Following an incident involving an Omani co-pilot who allegedly attempted to bring down an Israel-bound Flydubai flight, authorities are investigating the pilot's background and potential external involvement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the pilot had been subject to "Islamist radical indoctrination," raising concerns about whether the act was a lone-wolf operation or part of a broader coordinated effort.

Simultaneously, questions have emerged regarding the security protocols governing flights into Israel. According to reports, pilots from countries that do not maintain formal diplomatic ties with Israel are technically prohibited from flying into the country. However, it appears that Israeli authorities had previously relied on airlines to self-enforce these regulations. The Shin Bet, Israel's internal security agency, reportedly did not conduct individual background checks on these pilots prior to the incident. The revelation suggests a significant oversight in how aviation security was managed for carriers arriving from nations without official ties to Israel, as dozens of pilots had successfully flown these routes before the attempted attack occurred.