Israel orders review of foreign-flight security after Flydubai attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a comprehensive review of security arrangements for foreign civilian flights to Israel following an attack aboard a Flydubai aircraft bound for Tel Aviv.
Netanyahu instructed National Security Council chief Shmuel Ben-Ezra to appoint an examiner to assess all aspects of aviation security involving foreign airlines and flights to Israel.
The incident occurred on Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. UAE authorities said the co-pilot attacked the captain with an emergency crash axe. Passengers and crew members subdued the attacker, and the aircraft later made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Israel's Channel 12 reported that a preliminary investigation found the co-pilot had acted alone. Investigations into the attack and any possible links involving the suspect are continuing.
According to CCTV+, the incident has increased scrutiny of crew vetting and security procedures for foreign airlines operating flights to Israel. The review is expected to determine whether additional measures are needed to reduce risks linked to insider threats aboard aircraft.
