False Bomb Threat Forces Delta Flight Evacuation at Ben Airport
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
Security services searched the plane and found no threats. The incident follows a recent hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight where a co-pilot attacked the captain, but the plane was safely landed in Saudi Arabia.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- The anonymous threat reportedly originated from outside Israel.
- Security services searched the aircraft and found no suspicious items.
- Passengers were quickly evacuated to a remote area of the airport.
- The incident occurred one week after a Flydubai flight hijacking attempt.
The aircraft was diverted to a remote stand, and passengers were quickly disembarked. Security personnel conducted a thorough search of the plane. Approximately 30 minutes later, the Israel Airports Authority confirmed that no suspicious findings were detected. The incident occurred a week after a separate aviation security event, where the co-pilot of a Flydubai flight en route from the UAE to TLV, carrying around 180 Israelis, attacked the captain, Smith Macher, with the apparent intention of hijacking the plane. Two other pilots, who were passengers on the flight, intervened and helped subdue the attacker. Macher managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to assist in restraining the assailant. The flight was ultimately diverted and safely landed at an airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Mentioned
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Left 1Centre 8Right 6Haredi 1Arab 2Other 8
Not the same event — other stories that share this one’s people, places, or theme: background, reactions, and follow-ups.
