Israel Security Agency Halts UAE Flights Over Luggage Screening Concerns
The Shin Bet's "Ofek" unit has halted landing permits for UAE flights to Israel due to disagreements over luggage screening. This has created uncertainty for planned evacuation flights and highlights a lack of trust between the two nations regarding security protocols.
“The Emirates feel that before their eyes, the attack is being exploited for political purposes.”
per An individual close to the Emirati government
1 of 4 newsrooms · not Now 14, N12, Globes
“Israel speaks of 'rescue flights' for Israelis, and this gives the impression that it is a country in a war or crisis, and that is not the situation.”
per An individual close to the Emirati government
1 of 4 newsrooms · not Now 14, N12, Globes
“Flydubai was forced to cancel flights until October 15.”
