‘No way this is a malfunction’: Israeli officer reveals tense moments after flydubai hijack signal
Lt. N., an air force aerial image identification officer, was on duty at 8:30 a.m. when he detected the first distress signal from the flydubai flight to Tel Aviv.
Live grenade round fired at IDF troops in friendly-fire incident during training exercise
Despite the shooting, none of the soldiers was wounded. At this stage, it remains unclear why live ammunition was used during the exercise.
Zamir: IDF to overhaul intelligence, force readiness after October 7 investigations
Under the changes, the IDF will base its readiness on what its enemies are capable of doing rather than assessments of what they intend to do
US to send additional forces to Israel for potential escalation as both countries elections near
Some 3,000 US troops are currently stationed across Israel, whose duties include operating air defense systems, serving as pilots and support crews, handling logistics and headquarters operations.
IDF to equip combat engineering vehicles with Iron Fist active protection against anti-tank threats
Iron Fist, manufactured by Elbit Systems, is an active protection system designed to protect armored fighting vehicles and engineering vehicles.
IDF targets Yahya Sinwar's successor, Hamas Gaza leader Ali al-Amoudi, in strike
IDF attack helicopters and tanks struck targets in Gaza on Saturday in an operation aimed at killing Ali al-Amoudi, who succeeded Yahya Sinwar as Hamas's leader in the Gaza Strip.
Iran weighing options against US, Israel as nuclear talks stall, Israeli defense official says
A senior Israeli defense official said Iran's room for maneuver has narrowed amid US sanctions, while Israel is preparing for the possibility that an Iranian move could spiral out of control.
Saudi Arabia was reluctant to fully cooperate with Israel during attempted flydubai hijacking
Although the Saudis went to great lengths to receive and assist the Israeli passengers aboard the flydubai flight, they did not fully cooperate with Israel.
Flydubai attempted hijacking showcased Israeli aviation security system procedures - explainer
In the case of the flydubai aircraft, the distress signal was activated while the plane was still well outside Israeli airspace. Nevertheless, such an alert automatically activates Israel's systems.
Flydubai flights to Israel suspended amid investigation into attempted hijacking, airline says
The airline's announcement follows a recommendation from the Shin Bet earlier on Wednesday to suspend flights between the UAE and Israel until the investigation progresses.
