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An El Al plane from Thailand to Israel was targeted by ‘hostile elements,’ according to reports.
It’s unclear if it was linked to the war in Gaza, but it took place over a Houthi-controlled region.
Airspace disputes in Somalia could also be responsible, the Israeli airline said in a statement.
“Hostile elements” tried to seize control of the communication network of an El Al plane flying from Thailand to Israel over the weekend, The Jerusalem Post reported.
The Israeli national carrier’s flight from Phuket to Ben Gurion International Airport ultimately reached its destination in Tel Aviv, the newspaper reported, despite the likely attempt to divert it.
The Post reported that this was the second time in a week…
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