Uefa urged to take drastic action to avoid Ireland-Israel Nations League repeat IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 5
FlyDubai attacker reportedly targeted Tel Aviv Airport: How did he get into the cockpit? Flight FZ1073 took off from Dubai for Tel Aviv with 182 people on board, including eight crew members. The flight appeared routine at first. Then violence reportedly erupted in the cockpit. UAE Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the co-pilot attacked Captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe. He… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Heimir Hallgrimsson urges Uefa to keep Ireland and Israel apart after controversial Nations League clashes Republic of Ireland faced Israel twice in a week despite calls for the team to boycott the matches The Independent UK · Oct 5
Australian leaders condemn pro-Palestine vigils planned for 7 October anniversary amid Jewish commemorations Peak Jewish bodies organise ceremonies on third anniversary of attacks that triggered conflict in which 74,000 Palestinians have been killed The Guardian - AU · Oct 5
Australia launches probe into FlyDubai co-pilot’s past, and other Mideast news Australian authorities are investigating an Omani FlyDubai co-pilot's time in Australia after he allegedly tried to seize an Israel-bound aircraft The Independent UK · Oct 5
Ben-Gvir Says Israel Could 'Sell' Palestinians Abroad as West Bank Children Are Arrested Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said countries could be paid to accept Palestinians, days before an election where his party is demanding an emigration ministry. International Business Times UK · Oct 5
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
Israel player accused of spitting at Ireland coach during Nations League draw IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 5
Who voted for Green 'Zionism is racism' motion? Controversial move splits party Four of the five elected Green MPs publicly said they did not support the Greens4Palestines’ motion Evening Standard · Oct 5
Chair of Jewish Greens considering leaving party over ‘Zionism is racism’ motion Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the motion labelling Zionism as racism was ‘poisonous antisemitism’ The Independent UK · Oct 5
Head of Jewish Greens says she may leave party over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote Vivien Lichtenstein says she believes motion is unhelpful as anger grows over Zack Polanski’s absence for vote The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
Co-pilot in Flydubai attack 'planned it before being accepted', targeted Ben Gurion New reports suggest that the flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain and attempting to seize control of a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight had planned the attack before he was even hired by the airline. He had also intended to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport, according to Israeli officials… The Times of India · Oct 5
Why Is Sydney Sweeney Being Called an 'Israeli Honeypot'? Viral Theory Over Novig Ad Explained Sydney Sweeney's racy Novig ad contains an unexpected Hatikvah connection. Here is why it has fuelled a viral 'Israeli honeypot' theory. International Business Times UK · Oct 5
Chief rabbi condemns Green anti-Zionist motion as ‘poisonous antisemitism’ Sir Ephraim Mirvis said the motion labelling Zionism, the support for a Jewish homeland, as racist was ‘a threat to British Jews’. Evening Standard · Oct 5
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Israel ‘tried to intimidate’ Ireland amid spitting accusation A member of Ireland’s coaching staff, Damien Doyle, alleged he was spat at by an Israeli player during a half-time fracas in another ill-tempered Nations League clash between the sides
The Economic Times · Oct 5 flydubai horror: Co-pilot planned attack before being hired by airline, two Israeli officials say A flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain and allegedly attempting to crash a flight into Israel had told UAE investigators that he planned the attack before joining the airline, according to Israeli officials familiar with the probe.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 5 Zack Polanski banned from Israel after Greens declare 'Zionism is racism' GREEN party leader Zack Polanski has been barred from entering Israel after members voted to define Zionism as racist.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5 British Jews more likely to identify as Zionist since 7 October attacks, research finds Percentage who feel ‘very emotionally attached to Israel’ rose to 51% in June 2025, up 13 points from before Gaza war
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Investigators believe Flydubai co-pilot acted as ‘lone wolf’ – report Preliminary investigation doesn’t indicate Omani pilot’s ties to any organisation or government
The Times of India · Oct 5 How a string of security failures let Flydubai co-pilot reach cockpit A string of security failures across Oman, the UAE and Israel allowed the flydubai co-pilot to get into the cockpit, a Wall Street Journal investigation has found. The lapses nearly led to an aviation disaster reminiscent of 9/11, despite authorities having reasons to be concerned about him.
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Samoa prime minister apologizes for Nazi gesture and saying 'Heil Hitler' in 2007 video Samoa’s Prime Minister Laʻauli Leuatea Schmidt has apologized for a 2007 video that showed him saying “Heil Hitler” and making a Nazi gesture
International Business Times UK · Oct 5 UK Greens Vote 'Zionism Is Racism' Despite Revolt From 4 of 5 MPs as Israel Bans Polanski The Green Party of England and Wales has adopted a policy describing Zionism as racism, despite opposition from most of its MPs, drawing condemnation from Jewish groups and Israel
The Economic Times · Oct 5 As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcome Thailand is facing a growing backlash against foreign influence in its tourist hotspots, particularly southern islands such as Koh Phangan, Phuket and Koh Samui. Locals fear foreign investors and businesses are reshaping communities, driving up property prices and pushing residents out.
The Times of India · Oct 5 3 years after Oct 7, Israel honours officer whose Hamas attack warning was ignored An intelligence officer from Israel's Unit 8200 has been acknowledged for issuing multiple warnings regarding the Hamas invasion prior to the catastrophic attack on October 7, 2023. Unfortunately, those alerts went unheeded, which led to a coordinated assault from Gaza, resulting in heavy casualties and numerous hostages. This incident has…
The Economic Times · Oct 5 flydubai co-pilot planned Ben Gurion crash after incapacitating captain: Report Hamam al-Hammami, the co-pilot of Flydubai Flight FZ1073, planned a terrorist attack to crash the aircraft. He was detained after attempting to incapacitate the captain during the flight. Israeli passengers intervened and successfully restrained al-Hammami, averting a disaster. Investigations revealed his prior radicalization and connections to extremist ideology. Authorities are…