UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots’ names and nationalities
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates shared with Israel a list of passengers and crew ahead of the FlyDubai flight on which a pilot attempted to seize control of the Israel-bound aircraft and crash it, regional officials said Sunday, raising new questions over how the attacker evaded detection.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates disclosed sensitive details about FlyDubai's flight to Israel, including the pilots' names and nationalities, ahead of the incident, according to regional officials. This revelation has sparked concerns over the attacker's ability to evade detection. The incident occurred when a pilot attempted to seize control of the Israel-bound aircraft, leading to a perilous situation with 182 passengers on board.
Preliminary details have revealed significant security lapses, with the Omani co-pilot barred from flying due to extremist views raised questions. The UAE-led investigation found that the co-pilot attacked the captain with a crash ax, trying to take control of the plummeting plane. Fortunately, passengers managed to subdue the attacker before it could lead to a major disaster.
Israel's security agencies, including the Shin Bet, and the Transportation Ministry are now under scrutiny for their roles in the security failures.
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