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Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his Leader’s Speech during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, September 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
UK’s Burnham says ‘strong indications’ Iran involved in airbase incident
By AFP
Iranian embassy says it 'categorically rejects' accusations that it was involved in suspicious activity around airbase used by US that triggered major security incident
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)
Iran indicates it received official US response to latest offer on ending war
By Agencies
Protesters demonstrate in support of Israeli victims of sexual violence, outside the United Nations in New York City, December 4, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
Israeli, US scholars to outline redress for Oct. 7 rape victims on attack anniversary
By Luke Tress
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Author and public intellectual Dr. Micah Goodman joins ToI deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan on this week's A Mandatory Listen. (ToI)
October 1, 2026, 5:11 pm
A Mandatory Listen – Micah Goodman: The one issue that unites America’s radical left and right
In the second episode of our new podcast series, the public intellectual joins Amanda Borschel-Dan to probe the hidden reason why ‘self-loathing’ Americans all have a final solution for Israel
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Screen captures from video of a Saudi Arabian medic attending an Israeli woman at Tabuk airport after a flight was diverted to the kingdom following an alleged attempt to deliberately crash the plane, September 30, 2026. (X: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 1, 2026, 4:59 pm
Saudi medic’s care of passenger from Israel-bound flydubai flight drama goes viral
Woman in niqab seen at Tabuk airport in kingdom attending to survivor of alleged attempt by copilot to deliberately crash plane full of Israelis
By AFP and ToI Staff
A graphic released by the IDF on October 1, 2026, shows Mhammad Abd al-Aziz, who was killed in an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, Gaza, on September 30, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
October 1, 2026, 4:47 pm
IDF says it killed Oct. 7 Hamas operative identified as journalist, vows to expose others
Army sets up website revealing ‘unprecedented number’ of Palestinian journalists it says also served terror groups; separate strikes kill 3 Hamas commanders and Islamic Jihad rocket-launching operative
By Emanuel Fabian
Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted September 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
October 1, 2026, 4:30 pm
Tennessee botches first execution of woman in 200 years; inmate survives two lethal doses
Christa Gail Pike remains alive after attempted execution for 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer; governor orders outside review and halts state’s remaining execution this year
By Kim Chandler and KRISTIN M. HALL
United States ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, March 11, 2026. (Seth Wenig/AP)
October 1, 2026, 4:30 pm
American envoy to UN: US having ‘tough conversations’ with Israel
Mike Waltz’s comments come in response to question about West Bank; ambassador says Trump nixed Iran’s latest offer as ‘not good enough,’ touts Gaza progress and plans to expand Abraham Accords
By ToI Staff
Passengers embark on a FlyDubai aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
October 1, 2026, 3:27 pm
UAE says probing whether attack on flydubai flight to Israel was terror
Initial probe into Omani pilot being carried out by Saudis, who will hand him over to Emiratis once done; Herzog recommends presidential medal for Israelis who thwarted attack
By Agencies, ToI Staff, Lazar Berman and Sharon Wrobel
Political correspondent Ariela Karmel appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (Flash 90)
October 1, 2026, 2:38 pm
Daily Briefing Oct. 1 – Flydubai attack becomes political fodder for candidates
Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses rhetoric in wake of copilot’s attack on Dubai flight, and High Court hearings on the disqualification of Arab parties ahead of the election
By Jessica Steinberg and Ariela Karmel
Former Gaza Division intelligence officer, Lt. Col. Aryeh Amidror, is seen in an undated photo. (Screengrab: Channel 12 news)
October 1, 2026, 11:55 am
Lt. Col. Aryeh Amidror named as Gaza Division intel officer involved in Oct. 7 failures
Son of former national security adviser derided warnings ahead of Hamas onslaught, fought months-long legal battle against his ouster and the publication of his name
By Emanuel Fabian
At the Nova rave site in Re'im on January 16, 2025. (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
October 1, 2026, 11:55 am
Oct. 7 survivors and bereaved to hold separate commemorations at Nova site, Tel Aviv
Kumu, formed by October 7 mourners, and Nova Tribe community each plan ceremonies on anniversary of the 2023 Hamas terrorist attack, timed so that both can be attended
By Jessica Steinberg
A screenshot from the trailer for the film 'NAZA' published on September 25, 2026. (Screenshot: YouTube, The Guardian)
October 1, 2026, 11:19 am
‘Distorted, misleading, and disingenuous’: IDF publishes full response to ‘NAZA’ film
In 10-page document, military rejects claims of deliberate mass civilian killings and AI targeting, says documentary’s narrative based on ‘substantial factual errors’
By Emanuel Fabian
FILE - This photo provided by Yaseen Najeeb shows Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour on June 18, 2026, shortly after his release from Clay County Jail in Brazil, Indiana, where he was detained after his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in March. (Yaseen Najeeb via AP, File)
October 1, 2026, 10:35 am
US judge finds Wisconsin mosque leader can be deported on national security grounds
Salah Sarsour says case targets his pro-Palestinian advocacy and vows to appeal; he was imprisoned in Israel decades ago for stone-throwing and attempting to buy weapons
By Cybele Mayes-Osterman
The Texas State Capitol building is seen in Austin, Texas, September 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
October 1, 2026, 8:33 am
Texas man accused of plot to attack state Capitol, was reportedly mad at AIPAC
Benny Caldera Jr. charged with making a terroristic threat after reportedly saying he’d shoot up statehouse in Austin
By AP and ToI Staff
A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft prepares for landing at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026. (Jack Guez/AFP)
October 1, 2026, 2:38 am
Cockpit attack puts spotlight on flydubai, a key air link for Israelis since Oct. 7
Airline, which has played important role in helping Israelis travel to locations across world via Dubai, announces suspension of service to and from Israel as incident investigated
By JTA and ToI Staff
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir arrives at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem for a hearing on a ban on Arab parties and candidates from the upcoming election, on October 1, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 1, 2026, 1:13 am
PM: Omani flydubai copilot ‘underwent Islamist radical indoctrination’; his social media ‘talks about killing Jews’ — official
Repatriation flights for flydubai passengers stuck in Dubai to begin Friday as Transportation Ministry warns Israeli airlines not to exploit situation * High Court holds hearings on bans of Arab parties, candidates from Oct. 27 election, urges Abu Shehadeh to withdraw
By Shira Silkoff and ToI Staff
L-R top row: Captain Smit Machchhar (Danny Danon via X), Asaf Rajuan (Jack GUEZ/AFP); L-R bottom row: Yaniv Hayun (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum), Tzvika Manes. (Screenshot/Channel 12)
October 1, 2026, 12:53 am
Hailing pilot and three Israeli heroes, passengers say midair ‘miracles’ thwarted alleged attempt to crash plane
Indian flydubai pilot saluted for using ‘last moments of his energy’ to click open cockpit door so knife-wielding copilot could be subdued by Israelis, one of whom says he knew how to stabilize plane from watching TV show about air crashes
By ToI Staff, Emanuel Fabian, Sharon Wrobel and Nava Freiberg
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