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On September 30, a Flydubai flight departing Dubai for Tel Aviv was diverted after its co-pilot attacked the captain; on October 9, UAE authorities said the co-pilot had planned to crash the plane at Ben Gurion Airport. The incident occurred in flight, not in Dubai, but it raises serious concerns for Israeli travelers. Flydubai suspended Israel flights during the investigation, disrupting travel and leaving some Israelis stranded. No separate recent public attack on Jews in Dubai was identified. Israel’s government classifies the UAE as a medium threat and advises avoiding nonessential travel....
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Israeli travelers were left stranded as flydubai and Israeli flights remained grounded amid security concerns. Efforts to resume service had stalled, leaving travelers facing steep fares.
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timesofisrael.com
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Israeli flights have begun arriving in Dubai amid difficulties returning Israelis from the UAE, while Flydubai suspended all flights to Israel. A source close to Abu Dhabi’s government criticized Israel’s description of the flights as rescue operations....
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ynet.co.il
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The UAE reportedly withdrew landing approval for Israeli airline rescue flights intended to bring stranded citizens home from Dubai, forcing El Al to cancel scheduled services. The report says further flights remained listed but were fully booked.
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
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El Al says it will begin operating paid rescue flights for Israelis from Dubai the following day.
Source:
ynet.co.il
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A co-pilot stabbed the Indian captain aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. The UAE opened an investigation to determine whether the incident was terrorism; the motive has not been established.
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ynet.co.il
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Israeli security service representatives are expected to arrive in Dubai ahead of flights by Israeli airlines. The report gives no further details about the security arrangements or any specific threat.
Source:
ynet.co.il
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