The Latest Breaking News from Isaac Herzog

Washington Post photographer attacked by settlers says she is insulted by Netanyahu's reaction

Heidi Levine says she plans on returning to work

The Independent UK · 1h ago

Trump 'disturbed' after report of attack on US Photojournalist Heidi Levine by Israeli settlers in West Bank

Alleged Israeli settlers viciously attacked Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine during an olive harvest in the West Bank. US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expressed their disturbance regarding the incident. Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the violence, stating it does not represent Israeli values. After surgery, Levine reported…

The Economic Times · 14h ago

Azerbaijan hosts rare summit of both converging and opposing Middle East and Asian leaders

Middle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global reshapes.

Euronews · Oct 15

Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack in Tel Aviv airport inspired by 9/11

The Omani co-pilot was previously barred from flying in Oman over extremist views.

Euronews · Oct 9

Smit Machchhar to receive Israel's top bravery award; President Herzog reserves special honour for India's injured Flydubai pilot

Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his bravery during an alleged mid-air hijacking attempt on September 30. Despite sustaining severe injuries in an attack by his co-pilot, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and off-duty crew members to…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Flydubai cockpit attack: Israel to honour Capt Smit with top civilian bravery award

Israel has announced that Captain Smit Machchhar will receive a prestigious Presidential Award for his bravery. He prevented a potential aviation disaster aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 by acting decisively against a radicalized co-pilot. During the incident, six Israeli passengers displayed great courage in assisting Machchhar and foiling the hijack attempt.…

The Times of India · Oct 8

Police bid to hide ugly protest probe rejected

An inquiry into the improper use of force by police against protesters decrying Israeli president Isaac Herzog will be live-streamed despite pushback.

AAP · Oct 8

Israel bars UK Green leader after party votes to define Zionism as racism

UK Jewish groups say the motion stokes hatred after a string of attacks on their community, while the government and other parties have condemned a policy that even at least three out of five Green MPs opposed.

Euronews · Oct 5

Plumber and dentist among hero passengers to receive medal of honour for averting Flydubai hijacking

Israel to award Yaniv Hayoun and three others for tackling the suspect and saving the flight from crashing

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Attacker's identity and motive unknown after flydubai flight to Israel escapes disaster after pilot stabbed

Saudi and UAE authorities have said little publicly beyond confirming that investigations were underway. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the copilot was arrested.

Euronews · Oct 1