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Likud minister defends French far-right leader amid allegations of past antisemitism
France's National Rally leader Jordan Bardella (right) and Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli at the international conference on combating antisemitism in Jerusalem, March 27, 2025 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
By AFP
Amichai Chikli denounces news outlet that published purported remarks from 2013 by Jordan Bardella, whom he calls 'one of the clearest voices in Europe against Hamas'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf, and MK Yitzhak Kroizer visit the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
UAE slams Ben Gvir’s Temple Mount visit, days after hosting Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, surrounded by supporters, during an election campaign tour in the southern city of Ashdod, September 29, 2026. (Liron Moldovan/Flash90)
Likud says Netanyahu has sued media outlets over reports of Egyptian, UAE warnings ahead of Oct. 7
By ToI Staff
White House official Brett McGurk and US Vice President Joe Biden (left) in an undated photo. (Brett McGurk/X)
Book excerpt released
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Ex-Biden aide: US pressure on Israel harmed talks with Hamas to release hostages
By Jacob Magid
Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate James Fishback speaks to college students and supporters at a restaurant near the University of South Florida in Tampa, on July 30, 2026. (Dave Decker/ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters)
September 30, 2026, 7:43 pm
Far-right Israel critic James Fishback likens abortion to the Holocaust at Ole Miss event
Former GOP gubernatorial candidate in Florida says abortion ‘holocaust’ is ‘worse than the other one’ at event organized by Turning Point USA, and demands Trump cut off Netanyahu
By Sharon Udasin
Passengers who were on a flydubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates that suffered an emergency mid-air, with the copilot subdued after stabbing the captain in an alleged attempt to crash the plane, arrive back home at Ben Gurion Airport, September 30, 2026 (Ammar Awad/Reuters)
September 30, 2026, 7:39 pm
Unprecedented: Extraordinary heroism and near-miraculous circumstances avert an airplane catastrophe
There appears to be no prior instance of passengers thwarting a pilot’s attempt to crash a commercial airliner
By David Horovitz
In this handout picture taken and obtained on September 30, 2026, passengers of the flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv are seen inside the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport in Tabuk, after their plane was forced to land in Saudi Arabia due to an alleged attempt to crash the plane by the first officer. (Courtesy Of An Anonymous Source/AFP)
September 30, 2026, 7:02 pm
Passengers laud ‘heroism’ of Israelis who subdued flydubai flight attacker, as videos show moments of fear
Passenger Tzvika Manes describes a crew member entering cockpit and throwing copilot out, as three others jumped on him, tied him up with airline headphones
By ToI Staff, Emanuel Fabian and AFP
Members of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) walk along a main road in Mekelle on September 23, 2026, as tensions intensify in northern Ethiopia after Tigrayan rebels seized control of airports in the region. (AFP)
September 30, 2026, 7:01 pm
Israelis rescued from north Ethiopia after days of being stuck amid rebel advance
Foreign Ministry confirms some 20 citizens being extracted from Tigray region, in coordination with embassy in Addis Ababa, after they requested help due to heavy clashes in area
By Nava Freiberg and AFP
Then-Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan gestures as he speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in his office in the West Bank city of Ramallah, January 3, 2011. (AP Photo/ Majdi Mohammed, File)
September 30, 2026, 6:02 pm
Ex-Fatah strongman Dahlan may join with Hamas to challenge Abbas at ballot box
Talks underway with exiled power broker for creation of unified Palestinian list to run in November election, including members of Islamic Jihad, though unclear if slate will get go-ahead, or vote will even occur
By Nurit Yohanan and Jacob Magid
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 25, 2026. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)
September 30, 2026, 5:09 pm
Iran indicates it received official US response to latest offer on ending war
Officials don’t say what reply contained; FM Araghchi updates Tehran cabinet on his trip to UN General Assembly; UK monitors says three ships hit in Hormuz
By Agencies
Iraqi security officers flash victory signs while riding in vehicles decorated with national flags during a convoy celebrating the complete withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, in Baghdad, Iraq, September 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
September 30, 2026, 4:49 pm
Iraqis celebrate final US troop withdrawal as government takes charge of security
Military parades mark departure while PM says fight against terrorism continues; Washington pledges targeted training and intelligence support will continue as concerns rise over militias and Islamic State
By Ahmed Rasheed and Muayad Hameed
Syrian army soldiers patroling along the Syrian-Lebanese border in the rural area of Al Qusayr on April 1, 2026. (Bakr Alkasem/AFP)
September 30, 2026, 2:56 pm
Syria says it dismantled Hezbollah-linked cell preparing rocket launchers
Terror group denies connection to arrested operatives, insisting it has no presence or military activity in Syria; accuses Israel of seeking to disrupt Lebanon-Syria relations
By AFP and ToI Staff
A passenger is seen with a bloodied shirt aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv that suffered an emergency mid-air, with the copilot subdued after stabbing the captain in an alleged attempt to crash the plane full of Israelis, September 30, 2026 (Social media: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
September 30, 2026, 2:44 pm
Copilot subdued after stabbing pilot in alleged attempt to crash plane full of Israelis
Flydubai flight from UAE lands safely in Saudi Arabia with no non-crewmembers seriously hurt after Israeli passengers rush cockpit, subdue stabber; Israeli warplanes were scrambled
By Emanuel Fabian, Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Founding editor David Horovitz joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's Daily Briefing podcast. (ToI/ Boarding1Now/iStock/Screenshot via Google Maps)
September 30, 2026, 2:33 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 30 – Israelis land safely in Saudi Arabia after suspected plane terror
Editor David Horovitz on the developing facts surrounding the redirected flydubai flight, rare condemnations following extremist settler violence, and electioneering 4 weeks from vote
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and David Horovitz
A US Air Force C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft prepares for takeoff from Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad International Airport on September 29, 2026. (Ammar Karim/AFP)
September 30, 2026, 10:58 am
US leaves Iraq 23 years after fall of Saddam Hussein, stoking fear of vacuum emboldening ISIS, militias
Withdrawal fulfills 2024 agreement reached under Biden; Tehran hails departure as victory, Iraqi security officials warn ISIS could regroup without a Western military presence
By Ahmed Rasheed and Muayad Hameed
A display of people killed in Iran is seen outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 22, 2026. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP)
September 30, 2026, 10:17 am
Iran hangs two men for participating in January anti-regime demonstrations
Ali Hemmati and Majid Nik-Andish were convicted of activity that ‘resulted in the martyrdom of four security personnel’
By AFP and ToI Staff
Protesters outside the United Nations, in New York City, September 24, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
September 30, 2026, 8:02 am
Mamdani antisemitism plan disregards anti-Zionism, leaving Jewish groups unsatisfied
City Hall initiative pledges education and public messaging, but omits Jewish connection to Israel and only highlights white supremacist violence against Jews
By Luke Tress
A flydubai rescue flight lands at Ben Gurion Airport on September 30, 2026. (Magen David Adom)
September 30, 2026, 1:45 am
Flydubai rescue flight taking passengers from Saudi Arabia lands in Israel
Passenger lauds ‘heroism’ of Israelis who subdued attacker on board flydubai flight, as videos show moments of fear * Photos of plane after landing show tail has broken rudder * Transportation Minister Regev demands flydubai flight suspension, probe of UAE aviation agreement
By ToI Staff
Bono attends the “GUGGI” premiere at SVA Theatre during the Tribeca Festival on June 13, 2026, in New York. (Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
September 29, 2026, 11:25 pm
U2’s Bono compares Ben Gvir to Nazi SS chief Himmler over his comments on Gaza
In Rolling Stone interview, Irish rockstar says he ‘has stood by Israel,’ but Ben Gvir’s ‘outrageous’ remarks on Palestinians have put Judaism ‘in the shade’
By ToI Staff
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