Eurovision remains marred by geopolitics: Ireland will boycott again because of Israel's participation. Still, the song contest is expanding
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was marred by boycotts in protest against Israel's participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. It still aims to keep growing.
World
dw.com
30.09.2026
Flydubai pilots reportedly fight in cockpit, triggering hijacking fears and Israeli fighter jet response
A Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Wednesday after a reported cockpit fight between pilots triggered hijacking fears in Israel.
World
foxnews.com
30.09.2026
Israel Flight Emergency: What We Know About Possible Pilot Fight
Flight-tracking data shows the Tel Aviv-bound flight suddenly changed course over northwestern Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Politics
newsweek.com
30.09.2026
Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots
An Israel-bound FlyDubai passenger plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a fight broke out between its two pilots, according to Israeli media. The plane transmitted an emergency signal
World
france24.com
30.09.2026
Flight to Israel Makes Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an emergency meeting on Wednesday morning with security officials over the incident.
World
wsj.com
30.09.2026
Flydubai plane traveling to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after alleged dispute between pilots
FlyDubai flight FZ1073 transmitted an emergency alert shortly after take-off, according to publicly available flight tracking information.
World
euronews.com
30.09.2026
FlyDubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert
Airline says plane experiences "incident" en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, lands safely at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk airport.
World
aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.
World
bbc.co.uk
30.09.2026
Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning
Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu's warning of possible attacks during next month's general election.
World
aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
Settler attack on West Bank village injures Israeli forces, drawing rare rebuke
The raid came amid mounting international criticism of settler violence, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed last week.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026
Morocco’s pro-Palestine protests challenge Rabat’s deepening Israel ties
Protests across Morocco highlight gap between public opposition to normalisation and Rabat’s closer ties with Israel.
World
aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
Democrats in Congress Embrace a More Punitive Posture Toward Israel
Nearly every Democratic senator voted to advance a measure calling for a human rights report on Israel’s conduct in the West Bank, as some in the party propose punishing settlement activity with sanct
Politics
nytimes.com
30.09.2026
US Senate blocks resolution demanding accountability over Israeli violence in West Bank
Nine American citizens have been killed by Israeli settlers or security forces in occupied West Bank since 2022The US Senate on Tuesday evening rejected along mostly party lines a Democratic resolutio
World
theguardian.com
30.09.2026
What is white phosphorus, and why is Israel using it in Lebanon?
White phosphorus can cause severe burns, ignite repeatedly and produce intense heat and toxic smoke.
World
aljazeera.com
29.09.2026
Jewish settlers clash with Israeli security forces to prevent Palestinian family’s return to West Bank home
It is the second time the Tubassi family has suffered at the hands of Jewish settlers in just over a month. On Aug. 28, masked settlers attacked and injured them and an NBC News crew that was intervie
World
nbcnews.com
29.09.2026
Has Gaza broken the Israel consensus in the US?
For decades, Israel was untouchable in Washington. Gaza changed that. Josh Rushing investigates how and what comes next.
World
aljazeera.com
29.09.2026
Jerusalem Daily: Israeli worshippers attack Palestinian man
Settler pogroms intensify as a total lockdown of the occupied West Bank enters its third day.
World
aljazeera.com
29.09.2026
Mourners in Gaza bury remains of loved ones killed in 2023 Israeli strike
Dozens of mourners in Gaza grieve the loss of their loved ones as they bury the fragmented remains of relatives killed.
World
aljazeera.com
29.09.2026
Lebanese army dismantles Israeli surveillance camera in southern Lebanon
The Lebanese army has dismantled an Israeli surveillance camera equipped with a solar power system after discovering it near Wadi Zibqine in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
29.09.2026
Over 100 settlers attack Occupied West Bank village, clash with Israeli forces
More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a village in the north of the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, wounding three members of Israel's security forces and burning two Palestinian homes, authoritie
World
france24.com
29.09.2026