What Happened
Transportation Minister Orders Halt Due To Omani Pilot Concerns
Transportation Minister Miri Regev has ordered the halt of all flydubai flights to and from Israel due to concerns over the background of a pilot suspected of attempting to hijack a commercial flight. The pilot is believed to be of Omani nationality, which violates flydubai’s agreement to operate in Israel, as Oman does not have normalized relations with Israel. A joint probe has been opened into the incident, and the Israel Airports Authority has set up a waiting area for families of passengers on the diverted flight. This development was first reported by The Jerusalem Post.