Knesset Panel Learns of Air Crew From Hostile Nations Entering Israel
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee learned that aircrew from Syria, Lebanon, and Oman have entered Israel in recent years, despite the absence of diplomatic ties. A Ministry of Transportation representative was reportedly shocked by this revelation during a special session convened after a Flydubai flight incident. The committee chairman vowed to pursue the matter, while Flydubai flights to Israel remain suspended.
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- Knesset committee revealed aircrew from Syria, Lebanon, and Oman entered Israel in recent years.
- Ministry of Transportation representative was reportedly shocked by the revelation.
- Flydubai flights to Israel will continue to be suspended.
- The Knesset committee will demand internal reviews and clear answers from all parties.
- The session followed an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight.
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee convened a special session following a recent attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight. During the meeting, it was revealed for the first time that aircrew members who have entered Israel in recent years included citizens from Syria, Lebanon, and Oman, countries with which Israel does not have diplomatic relations. The Ministry of Transportation was reportedly unaware of these details, with a representative expressing shock and requesting an investigation.
The committee, chaired by MK Boaz Bismuth, discussed the Flydubai incident and the security preparedness of relevant authorities. Bismuth stated on his X account that the discussion would lead to changes in Israeli civil aviation and that all parties would be required to complete internal reviews and provide clear answers. The committee will continue to follow up until all findings are received.
In parallel, it was confirmed that the suspension of Flydubai flights to Israel will continue. The committee's discussion also touched upon the broader implications of the Flydubai incident, with related reports mentioning Shin Bet interrogations of the pilot, Israel's preparedness for interception, and potential Iranian involvement.
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