US Reviews Security After Flydubai Incident; Israeli Official Demands Investigation

U.S. Vice President Jay DeVanse stated that the United States is reviewing its security procedures following the Flydubai incident, noting he had not yet seen conclusive results linking Iran to the event. DeVanse confirmed Washington is "looking into its procedures" but emphasized no "conclusive results linking Iran" to the attempted hijacking aboard the flight have emerged. These remarks come as security agencies continue to investigate the incident, including the background of the Omani co-pilot suspected of attempting to seize control of the plane during its flight from Dubai to Israel.

In contrast, the chairman of the Yishar Party criticized Israel's handling of the investigation and lessons learned, asserting that the Flydubai incident reveals broader failures within state institutions. Speaking at the annual International Counter-Terrorism Conference hosted by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), the Chairman of the Yishar Party argued that "one who evades investigation and learning lessons for three years brings disasters of this type upon the State of Israel." He described the Ministry of Transport's management as "unprofessional," suggesting that in a "sound country," the Minister of Transport should resign, and the Prime Minister should appoint a serious investigation committee to examine the incident's circumstances.

The Chairman of the Yishar Party further claimed that this unprofessional approach is not limited to the Flydubai incident but has been evident in numerous flights, warning that it leads to the "undermining of state institutions." His statements coincide with ongoing investigations into the attempted hijacking, involving Israeli and international efforts to examine security gaps related to screening foreign airline crews and identifying any prior indicators that might have raised concerns about the suspect.