Security Warnings on Israeli Flights Ignored, Report Says
Israeli security warnings about flight vulnerabilities were ignored, despite a State Comptroller report and recommendations for consolidation. Senior officials blame the Ministry of Transport for negligence, while the Prime Minister has ordered a review of foreign flight procedures.
“The Ministry of Transportation has not fulfilled its responsibility for securing foreign flights to Israel.”
per Internal National Security Council document
4 of 4 newsrooms
“Professional staff within the Ministry of Transportation strongly opposed taking on the responsibility for securing foreign flights.”
per Source familiar with discussions
3 of 4 newsrooms · not Haaretz
“The Ministry of Transportation has not contacted the Shin Bet or Mossad for assistance with security screening or investigations since assuming responsibility.”
per Source familiar with the details
1 of 4 newsrooms · not Arab48, Behadrei Haredim, Haaretz
