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Nearly torn apart midair: A step-by-step rundown of the flydubai hijacking - explainer

"If Yaniv Hayun had pulled the controls hard upward while in the dive, he would have crashed the plane. The plane would have broken apart in the air," Ben Caspit explained.

Yaniv Hayun, who subdued the suspected terrorist aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, September 30, 2026.
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, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

Why the flydubai attempted hijacking could end up strengthening Israel, UAE ties - analysis

Ambassador to the UAE Yossi Shelley.

Ambassador to UAE says flydubai incident didn't weaken Israel-Emirati relations - interview

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, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

Omani flydubai hijacking suspect held no second nationality, sources say – exclusive


Yesha council delegation visits UAE in historic first

Regional leaders meet Emirati officials, discuss cooperation under "new world order" framework.

 From right to left: Eliram Azulay, Head of the Har Hevron Regional Council; Yossi Shelley, Israel's Ambassador to the UAE; Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi; Yisrael Ganz, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council; and Omer Rahamim, CEO of the Yesha Council.

Eitan Neishlos shapes a future of coexistence through history and hope

‘We will only grow stronger, bring in more light, and do more good’ Living in Dubai, Eitan Neishlos works to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and help victims of the Israel-Hamas war.

EITAN NEISHLOS has emerged in recent years as a faithful steward of Holocaust remembrance.

Despite rabbi's murder, UAE, Israel still unyielding allies - opinion

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

  (L) The Kedem family and (R) newborn baby Kedem Tzuri.

UAE confirms Chabad emissary missing, security sources warned of potential attacks

This comes after TAM-C, an Israeli-American geopolitical intelligence firm put out an alert on October 1 about the possible targeting of Israeli citizens in Dubai.

 Zvi Kogan

'The logical choice': 17 years after he fled, could Dahlan lead a post-Hamas Gaza?

“He has bridges with everyone but not necessarily liked by everyone. But I can’t think of anyone else who has his credentials.” 

 Mohammed Dahlan, a former Fatah security chief, in his office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. STRINGER/ REUTERS ID: 546201 Image Remarks:

UAE praises role of World Central Kitchen in Gaza

The statements appear to show that there is a renewed window of opportunity for the UAE and WCK and others to continue work in Gaza.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, talk as they walk through an airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates January 30, 2022.

Most Israelis support Netanyahu's plan for post-war Gaza, poll finds

New survey reveals Israeli support for Netanyahu's post-war plan in Gaza, with surprising views on achieving 'absolute victory' and international involvement.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking outside his office at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on March 13, 2024.

Israel is not alone among its democratic friends - opinion

Support for Israel represents not only a solid foundation for Israel’s security but also a comforting sense of solidarity.

 FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron embraces President Isaac Herzog, during his visit to Jerusalem in October, following the Hamas massacres.

UAE: US should push for quick end to Israel-Hamas war, new Gaza strategy

Anwar Gargash also said that Israel's policy of containment which has been the "hallmark" of the Palestinian issue for the past two decades had failed and called for a new approach.

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser of UAE's President, speaks during a joint news conference with Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides, Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi in Paphos, Cyprus April 16, 2021.

Israel wants to bring 'DeserTech' to United Arab Emirates

Environmental Protection Minister Silman met with her Emirati counterpart in New York.

 Minister Idit Silman (left) with UAE Minister Mariam Almheiri