Israel practiced shooting down flights to prevent attacks in the context of the ongoing conflict following the October 7 attacks.

The entities involved

• Benjamin Netanyahu →

  Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)

  • Israeli authorities accelerated settlement expansion in both the West Bank and East Jerusalem.09:01
  • Likud was founded by the Herut movement and signed a peace treaty with Egypt in 1979. Eli Cohen and Amir Ohana are current political candidates.08:16
• Hamas →

  Palestinian Islamist political and military organization

  • Attacks in Lebanon caused the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to potential tolls if no final deal is reached.08:58
  • Israeli strikes continue in the Gaza Strip, causing ceasefire talks to stall.08:12
• flydubai →

  Emirati government-owned low-cost airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • An Iran-linked Houthi attack threatens airport security at Ben Gurion, affecting Dubai air traffic.08:28
  • UAE owns the low-cost airline flydubai, while Oman has barred its nationals from flying.06:33

Related events

• Israel targets Hamas leadership in ongoing strikes while Israel Katz accuses Hamas of orchestrating the October 7 attacks.Jun 7
• The political crisis following the October 7 attacks is ongoing, with the ruling coalition showing deep divisions over Haredi conscription issues.Jul 22
• The October 7 massacre prompted calls for political renewal and change regarding the Prime Minister.Sep 17
• The new event provides historical context on Benjamin Netanyahu's career, the founding of Israel by David Ben-Gurion, and the October 7 attacks.Aug 7
• Netanyahu blamed Hamas for the October 7 attacks and criticized Ronen Bar for security failures during an Instagram interview.Sep 2