UAE Official Accuses Israel of Exploiting Attack for Political Gain
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- UAE official claims Israel is exploiting an attack for political reasons.
- Israel is accused of delaying Flydubai flights, not the UAE.
- Elections, not logic, are reportedly driving Israel's actions.
- The UAE is ready to enhance security procedures for flights.
- The official stated Israel doesn't grasp the impact on the UAE.
A source close to the UAE government has accused Israel of exploiting a recent attack for political purposes and delaying the return of Flydubai flights. The source told Ynet that elections, not logic, are driving the events, and that Israel is hindering the resumption of flights.
"They are talking about 'rescue flights,' as if there is a war in the country," the source stated, questioning why passengers can board Arkia flights but not Flydubai. The official acknowledged that a "malfunction" had occurred but asserted that Israel does not understand the implications of the incident for the UAE.
The source suggested that the UAE is prepared to enhance security procedures and screen crews, but Israel is the party preventing the flights from operating. The implication is that the delay is politically motivated, potentially linked to upcoming elections in Israel, rather than a genuine security concern.
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