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Israel Denies Entry of Citizens from Hostile Nations Amidst Flydubai Scandal
Israel's Ministry of Interior denied reports of 1,200 crew members from hostile nations entering the country, stating such individuals are not permitted entry. The clarification follows a Flydubai incident that prompted a review of foreign aircrew screening procedures.
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What happened
- 01Israel's Interior Ministry denied reports of 1,200 crew members from hostile nations entering the country.
- 02The ministry stated that citizens of hostile countries are not permitted to enter Israel.
- 03The controversy emerged after a Flydubai incident led to a review of aircrew entry procedures.
- 04Knesset discussions revealed over 1,200 crew members from non-diplomatic nations entered Israel since early 2026.
- 05The incident exposed failures in existing control mechanisms and aviation security.
- 06The Flydubai co-pilot's attempted hijacking was reportedly motivated by revenge for actions in Gaza.
The issue surfaced during a Knesset discussion about arrivals from countries without diplomatic ties. The incident also revealed security gaps in international aviation protocols.
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