Netanyahu Orders Review of Foreign Aviation Security After Flydubai Incident

Following the repercussions of the Flydubai incident, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a comprehensive review of foreign civil aviation security in Israel. This directive comes amid political calls for investigations and accountability for perceived failures related to the incident. Opposition parties have specifically demanded the dismissal of Transportation Minister Miri Regev, accusing her of intelligence and security shortcomings.

Concurrently, Netanyahu issued a warning regarding maritime threats targeting the Mediterranean Sea and Israeli ports, with an implicit reference to Turkey. He made these remarks during a visit to the Ashdod base alongside Defense Minister Yisrael Katz. During the visit, Netanyahu affirmed his government's commitment to bolstering Israel's naval fleet, citing maritime threats that necessitate enhanced capabilities.

In a related security measure, the Airports Authority announced a security drill to be conducted at Ramon Airport on Monday. During the drill hours, no takeoffs or landings will occur at the airport.

Meanwhile, new details have emerged from the investigation into the attempted hijacking of the Flydubai aircraft. Israeli reports revealed shocking details, including the Omani co-pilot's confession that he planned to crash the plane directly over Ben Gurion Airport. The attacker reportedly postponed the assault on the main pilot until the plane reached Jordanian airspace, bringing it closer to Israeli territory.