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Security lapse Israel overlooked? Over 12 Omani pilots flew to Tel Aviv despite ban

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

Israeli passengers, the captain and other pilots on board intervened, allowing the plane to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

Most of the passengers were Israeli and were later flown from Saudi Arabia to Israel.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:39:54 UTC.

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