Israel to Enhance Aircrew Screening After Hijacking Attempt
Summarized from All Israel News by baba
Israel is enhancing aircrew screening following an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv by an Omani co-pilot. A Knesset hearing revealed over 1,200 aircrew from non-diplomatic countries entered Israel last year. New measures will require airlines to submit passenger and crew manifests 48 hours before flights from high-risk countries for security approval. Transportation Minister Miri Regev is pushing for immediate implementation of these enhanced security protocols.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Over 1,200 aircrew from non-diplomatic countries entered Israel in the past year.
- An attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv prompted new security discussions.
- Airlines may soon need to submit passenger and crew manifests 48 hours before flights.
- Israel's security agencies will identify high-risk countries for air travel.
- Transportation Minister Miri Regev is pushing for immediate implementation of new measures.
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