Netanyahu orders security review for international flights to Israel

Following an attack earlier this week on a Flydubai flight, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a comprehensive review of security protocols for all international airlines operating flights to Israel. The directive was issued during the first weekend of October 2026, mandating an immediate assessment of current safety measures.

Netanyahu has instructed the head of the National Security Council, Shmuel Ben Ezra, to appoint a lead official responsible for conducting a thorough investigation. This review aims to examine every aspect of security related to foreign air carriers entering Israeli airspace. The decision follows reports of an ongoing investigation into potential connections involving the co-pilot of the affected Flydubai flight.

While officials have not disclosed the specific nature of the threat, the order signals a heightened state of alert for Israeli aviation authorities. The government has prioritized this inquiry to prevent future security breaches and ensure the integrity of international air travel to the country.