Israel’s Foreign Ministry reacts after the Dubai–Israel flight incident: An attempt to hijack the plane

Israel’s Foreign Ministry has reacted after the incident recorded today on the Dubai–Israel flight, describing the event as an attempt to hijack the plane, which was carrying 172 people, 169 of them Israelis. In its reaction, the ministry linked the incident to a series of attacks it describes as jihadist terrorist acts against Israel. According to the ministry, the fact that the incident involved an airline from the United Arab Emirates and Israeli passengers was no coincidence. The full statement: Regarding today’s incident involving the Dubai – Israel flight, in the attempt to hijack the plane with 172 people on board, 169 of them Israelis – this is a case that adds to a series of jihadist terrorist acts against Israel. Israel continues to be a target of attacks. It is the most attacked country in the world. This time, in a way reminiscent of the events of September 11. It is no coincidence that an Emirates airline and Israeli passengers were chosen. This was an attempt to strike the main partners of peace and of the Abraham Accords.