Bomb threat forces evacuation and search of Delta flight at Ben Gurion Airport
An anonymous bomb threat prompted the evacuation of a Delta Air Lines plane that had arrived from New York at Ben Gurion Airport, where security teams began thorough inspections.
After a tip claiming an explosive device was aboard a Delta flight from New York, passengers were quickly off-loaded upon its arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. The aircraft was relocated to a secluded part of the airport while authorities conducted extensive searches. Officials have not yet verified the credibility of the warning or confirmed the presence of any bomb. The incident remains under investigation.
Why it matters
The threat highlights ongoing security challenges for international air travel and airport safety protocols.
How this story developed
- Sep 30 Netanyahu hails Indian pilot who thwarted alleged flydubai sabotage
- Oct 3 UAE prosecutors have classified the March incident on Flydubai flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv as a terrorist attack after a co-pilot used an emergency axe against the pilot.
- Oct 3 The weapon used in the attack was identified as a small axe.
- Oct 3 The aircraft was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely.
- Oct 3 Specialised investigators are analysing physical and digital evidence to determine the co‑pilot's motives and identify any potential ties to external extremist organisations.
- Oct 4 Australia’s joint counter-terrorism team is probing the background of the flydubai co-pilot who stabbed the captain and tried to hijack the Dubai-to-Israel flight.
- Oct 5 Al‑Hammami was transferred to UAE authorities for interrogation.
- Oct 6 President Trump warned of harsh retaliation against Iran if involvement is proven.
- Oct 6 Interrogations revealed the co‑pilot said his motive was revenge for Gaza and that he had earlier been prohibited from flying due to extremist concerns.
- Oct 8 The Everest ransomware group announced a breach of FlyDubai’s systems and issued an extortion demand.
- Oct 9 The co‑pilot told investigators he acted alone and had met all security requirements.
- Oct 9 The aircraft made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- Oct 11 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full probe of foreign civil‑aviation security measures for Israeli airports.
- Oct 13 New Zealand authorities confirmed al‑Hammami held a student visa for pilot training in Hamilton.
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