Israel Air Force's Secret Order on Hijacked Planes Revealed
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's Air Force has revealed a secret directive named "World Trade" that governs responses to suspected aircraft hijackings. The order allows for fighter jets to intercept and, in extreme cases, destroy a civilian plane to prevent greater harm, following consultations with senior officials. The procedures were recently activated during an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight, involving the scrambling of two IAF jets. The directive covers various scenarios, including deviations from flight paths and distress signals, and is regularly practiced by the IAF.
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- Israel's secret "World Trade" order details IAF response to suspected hijacked civilian aircraft.
- The directive permits fighter jets to intercept and potentially destroy a hijacked plane.
- Destruction of a civilian aircraft is an extreme measure requiring high-level political and security approval.
- The order was activated during a recent attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight.
- IAF regularly trains for scenarios involving deviations, communication loss, or distress signals from civilian planes.
- The order can be triggered by various issues, not solely terrorist threats.
Ten days after a Flydubai flight was targeted in an attempted hijacking, Israel has revealed the name of a secret military order concerning civilian aircraft. The directive, known as "World Trade" (Tzahar Olami), outlines procedures for the Israeli Air Force (IAF) when a civilian plane is suspected of being hijacked. The name is a reference to the September 11, 2001, attacks. According to journalist Elisha Ben Kimon, the order details how the IAF should respond to a hijacked civilian airliner, including scrambling fighter jets to intercept and escort the plane. In exceptional circumstances, the order permits the destruction of the aircraft if it is deemed necessary to prevent catastrophic consequences.
The "World Trade" order is activated upon receiving a distress signal or other warnings, such as the aviation code 7500, which signifies unlawful interference. The primary goal is to prevent further casualties and to stop potential attacks on strategic sites. The decision to destroy a passenger plane is considered an extreme measure, requiring consultations with senior security officials and approval from the political leadership. This action would only be considered if it is necessary to avert a greater disaster, such as mass casualties on the ground or a significant security breach.
During the recent Flydubai incident, the situation remained unclear initially, prompting the IAF to prepare for a possible hijacking. Two fighter jets were scrambled to escort the civilian aircraft while a decision was made. The IAF regularly trains for various scenarios involving civilian planes that deviate from their flight paths, lose radio contact, or transmit distress signals. These procedures are designed to quickly assess the situation and prevent escalation.
The IAF maintains constant readiness to counter aerial threats and unauthorized airspace incursions. Their system relies on continuous monitoring, prepared forces, and regular drills covering diverse scenarios, including air terrorism. The order can be invoked for various reasons, including route deviations, communication failures, technical malfunctions, or medical emergencies requiring an emergency landing. In some cases, airspace closure might be considered. However, the activation of the order does not automatically imply a terrorist threat; it could stem from technical issues or crew errors, and each case is investigated until clarified.
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