Israel's US Visa Waiver Status Under Review After Flydubai Attack

Israel's US Visa Waiver Status Under Review After Flydubai Attack

Israel fears the US could reassess its Visa Waiver Program compliance after an attempted hijacking aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. An Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain with a cockpit axe. A US delegation is expected to review whether Israel meets the program's security conditions, including vetting foreign airline crews.

Source: WION

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