Security lapse Israel overlooked? Over 12 Omani pilots flew to Tel Aviv despite ban

Israeli authorities are facing tough questions over how an Omani pilot was able to fly into Tel Aviv despite a rule barring pilots from countries without diplomatic relations with Israel, according to a report by Channel 12.The issue came to light after a hijacking attempt was made on a flydubai flight on Wednesday when its Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain, Smit Machchhar, and attempted to deliberately crash the aircraft.Israeli passengers, the captain and other pilots on board intervened, allowing the plane to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Most of the passengers were Israeli and were later flown from Saudi Arabia to Israel.Over 12 Omani pilots flew into IsraelOman does not have diplomatic relations with Israel.