Knesset Panel Discusses Foreign Aircrews Entering Israel After Flydubai Incident
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Israel's Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee discussed foreign aircrews entering the country, including citizens from Syria, Lebanon, and Oman, following a Flydubai flight incident. A Ministry of Transport representative was reportedly surprised by the revelation. Flydubai flights to Israel remain suspended as investigations continue without a clear link to terrorism or Iran found yet.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Aircrew members from Syria, Lebanon, and Oman entered Israel in recent years.
- The revelation occurred during a Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee discussion.
- A Ministry of Transport representative was reportedly shocked by the information.
- Flydubai flights to Israel will remain suspended.
- No link to terrorism or Iran has been identified in the Flydubai flight investigation.
- Knesset committee chairman vowed changes in Israeli civil aviation security.
Israel's Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee held a special discussion following an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight last week. During the session, it was revealed that aircrew members who entered Israel in recent years included citizens of Syria, Lebanon, and Oman, countries with which Israel has no diplomatic relations. A representative from the Ministry of Transport was reportedly shocked by this information and requested to submit an inquiry.
Flydubai flights to Israel will continue to be suspended as the investigation into the "terror flight" continues. Currently, Israeli authorities have not identified any connection to a terrorist organization or Iran. The committee chairman, MK Boaz Bismuth, stated on X that the face of civil aviation in Israel will change following the discussion, which focused on the Flydubai flight and security preparedness.
Bismuth added that all relevant parties will be required to complete internal reviews and provide clear answers, and the committee will continue to monitor the situation until all findings are received.
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