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European Flights Targeted by Hoax Bomb Threats, Including One to Tel Aviv
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Nearly 30 flights across Europe, including one bound for Tel Aviv, were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, which British officials called a "malicious hoax." The KLM flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Bucharest, Romania, where passengers disembarked safely. No explosives were found on any aircraft. A Russian far-right group, the "Male Legion," claimed responsibility via email, though officials noted a lack of direct evidence linking them to the incidents.
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- Nearly 30 European flights, including one to Tel Aviv, received bomb threats Tuesday.
- British officials described the incidents as a "malicious hoax" with no explosives found.
- A KLM flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Bucharest, Romania, for safety checks.
- A Russian far-right group, the "Male Legion," claimed responsibility via email.
- European officials stated there is currently no evidence linking the group to the threats.
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