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European Flights Targeted by Hoax Bomb Threats, Including One to Tel Aviv
Nearly 30 flights across Europe, including one bound for Tel Aviv, were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, which British officials called a "malicious hoax." The KLM flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Bucharest, Romania, where passengers disembarked safely. No explosives were found on any aircraft.
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- 01Nearly 30 European flights, including one to Tel Aviv, received bomb threats Tuesday.
- 02British officials described the incidents as a "malicious hoax" with no explosives found.
- 03A KLM flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Bucharest, Romania, for safety checks.
- 04A Russian far-right group, the "Male Legion," claimed responsibility via email.
- 05European officials stated there is currently no evidence linking the group to the threats.
A Russian far-right group, the "Male Legion," claimed responsibility via email, though officials noted a lack of direct evidence linking them to the incidents.
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