An Iraqi man charged with coordinating nearly 20 terror attacks in Europe and planning attacks in the U.S. and Canada, has been brought to in New York.

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – May 16, 2026

Episode Focus:
This update centers on the arrest of an Iraqi national accused of orchestrating terror attacks across Europe and North America, breaking developments from Israel regarding Hamas leadership, a Texas lawsuit against Netflix, and changes to Louisiana's primary election process.

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1. Major Terror Plot Suspect Arrested in New York

[00:02 – 01:07]

Key Points:

• Suspect: Mohammad Dawood Al Saudi, an Iraqi national, was arrested and extradited to New York.
• Allegations: Coordinated nearly 20 terror attacks in Europe and plotted attacks against U.S. and Canadian targets.
• Specific Targets:
  • Israeli Embassy in London
  • Bank of America building in Paris
  • Synagogues in New York City, Los Angeles, Scottsdale
• Arrest Details:
  • Apprehended in Turkey through cooperation with an undercover agent posing as a Mexican cartel member.
  • Faces six terrorism-related charges in New York.
• Motivation:
  • U.S. Department of Justice links Al Saudi to Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian commander killed by a U.S. airstrike in 2020; suggest motive is retribution.
• Larger Network:
  • Federal officials believe Al Saudi did not act alone and investigations are ongoing.

Notable Quotes:

• "The targets were Americans, Jewish people and any US Interests according to investigators. These are some of the cases: planting bombs at the Israeli embassy in London, a Bank of America building in Paris and a synagogue target in New York City, Los Angeles and Scottsdale."
  — Alexis McAdams [00:25]
• "For the motive in this investigation, the DOJ says the suspect was close to Qasem Soleimani... the feds [say] his recent plans [were] retribution for taking that man out."
  — Alexis McAdams [00:46]
• "Federal officials say they believe Al Saudi was not acting alone."
  — Jane Fergus [01:07]

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2. Latest Middle East Developments: Hamas Commander Killed

[01:23 – 01:53]

Key Points:

• Israel claims: Airstrike killed Izzal Din Al Hadad, leader in the Hamas military wing.
• Background:
  • Al Hadad described as one of the last Hamas commanders involved in the October 7th attack (1200 killed, over 250 hostages).
• Result: Israel claims to have killed Al Hadad and six others in the strike.
• Context: Comes during a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Notable Quotes:

• "Israel says it killed the leader of the Hamas military wing in an airstrike... Israel killed six other people along with Al Hadad, according to his family. The killings come as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile."
  — Roger Stern [01:23]

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3. Texas Lawsuit: Netflix Accused of Addictive Design and Data Theft

[02:20 – 03:10]

Key Points:

• Suit Filed by: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
• Allegations:
  • Netflix app intentionally addictive.
  • Accused of stealing user data.
• Netflix Response:
  • CEO Ted Sarandos denies allegations.
  • Sarandos acknowledges contributing to "binge-watching" by dropping all episodes at once and not advertising in early days.
• Precedents:
  • Follows legal setbacks for other tech companies like Facebook and YouTube regarding consumer protection.

Notable Quotes:

• "Do we make great television? Yes. Guilty. Do we make it artificially addictive? Absolutely not."
  — Ted Sarandos, Netflix CEO [02:43]

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4. U.S. Streaming Regulations Under Discussion

[03:10 – 03:26]

Key Points:

• Lawmakers: Federal regulation for streaming services (e.g., Netflix) is being considered.
• Possibility: Bringing streaming platforms under FCC, treating them like traditional broadcasters.

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5. Louisiana Election Updates

[03:26 – 04:00]

Key Points:

• Change in Voting Method: Unlike previous "jungle primaries" (all candidates on one ballot), now separate ballots for Republicans and Democrats.
• Congressional Ballots: Votes for U.S. House inoperative due to ongoing redistricting after the Supreme Court struck down racial gerrymandering in the 6th district.
• District Profile: The 6th is predominantly Black and favors Democrats.

Notable Quotes:

• "Unlike previous Louisiana primaries, which listed all candidates, regardless of party, on the same ballot, today's election has separate ballots for Republicans and Democrats."
  — Jonathan Serry [03:26]

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6. Political Endorsements

[04:00 – 04:10]

Key Points:

• Trump’s Support: Former President Trump encourages Congresswoman Julia Letlow to challenge Senator Bill Cassidy, calling Cassidy a "sleazebag."

Notable Quotes:

• "President Trump has expressed support for Congresswoman Julia Letlow to unseat incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy. President Trump also called Cassidy a sleazebag."
  — Jane Fergus [04:00]

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Memorable Segments

• The dramatic capture of Al Saudi and the web of international cooperation in foiling major terror plots [00:25–01:07].
• Israel’s claim of killing a major Hamas commander amidst ongoing tension and a shaky ceasefire [01:23–01:53].
• Ted Sarandos’s energetic denial regarding the “addictive” nature of Netflix [02:43].
• Explanation of Louisiana's uniquely complicated primaries and political maneuvering [03:26–04:00].

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Summary:
This news update dives into a high-stakes terrorism arrest with global impact, emerging U.S. regulatory debates on streaming, a significant legal move against Netflix, shifting election rules in Louisiana, and escalating political rhetoric—painting a vivid, fast-moving snapshot of news headlines as presented by Fox News on May 16, 2026.

Transcript

[Jane Fergus]

An Iraqi national nabbed for terror plots. I'm Jane Fergus, Fox News. An Iraqi man charged with coordinating nearly 20 terror attacks in Europe and planning attacks in the US and Canada as well. He's been brought to New York. Fox's Alexis McAdams is in New York City with details on the arrest of Mohammad Dawood Al Saudi.

[Alexis McAdams]

The targets were Americans, Jewish people and any US Interests according to investigators. These are some of the cases planting bombs at the Israeli embassy in London, a Bank of America building in Paris and a synagogue target in New York City, Los Angeles and Scottsdale. Al Saudi was taken into custody in Turkey, taken down with information from an undercover agent who was posing as a member of a Mexican cartel group. They arrested Al Saudi, brought him here to New York City where he's facing six counts of terrorism related offenses. For the motive in this investigation, the DOJ says the suspect was close to Qasem Soleimani. That's one of Iran's most powerful military commanders who was killed in a United States airstrike back in 2020. The feds his recent plans or retribution for taking that man out?

[Jane Fergus]

The investigation is ongoing, but federal officials say they believe Al Saudi was not acting alone. As President Trump says the US And Nigeria took out a top ISIS leader, Israel is making a similar claim about one of its enemies.

[Roger Stern]

Israel says it killed the leader of the Hamas military wing in an airstrike. Israel adds that Izzal Din Al Hadad was one of the last remaining Hamas commanders who helped plan the October 7th attack nearly three years ago, which killed 1200 and saw more than 250 people taken hostage. Now Israel killed six other people along with Al Haddad, according to his family. The killings come as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile.

[Jane Fergus]

It's fox's Roger Stern. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Jane Fergus]

A lawsuit is alleging Netflix is addictive and actively designed that way and that it steals data from its customers. Here's Fox's Madeline Rivera.

[Madeline Rivera]

Texas Attorney General KE Paxton is suing Netflix, claiming the company is using its platform to steal data from its users and specifically designed the app to be addictive. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos tells Fox those allegations aren't true.

[Roger Stern]

Do we make great television? Yes. Guilty. Do we make it artificially addictive? Absolutely not.

[Madeline Rivera]

Sarandos did say Netflix catered to customer desire in its early days by not advertising and releasing all its original programming episodes at the same time, effectively creating the binge watching phenomenon. The legal action follows rulings against other big tech companies like Facebook and YouTube, which are both found guilty of violating consumer protection laws in separate lawsuits.

[Jane Fergus]

Federal lawmakers are hinting there could be action at the federal level, including regulating streaming services like broadcasters, putting them under FCC regulation. Midterm state and congressional primaries in Louisiana today. Fox's Jonathan Serry is in Baton Rouge.

[Jonathan Serry]

Unlike previous Louisiana primaries, which listed all candidates, regardless of party, on the same ballot, today's election has separate ballots for Republicans and Democrats. Also, any votes for US House candidates, even though their names are on the ballot, will not be counted. That's because lawmakers are in the process of redrawing district boundaries for those congressional districts after a Supreme Court decision struck down racial gerrymandering in the 6th district. It's a predominantly black voter district that heavily favors Democrats.

[Jane Fergus]

President Trump has expressed support for Congresswoman Julia Letlow to unseat incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy. President Trump also called Cassidy a sleazebag. I'm Jane Fergus. This is Fox News.

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