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Israel to Overhaul Passenger and Crew Screening After FlyDubai Incident
Following a security incident and attempted terror attack on a Flydubai flight, Israel is planning a major overhaul of security screening procedures for international flights. Minister of Transportation Miri Regev has proposed a new "visa procedure" that would require all foreign, Israeli, and charter airlines to submit passenger and crew manifests 48 hours before departure to Israel.
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- 01Israel is proposing a new "visa procedure" requiring airlines to submit passenger and crew data 48 hours before flights to Israel.
- 02The security overhaul follows an attempted terror attack and security incident involving a Flydubai flight.
- 03For flights from high-risk destinations like Dubai, passenger and crew lists will require vetting by the Mossad or the Shin Bet.
- 04Minister of Transportation Miri Regev is seeking NIS 40 million and ten staff positions to implement the new security protocols.
- 05Minister Regev requested the National Security Council to coordinate the plan, aiming for implementation by Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- 06Discussions are ongoing with the UAE to finalize security arrangements for resuming and expanding air travel between the countries.
- 07Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retribution against those responsible for the Flydubai flight incident.
Under the proposed system, the Population and Immigration Authority would receive the passenger and crew data for pre-flight approval. For flights originating from destinations designated as high-risk, such as Dubai, the passenger and crew lists would undergo additional vetting by the Mossad or the Shin Bet. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retribution against those responsible for the incident.
To implement these enhanced security measures, Minister Regev is seeking NIS 40 million and ten additional staff positions for the Ministry of Transportation from the Ministry of Finance. She has urged the National Security Council to coordinate the plan, aiming for the new procedures to take effect by Sunday, October 11, 2026. Meanwhile, discussions are ongoing with the UAE to finalize security arrangements for resuming and expanding air travel.
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