attorney-general confirmed the Omani Flydubai co-pilot intended a 9/11-inspired suicide crash at Ben-Gurion.
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Morning reports cited Bloomberg that Iran preserved missile and drone factories despite months of US-Israeli strikes and was replenishing stockpiles with Russian help, contradicting Trump's claims. Maariv, Walla and the Jerusalem Post added that Washington had pressed Israel to strike Iran alone to avoid pre-midterm fallout, a move attributed to Chief of Staff Zamir's opposition; 13tv later quoted officials putting pre-election action as unlikely amid frequent Trump-Netanyahu talks.
Midday attention turned to Flydubai plot details: Emirati officials said the Omani co-pilot made two scouting flights to Ben-Gurion inspired by September 11, as India opened an independent probe.
Evening coverage shifted to Saudi Arabia after a Houthi missile hit Riyadh airport terminal, with Ynet reporting at least 12 killed and 50 wounded, Trump saying the US may join retaliation following Saudi strikes on the Houthis.
Midday attention turned to Flydubai plot details: Emirati officials said the Omani co-pilot made two scouting flights to Ben-Gurion inspired by September 11, as India opened an independent probe.
Evening coverage shifted to Saudi Arabia after a Houthi missile hit Riyadh airport terminal, with Ynet reporting at least 12 killed and 50 wounded, Trump saying the US may join retaliation following Saudi strikes on the Houthis.
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Overnight coverage stayed on the Houthi missile hit on Riyadh's terminal, settling on 12 killed including an American and around 309 wounded, with Trump weighing joining Saudi retaliation and Netanyahu issuing a rare condolence. Reports later noted Saudi strikes on Sanaa airport and a further Houthi claim against Dammam.
By morning attention moved to Jerusalem District Court, where former attorney general Avichai Mandelblit, summoned by the defense seven years after indicting Netanyahu, admitted serious investigative steps were taken without his approval, called the Nir Hefetz trick improper and said he cancelled a wiretap in anger, while insisting the cases remained serious with Netanyahu listening in court.
In the evening Netanyahu convened security chiefs on Iran, Gaza and Lebanon amid U.S. tanker movements, as polls showed his bloc at 53 against Eisenkot's 50 and Bennett retracted suggesting Netanyahu could serve in his government.
By morning attention moved to Jerusalem District Court, where former attorney general Avichai Mandelblit, summoned by the defense seven years after indicting Netanyahu, admitted serious investigative steps were taken without his approval, called the Nir Hefetz trick improper and said he cancelled a wiretap in anger, while insisting the cases remained serious with Netanyahu listening in court.
In the evening Netanyahu convened security chiefs on Iran, Gaza and Lebanon amid U.S. tanker movements, as polls showed his bloc at 53 against Eisenkot's 50 and Bennett retracted suggesting Netanyahu could serve in his government.
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Overnight editors stayed on Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, airing Riyadh airport footage, reporting 12 dead, a second hit, a US aviation warning and Washington sounding the IDF chief on an Israeli strike he warned could escalate.
By morning focus turned to the arrest of Kfar Saba mayor Rafi Saar, his wife and some 20 others after a year-long probe into cash bribes for tenders, and to Avichai Mandelblit’s second day on the stand in Netanyahu’s trial, marked by shouting between defense and prosecution over unauthorized steps in Case 4000.
Midday all outlets pivoted to Ramim Ridge, where a Hezbollah cluster dud exploded in a backpack during an ORT Maalot school hike near Lebanon, killing a 14-year-old and wounding about two dozen. Pupils had reportedly handled and photographed it for over an hour, prompting a halt to northern school trips and a Netanyahu hospital visit.
By morning focus turned to the arrest of Kfar Saba mayor Rafi Saar, his wife and some 20 others after a year-long probe into cash bribes for tenders, and to Avichai Mandelblit’s second day on the stand in Netanyahu’s trial, marked by shouting between defense and prosecution over unauthorized steps in Case 4000.
Midday all outlets pivoted to Ramim Ridge, where a Hezbollah cluster dud exploded in a backpack during an ORT Maalot school hike near Lebanon, killing a 14-year-old and wounding about two dozen. Pupils had reportedly handled and photographed it for over an hour, prompting a halt to northern school trips and a Netanyahu hospital visit.
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Overnight press named the Ramim Ridge victim as Elazar Yair Wilensky of Maalot, with 24 hospitalized. Coverage moved to accountability: pupils carried the dud in a backpack for over an hour and entered an unmarked area off the approved route, with KKL and the Education Ministry trading blame.
Attention shifted to Iran, citing fortified nuclear sites, missile tests and threats of ground incursions into neighbors if Washington strikes. Saudi jets hit facilities near Sanaa after Houthi threats toward Riyadh, which Trump called badly behaved while saying a U.S. decision on Iran would come very soon.
Late reports claimed Netanyahu urged Trump to renew strikes before Israel's election, which his office denied, as Netanyahu warned of enemies testing Israel pre-vote. Polls showed Ofer Winter below the threshold, followed by a first defection from his list and Ben-Gvir's refusal of a surplus deal.
Attention shifted to Iran, citing fortified nuclear sites, missile tests and threats of ground incursions into neighbors if Washington strikes. Saudi jets hit facilities near Sanaa after Houthi threats toward Riyadh, which Trump called badly behaved while saying a U.S. decision on Iran would come very soon.
Late reports claimed Netanyahu urged Trump to renew strikes before Israel's election, which his office denied, as Netanyahu warned of enemies testing Israel pre-vote. Polls showed Ofer Winter below the threshold, followed by a first defection from his list and Ben-Gvir's refusal of a surplus deal.
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Overnight editors carried Trump's warning of a strike on Iran, with reports of Iranian tactics in Hormuz and Houthi work on a longer-range missile using Chinese parts.
Attention moved to pre-October 7 accountability. Netanyahu acknowledged an Egyptian intelligence visit days before the massacre but said he did not meet chief Abbas Kamel, prompting outlets to publish a 2023 handshake photo and question who Kamel met and whether he was aboard the plane.
By midday focus settled on former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's NIS 3 million defamation claim against Netanyahu over October 7 blame, detailing warnings through 2023, a 03:03 alert, and a proposal to kill Sinwar allegedly blocked over fear of retaliation. Netanyahu called it a publicity stunt and said Bar had his number.
In the evening the IDF chief warned of escalation potential as outlets described a U.S.-Israeli move on Apaches and a three-day Iran strike plan.
Attention moved to pre-October 7 accountability. Netanyahu acknowledged an Egyptian intelligence visit days before the massacre but said he did not meet chief Abbas Kamel, prompting outlets to publish a 2023 handshake photo and question who Kamel met and whether he was aboard the plane.
By midday focus settled on former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's NIS 3 million defamation claim against Netanyahu over October 7 blame, detailing warnings through 2023, a 03:03 alert, and a proposal to kill Sinwar allegedly blocked over fear of retaliation. Netanyahu called it a publicity stunt and said Bar had his number.
In the evening the IDF chief warned of escalation potential as outlets described a U.S.-Israeli move on Apaches and a three-day Iran strike plan.
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