Over 1,200 Foreign Airline Crew Entered Israel This Year, Including From Syria and Lebanon
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
More than 1,200 foreign airline crew members from countries without diplomatic ties to Israel, including Syria and Lebanon, have entered the country this year. The figure gained attention after an attempted hijacking by an Omani pilot, Imam Al-Hamami, who had previously raised concerns in Oman. Investigations are underway in the UAE and potentially Australia regarding his radicalization and Flydubai's hiring process, while Israel questions its own screening responsibilities.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Over 1,200 foreign airline crew members from non-diplomatic countries entered Israel this year.
- The pilot in a recent attempted hijacking was previously flagged for radical ideology in Oman.
- Concerns about the pilot's radicalization were reportedly not passed to relevant authorities.
- Flydubai hired the pilot after relying on a criminal-record check, not background checks.
- Israel's Transportation Minister stated her ministry is not responsible for vetting foreign crews.
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