FlyDubai shared names, yet Israel missed the threat
Tel Aviv, Israel - The UAE has shared a list of passengers and crew members with Israel ahead of a FlyDubai flight, following an attempted hijacking by the pilot. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an investigation into all security aspects of foreign civil aviation to Israel. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, raised concerns over several security lapses.
The Omani co-pilot, barred from flying due to extremist views in Oman, attacked the flight's captain with a crash ax in an apparent terrorist attack. The 182 people on board were able to subdue the attacker once the Indian captain opened the cockpit door. While the UAE shared details about passengers and crew, including their nationalities, the Israeli Transportation Minister said the security agencies are responsible for flight security and no warnings were given.
Australian police are investigating the attacker's possible connections to Australia, where he studied engineering. Opposition figures have criticized Netanyahu and his administration for the security failures, with some accusing the Transportation Minister of abandoning national security.
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