Author Critiques Reactions to Dubai Flight Scare, Cites E-Scooter Dangers
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Author Ron Kofman criticizes the politicized and speculative reactions to a Flydubai flight scare, while also highlighting the bravery of those who averted disaster and the increasing dangers of unregulated electric scooters.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Author Ron Kofman criticizes political reactions to a Flydubai flight scare.
- He praises the bravery of passengers and crew who stabilized the aircraft.
- Kofman also highlights the dangers of electric scooters and lack of regulation.
- He questions the government's handling of aviation security and UAE relations.
Author Ron Kofman reflects on the public and political reactions to a scare involving a Flydubai flight from Dubai, which reportedly diverted near Saudi Arabia before returning to its origin. Kofman satirizes the immediate speculation and pronouncements from various individuals, whom he labels 'generals,' comparing their pronouncements to those of a senior political source and media figures. He criticizes the politicization of the event, particularly by figures like Miri Regev, who suggested banning Emirates airlines from flying to Israel, and questions the government's handling of aviation security and relations with the UAE amid the Abraham Accords.
Kofman also recounts a personal connection to the flight, as his grandson and other family members were aboard. He describes the relief and subsequent discussions among friends about the incident, contrasting the gravity of the situation with the trivial concerns of some. The author highlights the bravery of four Israelis and the Indian captain who intervened to stabilize the aircraft during a reported dive, attributing the successful outcome to their quick thinking rather than divine intervention, and notes the presence of non-Israeli crew and passengers who also contributed to the rescue.
Separately, Kofman addresses the growing danger posed by electric scooters and bikes, detailing a severe accident involving a 15-year-old who suffered multiple fractures after falling from his new scooter. He criticizes the lack of regulation and licensing for such vehicles, suggesting that while the government benefits from taxes on sales, it fails to adequately protect young riders, many of whom are injured or killed in accidents. The author points out that the injured teenager had only owned the scooter for 90 minutes before the accident occurred.