For the second time today: Suspect claims he planted a bomb on a flight from New York to Ben Gurion Airport
A suspect who falsely claimed this morning that he planted a bomb on a Delta flight from New York to Ben Gurion Airport called again and reported a bomb on another flight scheduled to depart tonight from the US to Israel. The second aircraft has not been cleared for takeoff pending further inspection.
A suspect who falsely claimed this morning (Tuesday) that he planted a bomb on a Delta Airlines flight from New York to Ben Gurion Airport called police again in the evening and reported a bomb on another flight scheduled to depart tonight from the US to Israel. The second aircraft, which was already preparing for takeoff from New York, has not been cleared for departure pending further inspection by US security authorities, Israeli security officials, and the Ministry of Transportation. The first false report was received in the morning and concerned a Delta flight already airborne en route to Israel. Shortly afterward, the Israel Airports Authority announced that the bomb concern had been lifted, and the aircraft landed at a remote stand at Ben Gurion Airport. All passengers disembarked safely, and the plane was thoroughly searched with no unusual findings. The incident highlights the impact of repeated false reports on aviation safety and flight schedule disruptions.