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Israel· Tel AvivEthiopian Airlines flight denied landing in Israel due to pilot's nationality
An Ethiopian Airlines flight was turned back after being denied landing in Israel, reportedly due to the nationality of its pilot.
Background
Ethiopia and Israel maintain diplomatic relations, with Ethiopian Airlines operating flights between the two countries. Ethiopia has faced internal conflicts, particularly in its Tigray region, and has ongoing regional tensions. Israel has its own complex geopolitical landscape.
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Ethiopian Airlines Flight Denied Landing in Israel Over Indonesian Pilot
First report 2h agoLast update 1h agoReporting on the incident and the policy that led to the flight being denied landing.
Detailing the Israeli Transportation Ministry's directive and the airline's compliance or potential refusal.
Ethiopian Airlines flight denied landing in Israel
First report 2h agoLast update 1h agoThe flight was forced to turn back because the pilot was Indonesian, and Israel has policies against crew from certain nationalities.
A directive from Israel's Transportation Ministry banning crew from states without diplomatic ties is seen as discriminatory.
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