Live Updates: Flydubai rescue flight lands in Israel escorted by IAF aircraft, Netanyahu greets passengers

October 1, 12:02 AM

Iranian FM dismisses UK's statement on Iranian link to RAF plot

Until Burnham's remarks, Britain had not linked the incident to Iran, though counter-terrorism police have said their investigation included the possibility of foreign state involvement.

ByREUTERS

Armed police officers stand guard on a road outside the perimeter of the RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 28, 2026.

(photo credit: REUTERS/TOBY SHEPHEARD)

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September 30, 10:10 PM

Israeli strikes kill seven people in Gaza, Hamas Health Ministry claims

September 30, 9:18 PM

Sa'ar, UAE foreign minister speak following safe landing of flydubai passengers

September 30, 8:33 PM

Trump aide says White House still pushing for Iran deal, believes end of war is near - interview

In an interview with the Post, Trump aide Sebastian Gorka said that the president will not dilute his demands in any version of a potential Iran deal.

ByAMICHAI STEIN

US President Donald Trump, flanked by US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Nvidia President and CEO Jensen Huang speaks to the media at the White House driveway following a luncheon for tech leaders in the East Room, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2026.

(photo credit: REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST)

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September 30, 7:14 PM

Donald Trump to speak with Benjamin Netanyahu

September 30, 7:04 PM

Netanyahu confirms that flydubai pilot conducted stabbing, commends passengers' heroism

"The pilot has been arrested and is currently being questioned by the Saudi authorities," Netanyahu said.

ByMAYA ZANGER-SHAMIR

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conducts a situational assessment with top security officials following the suspected attempting hijacking of a flydubai plane with over 100 Israeli passengers on September 30, 2026.

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September 30, 7:04 PM

Regev orders flydubai flights to Israel halted over hijacking pilot's Omani background, sources say

Flydubai’s agreement to operate in Israel explicitly states that all pilots must be from countries that have normalized relations with Israel, which does not include Oman.

BySHIR PERETS

Transportation Minister Miri Regev is seen at Ben-Gurion Airport, central Israel, May 4, 2025

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September 30, 7:04 PM

WATCH: Rescue flight arrives in Israel with all passengers from earlier flydubai hijacking attempt

The Mossad and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) approved the flydubai rescue flight's crew earlier on Wednesday.

September 30, 7:04 PM

Flydubai pilot attempts terror hijacking of flight to Tel Aviv, foiled by Israeli passengers

Israeli official says “major disaster avoided” after pilot stabbed his co-pilot, attempted to hijack aircraft with over 100 Israeli passengers • Plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

ByAMICHAI STEIN, JAMES GENN, YONAH JEREMY BOB, ZVIKA KLEIN

Damage done to rudder of flydubai flight after suspected attempted hijacking, September 30, 2026.

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September 30, 6:09 PM

Hamas, PIJ, Mohammed Dahlan form electoral coalition despite Hamas pledge to cede Gaza rule

PIJ Deputy Secretary General Mohammed al-Hindi claimed the terrorist organization would support “a unified national list” made up of independent figures rather than members of the groups.

ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Terrorists from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.

(photo credit: REUTERS/DAWOUD ABU ALKAS)

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