Israel May Escalate to War if FlyDubai Attack Linked to State Actor
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
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- Israel may respond militarily if FlyDubai attack linked to state actor.
- Investigators seek organizers of the attempted plane crash by the second pilot.
- Security protocols for foreign flight crews are under intense scrutiny.
- Past signs of radicalization in the pilot's background are being investigated.
- Potential oversights by Israeli security agencies are being examined.
Israeli investigators are seeking the organizers of an attempted attack on a FlyDubai flight, warning that discovering state or terrorist group involvement could trigger a severe response, potentially including military action. The investigation is currently examining whether the incident, in which the second pilot Hammam al-Khamami reportedly attacked the captain and attempted to crash the plane, was the act of a lone individual or a coordinated assault. So far, no evidence confirms the involvement of any foreign state or organization.
If organizers or sponsors are identified, and particularly if a foreign state is implicated in the attempt to destroy the passenger jet, Israel might consider the attack an act of war. This possibility could lead to a response far beyond a criminal case, potentially escalating to military engagement.
The investigation is also scrutinizing how al-Khamami was allowed to fly to Israel, with reports indicating prior signs of religious radicalization and problematic behavior during his previous employment. Publicly available posts also suggested his radical views and hostility towards Israel and the West.
Internal Israeli security systems are also under review, focusing on aviation security protocols and the vetting of foreign flight crews. Maariv suggests that the security division of the Ministry of Transport, Mossad, and Shin Bet may bear responsibility for potential oversights, though specific accountability is yet to be determined. The need for a unified system to collect and cross-reference data on foreign pilots, including their professional history and any potential threats, is being emphasized.
Concerns have also been raised regarding air travel with the UAE, as UAE airlines continued to transport Israeli passengers even when Israeli carriers faced security restrictions on that route. The incident has prompted a review of control measures for foreign crews, highlighting the potential for threats originating from within the aircraft cockpit rather than among passengers.
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