Israeli Aviation Security Director Accused of Conflict of Interest

Dvir Rubinstein, who serves as the Director of Aviation Security at Israel's Ministry of Transport and is responsible for overseeing foreign airlines operating in the country, has also been providing paid training and consulting services to these same airlines, including Flydubai. This dual role, revealed by N12, raises serious concerns about a conflict of interest, as Rubinstein is tasked with regulating the very companies from which he receives personal income.

Rubinstein's responsibilities at the Ministry of Transport include granting security approvals and permits for all foreign airlines and flights wishing to enter Israel. He also advises airlines worldwide that operate flights to Israel. The report highlights a situation where Rubinstein travels to the Emirates, provides private training to airlines like Emirates and Flydubai, and then returns to Israel to oversee them.

Further details emerged from a lecture given by Rubinstein regarding lessons learned from the September 11th attacks. In the lecture, he mentioned that the United States requires advance submission of foreign pilot lists for background checks before flights. This information underscores the potential security implications of his dual role.

N12 previously reported that Rubinstein is not a state employee and also runs a private company named "Dvir," through which he offers various services. He also works as a senior lecturer in security at Sigma 005 College, which is managed by the police. Neither Rubinstein nor the Ministry of Transport have provided a response to these revelations.