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Israel was prepared to down FlyDubai flight 1073, which carried 166 Israeli passengers, had the aircraft continued toward Israeli airspace during an attempted hijacking incident, according to two sources who spoke to CBS News and reported by the Jerusalem Post.

Had the flight reached a predetermined distance from Israel, Israeli fighter jets would have entered Jordanian airspace to intercept and investigate the aircraft. The incident highlights the extreme security measures Israel maintains to prevent aerial threats reaching populated areas.

The disclosure reveals the gravity of the situation and Israel’s readiness to take decisive action to prevent potential attacks, regardless of civilian casualties that could result from such an operation. The sources indicate this represented a genuine security threat assessment by Israeli military and intelligence officials.

Sources: Ynet, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel