Statement from the Israeli Ministry of Transport Regarding Pilot Screening
Following the attack attempt on a flydubai flight operating the Dubai-Tel Aviv route, the Israeli Ministry of Transport announced that they do not conduct intelligence screenings for foreign pilots.
Following the dangerous incident on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the Israeli Ministry of Transport announced that they do not conduct security and intelligence background checks on foreign pilots flying into the country.
Israel's Security Statement
Israeli Ministry of Transport officials stated that they do not conduct security screenings on foreign pilots operating flights into the country and cannot guarantee flight safety one hundred percent.
We Are Not an Intelligence Agency
Ministry representatives stated that they are not an intelligence agency that checks the intelligence backgrounds of foreign nationals and that they do not have personnel to conduct inspections abroad.
Background of the Attacking Pilot
It was shared that the Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami had previously flown for Oman Air but was dismissed due to his radical views.
Critical Flight and Emergency Landing
Carrying more than one hundred and fifty-four passengers, the aircraft gave emergency signals in the air, rapidly lost altitude, and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Terrorist Act Investigation
The United Arab Emirates, which is leading the investigation, announced that the co-pilot attempted to carry out a terrorist act on the plane.
Heroism of the Passengers
While the attacker was neutralized with the help of those on board, Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the passengers who intervened for their courage.