Transport Ministry rejected Shin Bet help in securing flights before flydubai hijacking - report
Army Radio also reported that the Transportation Ministry received NIS 10 million and 10 new positions to help secure foreign flights, but none were ever filled.
The Transportation Ministry rejected assistance from Shin Bet and other security agencies in securing foreign flights, despite agreeing to take responsibility for the task, a report by Army Radio reveals. The ministry, led by Transportation Minister Miri Regev, has not utilized the NIS 10 million and 10 new positions provided for this purpose, according to sources cited by the report.
The incident occurred after flydubai Flight FZ1073, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was targeted by an attempted hijacking involving the co-pilot, who stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of the aircraft.
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