Shin Bet Chief Warned of Security Gaps on Flights from UAE
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- Shin Bet chief warned for months about UAE flight security.
- Israel probes co-pilot's alleged intent to crash plane.
- Shin Bet previously banned Israeli airlines from Dubai.
- Security concerns focused on missiles, not hijacking scenarios.
Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar had repeatedly warned for months about insufficient security measures on flights originating from the United Arab Emirates, according to a report. These concerns led to a significant dispute between the Shin Bet and Israeli airlines in the weeks preceding a recent security incident.
Israeli authorities are investigating whether a co-pilot involved in the incident intended to hijack a Flydubai plane and crash it into Israel while flying over Jordan. While this scenario is not yet confirmed, it is being actively examined.
Bar's warnings about security on UAE flights could have been relevant to preventing the recent attack, though the Shin Bet is primarily responsible for security on Israeli carriers, not foreign ones. The Mossad handles threats on foreign airlines.
Despite heightened security alerts in the region, the primary concerns focused on missile attacks or airport assaults, not the specific scenario that unfolded. In July, the Shin Bet had banned Israeli airlines El Al, Arkia, and Israir from landing in Dubai until the end of October due to regional tensions and fears of escalation with Iran. This ban did not affect foreign airlines, allowing Flydubai to continue its regular flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai.
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