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Israeli Airlines Operate Thousands of Flights Without Onboard Security Personnel
Israeli airlines Arkia and Israir are operating thousands of "wet lease" flights using foreign aircraft and crews, which lack onboard Israeli security personnel and rely on foreign airport screening. The Shin Bet has repeatedly warned of security gaps, but the airlines maintain their operations are approved and adhere to safety regulations.
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What happened
- 01Thousands of Israeli flights operate without onboard Israeli security personnel.
- 02Airlines use "wet lease" flights with foreign crews and aircraft.
- 03Shin Bet has repeatedly warned of security deficiencies in these flights.
- 04Minister of Transport reportedly rejected Shin Bet's recommendation for oversight transfer.
- 05Airlines state their operations are approved and meet safety standards.
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