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Shin Bet's Zini meets with French intelligence officials after Paris riots

JPost.com - Israel News: Updates on Israeli Politics, Security &[…] Oct 21, 2026 | 18:58 pm

The visit had been scheduled in advance, but the discussions included efforts to combat terrorism and radical Islam amid weeks of riots in the European country.

Israel bans United Airlines pilot over Iran sympathies weeks after flydubai hijacking attempt

JPost.com - Israel News: Updates on Israeli Politics, Security &[…] Oct 21, 2026 | 15:54 pm

However, the Transportation Ministry clarified to United that Amjadian flies only domestic routes to the US and Canada and is not scheduled to operate any flights to Israeli.

Police rescue toddler from locked car in Yavne after mother makes emergency call from Tel Aviv

JPost.com - Israel News: Updates on Israeli Politics, Security &[…] Oct 21, 2026 | 15:50 pm

In August, United Hatzalah warned against the dangers of leaving children inside hot cars after a 5-year-old boy died after he was left inside his family's car in Lod for about two hours.

Mamdani calls for end to Israeli 'occupation, genocide' after IDF detains volunteers in West Bank

JPost.com - Israel News: Updates on Israeli Politics, Security &[…] Oct 21, 2026 | 15:10 pm

Mamdani’s comments come after several other Jewish organizations and world leaders decried the IDF’s decision to detain around 90 volunteers who went to help Palestinian farmers.

Why Netanyahu is making the Iranian regime’s overthrow a personal promise - analysis

JPost.com - Israel News: Updates on Israeli Politics, Security &[…] Oct 21, 2026 | 14:07 pm

Netanyahu's argument was that any agreement or accommodation leaving the regime in power would leave it determined to pursue a nuclear bomb and rebuild its network of proxies surrounding Israel.

Palestinians Hope Israeli Election Will Oust Netanyahu

NYT > World > Middle East Oct 21, 2026 | 08:10 am

Many in Gaza and the West Bank are desperate to avoid more years of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government, which has made life close to unbearable.

Hegseth Said to Make Unannounced Visit to Israel for Talks With Netanyahu

NYT > World > Middle East Oct 20, 2026 | 13:01 pm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s defense minister, a week before a pivotal election.

Yemeni City of Taiz Running Out of Essentials as Houthis Close in

NYT > World > Middle East Oct 20, 2026 | 09:28 am

The Iranian-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, besieging it. Officials there warn of an impending humanitarian disaster.

Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections

NYT > World > Middle East Oct 20, 2026 | 04:01 am

The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.

Saudi Arabia Postpones Its FII Investment Event After Houthi Attacks

NYT > World > Middle East Oct 19, 2026 | 13:21 pm

The Future Investment Initiative, a centerpiece of Saudi efforts to diversify its economy from its reliance on the energy industry, was set to begin next week.