Israel to Evacuate Citizens from UAE Following Dubai Flight Incident

Israel is set to operate rescue flights from the United Arab Emirates on Friday to bring Israeli citizens home, following a "flight of terror" incident originating from Dubai. The Shin Bet security agency is reportedly sending personnel to Dubai to ensure the security of these evacuation flights.

In parallel, Emirates and Etihad airlines are considering increasing their flight capacity to and from Israel. Currently, they operate two daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Israel. Flydubai, however, has independently suspended its flights to Israel and initiated an internal review.

El Al, Israel's national airline, announced it will operate special flights to the Far East for Israelis wishing to return to the country on an Israeli carrier. Two such flights are scheduled from Tel Aviv to Bangkok for Friday and Sunday, with tickets already available. El Al also stated it would establish a dedicated WhatsApp service for booking flights from all its global destinations, accommodating passengers who did not initially depart Israel with El Al.

Arkia Airlines also confirmed it would operate special flights from the East to Israel to assist returning Israelis. The airline, which flies directly to Israel from Bangkok, Hanoi, and Phuket, will increase its services based on demand.

The article references previous reports on the "flight of terror" from Dubai, including comparisons to 9/11, accusations against Israel, and Prime Minister Netanyahu's comments on a potential Iranian connection, stating it was too early to determine and that no warning was received.