Bomb threat forces Austrian Tel Aviv-Vienna flight to land in Bulgaria. After search finds no danger, passengers reboard and aircraft continues to its destination; Bulgaria scrambled fighter jets to escort airliner after it issued emergency squawk code

French Jewish leader calls on government to declare emergency. The head of the country’s second-largest community blamed the far-left for widespread rioting, which he and others said featured Palestinian symbols.

Huckabee highlights Jewish connection to the land during Susya visit. At the inaugural Judea Conference, the ambassador pointed to the region’s biblical roots and unveiled an ancient stone from Susya’s synagogue.

Trump endorses Netanyahu days before Israeli election, warns US could face Iran alone if PM loses. Trump endorses PM nine days before the October 27 election, says Netanyahu “will never let you down” • US president suggests alternative leaders would leave Washington to face Iran alone

‘Egypt will never pose a threat’: Netanyahu questioned Egypt’s military expansion, Sisi says. Sisi emphasized that Egypt’s military expansion is not directed against Israel but is intended to safeguard national security and preserve peace in an unstable region.

Greece launches Israel caucus. The move comes amid growing relations and strategic cooperation between Israel, Greece and Cyprus focused on energy integration, defense cooperation and regional security.

Israel faces a political tsunami in Washington. Jewish settler violence is further damaging Israel’s standing in American public opinion.

He was just a plumber. Then he helped save a plane full of passengers – opinion. Yaniv Hayoun’s story became part of a larger message to the world: even in the face of terror, courage can prevail, hope can endure, and no one should have to stand alone.