Arab nationals barred from flights
Israeli occupation authorities have imposed new restrictions on foreign airlines operating flights to Ben Gurion Airport, including travelers with dual nationality from 29 countries. These measures come after an attempted attack onboard a Fly Dubai flight in September, where co-pilot Hamaam Al-Hamahi tried to disable and take control of the plane with the intent of destroying it inside the terminal. The restrictions prevent crew members from working on flights to Israel if they hold an American passport alongside a nationality from a list of 29 countries, including Iran, Syria, Yemen, Malaysia, and Cuba; this list is expected to expand to 31 countries. It is worth noting that Al-Hamahi, an Omani national, had previously commanded two flights to Tel Aviv despite suspicions of extremism, and Israeli investigations suspect he plotted an attack inspired by the September 11 attacks, with communications with terrorist organizations.
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