Israelis

'15 minutes of magic': Liel Abada shines with stunning MLS hat-trick

Following a show-stopping performance for Charlotte FC, Abada brought his season tally to 8 goals: "Confidence returned, the feeling is special." Idan Toklomati also earned high praise.

A debut. Abada.
Tamar Krigel holds up an Israeli flag on she waits to check in for Israeli airline El Al’s nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, Oct. 25, 2026. Her shirt reads, "Flight for change."

‘A national emergency’: Bay Area Israelis fly home to vote in pivotal election

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Israelis put voting first as overseas travel declines ahead of election, data shows

The Marvel Studios logo is projected on screen during the Walt Disney Studios special presentation during CinemaCon 2022 at Caesars Palace on April 27, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada; Illustrative.

Marvel plans to collaborate with Israeli writers on new 'Zodiac' series draws online backlash


Thailand revokes citizenship of Israeli businessman six years after naturalization

Thai authorities revoked the citizenship of Israeli-born Ariel Blushstein, citing his use of an Israeli passport after naturalization and an alleged failure to disclose Uruguayan citizenship.

Bangkok, Thailand.

David Ellison slots Israeli Ynon Kreiz into executive role at merged Paramount-Warner studios

Ellison attracted scrutiny for appointing Bari Weiss, the Jewish and pro-Israel media innovator and pundit, as editor-in-chief of CBS News.

Ynon Kreiz attends the "Masters of the Universe" New York Screening at Regal Times Square, June 01, 2026.

Flydubai co-pilot was banned from flying in Oman after showing 'radical ideological views' - report

The report follows comments by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attempted hijacking, saying that the hijacker underwent radical Islamist indoctrination and was clearly suicidal.

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft prepares for landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026.

Flydubai hijacking: Israel is a nation of heroes - time for the gov't to show courage too - opinion

We have now heard some testimony from passengers aboard the flight. It is frightening and disturbing, particularly as investigators are still trying to understand what exactly happened.

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

Basket League and Players Union sign deal to boost Israeli players

The sides agreed on a multi-year framework that includes establishing a dedicated fund, increasing resources for Israeli players, and introducing mechanisms to expand opportunities in the league.

Maccabi Tel Aviv player Yam Madar against Hapoel Tel Aviv player Bar Timor.

Two Israelis arrested in Cyprus after over 27 kg. of ketamine, other drugs found in apartment

A court on Thursday morning ordered that the two be remanded for eight days for investigative purposes. Their defense attorneys did not object to the police request.

Drugs found with an Israeli couple in Cyprus.

No longer led like sheep to slaughter: Israelis' fight for the right to live - opinion

From the averted flydubai hijacking to multifront threats, Israeli action is not aggression, but the resolve of a people determined to fight for their own survival.

Israelis reunite with their loved ones who were on the hijacked flydubai flight at Ben-Gurion Airport on September 30 2026.

WATCH: Rescue flight lands in Israel with all passengers from earlier flydubai hijacking attempt

The Mossad and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) approved the flydubai rescue flight's crew earlier on Wednesday.

The flydubai rescue flight for hijacked flight FZ1073 lands in Israel on September 30, 2026.

The real story of the flydubai hijacking is the bravery of the Israeli passengers - opinion

The real standout, in this nightmare, has to be the brave Israelis who stormed the flydubai cockpit and were covered with blood once they took down the knife-wielding terrorist.

Passengers at Tabuk airport after a Flydubai aircraft that was bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates was diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals, in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, in this screen grab obtained from a video dated September 30, 2026.

After Flydubai incident: Should Israelis prefer flying blue-and-white?

Flydubai flight reignites debate on foreign airlines. Pilots chairman explains Israeli security differences: Foreign flights aren't all unsafe.

An El Al aircraft.