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The News
According to a report from The Times of Israel, Israeli authorities allowed airlines to provide assurances that they would comply with the ban on Omani pilots from entering the country, without conducting background checks by Shin Bet.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this incident highlights a conflict in Israeli security policies and the authorities' trust in foreign airlines to enforce the ban. In a broader context, this report reflects the security and diplomatic challenges Israel faces when dealing with neighboring countries with which it does not have official relations.
