Flydubai hijacker, wounded pilot accompanied by Emirati security team to UAE, Saudi Arabia says

A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, on the tarmac as it arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.
Flydubai pilot, capt. Smit Machchhar.
A general view of buildings and and construction cranes, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 7, 2026.

US deploys third aircraft carrier to Middle East, as Saudis give Yemen $60 million to fight Houthis

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'I saw the cockpit was empty': Israeli recounts the fight to survive flydubai attempted hijacking

EXCLUSIVE
Tal, an Israeli businessman who was aboard the flydubai flight, is seen during the onboard crisis and later speaking to The Jerusalem Post in Tel Aviv on October 1, 2026
PM Netanyahu meets with Yaniv Hayoun, Or Pardilov, and Dr. Shota Musayev and his wife, Sigalit on October 1, 2026.

Omani flydubai hijacker told passengers to kill him after he was restrained, Israelis tell PM

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

Watchdogs uncovered conspiracy theories blaming Israel for staging flydubai incident

REPORT

Iranian FM offered inspectors access to nuclear facilities in exchange for sanctions relief

The US Supreme Court during sunset in Washington, DC, US, August 7, 2026.

US judge finds law criminalizing noncitizen voting unconstitutional

Witness Catherine Sweeney with WPLN recounts the planned execution of Christa Pike at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tennessee, US, September 30, 2026. Pike had not been declared dead when the witnesses were asked to leave the room they were witnessing in.

Christa Pike getting 'life-saving medical care' after surviving Tennessee execution

HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Elijah Bryant shoots during the Reds’ 81-80 Euroleague victory over Red Star Belgrade.

Israeli EuroCup, EuroLeague teams open their continental campaigns with mixed results across Europe

Leighton Meester and Adam Brody attend the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2026.

Rabbi who coached Adam Brody for 'Nobody Wants this' says he's 'ignorant' over Gaza genocide claims

A poster against antisemitism is seen on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Markham, Ontario, Canada on March 22, 2025.

Jews in Canada, it's time to talk about Aliyah

OPINION
The USS Theodore Roosevelt from the bay doors of a V-22 Osprey after taking off during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercise in waters south of the Hawaiian Islands, U.S., July 13, 2026.

USS Roosevelt, Marines set to deploy to Mideast ahead of midterm elections, US official to 'Post'

Who will teach the next generation?

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IDF: 170 Hamas, PIJ terrorists killed in Gaza were misrepresented as 'innocent journalists'

IDF reveals that 170 alleged "journalists" killed in Gaza were Hamas, PIJ terrorists.

Arab parliamentarian Abu Shehadeh to withdraw election bid on Supreme Court recommendation

Nearly $80,000 raised for wounded flydubai pilot

Flydubai pilot, capt. Smit Machchhar.

IDF gives rejection of 'NAZA' film claims, disputes civilian death ratios, AI targeting abuse

Israeli soldiers stand next to armored personnel carriers (APCs) near the Gaza border, in Israel, September 16, 2025

El Al, Israir operate Dubai rescue flights following flydubai suspension, tickets set from $249

Gilad Ben-Shech.

Reshet Gimel co-founder, Kol Yisrael veteran Gilad Ben-Shach passes away at 85

CITIZEN FOOTAGE from Tehranpars, Tehran Province, featured in Manoto’s documentary ‘This Is Our Story,’ which reconstructs the January uprising through videos filmed by Iranians as events unfolded.

In their own voice: How Iran’s citizens documented January's massacres in Manoto documentary

FRONTLINES
An ElAl plane takes off as a flydubai aircraft carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

Why four pilots were aboard flydubai flight when the attempted hijacking began

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

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

At LA mayoral forum, candidates weigh in on Israeli genocide charges, antisemitism

Mayoral candidate and city councilwoman Nithya Raman speaks during the 2026 Jewish Los Angeles Mayoral Forum panel discussion at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles,, Sept. 29, 2026.

ADL report finds systemic exclusion of Jewish, Israeli artists across US cultural institutions

Watchdogs uncovered conspiracy theories blaming Israel for staging flydubai incident

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

University of Toronto hosting October 7 event, 'Honoring Our Martyrs' on massacre anniversary

This aerial view shows remnants of an encampment on the lawn of University of Toronto campus after a court injunction gave protestors of the pro-Palestinian encampment until to tear down their encampment or risk police enforcement of the injunction, in Toronto, Ontario, on July 3, 2024.

CAMERA reporting on antisemitism in Philadelphia schools cited in public hearing

Video shows clashes in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, IRGC claims six 'terrorists' killed

Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an exercise in southern Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 16, 2026.

CENTEF report reveals Hezbollah acquired $157m of weapons in 2024, majority provided freely by Iran

Co-pilot in flydubai attempted hijacking underwent Islamist radical indoctrination, Netanyahu says

National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit party chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, arrives to submit the Otzma Yehudit party list to the Central Elections Committee ahead of the upcoming Israeli general elections at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, September 7, 2026.

Ben-Gvir to demand extradition of flydubai pilot to Israel after attempted terror hijacking

Illustrative: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on upon his arrival during a welcome ceremony as part of his two-day official visit to France, at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, France August 24, 2026.

Saudi Arabia was reluctant to fully cooperate with Israel during attempted flydubai hijacking

Palestinian election candidate warns West Bank could ‘explode’ unless Israel releases tax funds

INTERVIEW
Dr. Ahmad Shadid, head of the Al-Finiq (The Phoenix) list running in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections said Israel should release Palestinian tax revenue.

Awake Jerusalem to bring Christian leaders from 51 nations to Tower of David

EXPLAINER

Israel Election 2026: What does Yair Golan’s Democrats party stand for?

Yair Golan, chairman of The Democrats party, with party members following the announcement of the results of The Democrats party primaries ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.
OPINION

Clavicular proved my point: Birkin bags still don’t build a nation

Braden Eric Peters, better known as Clavicular, during his visit to Israel.
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ANALYSIS

Day one for the new Iraq after US Forces leave

Ukraine carries out first logistics mission using an amphibious UGV

Ukraine said an amphibious ground robotic vehicle completed a 40km long logistics mission

Who writes the code of the new world?

OPINION

Protego Ventures closes $125m. Fund I, expands focus on early‑growth defense companies

IDF Military Drone Unit train with their drones near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025.

IDF extends suspension of 'Atalef' loitering munition drones after two reservists killed

AIR One eVTOL

Demystifying the eVTOL industry

OPINION

Eli Sharabi asks UN Human Rights Council to 'name these crimes,' recognize hostage abuse as torture

Eli Sharabi, a former hostage, holds a photograph of himself during his release by Hamas as he the United Nations Security Council in New York City, US, March 20, 2025

Netanyahu says Israel warned Britain about Iranian terror plot before RAF airbase incident

REPORT

Jared Kushner Gaza role draws scrutiny over investments tied to Israeli defense firms

Jared Kushner as part of the US Delegation at Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland.

Ethiopian-Eritrean conflict could intersect with increased Houthi escalation in Yemen, experts fear

Vehicles carrying armed men drive along a street in Alamata, Ethiopia, after a pro-government militia said that Ethiopia's military and allied militiamen had captured the town, in this screengrab from a social media video released on September 28, 2026.

Trump says he doesn't believe Netanyahu was warned about Oct. 7 by Egypt, UAE

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, on October 13, 2025

Living the perfect balance at Palace Assisted Living Modi'in

“All the benefits of assisted living, alongside a complete solution for the needs of a religious person.”

Targeting terror, defending its victims: Shurat HaDin’s legal offensive

NITSANA DARSHAN-LEITNER, founder-president of the Shurat HaDin Law Center.

Jerusalem: One city, many voices

SUSIE OZSINAY ARANYA, International Communications and Foreign Media Spokesperson for the Jerusalem Municipality

Israeli airline stocks surge nearly 9% following flydubai hijacking incident

El Al plane takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, May 24, 2026.

After Flydubai incident: Should Israelis prefer flying blue-and-white?

AI system attempts to hack into Canadian government website, continuing worldwide automated attacks

OpenAI logo and Canadian flag are seen in this illustration taken, September 28, 2026.

Speed of increase in cyberattacks by state, non-state actors 'frightening,' says Thales CEO

Patrice Caine, chairman and CEO of the French defence firm Thales, gives a keynote address at the Thales Tech Summit - UK Edition in London on September 14, 2026.

Finance Ministry aims to cut record high gas prices by 50 agorot, needs attorney-general's approval

Over 90 dead, thousands missing after monsoon causes catastrophic flooding in India, Nepal, Myanmar

A flooded road following a flash flood in Galchhi in the Dhading district, Nepal, August 26, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Insurance companies working to rescue Israelis trapped in Nepal following massive flooding

Flooding, power outages, over 400 canceled flights across US Northeast due to nor'easter storm

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and his students hold the Four Species as they attend a morning prayer during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, in Katzrin, northern Israel, on October 12, 2025.

Gov't warns against bringing Four Species into Israel without authorization ahead of Sukkot

A member of the ECU-11 Guayaquil Fire Department from Ecuador takes part in rescue efforts inside a building that collapsed from the ground floor to the fifth floor, following major earthquakes, in La Guaira, Venezuela, June 29, 2026.

Foreign Ministry urges Israeli travelers in Ecuador to exercise caution amid El Niño red alert

The case for Israel to subsidize menstrual products

OPINION
An illustrative image of menstrual care products

Private hospital in Tel Aviv shut down over severe safety violations following surprise inspection

STUDY

Israeli scientists help solve genetic mystery linking hearing loss and gray hair

STUDY

Using babies, Israeli study reveals why AI fails to truly understand animal calls

OPINION

B’Yachad promotes referendums to enable the disabled

ByZACH CUTLER

Putting conversation first: Jerusalem ulpan founder reflects on 18 years of teaching Hebrew to olim

FEATURE
ULPAN LA-INYAN instructor Moshe Shmuel teaches basic Hebrew; teacher, trainer & educational program developer Tali Itzhakov (below) works with a student.

‘It’s time to go home’: After 57 years in America, a Holocaust survivor comes home to Israel

FRONTLINES
INTERVIEW

From Australian judge to Israeli tour guide: David Parry's aliyah journey

JUDGE-TURNED-TOUR GUIDE: David Parry.
OPINION

Altruistic Aliyah: A tool for world Jewry to transform Israeli policy from within

New French Jewish immigrants arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel on August 3, 2026.
ByGILAD RAMOT
FEATURE

Moving stories, worrying numbers: Behind the wave of immigration from North America

Family making aliyah to Israel, September 14, 2026.

‘New Talpiot’: A global community in one of Jerusalem’s most sought-after locations

The New Talpiot project.

In the middle of the triangle

WATCH

Selichot above Jerusalem: An evening of music, reflection and connection

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Midtown Jerusalem by Israel Canada: A premier living, retail & leisure hub

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Make your Jerusalem aliyah dream come true! The Crown in Mekor Chaim 55

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The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference returns to Jerusalem

Diplomatic Conference

Heading ‘Down Under’: The Jerusalem Post announces Sydney Summit

Sydney, Australia Summit

Past Event - Building tomorrow, today: Jerusalem Post Washington Conference heads to Capitol Hill

Jerusalem Post Washington Conference

Conference   

Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog

Michal Herzog: Women must 'use their voice' to shape Israel’s future

'Without human insight, innovation is useless'

Mekorot’s Shira Singer on the future of water infrastructure

MDA Heroes   

 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days

Podcasts   

The Israeli-American Council in New York in a campaign ahead of the first screening of the film NAZA in the city, September 27, 2026.

IDF rejects claims made in NAZA film as El Al and Israir to operate Dubai rescue flights

Will Israel's Arab parties be banned from the election? The legal fight explained

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv veers off course to Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu meets with UAE president

US Politics   

The US Supreme Court during sunset in Washington, DC, US, August 7, 2026.

US judge finds law criminalizing noncitizen voting unconstitutional

Trump announces 32-day campaign across US as Republicans struggle ahead of midterms

US Supreme Court allows Trump to continue deportation policy after judge labels it unlawful

Diaspora   

Potential 2028 presidential candidate, California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during an event held by the state Democratic Party at the Clubhouse at King's Grant in Summerville, South Carolina, Sept. 3, 2026.

Jewish groups hail California law making it the first state to list ‘Jewish’ as an ethnicity

Esther Rantzen, campaigning Jewish British television presenter, dies at age 86

Two Israelis arrested in Cyprus after over 27 kg. of ketamine, other drugs found in apartment

Judaism   

(Illustrative) A woman stands inside a Sukkah, holding a Lulav and Etrog.

Sukkot 2026: What the sukkah and Four Species teach us about Israeli unity

Sukkot Guide 2026: Fun family activities in and around Jerusalem

Sukkot and Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Christian World   

Dag Juliussen, head of the Christian Embassy’s Norwegian branch, visiting the Psagot winery.

Thousands of Christians visit West Bank settlements in support after European sanctions, trade bans

Protesters block road into Catholic area of Northern Ireland after court approves Protestant parade

Thousands of Christians set to arrive in Jerusalem for Sukkot celebrations

Food   

A dish served at the Veranda restaurant at the David Citadel in Jerusalem.

Veranda: Excellent mehadrin food at the David Citadel hotel

'Zoti': Fun vibe in Tel Aviv

Trying açaí at Oakberry Jerusalem: A not-so-sweet treat with sweet company

Archaeology   

Several royal inscriptions found at the Tell el-Abqain fortress site in Egypt, September 25, 2026.

Ancient Egyptian fortress uncovers soldiers’ homes, royal inscriptions, and horse burial

Turkey uncovers new fragment of oldest known peace treaty between Egypt and Hittites

Czech Republic's 6,500-year-old sanctuary found to predate Stonehenge by 1,000 years

Science   

The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster lift off on its 13th test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas, U.S., July 24, 2026.

SpaceX's Starship engine failure could cause problem for NASA's 2028 moon mission objectives

Using babies, Israeli study reveals why AI fails to truly understand animal calls

Modern human men evolved unique hip 'spring' for efficient walking, Israeli-led study finds

Culture   

GOLAZIN ARDESTANI attends the Haifa festival this week.

Iranian singer Gola brings message of hope to Haifa International Film Festival

Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret

Not sheepish: Israel Museum reveals a different side of Menashe Kadishman’s art

History   

Palestinians hurl rocks at Israeli security forces during clashes in the West Bank town of Hebron October 16, 2000.

On this day: Second Intifada triggered following Ariel Sharon's visit to Temple Mount

On This Day: Jean-Francois Champollion announces his success at decoding the Rosetta Stone

KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Sukkot celebrations in honor of the holiday

OMG   

Wayne Rooney attends the exclusive UK Premiere of "The Real Rooneys" on September 22, 2026 in London, England.

Former England soccer star Wayne Rooney says grandma was Polish Jew during Auschwitz visit

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts amid legal troubles

Influencer Jake Paul calls for amended US Constitution, says civilians should be able to bear RPGs

Travel   

An El Al aircraft.

After Flydubai incident: Should Israelis prefer flying blue-and-white?

Ein Bokek like you’ve never seen it: The wet trail almost completely empty of hikers

The Herzliya caveman: The final days of the cliff palace

David Alexander, Deputy CEO of Phoenix Financial

Israel’s hidden strength: Institutional capital pools

Israel can no longer afford the privileges of adolescent behavior

Evolving regional economic opportunities

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