Flydubai’s return date up in the air as Israel, UAE said to spar over security, attack investigation

Flydubai's resumption of flights to Tel Aviv remains uncertain amid a dispute between Israel and the UAE over security upgrades at Dubai airport and the investigation into last month's attempted terror attack on Flight 1073. Israel demands better security equipment and Shin Bet presence; Emirati officials reportedly reject the terms, leading to a delayed Israeli delegation. The attack involved an Omani copilot who assaulted the captain and tried to crash the plane, which was carrying mostly Israeli passengers. The copilot was subdued by the captain and several Israeli passengers. The dispute has led an Israeli government delegation to delay its trip to Dubai, and the UAE has said it will withhold details of its full investigation.

Flydubai's resumption of flights to Tel Aviv remains uncertain as Israel and the UAE are locked in a dispute over security measures and the investigation into last month's attempted terror attack on flydubai Flight 1073, according to Channel 12 news. During the attack, an Omani copilot assaulted the captain and tried to crash the plane, which was carrying mostly Israeli passengers. The copilot was subdued by the captain and several Israeli passengers. Israel is demanding a security upgrade at Dubai airport, including better machinery and the presence of Shin Bet agents on the ground. Emirati officials reportedly reject those terms, with unnamed Emirati sources quoted as saying, "We won't do what you want. You're hurting our honor." The dispute has led an Israeli government delegation that was set to depart for Dubai to delay its trip. In response, the UAE has said it will withhold from Israel the details of its full investigation into the attack. Israeli sources told the Emirates that a delegation wouldn't act as a "rubber stamp" and expects full participation in the probe.