Israel Restricts Foreign Airline Crews After Hijacking Attempt
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
Israel has reportedly restricted foreign airline crews from flying into its airspace if they are citizens of countries without diplomatic relations with Israel. The new security measures were prompted by an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv by an Omani co-pilot. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a review of aviation security following the incident. Airlines like United and Air France are reportedly adjusting crew assignments to comply with the directives.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel has restricted foreign airline crews from its airspace due to lack of diplomatic ties with their home countries.
- The new security measures follow an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv by an Omani co-pilot.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a review of aviation security after the Flydubai incident.
- Airlines like United Airlines and Air France are reportedly adjusting crew schedules to comply.
- The restrictions apply to nationals of countries without diplomatic relations with Israel, including dual nationals.
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