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Benjamin Netanyahu: News

14 Oct 2026
• Hamas

Security chiefs didn't wake me up on October 7: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that security and military chiefs mistook Hamas's preparations for a drill or minor attack before the October 7 assault.

04 Oct 2026
• Israel

UAE shares passenger, crew list of flydubai flight with Israel

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shared the passenger and crew list of a flydubai flight with Israel. This comes after an attempted hijacking incident on a flight headed to Tel Aviv.

04 Oct 2026
• Narendra Modi

'First thought was catastrophic damage to aircraft': flydubai captain

Indian Captain Smit Machchhar has recounted chilling details of the flydubai cockpit attack aboard Flight FZ1073.

03 Oct 2026
• Dubai

Dubai Crown Prince meets pilot who saved over 170 lives

Dubai Crown Prince and UAE's Deputy Prime Minister Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum met with flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, who heroically saved more than 170 lives after being stabbed by a co-pilot.

03 Oct 2026
• Israel

How was Omani co-pilot assigned to Israel-bound flight?

The attempted hijacking of flydubai Flight FZ1073 on September 30 has raised serious concerns about security lapses in Israeli aviation.

03 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

flydubai's deadheading pilots became lifesavers after cockpit attack

The recent flydubai Flight FZ1073 incident has raised eyebrows as two of the four pilots on board were found seated among passengers.

02 Oct 2026
• Abu Dhabi

Pilots' body urges Modi to give flydubai captain bravery award

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recommending an appropriate National Bravery Award/national civilian recognition for flydubai pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, for saving the lives of 174 passengers.

02 Oct 2026
• Abu Dhabi

Co-pilot who stabbed Indian captain was radicalized, suicidal: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed the co-pilot who allegedly tried to crash the flydubai plane traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was radicalized and suicidal.

01 Oct 2026
• Dubai

flydubai horror: Attacker may have struck Indian captain with ax

The captain of the flydubai aircraft, who fought off his co-pilot trying to allegedly crash the plane on their way from Dubai to Tel Aviv, may have been struck with an ax.

01 Oct 2026
• Bhupendra Patel

flydubai Captain Machchhar to be awarded 'Visisht Gujarat Garima Award'

The Gujarat government on Thursday announced that it will honor Captain Smit Machchhar with the "Visisht Gujarat Garima Award."

01 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

'Prevented 9/11-style attack': Modi praises flydubai Indian pilot

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Captain Smit Machchhar, the pilot of the Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight, who fought off his co-pilot, allegedly trying to crash the plane.

01 Oct 2026
• Dubai

'Religious extremist, refused handshakes with women': Colleague describes flydubai attacker

A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after one pilot stabbed the other and allegedly tried to crash the plane.

01 Oct 2026
• Israel

Who is 'hero' flydubai Indian pilot Smit Machchhar

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot with flydubai, is being hailed as a hero after he fought off his co-pilot, who allegedly tried to crash the plane.

01 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

Netanyahu, Modi praise flydubai Indian pilot who saved 174 lives

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed the captain of a flydubai jet, calling him "a true hero" for saving the 174 people on board after he was stabbed by his co-pilot.

30 Sep 2026
• Israel

9/11-style attack planned? What happened on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv faced a mid-air emergency and made an unscheduled landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia after what Israeli officials said was an attempted hijacking by one of the pilots that led to a mid-air altercation.

30 Sep 2026
• Saudi Arabia

Dubai-Tel Aviv flight lands in Saudi after hijacking scare

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia after a suspected hijacking scare.

28 Sep 2026
• Hamas

Netanyahu meets UAE president amid October 7 warning row

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, a senior Israeli official to Reuters.

26 Sep 2026
• Hamas

'Nobody Wants This' star Adam Brody wants a free Palestine

Hollywood actor Adam Brody, who plays a Rabbi (Jewish preacher) in the Netflix series Nobody Wants This, has spoken out in support of Palestinians.

25 Sep 2026
• Hamas

Netanyahu shows pager in UN speech, says 'Hezbollah remembers'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, showcasing a pager to recall Israel's September 2024 operation against Hezbollah's communication network in Lebanon.

25 Sep 2026
• Hollywood

Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest

Hollywood actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among those detained by police in New York City on Thursday.

25 Sep 2026
• Donald Trump

UNGA: Walkout over Netanyahu's speech; he calls protesters 'moral cowards'

Dozens of delegates walked out of the United Nations General Assembly meeting on Thursday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech.

24 Sep 2026
• Israel

Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45 billion Gaza plan

The United States President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has unveiled a $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza.

23 Sep 2026
• Hamas

Israel kills Hamas finance chief in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have reportedly killed Muhammad Abu Alwan, the head of Hamas's finance department, in a targeted operation in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

17 Sep 2026
• Venice Film Festival

Netanyahu moves to strip 'NAZA' creators of their citizenship

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested a new law to revoke the citizenship of anyone who "slanders" Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers.

11 Sep 2026
• Lebanon

Israel's Hezbollah tunnel operation triggers tremor in Lebanon

In a major military operation, Israeli forces have destroyed a large underground tunnel network of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

08 Sep 2026
• Hamas

UAE warned Netanyahu about Hamas attack days earlier: Report

Days before the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed reportedly warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a major operation, a "zilzal," or an earthquake, planned by former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

26 Aug 2026
• Florida

Netanyahu's son back in Israel after assassination plot in Florida

Yair Netanyahu, the son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has returned to Israel after he was allegedly the target of an Iranian assassination plot while he was in Florida.

25 Aug 2026
• Hamas

Hamas using kites to attack Israel? Gaza parents warned

The popular committees, comprising representatives of local non-government organizations and charities that run Gaza displacement camps and shelters, issued a ​warning to Gaza parents on Monday to stop their children flying kites in the war-ravaged enclave.

25 Aug 2026
• Iran

Iran tried to kill 1 of my sons: Israel's Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons.

24 Aug 2026
• Hamas

Gaza airstrikes kill 4-year-old boy, injure others

On Sunday, two Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least two people, including a four-year-old boy.

19 Aug 2026
• Donald Trump

US sanctions International Criminal Court president

The United States has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.

17 Aug 2026
• Donald Trump

How fake Iran nuclear quote from India jolted US, Israel

A fabricated quotation attributed to Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, sparked a frenzy, even entering a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and crossing the Atlantic to US politicians.

09 Aug 2026
• Donald Trump

Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a United States-backed Gaza peace plan.

07 Aug 2026
• Iran

Modi, Netanyahu discuss India-Israel special strategic partnership over phone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently held a telephonic conversation to discuss the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership.

05 Aug 2026
• Donald Trump

Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan: 'Not our draft'

United States President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza has hit a major roadblock.

03 Aug 2026
• Donald Trump

Trump says Iran strike would have been 'biggest since WW2'

United States President Donald Trump has said that the military strike he had considered against Iran would have been "the biggest attack since World War Two."

30 Jul 2026
• Donald Trump

What Trump, Netanyahu discussed behind closed doors on Iran

United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a closed-door meeting on Tuesday at the White House.

29 Jul 2026
• Donald Trump

Netanyahu confirms NYC visit despite mayor Mamdani's arrest threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed his plans to visit New York City in September, despite threats from Mayor Zohran Mamdani to arrest him over war crimes in Gaza.

28 Jul 2026
• Donald Trump

Netanyahu to discuss Iran's Pickaxe Mountain activity with Trump: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet United States President Donald Trump in Washington, where he will discuss Iran's alleged nuclear activities at the Pickaxe Mountain complex.

27 Jul 2026
• Donald Trump

Trump paused Iran military strikes to give diplomatic talks room

United States President Donald Trump has paused military strikes on Iran to give room for diplomatic talks.

19 Jul 2026
• Hamas

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani considers arresting Netanyahu during UN visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is in talks with the city's legal advisers about the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his upcoming United Nations visit.

18 Jul 2026
• Israel

Israel's parliament dissolved, elections to be held on October 27

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, was dissolved early on Friday, paving the way for elections on October 27.

13 Jul 2026
• Donald Trump

Trump, Macron, Meloni...: Iran newspaper lists 13 leaders for revenge

A conservative Iranian newspaper has published a list of world leaders it claims could be targeted in retaliation for the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

13 Jul 2026
• Donald Trump

'News so sweet': Iran celebrates Trump ally Lindsey Graham's death

Iranian state media and regime supporters celebrated the death of United States Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday.

13 Jul 2026
• Hamas

Israel to hold elections in October amid Netanyahu's declining popularity

Israel will hold its next general election on October 27, 2026, the latest date allowed by law.

10 Jul 2026
• Israel

India is key partner for Israel, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has named India a key partner as he seeks to strengthen ties with countries other than the United States.

06 Jul 2026
• Cybersecurity

'We have…India': Netanyahu rejects Vance's 'US only ally left' claim

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against United States Vice President JD Vance's assertion that the US is Israel's "only" powerful ally.

06 Jul 2026
• Donald Trump

'Trump's murder our responsibility': Calls for revenge at Khamenei's funeral

The funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the US and Israeli war against Iran on February 28, turned into a political spectacle in Tehran.

06 Jul 2026
• Israel

US isn't only ally, India also backs Israel: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected United States Vice President JD Vance's claim that the US is Israel's only powerful ally.

05 Jul 2026
• Donald Trump

Netanyahu requested White House meeting, says Trump

United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a meeting at the White House.

04 Jul 2026
• Donald Trump

Israel rejects NYT report on assassination plots against Iranian negotiators

Israel has rejected a report by The New York Times that it may have plotted to assassinate senior Iranian negotiators.

27 Jun 2026
• Iran

Israel, Lebanon sign framework with US to end hostilities

Israel, Lebanon, and the United States have signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington. The deal is aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.

24 Jun 2026
• Amnesty International

Israel deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza: UN inquiry

An independent United Nations inquiry has accused Israel of continuing to commit genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza.