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What is Zionism and why do some critics describe it as racist?

Green party debate over the motion ‘Zionism is racism’ comes amid renewed arguments over the meaning and history of a contested term

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

Co-pilot in FlyDubai incident is identified as Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami

The co-pilot suspected of stabbing the captain on an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight has been identified as an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami

The Independent UK · Oct 3

Israel flight hijacking latest: FlyDubai co-pilot who used crash axe in ‘terror incident’ studied at UK university

The Omani national is said to have completed a distance learning course in aviation management at Buckinghamshire New University

The Independent UK · 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

FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns

A FlyDubai flight with 182 people faced a near-crash incident due to an attack on the cockpit. The co-pilot, previously barred from flying in Oman, was hired by the UAE airline. Investigations are ongoing with both Israeli and Emirati officials involved. The UAE has suspended all flights to Israel, complicating…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Israel plane attacker was banned from flying by Oman over suspected radicalisation - report

The Omani co-pilot was arrested in Saudi Arabia where he is being interrogated

The Independent UK · Oct 2

NYC's $29M Antisemitism Plan: Big Money, Missing Definition, Silent on Israel

NYC Mayor Mamdani releases the city's first antisemitism strategy with $29M in funding — but no formal definition and no mention of Israel.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Turkey is considering nominating former foreign minister for top United Nations job

Turkish officials have begun to shop around the idea of a former foreign minister joining the list of candidates vying to lead the United Nations as the monthslong race for secretary-general continues with no clear victor

The Independent UK · Oct 2

'Needs to be invited to Israel': Ex-Dy FM Sharren Haskel seeks Medal of Honor for Capt Machchhar after Flydubai attack

Captain Smit Machchhar displayed remarkable bravery by thwarting an attack from his co-pilot during a flight. His courageous actions undoubtedly saved the lives of 180 passengers on board. Former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel recommended that Machchhar receive Israel's Medal of Honour for his incredible efforts. Prime Minister Narendra…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Palestine Action activists used whips and hammers to threaten guards at arms factory, court hears

Five defendants accused of being part of ‘black team’ tasked with overcoming security at Israel-linked firm Elbit near Bristol

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2