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Israel Tightens Air Security After Hijacking Attempt, Considers New Visa Rules
Israel is implementing new security measures for incoming flights after an attempted hijacking, including potential visa requirements for aircrew and passengers from countries without diplomatic ties.
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What happened
- 01Israel will require advance approval for aircrew and passengers from non-diplomatic countries.
- 02A new aviation visa procedure is being considered for all flights arriving in Israel.
- 03The Mossad and Shin Bet will identify countries posing high security threats.
- 04An Omani pilot allegedly planned to crash a flydubai flight into Ben Gurion Airport.
- 05Discussions are ongoing with the UAE to resume flydubai flights and increase Israeli airline services.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev is pushing for "immediate measures" to enhance screening, with directives set to begin Sunday. The proposed changes follow an investigation into an Omani pilot who allegedly planned to crash a flydubai flight into Ben Gurion Airport. Meanwhile, discussions are underway with the UAE regarding the resumption of flydubai flights and increased services for Israeli airlines.
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