We are all grateful to the flydubai plane heroes but who is taking accountability? - editorial
It’s now incumbent on the relevant authorities to examine how the events leading to the attempted hijacking were allowed to materialize in the first place.
The heroic rescue of a hijacked flydubai plane by a group of Israeli passengers has transitioned from a moment of elation and pride to accusations and blame. While gratitude is due for the courageous actions of the Indian pilot and Israeli passengers, it is crucial that authorities investigate how the situation unfolded and develop measures to prevent future tragedies.
The ban on flights from the UAE to Israel was due to concerns about baggage screening, not pilot security, according to N12 news. Despite Israeli regulations prohibiting pilots from unfriendly states from landing in the country, there seems to be no system in place to screen those pilots. The Transportation Ministry, Shin Bet, and Mossad are all responsible for security, but nobody is taking responsibility for vetting the pilots.
The Transportation Minister stated that her ministry is not responsible for implementing security checks, while the Mossad and Shin Bet handle security for foreign carriers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has vowed to address these security issues, ensuring that they will know the identities of all pilots flying into Israel and conduct security checks.
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