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Before Flydubai attack, 12 Omani pilots flew to Israel despite ban. How did it happen?

IN · 2026-10-03

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Key takeaway

Flydubai carried Omani pilots to Tel Aviv despite an Israeli ban, creating a security oversight.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerOmani pilots flew to Tel Aviv on Flydubai flights despite an Israeli ban, creating a security oversight.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onAn Omani copilot allegedly attacked the captain aboard an Israel-bound flight, escalating the oversight into a security incident.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIsraeli authorities including Shin Bet and the State Comptroller's Office face scrutiny and potential security-procedure reforms following the incident.

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Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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