Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that he has ordered a formal security review concerning international flights entering Israel. The directive follows reports of an incident involving a Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Israel, during which a co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft.

According to an official statement released by the Prime Minister’s office, Netanyahu has instructed Shmuel Ben Ezra, the head of the National Security Council, to appoint an examiner tasked with conducting a thorough assessment of all security protocols related to foreign civil aviation operations into the country. The review is intended to evaluate the safety measures currently in place for international carriers operating routes to Israel.

While the Prime Minister’s office confirmed the initiation of the review, specific details regarding the status of the Flydubai flight or the current condition of the co-pilot involved have not been extensively elaborated upon in the initial reports. The move highlights heightened sensitivity regarding aviation security in the region, particularly concerning flights originating from international hubs. The government has not yet provided a timeline for when the findings of this security review will be presented or if specific policy changes will be implemented immediately for foreign airlines.