Lieberman Blames Shin Bet Chief for Dubai Air Incident, Demands Resignation
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lieberman demands Shin Bet chief's resignation over Dubai Air security lapse.
- Opposition MKs ask Attorney General to investigate possible negligence.
- The incident involved overlooked information about a pilot's Omani citizenship.
- State Comptroller previously warned about foreign flight security responsibilities.
- Ministry of Transport claims ignorance of its role in vetting foreign crews.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has called for the resignation of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief following the "Dubai Air failure." Speaking to N12, Lieberman stated that in a "proper country," the head of the Shin Bet would resign the day after such a significant security lapse occurred, adding, "No one is taking responsibility."
Meanwhile, opposition Members of Knesset Efrat Reiten and Ram Ben Barak have appealed to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, urging her to investigate the incident. They cited findings that suggest "possible gross negligence," asserting that relevant authorities received tools to vet crew members and possessed a "dedicated legal mechanism for collecting and analyzing information" that should have revealed the co-pilot's Omani citizenship. Despite this, they claim no action was taken.
The MKs also referenced a 2024 warning from the State Comptroller regarding the need to clarify responsibility for the security of foreign flights. They emphasized that the fact an "disaster was averted" does not absolve the state from conducting a thorough investigation into the failure and the accountability of all involved parties.
Under current procedures, foreign airlines are supposed to submit their aircrew lists to the National Passenger Screening Center, part of the Tax Authority. However, security bodies, including the Mossad and Shin Bet, also have access to these lists. The Ministry of Transport, responsible for enforcing safety regulations on foreign airlines, claims it was unaware of this responsibility or the need to receive these names, despite it being a legal requirement.
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