Oct 16 Arab-led parties could decide the Israeli election, if anyone would partner with them By Sam Metz, Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rivals have said they won't form a coalition with any Arab-led party after the Oct. 27 election – even if that means months of gridlock and another round of voting. Continue reading
Oct 11 Iran calls latest U.S. proposal to end war 'insufficient' as Netanyahu's corruption trial resumes By Associated Press A senior Iranian official says Tehran finds the latest U.S. response to a proposal to end the war “insufficient" and warns of attacks on regional data centers and cables if fighting intensifies again. Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 5:44 Netanyahu's handling of Oct. 7 emerges as key issue in Israeli election By Amna Nawaz, Sophia Bailly Israel is barreling toward elections in less than three weeks, which could extend Benjamin Netanyahu's already-record tenure as its leader. The Trump administration has worked in near lockstep with Netanyahu since the president’s return to office. Amna Nawaz discussed what… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 4:44 Oct. 7 survivor channels trauma into movement for new generation of Israeli leaders By Nick Schifrin, Karl Bostic Israel is marking the third anniversary of one of its darkest days. On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed Israeli communities, killing 1,200 people and kidnapping 251 more. Nick Schifrin reports on one survivor and his determination to create, out… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch 8:25 Israeli and Palestinian fathers partner to bridge divides 3 years after Oct. 7 By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev Three years after Oct. 7, two fathers are reaching across the gulf that divides Israelis and Palestinians. Jonathan Dekel-Chen is the father of Sagui Dekel-Chen, who was shot, kidnapped and held hostage for nearly 500 days. Jaser Abu Moussa is… Continue watching
Oct 07 Scars from Oct. 7 fuel deep divisions over Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election By Josef Federman, Associated Press As Israel gears up for its first elections since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents are putting it at the heart of their campaigns. Continue reading
Oct 04 AP report: UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalities By Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press With the investigation underway, preliminary details about the incident have highlighted several major security lapses. Continue reading
Oct 03 AP report: Ax-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns By Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Cara Anna, Associated Press The new details raised questions about how thoroughly FlyDubai vets potential employees, and how the co-pilot's presence on a flight filled with Israeli passengers got past Israel's strict security protocols. Continue reading
Oct 02 Pilot stabbing further unsettles region shaken by U.S.-Iran war By Sam Mednick, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The UAE has canceled all flights to Israel, complicating travel for hundreds of passengers who fly between the countries on a typical day. Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch 5:58 Investigators search for motive after alleged attack by FlyDubai co-pilot By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins, Amalia Huot-Marchand Investigators across the Middle East are hunting for answers after a co-pilot stabbed his captain and allegedly attempted to crash a FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel. President Trump claimed the attack could be linked to Iran, but did not provide… Continue watching