US president says Netanyahu told him co-pilot was ‘perhaps a terrorist or perhaps a whack-job’ and passenger helped level plunging jet, but cautions: ‘I don’t know if it’s true’

Gulf outlets emphasized official statements and flight data, while some Iranian coverage folded the incident into broader claims about Israel and covert operations 

Pike remains alive after two doses of pentobarbital in unprecedented failed execution; governor halts remaining executions and orders independent review

Senior European diplomat warns anger at Israel has peaked over settler violence and settlement expansion, predicting a wave of sanctions and saying, 'Our ability to harm you is far greater. You are isolated, small and alone'

Saudi Arabia helped escort and receive Flydubai plane after attempted hijacking, providing passengers with food and medical care; Mossad coordinated with Riyadh behind the scenes, but Saudi officials resisted Israeli Air Force rescue flight to avoid signaling normalization

Man, 26, drowns after kayak overturns in rough weather during Norway vacation; friend injured and hospitalized locally

More than 550 Christian leaders and dignitaries are in Israel for a 10-day Eagles’ Wings delegation; ahead of the Oct. 3 concert at Jerusalem’s Tower of David, Bishop Robert Stearns tells ynet Global the visit is about moving ‘from prayer to action’ and building a stronger bridge between Christians, Israel and the Jewish people