Flydubai payments to Israeli aviation security official exposed as Trump points to Iran – Ynetnews

  1. Flydubai payments to Israeli aviation security official exposed as Trump points to Iran  Ynetnews
  2. Israel orders security review of incoming flights after co-pilot attack  The Washington Post
  3. Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes worrying gaps in aviation security  CNN
  4. Most Arkia and Israir flights use planes and crews leased from foreign airlines, in arrangement okayed by PM  The Times of Israel
  5. Transportation Ministry official worked for flydubai, add'l airlines he oversaw  The Jerusalem Post
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Australia launches probe into FlyDubai co-pilot’s past, and other Mideast news – AP News

  1. Australia launches probe into FlyDubai co-pilot’s past, and other Mideast news  AP News
  2. Alleged Flydubai hijacker likely wanted to target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, sources say  CNN
  3. Multiple Security Failures Allowed FlyDubai Pilot Into Cockpit  WSJ
  4. Hero passenger on FlyDubai flight: "I decided that we are going to survive"  CBS News
  5. FlyDubai Co-Pilot Was Failed Student at Australia University  Bloomberg.com
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Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen

Government offensive launched under air cover by Saudi military coalition aims to retake all Houthi-held territory

Forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around Bab al-Mandab strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said on Monday.

The officials said forces allied with the internationally recognized government have retaken the crucial town of Dhubab just north of the strait. They also captured the towns of Bab and Hadeid, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to reporters. Witnesses said they saw government tanks and forces entering the towns.

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