# Aviation security concerns in Israel > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aviation-security-concerns-in-israel > Updated: 2026-10-06T19:15:14.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Security concerns have intensified following an attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. An Omani co-pilot, Hammam Al-Hamami, allegedly confessed to a plot to seize control of the aircraft to crash it into Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport. The attempt was reportedly thwarted by the Indian captain, Smith Machar. Investigations into the incident revealed that Al-Hamami had been previously flagged by Omani authorities for radical ideology and extremist activity. Although he had been removed from flying duties at Oman Air and placed in an anti-extremism program, this information was not shared with international authorities, which allowed him to secure employment with FlyDubai. The incident has highlighted broader vulnerabilities in aviation security. Reports indicate that since the start of 2026, over 1,200 airline crew members from nations lacking diplomatic relations with Israel—such as Syria, Lebanon, and Oman—have entered the country. This has raised questions regarding the effectiveness of screening processes and the ability of the Israeli Ministry of Transport to rigorously verify the backgrounds of foreign aviation personnel. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: Israel aviation security concerns rise after 1,200 crew members from non-diplomatic nations enter Over 1,200 airline crew members from countries without diplomatic ties to Israel have entered the country this year, highlighting major security gaps following an attempted hijacking by an Omani co-pilot. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/israel-aviation-security-concerns-rise-after-1200-crew-members-from-non-diplomatic-nations-enter ### 2026-10-06: Maritime attack near Oman injures 11 Indians; co-pilot confesses to Israel airport plot An attack on the MT ON PEACE near Oman injured 11 Indians, while an Omani co-pilot confessed to a failed plot to crash a plane into Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maritime-attack-near-oman-injures-11-indians-co-pilot-confesses-to-israel-airport-plot --- Cite as: Aviation security concerns in Israel. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aviation-security-concerns-in-israel