Israel's Skies Were Open, Security Officials Reviewing Alarming Scenario
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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- Security officials are investigating enemy aircrews flying into Israel.
- Israel's skies are described as having been "open" to such threats.
- The Ministry of Transportation's security department is criticized for failure.
- The Shin Bet is also facing criticism regarding security protocols.
- A deal granted UAE airlines exclusive flight rights to Israel.
Israeli security officials are investigating whether aircrews from enemy states have previously flown into Israel, expressing criticism towards the Ministry of Transportation. The concern arose following an unusual incident involving a Flydubai flight. The current assessment is that Israel's skies were open." The source further alleged that "the security department of the Ministry of Transportation failed. It did not supervise and did not perform what was required of it."
Additional criticism is directed at the Shin Bet. The United Arab Emirates reportedly prevented the Shin Bet from bringing in baggage and cargo screening systems onto Israeli aircraft. Consequently, Israeli airlines were prohibited from flying on UAE routes to Israel. This effectively granted UAE foreign airlines exclusive rights on these routes, a development now understood to have further endangered the security of Israeli passengers.
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