Israel Completes Operation to Repatriate Citizens From Dubai
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel's operation to repatriate citizens from Dubai is concluding this Thursday, having already brought back over 7,400 people. The effort began after a hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight, thwarted by Israeli passengers.
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- Operation to return Israelis from Dubai concludes Thursday.
- Over 7,400 passengers have returned so far.
- Repatriation flights began last Friday.
- Efforts coordinated by Ministry of Transportation.
- Operation followed a Flydubai hijacking attempt.
Israel's operation to bring its citizens home from Dubai is set to conclude this Thursday, with over 7,400 individuals having already returned. The repatriation flights, initiated last Friday, are being managed by the Ministry of Transportation in coordination with Israeli airlines and relevant authorities. Flights have been arriving from Dubai, and also via Etihad from Abu Dhabi, to ensure the safe and swift return of Israelis.
The Ministry of Transportation is continuing its efforts to bring back any remaining Israelis who wish to return, prioritizing passenger safety and maintaining close coordination among all involved parties. The operation began following a dramatic incident on a Flydubai flight last week, where an Omani co-pilot attacked the Indian captain with an axe and attempted to hijack the plane. Four Israeli passengers, Yaniv Hayun, Dr. Shota Musaev, Zvika Mans, and Assaf Rejwan, intervened and subdued the attacker, preventing a potential disaster.
Minister of Transportation Miri Regev stated that the ministry has been working diligently with all parties since the outset to facilitate the return of Israelis. She emphasized the ongoing concentrated effort to complete the mission quickly and safely, ensuring that all Israelis wishing to return are accommodated.
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