Flydubai security lapses: Omani co-pilot barred at home, yet cleared for Israel flight

In a security lapse, an Omani co-pilot attempted to seize control of a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv, attacking the captain with a crash axe during an incident on September 30. The UAE authorities informed Israel about the passenger and crew list before the incident, but no security red flags were raised, according to Associated Press.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a review of security aspects related to foreign civil aviation to Israel. The Omani co-pilot, barred from flying in his home country due to extremist views, had managed to operate the Israeli-bound flight with 182 people on board. Israeli officials differed on whether passenger lists were thoroughly vetted, with the Transportation Ministry responsible for that task and Shin Bet stating the Transportation Ministry wasn't given a list of passengers or warnings.