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An attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight was thwarted by Israeli passengers who physically intervened when they discovered the cockpit was unmanned, according to eyewitness accounts. One passenger, identified as Tal, recounted having to shake the pilots to alert them to the threat, describing a harrowing sequence of events that unfolded at altitude.

Following the incident, security protocols were hastily implemented, with armed Israeli security personnel assigned to monitor every crew member on the flight. The passengers’ quick action prevented what could have been a catastrophic aviation disaster.

The incident has exposed significant security vulnerabilities in international aviation protocols and security coordination. Israeli officials have faced scrutiny over the apparent lack of proper cockpit security measures and the delayed institutional response to the crisis.

Analysis indicates this represents a failure of multiple security layers, with government officials and agencies deflecting responsibility rather than addressing systemic weaknesses that allowed such a threat to materialise. The incident raises serious questions about coordination between Israeli security services and international aviation authorities.

Sources: Jerusalem Post