Middle East
El Al to operate rescue flights from Dubai following flydubai suspension, tickets set from $249
The Transportation Ministry is expected to share a formal announcement regarding flights for those in Dubai whose flights were canceled.
The flydubai passengers have returned home safely, and that is all that matters for now - editorial
Do UAE-Saudi meetings signal escalation or efforts to contain conflict? - interview
WATCH: Rescue flight lands in Israel with all passengers from earlier flydubai hijacking attempt
Syrian, Jordanian military chiefs discuss defense cooperation to counter border security threats
“The call addressed a number of issues of mutual interest and ways to advance cooperation and coordination between Syria and Jordan in the defense field.”
What the data really shows about ‘settler violence’ in the West Bank - opinion
The true objective of the “settler violence” campaign may be much simpler than debate over numbers: serving as a tool in the arsenal of smearing Israel’s very presence.
Arab media reactions to flydubai hijacking attempt mixed between cautious, sensational
In the first hours of Arab media coverage, a clear divide emerged. As reports spread beyond Dubai, additional and increasingly serious claims emerged.
Iranian Airlines plane seized by Turkey over millions in unpaid debts, stranding Iranian passengers
Notably, the seizure came a week after the US imposed secondary sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector, prompting airports and airlines across the region to cancel flights to and from Iran for the fores
US sanctions 13 international entities over allegedly procuring weapons for Iran's Defense Ministry
The sanctions, part of Operation Economic Outcast, include entities based in China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan.
Could environmental cooperation help pave the way for a more stable Gaza? - opinion
EcoPeace’s proposed Peace Triangle seeks to connect Gaza’s rehabilitation with water, energy, economic, and security cooperation.
Iran offers up to $40,000 reward to Middle East citizens who capture, kill US soldiers - report
This is not the first time Iran has put out a bounty on US troops. In August, Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami announced a similar $30,000 reward.
Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights in October after securing US exemption
The announcement follows Reuters reporting on Monday that the Trump administration was set to grant a one-month US Treasury waiver allowing Iraqi Airways to fly between Iran and Najaf.
Israel should stop treating the Kurds as a temporary ally - opinion
The Kurdish-Jewish relationship is rooted in history and shared interests, offering Israel a strategic partnership in the Middle East.
Destroying the Islamic Republic is not the same as saving Iran - opinion
As the Islamic Republic comes under growing military, economic, and domestic pressure, Israel faces a broader question than how far it can weaken Tehran: does it want to weaken the regime or Iran?
