Israel Bans United Airlines Pilot Over Suspected Support for Iran, Hezbollah
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Ministry of Transport has banned a United Airlines pilot of Iranian origin, Sine Amjadia, from flying to the country due to alleged support for Iran and Hezbollah. The ban followed social media posts reportedly showing the pilot endorsing the Iranian regime and its actions. Avi Cohen-Scali, Director General of the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs, requested an investigation, leading to the ban. United Airlines confirmed the notification and stated the pilot flies domestic routes and is not certified for flights to Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel banned United Airlines pilot Sine Amjadia from flying to the country over alleged support for Iran and Hezbollah.
- The ban was prompted by social media posts allegedly showing the pilot endorsing the Iranian regime and its actions.
- Avi Cohen-Scali, Director General of the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs, requested an investigation into the pilot's alleged activities.
- United Airlines confirmed the ban and stated Amjadia does not fly routes to Israel.
- Amjadia has been employed by United Airlines since November 2022 and flies domestic U.S. routes.
Israel's Ministry of Transport has banned a United Airlines pilot of Iranian origin from flying to Israel due to suspicions of supporting terrorist organizations. The decision, reported by Channel 12 on October 21, stems from social media posts allegedly showing the pilot endorsing the Iranian regime, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and Hezbollah. Reports indicated the pilot may have posted videos of an Iranian rocket attack on Tel Aviv with expressions of approval.
Avi Cohen-Scali, Director General of the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and the Fight Against Antisemitism, initiated a review of the allegations on October 19, contacting the heads of the Shin Bet and the Ministry of Transport. Following this, the Ministry of Transport informed United Airlines that the pilot, identified as Sine Amjadia, is prohibited from operating flights to Israel.
United Airlines confirmed receipt of the notification. The airline stated that Amjadia has been employed since November 2022 and currently flies domestic routes within the U.S. and between the U.S. and Canada. The company also noted that he is not certified to pilot the wide-body aircraft used for flights to Israel.
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