Israel's Transport Ministry Ignored Security Warnings Before Flydubai Incident
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's Ministry of Transport reportedly rejected security recommendations from the Shin Bet and National Security Council aimed at preventing flight threats, including placing an intelligence liaison and upgrading systems. These actions occurred before a recent foiled hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight. The ministry also failed to apply for additional funding for security upgrades, though funds were later allocated. The co-pilot cited the Gaza conflict as his motive.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Ministry of Transport allegedly ignored security warnings before a Flydubai flight incident.
- Shin Bet and NSC proposed a liaison and training, but the ministry refused.
- The ministry also failed to seek funding for outdated aviation security systems.
- Additional funds were allocated, but security positions remain unfilled.
- The co-pilot cited the Gaza conflict as his motive for the attempted hijacking.
Israel's Ministry of Transport allegedly ignored mandatory recommendations aimed at preventing security threats to flights, according to a report by Galai Tzahal radio. These revelations follow a recent incident where an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight from the UAE to Israel was thwarted.
Last year, the Shin Bet security agency and the National Security Council (NSC) proposed placing a representative within the Ministry of Transport to assess intelligence risks for foreign and charter flights to Israel. However, the ministry, led by Avri Cohen, head of its security department, opposed this, citing a desire to avoid external interference.
Subsequently, the Shin Bet offered to train ministry security personnel in threat assessment, airport security, and intelligence tools, but this proposal was also not implemented. The NSC also urged the Ministry of Transport to seek additional funding from the Ministry of Finance to upgrade outdated aviation security systems. Despite the NSC's readiness to support the request with professional assessments, the ministry failed to submit the application.
Despite the lack of a formal request, the Ministry of Finance allocated an additional 10 million shekels and 10 positions to the ministry's security department for the 2026 budget. While the funds were received, the positions remain unfilled. Minister of Transport Regev explained the decision to the Shin Bet and NSC by stating a reluctance to undergo organizational changes and establish a new structure requiring hiring and system adaptation at that time.
Previously, it was reported that the co-pilot, Hammam al-Hammami, explained his attempted hijacking as retaliation for military operations in Gaza.
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