Flydubai Incident Fuels Israeli Political Row and Revives Hijacking Fears

An incident involving a Flydubai aircraft has become a subject of political confrontation in Israel ahead of legislative elections, while bringing the history of aviation hijackings back into focus.

The dispute has drawn the episode into the pre-election debate, linking the immediate controversy to longstanding fears surrounding aircraft associated with Israel.

The renewed attention recalls a long history of hijackings involving Israel-linked planes. Some of those attacks were carried out by members of Palestinian organisations.

That historical backdrop is distinct from the Flydubai incident itself. The available account does not establish that the latest episode was a hijacking or attribute it to any group.