'Never be the same': the grim legacy of October 7 Three years on from the deadliest attack in Israeli history, communities across Australia are reflecting on October 7 and the ensuing war on Gaza. AAP · Oct 3
DOJ Smashes Hamas Fake-Charity Network Spanning 3 Countries — $1.7M Seized Seven charged in U.S. and France for funneling $1.7M to Hamas through fake charity campaigns. What the DOJ's sweeping counterterrorism bust reveals. Latin Times · Oct 3
What really happened as pro-Israel protesters targeted Green conference "NAZI scum," a man with an Israel flag shouts at delegates entering the Green Party conference. The National (Scotland) · Oct 3
Co-pilot in FlyDubai attack is identified, and other Mideast developments The co-pilot suspected in this week’s FlyDubai attack has been identified as an Omani national The Independent UK · Oct 3
Israel elections, West Asia wars & Bibi’s last gambit The miraculous survival of Israeli passengers on the flydubai flight that saw an attempted hijacking and potential terror plot – thwarted only by the quick thinking of Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and the passengers – has become the latest hot button issue in Israel’s upcoming Oct 27 polls. Even before… The Times of India · Oct 3
Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, says ex Israeli hostage negotiator Major General Nitzan Alon revealed that the Gaza war could have been concluded a year prior. He argued that an earlier resolution would have spared the lives of countless hostages and civilians. Alon criticized the prevailing notion that total victory over Hamas had to be accomplished before any negotiations, asserting… The Times of India · Oct 3
US sanctions three individuals and two charities over alleged Hamas financing The justice and treasury departments said they moved up to $2m to Hamas through charities and cryptocurrency, and six people were arrested across the US and France The Guardian - US · Oct 2
NYPD Helps Uncover Alleged $1.7M Hamas Fundraising Scheme as Two US Brothers Face Charges Louisiana brothers charged over an alleged Hamas funding network that prosecutors say raised $1.7M via Gaza aid campaigns; undercover NYPD work aided the case. International Business Times UK · Oct 2
$1.7 Million In Gaza Humanitarian Aid Donations Were Actually Funneled to Hamas, Prosecutors Allege Some donations were solicited under the guise of helping "the poor and orphans in Gaza." International Business Times · Oct 2
Wounded FlyDubai captain recounts fight to save passengers, and other Mideast developments An Indian airline captain says he knew he had to regain control to save passengers after being stabbed by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight The Independent UK · Oct 2
Pilot Recounts Cockpit Knife Attack In Flydubai Flight. Trump Promises Reprisals If Iran Was Involved. Smit Machchhar said that as the co-pilot attacked and stabbed him, he realized that he had to keep fighting or everyone aboard the plane would die. International Business Times · Oct 2
Jared Kushner Negotiates Gaza Peace Deal While His Firm Holds Stake in Companies Supplying Israel's Military A CNN investigation found that Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners has a major stake in Phoenix Financial, which invests hundreds of millions in Israeli defence-related companies. International Business Times UK · Oct 2
AI weapons systems are already here. Algorithms must not decide who lives and dies Israel’s conduct in Gaza shows the danger of using AI in warfare. Humans must remain at the center of wartime decisions The Guardian - US · Oct 2
Egypt warned Israel of 'major' Hamas attack: 'No world where Netanyahu's not aware' (Vivian Salama) François Picard is pleased to welcome Vivian Salama from Washington. An attorney and staff writer at The Atlantic, Salama has reported from more than 85 countries. Her latest investigation takes us back to September 26, 2023. As Israel's national security establishment gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Yom… France 24 · Oct 2
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Trump says latest Iran peace offer not enough, may resume bombing, and other Mideast developments US President Donald Trump has suggested that following the elections, he might escalate military actions against Iran. In Yemen, clashes have intensified between Iran-aligned Houthi rebels and government forces surrounding Taiz City. Trump also commented on reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received advance notice of a Hamas attack.
The Independent UK · Oct 1 Only Netanyahu gains from the FlyDubai hijacking attempt ANALYSIS: The FlyDubai hijacking attempt serves only one man’s interests - Israel’s Prime Minister seeking re-election, World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains
The Times of India · Oct 1 'Too early to say whether Iran involved': Netanyahu on flydubai 'hijacking' bid Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it is “too early” to determine whether Iran was involved in the failed apparent bid to hijack a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
The Conversation · Oct 1 Flydubai attack feeds into Netanyahu’s ‘protector’ narrative with crucial elections approaching The apparent attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight carrying 170 mostly Israeli passengers was another reminder to Israelis of the constant threat of terror and war. Only the bravery of the chief pilot and passengers prevented a major disaster.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1 Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away Some on streets of Jerusalem pledge their support to prime minister while others hope for change
The Economic Times · Sep 30 Flydubai pilot called ‘terrorist’ after attempting to crash Israel-bound plane; what we know so far One of the pilots of an Israel-bound flydubai flight tried to kill his co-pilot before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, a passenger's mother told AFP. Yasmin Abukasis, whose daughter Miryam was on the flight to attend a service for her brother killed in the…
The Times of India · Sep 29 How Joe Biden averted a wider war with Iran: Explained in 10 points Former US Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk recounts how Biden’s administration coordinated with Israel and regional allies to intercept Iran’s unprecedented missile attack in April 2024, while attempting to prevent the crisis from escalating into a regional war.
The Times of India · Sep 29 IDF alleges child used as shield: IDF says Hamas used boy to move rifle NEW DELHI: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday released aerial footage that it said showed a Hamas fighter using young child to transfer weapons into a civilian home in central Gaza.
Euronews · Sep 29 UAE confirms president met with Israel's PM Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi on Sunday The visit came weeks after a bombshell Israeli media report that the Emirati president had warned Netanyahu ahead of the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023, which the Israeli premier did not pass on to the security services.
International Business Times UK · Sep 28 Tether Became the Crypto Rail for Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, Congress Wants To Know Why Senate Democrats say 84% of flagged wallets ran on USDT. Tether cites $550m in freezes. Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthi records are separate
The Guardian - US · Sep 28 Netanyahu is using Mamdani as a foil in his re-election campaign The Israeli prime minister’s remarks at the UN weren’t just motivated by personal animosity