Rescue Flight Departs Saudi Arabia Carrying Israelis After Cockpit Attack
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
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- Rescue flight carrying Israelis departed Saudi Arabia after cockpit attack.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu to welcome passengers at Ben Gurion Airport.
- Emergency services prepared for passenger arrivals.
- Airline flights to Israel suspended pending investigation.
A rescue flight carrying Israeli passengers departed from Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an attempted jihadist attack on the cockpit. The passengers reportedly sang "And the main thing is not to fear at all" upon takeoff. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to welcome the returning Israelis.
Emergency medical teams, including intensive care units and ambulances, were on standby at TLV to provide medical checks and assistance to the passengers. The flight experienced a serious incident involving 174 passengers, 166 of whom were Israeli.
Despite initial fears and some passengers exploring alternative travel options with diplomatic assistance, the flight proceeded back to Israel. A dedicated area has been set up at TLV for the arrivals and their families. Prime Minister Netanyahu has also ordered a halt to the airline's flights to Israel pending a full investigation into the incident.
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