Full coverage· Security· Updated 21 Oct, 23:30

Israel to Bar United Airlines Pilot Over Social Media Posts

Israel intends to ban United Airlines pilot Sine Amdjadian from flying into the country because of his social media posts. The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and the fight against antisemitism alerted security and transport ministries, leading to the decision.

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What happened

01Israel will ban United Airlines pilot Sine Amdjadian from flying into the country.
02The ban is due to the pilot's social media posts supporting Iran and Hezbollah.
03The decision was made by Israeli security and transport ministries after a review.
04Aircraft with Amdjadian on crew will be denied landing in Israel.
05Details on the ban's duration and impact on flights are not yet public.

Amdjadian, of Iranian origin, reportedly supported the Iranian regime and Hezbollah. The duration of the ban and its impact on flight schedules are currently unknown.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mignews, the latest report. Read Mignews’s original