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Conflict & Security · Middle EastFlydubai co-pilot attacked captain, tried to crash plane, Netanyahu says
An Israeli Prime Minister's statement detailed an in-flight attack where a Flydubai co-pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane. Investigations are underway into potential external involvement, with the UAE calling the incident a terrorist act.
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Politics · United StatesMamdani says US should join ICC, honor warrants
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that if he had his way, the U.S. would join the International Criminal Court and honor its warrants. He described Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the 'architect of a horrific genocide.' Netanyahu visited New York and criticized Mamdani, stating Jews no longer feel safe in the city.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastFlydubai co-pilot stabbed captain, plane plunged 14,000 feet
Flydubai flight FZ1073 plunged nearly 14,000 feet when its co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain. Passengers and crew restrained the co-pilot, and a second pilot regained control to land the aircraft safely. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination.
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Trump doubts Netanyahu knew of Oct. 7 attack warnings
Donald Trump stated he does not believe reports that Benjamin Netanyahu was warned by Egypt or the UAE about the October 7 Hamas attack. He also refused to endorse Netanyahu for another term, saying he is not involved in politics.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Netanyahu told him plumber steadied Flydubai flight
US President Donald Trump stated he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an incident on a Flydubai flight. Trump recounted that the co-pilot may have been a terrorist or insane and stabbed the pilot, and that an Israeli plumber intervened to steady the aircraft.
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Politics · United StatesNYC Mayor Mamdani Debuts Antisemitism Plan Amid Criticism
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes. The strategy allocates funds for synagogue security and Jewish history education, aiming to address concerns about rising antisemitism.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu visited UAE president in Abu Dhabi
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on September 27, 2026, meeting with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The unannounced visit, reported by Israeli media, occurred amid renewed discussion of a disputed claim that the UAE had warned Israel about the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu orders legal case preparation against Erdogan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the preparation of a legal case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, potentially for the International Criminal Court. The case is expected to focus on Erdogan's treatment of Kurds and alleged funding of Hamas.
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Politics · IsraelNetanyahu Thanks Uganda for Statue Honoring Brother at UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Uganda for a statue honouring his brother, Lieutenant Colonel Yonatan 'Yoni' Netanyahu, who died during the 1976 Entebbe hostage-rescue operation. The statue is located at Old Entebbe Airport, where Yonatan Netanyahu was killed. The prime minister made the remarks during his address to the UN General Assembly.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu accuses UK and France of inventing colonialism term
Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN General Assembly that Britain and France invented the term 'colonialism', while addressing a UK trade ban on West Bank settlements. Dozens of delegates walked out during his speech, which comes as he faces a re-election battle.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu flew through Canadian airspace with ICC arrest warrant active
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled through Canadian airspace on Thursday, September 24, 2026, while an international arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court was in effect. France defended its decision to allow the overflight, citing international law.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu calls attacking Iran an easy decision at UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders at the UN General Assembly that attacking Iran was an easy decision. Delegates walked out during his speech, prompting Netanyahu to call them 'moral cowards'. He also accused Turkey of spreading antisemitic lies and thanked Donald Trump.
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Politics · United KingdomAnand checks on Netanyahu's flight path over Canada
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is checking whether Benjamin Netanyahu, facing an international arrest warrant, will fly through Canadian airspace. France has granted permission for Netanyahu's plane to fly over its territory for the fifth time since the ICC warrant was issued.
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Politics · Middle EastMacron's Hamas remark sparks Israeli backlash and French clarification
Emmanuel Macron's statement at the UN General Assembly that Hamas has never operated in the West Bank drew sharp criticism from Israel. French officials later clarified that the president meant Hamas does not govern the West Bank.
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Politics · United StatesNetanyahu to address UN on NYC Mayor Mamdani
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will use his UN General Assembly speech to "tell the truth" about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas and inciting violence against Jews, while Mamdani has called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and "architect of a horrific genocide."
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Politics · Middle EastTrump Administration Prepares Sanctions Against International Criminal Court
The Trump administration is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). These measures, intended to escalate US pressure, could disrupt the court's finances and daily operations. The sanctions are a response to the ICC issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Politics · Middle EastJD Vance: US Middle East policy must not be subservient to Israel
US Vice President JD Vance said American policy in the Middle East cannot be made subservient to Israel. He argued that President Trump has shown a greater willingness than other recent presidents to diverge from Israeli interests when they conflict with American ones.
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Politics · Middle EastHillary Clinton calls for tougher US stance on Netanyahu
Hillary Clinton stated that the United States should adopt a tougher stance if Israelis re-elect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She also referenced reports that the UAE warned Netanyahu before the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, a claim Netanyahu's office denies.
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Netanyahu vows Iran will not get nuclear weapons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged that Iran would not obtain nuclear weapons as long as he remains in office. He stated that US President Donald Trump announced Tehran was attempting to rebuild its nuclear weapons capabilities, claiming Israel had destroyed Iran's immediate ability to produce such bombs twice.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu says Iran regime close to collapse during Syria visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Iranian regime is on the verge of collapse during a visit to troops stationed on Mount Hermon in Syria. Syria condemned the visit as a violation of its sovereignty. Israel has previously conducted strikes against Iran.
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