Israel Prepared to Down Dubai Flight with 150 Israelis Onboard
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Israel was ready to down a Dubai flight with 150 Israelis aboard.
- The plane experienced a sharp altitude drop and lost cockpit communication.
- Fighter jets were scrambled and a security committee convened.
- The Prime Minister can authorize interception of such flights.
- The protocol is designed to protect population centers.
Israel was prepared to shoot down a passenger plane originating from Dubai, which was carrying approximately 150 Israeli citizens, following a sudden, sharp descent to 14,000 feet and a loss of communication from the cockpit. A security committee was convened, and fighter jets were scrambled in response to the incident.
The security protocol dictates that in situations posing a danger to population centers, the Prime Minister has the authority to order the interception of the aircraft in mid-air. This procedure was reportedly in place and ready to be enacted during the emergency.
The article does not specify when this incident occurred or the final resolution, only that the protocol was activated due to the severe drop in altitude and loss of contact, raising concerns about a potential threat.
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