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October 11, 2026
Wringing Hope From the Rubble of Gaza
The cease-fire last October ostensibly brought an end to Israel’s war in Gaza after the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. A year later, however, Israeli strikes, though less frequent, haven’t stop...
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October 6, 2026
UK Security Adviser Jonathan Powell Traveled to Israel Ahead of Consulate Closure
Jonathan Powell, Britain’s national security adviser, visited Israel last week to try to negotiate over the looming closure of his country’s consulate in Jerusalem, according to three officials.
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October 3, 2026
Omani Co-Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Is Said to Have Extremist Views
It was unclear what background checks had been carried out before he was allowed to fly to Israel.
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October 3, 2026
FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in ‘Terrorist’ Cockpit Attack, Emirates Says
The violent midair assault on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv has deepened concerns about the safety of Israelis traveling abroad.
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October 2, 2026
The Mother’s Scream That Sent Passengers to the Rescue
A badly wounded Indian pilot managed to unlock the cockpit door. Four Israeli men teamed up to overwhelm an attacker and avert disaster.
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September 30, 2026
A Bloody Attack on a FlyDubai Plane Headed to Israel, and a Terrifying Plunge
“I don’t deserve to die like this,” said one passenger on Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The motive of the cockpit stabbing remains unknown, officials said.
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September 30, 2026
Panic and Heroics on FlyDubai Flight: ‘We Felt That This Was It’
A routine flight turned terrifying when a violent altercation broke out inside the cockpit and the aircraft dropped 17,000 feet in two minutes. Passengers subdued a knife-wielding attacker.
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September 20, 2026
Israeli Shot and Killed in West Bank by Palestinian, Officials Say
The Israeli officials said an arrest had been made. The attack was on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Violence in the territory has grown recently.
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September 19, 2026
Inside the Breakdown of U.K.-Israel Relations Over West Bank Settlements
British officials believed Israel had said it would hold off on moving ahead with construction in E1, a piece of land viewed as vital to a future Palestinian state. Israel said it promised no such ...
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September 14, 2026
Saudi Leader Meets U.S. General as Widening Conflict Threatens Oil Markets
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.
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September 13, 2026
Iran Will Meet With Gulf Arab States as Mideast Conflict Widens
Talks are expected tomorrow, officials said. Diplomacy to end the war with the United States has stalled and Iranian-allied forces have advanced in Yemen.
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September 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.
A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.
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September 8, 2026
UK Set to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in West Bank
A longtime ally of Israel, the U.K. has condemned plans to expand the settlements, which are widely considered illegal under international law.
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September 7, 2026
Britain Set to Target Israeli West Bank Settlements With Trade Ban
The expected move will be announced on Tuesday, officials said, and underscored Israel’s mounting isolation over its policies toward Palestinians following the war in Gaza.
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September 5, 2026
Huckabee Condemns ‘Terrorist’ Attacks on Palestinians in West Bank Town Hall
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, made a rare trip to meet with Palestinians after international backlash over attacks by Israeli settlers.
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August 31, 2026
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Overnight After Monthlong Calm
The renewed attacks were the latest sign that the war that began six months ago appears far from over.
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August 29, 2026
Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes
The ferocity of Saturday’s assault prompted condemnations from Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials.
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August 24, 2026
Iran Pledges to Defy Trump’s Economic Sanctions
Analysts say Tehran could intensify the dispute militarily after attempts to squeeze its economy. An Iranian official vowed “not a single drop of oil” would leave the Gulf.
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August 17, 2026
U.S. and Iran Blow Through Deadline to Agree to a Broad Deal to End War
President Trump said a cease-fire agreed in June would lead to limits on Iran’s nuclear program and finish the conflict, but the countries appear far apart.
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August 16, 2026
Kushner Meets With Hamas to Advance Trump’s Gaza Plan
The president’s son-in-law met the Palestinian militant group’s leaders in Egypt, officials said. He will soon see Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli leader.
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August 16, 2026
As Iran War Turns Into Economic Battle, a New U.S. Strategy Recalls Old Ones
The United States and Iran are poised to blow past a deadline they had set themselves to broker terms on peace and Iran’s nuclear program.
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August 10, 2026
Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.
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August 9, 2026
Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign
The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a monthslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.
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August 9, 2026
Israel Rejects Trump’s 15-Point Plan to Disarm Hamas
President Trump’s Board of Peace announced an agreement last month that aimed at Hamas giving up its weapons alongside an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
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August 8, 2026
Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance
While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.
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August 4, 2026
Talks With Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Make Progress, Officials Say
Qatar, which has mediated between the U.S. and Iran before, said a draft deal was being circulated, while the U.S. Treasury secretary suggested an agreement may be imminent.
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August 3, 2026
Iran Says No Current Talks With U.S. After Trump Cites Progress on the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend. Iran said there were no current talks with the United States.
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July 26, 2026
U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day
President Trump put off plans to escalate the fighting in part because of dwindling stockpiles of interceptor missiles, American officials said.
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July 22, 2026
Expected U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Fuels Israeli Concerns of Regional Arms Race
An Israeli minister sought to downplay the deal, but critics said it could spur other regional countries to pursue a nuclear program, and potentially the creation of a bomb.
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