Israel Rejects Flydubai's Bid to Resume Commercial Flights After Cockpit Attack

Israel's government has rejected a bid by flydubai to resume commercial flights to Israel following a recent attack on a cockpit of one of the airline's aircraft. The Netanyahu government's decision reflects continued security concerns around Israeli aviation in the context of the ongoing conflict stemming from the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The ruling comes as Israel marks the third anniversary of the massacre.